Tag: "Tourbillon"
Wow Watch Wednesday: Speake-Marin Renaissance Tourbillon Minute-Repeater
Generally I’m not one for bold statements but every now and then I think the occasion calls for it and so here goes; I think Peter Speake-Marin is one of the most underrated independent watch-makers in the world. I also think he is one of the most talented. Don’t believe me? Then take a closer look at the all new Speake-Marin Renaissance Tourbillon Minute-Repeater. Mesmerizing complexity, flawless finishing, this is not just a timepiece; it’s a work of art!
SIHH 2012: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Collection (VIDEO)
Jaeger-LeCoultre have been garnering a considerable amount of interest in their Duometre à Spherotourbillon recently and watching the official video about how it all works it’s not hard to see why. The question is though, what’s it really like?
SIHH 2012: Lange & Sohne
I have always been a big fan of Lange & Sohne, interviewing a previous CEO was one of my first professional watch jobs, so they will always have a special place in my heart. In 2012 our favorite German watch brand is making the most of its Saxony roots with artisan skills going back to the 12th Century.
Wow Watch Wednesday: A. Lange Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite “Handwerkskunst”
A. Lange & Söhne have recently unveiled a special edition of the superb Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite timepiece they introduced earlier this year at SIHH and it is stunning to say the least! Limited to just 15 pieces worldwide and available exclusively at the five A. Lange & Söhne boutiques in Dresden, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong, this is definitely one for collectors.
Wow Watch Wednesday: IWC Portuguese Sidérale Scafusia
Meet the best watch IWC Schaffhausen has ever made. Period. The all new Portugese Sidérale Scafusia, stunningly complex, breathtakingly beautiful, this is the timepiece that truly elevates the brand into the world of haute horology.
Wow Watch Wednesday: De Bethune Tourbillon Regulator
One of the drawbacks (in my opinion at least) of true ‘classic style’ timepieces is that invariably the movement, regardless of its level of complexity, is largely hidden from view to ensure the dial remains clear and uncluttered. The flip side of this of course is that these pieces often look superb and are a perfect study in absolute refinement. That being said De Bethune, the modern masters of haute horology, have decided to ignore this thinking completely (much to our sheer delight) and have instead created the absolutely breath-taking Tourbillon Regulator.
Franc Vila FVi Nº 7 Tourbillon Intrepido – Cool, Calm And Collected
It’s probably fair to say that Franc Vila’s watches don’t suit everyone’s tastes and let’s face it, that’s precisely the point. Vila caters to a select market of consumers who share a passion for his unique tastes and bold design. Having said that, we’d still wager that the release of the superb new FVi Nº 7 Tourbillon Intrepido has multiplied the brand’s mass market appeal significantly – this is one seriously cool watch.
Louis Moinet Astralis – Simply Out Of This World!
All too often you come across a brand that is just going about its business quietly, producing really high quality, innovative pieces without really getting the mainstream recognition it deserves – www.louismoinet.com is such a brand. The only difference is that’s the way they like it.
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Gagarin Tourbillon (VIDEO)
Fifty years ago Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin secured his place forever in the pages of history by becoming the first human being ever in space. Although it was only a short stay, under two hours in fact, this was to become one of the greatest achievements of mankind and set the stage for further space travel. To celebrate the anniversary of this monumental event and the tragically short life of the incredible man who helped orchestrate it, master watch-maker Bernhard Lederer presents his latest creation; the sublime Gagarin Tourbillon.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Rebellion REB-5 Tourbillon
One of the standouts from the recent Geneva Time Exhibition was Rebellion Timepieces and in particular one of their latest creations, the uber sexy REB-5 Tourbillon. It looks great, has a sufficient level of technical complexity to attract the well-trained eyes of connoisseurs and, according to the brand, authoritatively stamps Rebellion’s mark on…
SIHH 2011: Greubel Forsey
Whilst the time spent at Vacheron Constantin earlier this morning was certainly enjoyable, the late arrival of the UK press contingent had caused a slight delay to the start of the presentation and so it’s a quick dash to what I hoped would be the highlight of the day; Greubel Forsey.
Wow Watch Wednesday: A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite Pre-SIHH 2011 (Video)
In December last year, German watch-maker A. Lange & Söhne announced the upcoming release of a remarkably clever new timepiece which would make its official debut at SIHH 2011. The latest edition to the Richard Lange collection, the Tourbillon Pour le Mérite is undoubtedly going to be one of the stand-outs at this year’s show [...]
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