Tag: "Watch"
Ateliers deMonaco: One Year On
In 2009, the horology galaxy experienced a small seismic shake. Although on the tiny Rocher, as we call Monaco in France, it may have been considered by some to be a Big Bang: the creation of a new independent watchmaker named Ateliers… deMonaco. However, it hasn’t all been celebrations and explosions. The launch and the [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Devon Tread 1
Depending on who you read, you may have heard something (or nothing) about a rather remarkable new concept watch, the Devon Tread 1. Although, given the overwhelming media attention the Tread 1 received when it was first announced earlier this year one could almost suggest that it would be impossible for internet savvy enthusiasts not [...]
H. Moser & Cie Perpetual Calendar – Simplistic Sophistication
I am sure that it will come to the surprise of nobody that there are a lot of watch shops in Geneva. The rise of the “Brand” has led to the opening of numerous single-brand dedicated boutiques by all of the major manufacturers and has also allowed larger independents to have a dedicated space; an [...]
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!
Wow Watch Wednesday: The Greubel Forsey Edition Historique
It was with somewhat mixed emotions earlier this month that we learnt of the decision by master craftsmen Greubel Forsey to end the production of their breathtaking Double Tourbillon 30° Contemporaine models (which includes Vision and Secret models.) We say mixed emotions because on the one hand it is always a little sad to farewell such an [...]
Grönefeld One Hertz 1912 – Connoisseurs Take Note
Regular readers of The Watch Lounge would no doubt be familiar with the brilliance of the Dutch Master watch-making brothers Tim and Bart Grönefeld (if not, read about them here, here and here). Famed for their exceptional GTM-06 Tourbillon Minute Repeater (the most complicated wristwatch ever created in the Netherlands) the brothers also successfully launched [...]
Special Preview: Fellows & Sons Watch Auction Featuring Some Rare Timepieces
Auctions and vintage watches in general are typically not an area we are well versed in, and so often we prefer to leave the topic to our far more enlightened friends over at Hodinkee.com. However, recently we became privy to some exclusive news that has not yet been formally announced to the public and so [...]
Interview With Ludovic Ballouard: Creator Of The Upside Down Watch
Puzzling. Ludovic Ballouard is a puzzling man. Everything that this young and brilliant watchmaker does systematically goes against conventional wisdom. While most talented entrepreneurs dream about the development and expansion of their business, he just wants to work alone and not create more than 100 pieces per year. When they buy a new Porsche, he [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: New Romain Jerome CEO Unveils Moon Invader at Baselworld 2010
Taking the reins during the early part of this year, Manuel Emch, the new CEO of Romain Jérôme, did not have much time to add to the company’s watch collection before Baselworld 2010 in March. He was, however, able to design and finish one watch to unveil at the fair.
MB&F HM.3 Frog – The Frog Is A Prince!
Being late for an appointment is never a good start, but being late when you were only 5 minutes away to begin with is just embarrassing. Regrettably this was how I started my time with Max Büsser, of MB&F, luckily for me he is a forgiving man. I am at MB&F headquarters to have a [...]
My Watch: Robert-Jan Broer, AP Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’
Robert-Jan Broer, 33 years old and long time collector and admirer of fine timepieces. Although not professionally occupied in the watch industry, I know my way around pretty well and get things done for my dedicated blog (FratelloWatches) about fine watches. My all time favorite watches are those designed by Gérald Genta in the 1970s. [...]
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