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Basel World 2011 In Review: Eva Leube’s ‘Ari’
She’s talented, she’s ambitious and she’s…Australian? Well technically she’s German but she lives in Australia now, so we’re claiming her! Have you guessed who we’re talking about yet? That’s right; it’s Eva Leube, the prestigious (and exclusive) A.C.H.I.’s newest candidate member and an incredibly gifted independent watch-maker. Making her debut at this year’s Basel World, Eva caused quite a stir with the unveiling of stunning first creation; ‘Ari’.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Harry Winston’s (And Denis Giguet’s) Opus 11
Harry Winston’s Opus 11. There is very little to write about this mind-blowing piece that has not already been written. The undisputed show stealer at Basel World 2011, the Opus 11 has literally taken the watch world by storm.
Baselworld 2011 In Review: Gronefeld One Hertz
Across from the Academie Createur Hologerie Independent booth is a small pseudo-shop with the title “Independent Watchmakers”, inside, amongst a few other well-known small brands are the brother’s Tim and Bart Gronefeld.
Basel World 2011 – Hands-On With Urwerk
I have a small confession to make. I have never actually had the pleasure of meeting Felix Baumgartner; which is surprising really given that last year I spent three days on the Speake-Marin stand only 10 metres from Urwerk. He wasn’t ever available such are the demands on his time. This is no great trial though as Yacine, the Urwerk marketing lady, is as kind and generous with her time as you could wish for. My aim today is to try out the new Urwerk 110, the “Torpedo” and the last of the 202 range, dubbed the “Full Metal Jacket” with its metal bracelet, a first for Urwerk.
Basel World 2011 – Day One Gets Underway
The first day at Basel World is Press Day and an opportunity to catch up with friends last seen at SIHH, examine and try on some fantastic watches, and imbibe the odd drink.
Pre-Basel World 2011: The Twenty-8 Collection From Kari Voutilainen
Basel World 2011 is almost upon us and soon the market will be literally inundated with new releases from the world of luxury watches. It can be hard to wade through the enormous amount of information disseminated during this incredible show however we do encourage you to try and save some processing space in your overworked brain for this particular unveiling; the new Twenty-8 collection from world-renowned, independent watch-maker Kari Voutilainen.
Things You Didn’t Even Know That You Didn’t Know!
The best kept secrets are the ones you’ve never even heard about. The ones that concern information that you didn’t even know that you didn’t know! Some industries are aware of this and use it to their advantage, but the watchmaking industry has taken this concept to the next level, establishing it almost as a golden rule. Here at The Watch Lounge we always try to offer you some new perspectives, going beyond just the pure product approach.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Corum Golden Bridge Automatic
Last year Corum celebrated the 30th anniversary of the very first Golden Bridge mechanical, baguette movement and introduced two new Golden Bridge models at Basel World 2010, including the gorgeous Miss Golden Bridge. This year the brand has even bigger plans for Basel with the announcement that the very first automatic winding Golden Bridge movement…
Marvin Watches Gives TWL’s Ian Ellery Center-Stage At GTE (Video)
A few weeks ago at the Geneva Time Exhibition the ever innovative Marvin Watch Co. invited several prominent watch bloggers (including TWL’s very own Swiss Correspondent, Ian Ellery) to share their thoughts on the changing face of the industry in a series of short videos shot on-site. In the video above Ian identifies a couple [...]
SIHH 2011: IWC
IWC tends to refresh one part of its range each year, this year the focus is on the Portofino. As part of their homage to the Italian town they have designed their stand in the Italianate manner and it looks great. Plus there’s gelato! The presentations are perhaps a little self indulgent and syrupy but also very entertaining and engaging, they have a smooth elegance which is of course is the trait they want you to ascribe to their watches.
SIHH 2011: Day Two (Part.2)
After a refreshing and enjoyable lunch it was time to keep moving. First up Panerai. Panerai seems to have been in a bit of a lull for the last few years, but with a new calibre and some exciting research in making bronze cases things are on the up.
SIHH 2011: Day Two (Part.1)
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this show (besides the watches of course!) is how the stands differ and the lengths they go to to make one better than the other. The theme at Roger Dubuis is a casino and everyone is sat around a roulette table, fortunately or unfortunately there is no wheel so gambling opportunities are limited but it it’s an excellent set up. The previous few years have been tough for the company sales have been tough and there has been some turmoil within the company.
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