Tag: "Tourbillon"
Basel World 2010: Getting Acquainted With DeWitt
The second week of Baselworld is much more relaxed than the first, there are less people and the staff feel less under pressure. This usually means more time spent with the watches and the chance to ask more questions. DeWitt is of course not a an entirely new name in the market, but having been [...]
Basel World 2010: Some Highlights From The First Week
There is always a great deal of excitement in the air during Basel World and with good reason. Some of the world’s most well-respected luxury watch Marques formally unveil their latest creations dazzling show goers with a delicious array of stunning new pieces. In celebration of this we’ve put together our own little list with [...]
Basel World 2010 – Up Close and Personal With Ateliers deMonaco
Some people might consider starting any new business, especially a watch company, in the middle of a financial crisis just a little bit nuts. The upfront costs associated with watchmaking are formidable, cases, movements, hands all cost money; straps, boxes, literature and wages, the costs mount up. Worst still your suppliers want money upfront, your [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: Chopard L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon
In a highly competitive market, such as the luxury watch industry, participants need to evolve constantly, trying new things and finding new ways to get the upper hand on their competitors. Sometimes these new concepts are beautifully executed and work out well and sometimes they just fail dismally. Fortunately for high-end luxury watchmaker Chopard their [...]
The Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture
When considering the relationship between luxury and value, points of view tend to disagree. This is because these two concepts are somewhat contradictory. In light of Tom Mulraney’s article about the real value of tourbillon watches, I find it suiting to take a closer look at a watch that claims to offer both luxury and [...]
What’s A Tourbillon Really Worth?
Later this week we will be presenting our “on-the-wrist” review of this watch from Chinese manufacturer, Longio. Whilst not yet on the mainstream radar this Hong Kong based brand is really making a conceited effort to break into the luxury watch market by offering watches that have been constructed fully in-house, including the automatic movement which features a flying tourbillon complication.
Ateliers deMonaco Officially Announces In-House Minute Repeater
High-end new comer Ateliers deMonaco yesterday officially announced the introduction of their very first, fully in-house developed and manufactured Minute Repeater: the Carré d’’Or Squelette Grand Tourbillon Répétition Minute TB-RM1. An exceptionally attractive and complicated piece, this latest invention grants Ateliers deMonaco entrance to a
Interview With Master Watchmaker Thomas Prescher
A few weeks ago we told you about the amazing Qatar watch from Master Watchmaker Thomas Prescher. Held in the highest international regard for his exceptional skills, Mr Prescher has created some of the most awe defying timepieces ever seen, including the Triple-Axis Tourbillon.
Interview With Master Watchmaker Thomas Prescher (French Version)
Il y a quelques semaines, nous avons évoqué ici l’incroyable montre Qatar du maître horloger Thomas Prescher. Reconnu au plan international pour ses capacités, M. Prescher a créé certaines des pièces les plus incroyables qui soient, comme le tourbillon Triple-Axis. Réputé pour sa créativité et sa détermination, M. Prescher a dernièrement pris le temps, malgré [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: The Greubel Forsey Effect (Live From SIHH 2010)
Perhaps the hottest ticket in town this year at SIHH 2010 is an interview with Stephen Forsey. The co-founder of Greubel Forsey is a busy man and its not hard to see why when you look at the mind blowing pieces his company has created. But early on Tuesday morning I was able to spend a short time with him to talk about the latest products and look back over the last few hectic years.
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, [...]
Weird Watch Wednesday: Zenith Academy Zero Gravity Tourbillon
Watch making is an undeniably complex and highly competitive affair, with the truly high-end Marques constantly striving to differentiate themselves from their peers and demonstrate their truly superior abilities. This week’s stunning piece by Zenith is no exception and builds on the brands strong reputation for innovation, although the true value could be said to [...]
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