Tag: "watches"
Richard Mille RM 039 Aviator E6-B Tourbillon Flyback – For Pilots, Apparently
More often than not when I look at a Richard Mille creation for the first time I have the sensation of being completely overwhelmed. Visually…emotionally…mentally? It almost feels like my brain simply cannot keep up with the processing of all the new stimuli it is receiving. Such was my experience, not entirely unexpected admittedly, with the new RM039 Aviator E6-B Tourbillon Flyback watch, a timepiece I can only describe as, well; challenging.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Chopard IMPERIALE Tourbillon Full Set
We don’t often feature ladies timepieces here on The Watch Lounge but when we do, we go all out! Like this stunning (blinding?) new creation from Chopard; the Imperiale Tourbillon.
Watch Winder Review: Underwood (London) – Rotobox
This is a slightly unusual review in that it’s for a variety of winders rather than a single piece. That’s because the Rotobox from “Underwood (London)” is a cross between an expandable winder and the more traditional ‘jewelry box’ style winder. The unit itself is completely removable and can be placed into a wide variety of cases from single framed leather boxes to large wooden units housing twenty or more modules.
Baselworld 2012: Claret X-TREM-1 – First Impressions
You’ve seen the press release, the pictures and Tom’s detailed description of the watch, but what is it really like? Well, first off it is smaller than you might expect given the stature of previous models, but the real surprise? The weight. There just isn’t any.
BaselWorld 2012: Blancpain Villeret Skeleton 8 Days
It’s been a while since we’ve featured a classic, skeletonised timepiece here on The Watch Lounge and so when Blancpain unveiled their new Villeret Skeleton 8 days at this year’s Basel World we just knew we had to share!
Baselworld 2012: Press Day – An Insider’s View
As always Ian Ellery is The Watch Lounge’s ‘man on the ground’ at the Baselworld Watch Fair and will be sharing his thoughts on some of this year’s hottest new releases over the coming days.
As I have said before the life of a freelance journalist is rarely a stroll in the park. I’m not sure who those guys are that get invited to endless reception parties, but they don’t appear to be me.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Christophe Claret X-TREM-1
Last week we showed you a sneak preview of Christophe Claret’s breath-taking new timepiece, the X-TREM-1. Absolutely mesmerizing to behold, the reaction to the teaser video was understandably a mix of excitement and impatience. Well today we can finally give you the full low-down on this radical new invention, sure to be one of the stand-outs at this year’s Baselworld.
Baselworld 2012: Speake-Marin Serpent Calendar (PREVIEW)
Speake-Marin have just announced that they will unveil the all new Speake-Marin Serpent Calendar at this year’s Baselworld. The official press release has not yet been issued however the brand did let slip this beautiful teaser image giving fans of the man and the brand some idea of what to expect.
The iPocketWatch – From Concept To Reality?
When the latest incarnation of the iPod Nano was introduced a slew of designers and gadget lovers quickly came up with novel ways to make use of its time display functionality, most notably in wrist-watch form. So when Melbourne-based designer Edwin Conan contacted us to let us know he had had thrown his hat in the ring with a unique case design that transforms the humble Nano into a contemporary pocket watch we knew we had to check it out.
Watch Winder Reviews: The Orbita Futura 3
Howard Chan is a man who knows watch-winders. As the owner and editor of the highly informative Watch Winders International website Howard shares his detailed and enlightened views on arguably the most essential accessory to any serious watch collection. Fortunately for us he has also agreed to share his knowledge here on The Watch Lounge on a semi-regular basis. We trust you will enjoy what Howard has to say and hopefully you will find some of the information useful, we certainly did!
MB&F’s Max Busser On His Latest Triumph: The M.A.D Gallery
It’s no secret that MB&F Founder and Creative Director Maximilian Busser marches to the beat of his own drum. He is not influenced by current trends or conventional thinking and as a result has often found himself somewhat of an outcast in a fiercely traditional industry – not that it’s ever bothered him. That is why when we first heard the rumors that MB&F was going to open its first boutique in Geneva we knew it was going to be unlike anything the luxury watch industry had seen before and suffice to say we weren’t disappointed!
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