When one thinks of the micro-engineering horological brand known as MB&F – images of spaceships and other bold and distinctive 3-dimensional shapes come to mind. Not classic round. Although the brand did surprise us in 2011 when it unveiled the first round watch, the Legacy Machine No. 1 (you can read about it here), it…
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The Creative Process of Watch Making and Film Making Merge at Lincoln Center
Last night, we had the unique opportunity at the 51st New York Film Festival of joining film makers, screen writers and critics at Lincoln Center for a panel discussion about screen writing. In attendance was the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s first-ever Filmmaker in Residence: Andrea Arnold. The concept of having a filmmaker in Residence…
Breaking News: Hublot Partners with Rapper Jay-Z to Release Exclusive Shawn Carter by Hublot Watch
The daring Hublot brand has announced an exclusive partnership with Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter to create two limited edition timepieces. Carter is a rapper, record producer and entrepreneur. The collection will launch late next month at Barney’s New York — via Barney’s ‘A New York Holiday’ and at Hublot Boutiques. Carter has worked closely with Hublot…
Introducing the Hautlence HLRQ01 Watch at SIAR 2013
This week, from October 1 through 3, the 7th edition of SIAR (Salon Internacional Alta Relojeria Mexico) is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City. At this important by-invitation-only show, dozens of top brands are exhibiting their latest creations, and some are unveiling new timepieces. Hautlence, in fact, is releasing the never-before-seen…
88 Rue du Rhone Releases Watch for Breast Cancer Awareness
With October being dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, many watch brands are jumping headlong into supporting this important cause. 88 Rue du Rhone is one such company. It unveils its “Pink Lady” watch and announces a partnership with The National Breast Cancer Foundation. The 35mm Swiss made quartz chronograph retails for $745, with a portion…
More than $5 Million Raised for Only Watch –but Only One Brought in Big Bucks – Patek Philippe Titanium Watch Steals the Show
If you were off enjoying the weekend – good for you. We tweeted and posted on a variety of results for the weekend’s Only Watch 2013 auction held in Monaco – in which 33 unique timepieces were donated by brands and offered for sale to bidders around the world in support of Duchenne Muscular…