It was only a month or so ago in BaselWorld that the well-known and much-d MB&F unveiled its newest piece – the MusicMachine. While the brand is renowned for its cutting-edge timepieces, the ever-creative Max Busser couldn’t help but want something a little different to wow the world with this year. He conceived of a…
Exploring the Chopard L.U.C Engine One H
An aesthetic hybrid that combines auto inspirations and fine watchmaking, the new Chopard L.U.C Engine One H hand-wound timepiece is a ight to lo at and to wear. The Chopard Manufacture Tourbillon movement reflects the lo of an engine and race car instrumentation – on both the dial side and via the sapphire caseback. The…
Understanding Tag Heuer’s New Carrera MikroPendulum Concept Watch
In BaselWorld last month, TAG Heuer did what it usually does – unveiled a concept watch. This time it was the extremely avant-garde TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulumS Concept watch. Of course, it also unveiled the TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulum 100th of a second Chronograph. Confused? We’ll try to explain. In the world of haute horlogerie…
Four Hot New Rolex Colors for the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date (with original pictures and prices))
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the recent watch auctions. In one of them, a decades-old bold lemon-yellow dialed Rolex was a top seller. For years, Rolex has been creating great, colorful dials that catch the eye. This year is no exception. In its Oyster Perpetual Day-Date series, the brand has unveiled new 36mm…
2(X)IST Watches Make World Debut at Couture 2013
Last night in Las Vegas before the start of the Couture and JCK shows, we went zip-lining with 2(X)ist. Afterward, we joined award winning product and transportation designer, Jason Wilbur, as he unveiled his newest timepiece venture with 2 (X)ist. Hot on the heels of his previous creation — the made in USA Devon Tread 1 watch…
10 Hot Watches with Blue Dials from BaselWorld 2013 (slideshow)
Blue. It has long been the color associated with royalty and regal beauty. The color of earth’s great sapphires, the oceans and the sky – blue is also a much coveted color when found on watch dials. This year, we found many gorgeous blue dials in an array of hues. Here we bring you 10…