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Baselworld 2012: Speake-Marin Piccadilly Serpent Calendar
The Piccadilly range has been a mainstream stay of the Speake-Marin brand since the company was founded in 2000. The original Piccadilly used a heavily modified ETA movement, replacing a range of parts to improve performance, longevity and look. This combined with the rear mounted rotor meant that they were quite thick, but managed to retain a balanced aesthetic.
Richard Mille RM 051 Phœnix Michelle Yeoh
Collaborations are common-place across the luxury industry, and the exclusive world of high-end watch-making is no exception. Admittedly these partnerships are not always successful and the end result sometimes lack-luster at best. Sometimes though things just fall into place and two exceptional individuals come together to create something truly breathtaking, something that makes us say ‘wow’.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Ateliers deMonaco Quantieme Perpetual – QP-EZ
In a recent article for World Tempus, highly respected international watch writer Beth Doerr (read our interview with her here) suggested that the tourbillon’s time in the spotlight may have come to an end and consequently the focus must shift to the further enhancement of other complications, such as the Perpetual Calendar. We couldn’t agree more and it seems we’re not the only ones, as evidenced by the new Quantieme Perpetual – QP-EZ from Ateliers deMonaco which will be on show at this year’s Basel World.
MB&F HM3 ReBel – For The Right-Handed Rebel In You
You know you have something truly special when you have to create a unique piece just to enable your die-hard fans the opportunity to really stand out from what is already a very exclusive crowd. Yet, this is exactly what luxury machine-maker MB&F has had to do, leading to the creation of the HM3 ReBel – a limited edition piece for those who like to walk on the even wilder side.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Patek Philippe Ref. 2419 Minute-Repeater Offered At Auction (VIDEO)
Famed antique watch auctioneers Antiquorum have just announced that they will be offering a never before seen Patek Philipe ref 2419 minute-repeating wristwatch, originally retailed by Cartier, in their upcoming auction on March 10th in New York. To ensure maximum exposure collectors will have the opportunity to take a closer look at this unique piece at special previews to be held in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Los Angeles and New York.
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: Piaget
Adopting a somewhat aggressive approach to the market this year Piaget are launching over 60 different watches, with the collections centered around ultra-thin movements. Many are not really going to trouble us too much but certainly of interest is the 1270P.
SIHH 2011: Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin is probably the most prestigious company within the Richemont group and certainly a brand coveted by many serious collectors. For 2011 Vacheron has developed 2 new calibres both of which carry the Poincon de Geneve (Geneva Hallmark).
MB&F Announces Final Editions Of The Remarkable HM No.2
It was a day of mixed emotions yesterday when luxury machine makers MB&F announced they would be ceasing production of the superb HM No.2. After three incredibly successful years of production and a number of unique incarnations, the time has come for us to bid farewell to this modern day legend and what more fitting [...]
The Watch Lounge – A Year In Review
In the aftermath of the New Year’s celebrations I have found a few quiet moments to reflect on the year that was here on The Watch Lounge. And what a year it has been! We’ve welcomed a number of new faces in the form of our international contributors, introduced a ‘French’ category and have had [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Sequential One His & Hers Unique Pieces for Les Airelles
Innovative watch-makers, Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps, have just announced that they have been selected by the prestigious Hôtel de Charme Les Airelles, considered one of finest five star hotels in the world, to create two…
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