Tag: "Swiss Made"
An Afternoon With Maitres Du Temps
It’s true that this week in Geneva is a huge rush and comes with its fair share of stress. Missing an appointment isn’t an option, so it is nice when the opportunity comes along to sit in a nice comfy chair and have someone show you a series of fantastic watches in a quiet and [...]
Press Release: MB&F Unveils Horological Machine No2-SV (Sapphire Vision)
MB&F presents Horological Machine No2-SV, featuring a room-with-a-view crystal-clear sapphire case with titanium back. With its totally transparent case, HM2-SV offers unprecedented visual access to the painstakingly hand-finished, 349-component engine powering the indications on its iconic twin dials.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox 2 Rapide Transponder To Be Released In Australia
You may recall that several months ago we wrote about the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Amvox 2 Rapide Transponder which was first announced last year at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Well good news for our Australian readers, we’ve just got word that this fantastic watch will be hitting your shores in the first quarter of 2010. [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: Corum Golden Tourbillon Panoramique Grey Sapphire
Undeniably 2009 has been a very innovative and successful year over at Corum. The brand launched their second in-house movement and a number of novelties, including the very unique Ti-Bridge series. So it is fitting then that one of their latest creations is the focal point for our last Weird Watch Wednesday entry for 2009, [...]
Vulcain Cricket X-Treme Diver Automatic – Designed For Adventure
You may recall that a few months ago we discussed a special edition Anniversary Heart Cricket watch by Vulcain that had been gifted to President Barack Obama by the manufacturer to celebrate his Presidential inauguration. Although it stirred a little bit of controversy, the watch itself was quite stunning and really showed off the quality [...]
Maîtres du Temps – The Story Of The Masters Of Time (Part 1)
The concept of Maîtres du Temps is as unique and ambitious as the spectacular timepieces the company has created. More than just a brand, Maîtres du Temps represents a mind altering shift in the way we perceive the notion of traditional, high-end watchmaking. A revolution several years in the making, this pioneering Marque has created horological history by bringing together
Press Release: Maîtres du Temps Presents New Additions To Chapter Two
Maîtres du Temps is pleased to present the latest additions to the Chapter Two collection. The world’s most legible triple calendar mechanical wristwatch is now available in varying combinations for the discriminating watch enthusiast. Chapter Two, a collaboration of master watchmakers including Peter Speake-Marin and Daniel Roth, features central hours and minutes indicated by elegant [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: Bell & Ross BR01-94 Carbon Fiber Chronograph
This week’s watch is unique for a rather obvious reason: the case is manufactured entirely from a single block of carbon fiber. In fact, pretty much the whole thing is carbon fiber, which certainly makes for an interesting look, to say the least. Who would do such a thing you ask? The enterprising fellows over [...]
Interview With Define Watches – Purveyors Of Fine Timepieces
Too often independent watch brands don’t flourish outside their own country, let alone their own continent, through no fault of their own. They simply cannot match the marketing budgets and distribution channels of their larger counterparts and as such often pass unnoticed by retailers and consequently, mainstream consumers. This is extremely disappointing, especially given the [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday – The Black Belt Watch
A new watch has been introduced into the market specifically to honor the achievements of black belt martial artists, aptly named the Black Belt Watch. Apparently this new piece has been designed to recognize the achievements of martial artists who have reached the peak of their chosen art. Forgive my ignorance, but I thought that [...]
Bremont And Norton Motorbikes: A Winning Combination
Following on from their successful partnership with Martin-Baker, British watch maker Bremont recently teamed up with another iconic British brand, Norton Motorcycles, to produce a stunning limited edition chronograph. Created to celebrate the return of Norton to British soil after a long absence the piece exemplifies Bremont’s classic style and passion for engineering.
What Does Swiss Made Actually Mean?
It is one of the most sought after and highly valued designations in the world of fine watches yet how many of us really know what it actually means? Does it mean the entire watch including case, movement, strap and so forth have all been lovingly constructed in Switzerland? Its a fair assumption to make, [...]
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