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Wow Watch Wednesday: Speake-Marin Renaissance Tourbillon Minute-Repeater
Generally I’m not one for bold statements but every now and then I think the occasion calls for it and so here goes; I think Peter Speake-Marin is one of the most underrated independent watch-makers in the world. I also think he is one of the most talented. Don’t believe me? Then take a closer look at the all new Speake-Marin Renaissance Tourbillon Minute-Repeater. Mesmerizing complexity, flawless finishing, this is not just a timepiece; it’s a work of art!
Urwerk’s Highly Limited UR-1001 Zeit Device Has Arrived In Australia!
We have just received official confirmation that Perth-based Swiss Time Machine – Australia’s only authorized retailer for Urwerk – has just taken delivery of one of only eight UR-1001 Zeit Devices to be made available world-wide. This will be the one and only Zeit Device to be offered by the brand in Australia, so if you’re thinking about adding this incredible piece of haute horology to your collection you better act fast!
SIHH 2012: Richard Mille
They may only produce 2,700 watches per year but Richard Mille always manage to put on a show. This year the presentation was in 3D which is a first for me and the added dimension certainly made for an unusual experience.
Biver Steps Down As CEO Of Hublot, Steps Up As Chairman
It was officially announced yesterday that industry heavy-weight Jean-Claude Biver has stepped down as CEO of Hublot effective from 1 January 2012 and has been succeeded by Mr. Ricardo Guadalupe, the former Managing Director of the Company and a long-time friend of Biver’s.
When Art Meets Time – Three People, Three Stories
They may not know how to measure time, but they are the best at capturing it. A painter, an artist, and a designer: we talk to three up-and-coming talents to explore the relationships between art and time.
Devon Tread 1F Rolls Into Australia – Big, Bold And Totally Badass!
In 2010 Devon Works – a California-based creative design lab – set chins wagging when they unveiled their new concept timepiece, the Devon Tread 1. Over-sized and unconventional in every way the Tread 1 became an overnight sensation, baffling some with its complex inner workings and wooing others with its cutting edge design.
A Day At SalonQP 2011 – As Seen Through The Eyes Of An Enthusiast
In just three short years QP magazine has established their annual watch exhibition, the SalonQP, as one of the premiere events on the UK’s – and indeed Europe’s – watch calendar. This year the two-day event was hosted in the stunning Saatchi Gallery in London, a fitting venue for a truly incredible display of some of the world’s best pieces of Haute Horologerie.
Introducing The New Speake-Marin Spirit – Get One, Now!
It can be difficult to make a big noise when you are an Independent watchmaker but through sheer determination, dedication, and masterful skill, even in these difficult economic times Peter Speake-Marin continues to produce and successfully sell some magnificent watches.
Urwerk Shines Bright With The UR-110 ZRN Champagne Supernova
Today Urwerk announced a new edition to its highly coveted “rare species” collection, unveiling a rather special edition of the UR-110 (a fascinating timepiece we covered in some detail here) which has been coated with Zirconium Nitride. Also referred to as the Champagne Supernova due to its unique coloring (and the brand’s connection to space and astronomy) this Édition Spéciale will be available in a limited run of just 12 pieces worldwide and can only be acquired exclusively from Chronopassion (Paris), Marcus (London), The Hour Glass (Singapore) and Westime (Los Angeles).
Only Watch 2011 – Strange Days In Monaco
It would seem that the sun-beams of market recovery have not reached all shores just yet. On September 23rd, the 4th edition of the biennial charity auction ONLY WATCH closed with a result of EUR 4,563,000. This may sound like an outstanding result on the face of things, but a closer look at the details of the auction definitely shows that the market has not quite returned to the heady excess of pre-GFC times, at least not this year anyway.
Only Watch 2011 Raises EUR 4.5 Million For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy!
In what can only be described as a fantastic outcome the 2011 Only Watch Auction held in Monaco on the 23rd of September has raised a staggering EUR 4.5 million for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy!
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