SIHH2014: A. Lange & Sohne
It’s been 20 years since A. Lange & Sohne re-invented itself to become one of the most revered manufactures today. At SIHH 2014, they celebrated this with some very interesting pieces. The star, the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar “Terraluna” The highlight would have to be the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar [...]
SIHH2014: JLC’s new releases for 2014
Jaeger-LeCoultre certainly started 2014 with a bang. From Reverso’s to Tourbillons, pink gold to ceramic. They sure have satisfied their fans with some awesome timepieces. For those blacked-out watch fans, first up we have the JLC Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic. A 46mm chronograph and a GMT that is rated to [...]
SIHH 2014: Thumbs up for Audemars Piguet
What didn’t we like about the previous Royal Oak Offshores? the rubber accents on the watch and also the lack of caseback to admire the beautiful movement. AP certainly listened to our prayers and resolved those two issues with their new 2014 Royal Oak Offshores. Six new models have been [...]
SIHH 2014: A preview of this year’s novelties
Sixteen brands will showcase their 2014 novelties at SIHH 2014 in Geneva in the coming weeks. Happy new year it certainly is. Going by some of the pre-releases, we’re definitely excited to see what will take the limelight on January the 20th. Manufactures such as A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars [...]
Instagram #wristgame
It’s amazing what the world of social media can allow you to discover. Today we wanted to share with you some pics that brought a smile to our face. First up is a picture posted by a fellow watch afficionado @dialo_2. Thankfully it is not his tattoo Troubles with [...]
SIHH 2014 Preview: AP Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon
In about a month’s time, manufactures, journalists and watch aficionados will decend upon Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Before they do, some manufactures like Audemars Piguet are giving us a sneak peak of some of the 2014 novelties. The Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon being one of them. SIHH will [...]
Out of this world: The Romain Jerome Moon Orbiter
Limited to 25 pieces, this creation by Romain Jerome will certainly turn heads. For those obsessed with space travel and moon expeditions, this one might be for you. It may be the next best thing to travelling to the moon. If the $USD115,000 price tag does not phase you, this [...]
Winners of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve 2013
The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve is like the Oscars of watchmaking. This year we saw a favourite of ours (amongst others), the Girard-Perregaux Constant Force Escapement take the top prize. The GPHG’s judging panel includes the famous designer Philippe Starck, musician John Mayer, Christie’s international head of watches Aurel Bacs, and [...]
GP’s revolutionary Constant Force Escapement
Girard-Perregaux is not a name that many recognise, however their revolutionary watch, the Constant Force Escapement will definitely strike a chord with many watch aficionados. To put it simply, they have overcome one of the long standing issues with mechanical watches in a very unique way. I really should have [...]
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