Tag: "timepiece"
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Marin 2 Thalassa (Video)
Before you say anything, we know that we already featured the all new Marin 2 from Peter Speake-Marin earlier this week, but we are absolutely besotted with this piece. And why not? This timepiece is a stunning work of art! Every single detail, every single component of the case, the dial and the movement have [...]
Peter Speake-Marins’s New Masterpiece – The Marin 2 Thalassa
For those of you with your finger pressed firmly on the horological pulse, you would have undoubtedly already read about the unveiling of the highly anticipated new timepiece from master independent watch-maker Peter Speake-Marin, aptly named the Marin 2. Don’t despair however if you missed this exciting news as you can find all the information [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Rudis Sylva Harmonious Oscillator
Behold the superb “Harmonious Oscillator” from super high-end brand Rudis Sylva, which for the princely sum of just 260,000 Swiss Francs promises to provide you with greater accuracy than even the gravity-defying tourbillion complication. Now I know many people out there would have just read that statement and thought; “so what”, which to a degree [...]
UPDATED: Rafael Nadal’s $525,000 RM 027 Tourbillon Stolen?
Rumours have emerged that the highly complex Richard Mille 027 Tourbillon gifted to tennis superstar Rafael Nadal was stolen a few weeks ago at the Toronto Tournament. The timepiece (which we first wrote about here) gained worldwide fame when it was first announced that it would adorn Nadal’s wrist during every game of every tournament he played.
Exclusive: Maitres du Temps Chapter Two Available In Australia!
That’s right Australian aficionados and collectors, you did not misread the title, we have just received official confirmation today that the highly prized Chapter Two by Maitres du Temps is available right now in Australia. However, you will have to be quick, as there is only one!
Korona K0 From Stepan Sarpaneva – A Guaranteed Knock Out!
Finland has long been known for its contributions to industrial design and handicrafts, and indeed their architecture is famous around the world (in the right circles anyway), but watch-making? Not quite. In fact, historically speaking the only notable time-telling devices Finland has been responsible for creating have come attached to Nokia cell-phones. That was until Stepan Sarpaneva returned to his country of birth after
Nadal Hits The Circuit With His All New RM 027 Tourbillon Timepiece
Last month we told you about a brand new timepiece created by luxury watch-maker Richard Mille for superstar tennis player Rafael Nadal. What makes this piece truly special (besides the $500k+ price tag) is that Nadal will actually wear it for every single match he plays, not just at charity events or for press conferences. [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Benzinger Boutique Fancy Blossom Series (Video)
Last week we introduced you to the all new Benzinger Boutique collection, and in particular the masterful craftsmanship of Jochen Benzinger. Today we’d like to focus our attention specifically on one area of the new collection, the breath-taking Fancy Blossom series. More than just a timepiece, this is a moving work of art for your [...]
How Does A Minute Repeater Work?
The Minute Repeater complication (such as the one in the Jean Dunand Grande Complication we featured last week) is widely considered to be the most complex and challenging of all complications, presenting a true test of skill for master watchmakers seeking to reach the pinnacle of their craft. But just why is that? What is [...]
My Watch: Laurens W. Floyd, Jr., custom Sarpaneva Korona Red Gold
My name is Laurens W. Floyd, Jr. and I am retired CFP and general partner of Edward Jones. I am a collector and currently own Maurice Lacroix, Breitling, Rolex, A. Lange and Sohne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Perrelet, Hublot, Dornbluth & Sohn, Meistersinger, and Peter Speake-Marin pieces in addition to my favorite watch, a custom Sarpaneva Korona Red [...]
Richard Mille RM 027 Tourbillon – Coming To A Court Near You
In their quest to take watch-making to new levels (courts?) super high-end watch maker Richard Mille, in conjunction with tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, have created the all new RM 027 Tourbillon. A watch that is so light (just 20 grams with the strap on!) that Mr Nadal will actually be wearing it when he plays [...]
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