Tag: "watches"
Louis Vuitton Tambour Minute Repeater – LV Gets Serious
It’s no secret that the watch industry has experienced somewhat of a renaissance over the last few years, and with sales surging ever upwards, many brands are clamoring to get their proverbial ‘piece of the pie.’ Among them are some of the best known fashion labels in the world, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, just to name a few. The success of each has varied as has the level of watches they’ve produced. Every now and then however…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Limited Edition (Warning: Contains Serious Watch Porn!)
Jaeger-LeCoultre has a history of making ultra thin calibers – including the world’s thinnest pocket watch movement in 1903, at just 1.38mm. The current incarnation, available in the Master Control line, is the Cal. 849 – somewhat fatter, but still measuring a scant 1.85mm in height. The Master Ultra Thin was recently made available in a larger sized case – 38mm, up from the incredibly petite original 34mm.
Please Welcome TWL’s New Asia Correspondent – Ming Thein!
Last week we brought you the first in what we hope will be a series of phenomenal articles by the incredibly talented Ming Thein! If you missed this photographic essay on Jaeger Le-Coultre’s Tribute to the iconic Deep Sea Memovox please click here to read it as it’s definitely a must see (please be warned though, it contains some serious watch porn!)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea Memovox (Warning: Contains Serious Watch Porn!)
They say fashions go in cycles; it seems classy retro is in these days. Not 60s psychadelia or 80s electro pop, but more along the lines of the elegant art deco period and slightly more restrained postwar period. This year at SIHH 2011, hot on the heels of the Reverso 1931, JLC introduced homages to their first, and the world’s first, underwater alarm – the 1959 Deep Sea.
Independent Watch-Makers Finally Available In Australia!
Well, it’s official, the timepieces of some of the best independent watch-makers in the world will soon be available in Australia with the all new Perth based luxury watch boutique, Swiss Time Machine, officially announcing today the brands it has to offer Australian aficionados. Suffice to say, there were a few pleasant surprises in there!
Been There, Done That: The First Watchmakers’ Ball
A few months ago The Watch Lounge received a Press invitation to the first “Watchmaker’s Ball”. Our first reaction was something along the lines of “never heard of it, sounds like it would be boring no matter what palace it’s at” So when the computer asked ‘Do you want to delete this email?’ the answer was a quick and decisive ‘yes!’
Only Watch 2011 – Our Picks So Far
Undoubtedly many of you would be aware of (and eagerly anticipating) the arrival of the ‘Only Watch’ auction that is held in Monaco every 2 years under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. This special event sees some of the best known watch-makers and artisans in the world dedicating their exceptional talents to creating unique pieces to be auctioned, with the proceeds being donated to fund medical research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
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.
The Incredible Story of Raketa Watches
Got some spare money taking up space in your bank account? And some free time to spend on your passion; watches? Then come with us, we’re going to show you how to rebuild a brand.
Mr. Race Missing In Action – Presumed…?
Mr. Race, Mr. Green’s sporty younger brother has gone missing in action after competing in the 20th Anniversary race of the French “Tour Auto” earlier this month. Known for his charm and striking good looks Mr. Race was always an instant hit with the ladies. That is why it came as no surprise when news came through that he was last sighted pulling over his Ford GT40 to pick up an attractive female hitchhiker with an unusual spider’s web tattoo on her shoulder. Rumor has it they were headed for Spain but no one has seen or heard from the couple since.
Press Release: Jaeger-LeCoultre To Auction Memovox Tribute To Deep Sea Prototype N°1
Within the framework of the partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre, the International Herald Tribune and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the Grande Maison in the Vallée de Joux is announcing the auction of a unique model. The proceeds will be entirely devoted to safeguarding a remarkable marine site, the fauna and flora sanctuary around Malpelo island, Colombia.
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.
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