Miki Eleta And Marc Jenni Present The Timeburner – A Kinetic Sculpture For Your Wrist
You’re looking at what is quite possibly one of the most unusual watches I’ve ever strapped to my wrist, and I’ve worn quite a few in my time! The Timeburner, created by Miki Eleta and Marc Jenni, isn’t so much a timepiece as it is a lifestyle choice. Its industrial, steampunk style is not for the faint of heart or slim of wrist and yet there is so much more to this watch than first meets the eye. Join us as we take a deep dive into what makes this bad boy tick.
I can honestly think of few watch/car matches more perfect than that of Hublot and Ferrari. The two occupy similar positions in their respective ecosystems: big, bold, and yes, even brash — but also instantly recognisable and intensely coveted. But beyond that, the carmaker and watchmaker share a fearless approach to design and performance, and a tendency to do things their own way. Take LaFerrari for example — both the watch and the car. Although, not every collaboration between these two passion invoking brands is quite as intense as LaFerrari, as this latest limited edition Big Bang Unico demonstrates. At first glance, this watch is very, very clearly a Hublot. But on further inspection the automotive touches become clear. There are the dial details – from the obvious horse to the slightly more subtle speedo-esque minutes counter – and Ferrari yellow date wheel. And then there are the design touches that speak more clearly to the principles and values of Ferrari’s approach to design; the ergonomics of the crown shroud, the shape of the chronograph pushers, and the recessed bezel screws. What this means is that the latest generation of the Big Bang Ferrari is the most finely evolved, full of unique…
Meet Laurent. Guess what brand he’s a fan of? Hint: his Instagram handle isn’t named for his love of the English royal dynasty… NAME: Laurent Ge OCCUPATION: Marketing and Communications for The Belgium Watch Club. HANDLE: @MisterTUDOR FOLLOWERS: 18.6K LOCATION: The Netherlands (most of the time) Tell me about yourself: Hi mate, how ya goin’? – Haha still practising my Australian accent for you guys. Um, I guess I’ll start off by introducing myself. I am Laurent but known in the watchfam as Mister Tudor. I’m a 25-year-old watch collector with a preference for Omega. Kidding, of course — Tudor. I absolutely love and live to travel. I was born in The Netherlands, raised in Belgium, lived in Canada, Denmark, and now back in the homeland The Netherlands. My family have taken me across the globe ever since I was born which gave me that travel-bug I guess. I am a big fan of cars and watches… and I just LOVE to meet new characters who share the same passion — like you guys! How do you unwind? I love to unwind by reading Time+Tide. That rhymes… or doesn’t it? I love Instagram, I try to reply to each and every…
Editor’s Note: We recently ran a list of power players who wore budget timepieces, which was cool, but for watch lovers like us, somewhat unsatisfactory. So to counterbalance this we thought we’d revisit this list of six statement pieces Andrew put together for The Weekly Review. The brief? Six watches that “show you’re a success in life”. Enjoy. Like a boss. OMEGA – Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial It’s the Omega dive watch du jour, and thanks to its Bond connection and vintage inspired colour scheme it can be worn with anything. And by that, I really do mean anything. The Spectre limited edition came standard on a striped black and grey NATO strap and fits as well with a tuxedo as it does swimming trunks. Whereas the two-tone Sedna gold and steel version steps up the luxe. It is the watch for every mission, be that on land, sea or boardroom. $7975 ROLEX – Day-Date ‘President’ What do you get for the leader in your life – male, female, young, old – who has everything? Are you kidding? You get them a Rolex Day-Date, or ‘The President’s watch’ as it’s been known as ever since American Presidents such as Lyndon B. Johnson made…
Yes, I know — this isn’t a watch. So what are we doing talking about it? Well, when we met with Montblanc to talk about their inaugural smartwatch – the Summit – they also showed us their Augmented Paper. Suffice to say, we were confused, fascinated… and when we saw it in action, impressed. Aside from the technology and how seamlessly it worked, the real standout is the fact that Montblanc is playing in this space at all. It would be easy for the brand to lean on their heritage status and stick to the tried and true formula of writing instruments, leatherwear and timepieces. To be sure, we’re not suggesting that these connected objects will replace the Meisterstück et al as core business, but it demonstrates that Montblanc is invested in keeping pace with the evolution of writing and the written word while ensuring their relevance in contemporary and future workplaces.
Editor’s note: Ready your chinos, chains, and jackets with rolled up sleeves — yacht rock is upon us. Only this time, it’s Franck Muller rather than Kenny Loggins who’s bringing the OTT, Champagne-fuelled fun, in the Curvex-y form of the Yachting collection. The name gives the game away a little, but the Yachting watch offers a fresh nautical feel on the wrist. The marine allusions start with the dial, a shimmering navy blue that pairs well with the bright white Arabic hour markers. On top of that the centre of the dial displays a compass rose, a navigational motif that is picked up in the outer section of the dial (complete with lines of latitude and longitude), with bearings on the outermost section. If you were still on the fence about the world this watch lived in, the ‘yachting’ text at the bottom of the dial will seal the deal one way or another. There’s no denying that there’s quite a lot going on with this dial, and it won’t be for everyone. But it’s colourful and fun, and would definitely look the part on the pristine white deck of a mega-yacht. Like most of Franck Muller’s line-up, the Yachting…