Lasque diamonds are flat diamonds with irregular outlines, a cut that originated in India centuries before. Also known as portrait diamonds because they were used as covers for miniature portraits, lasque diamonds are a niche strand of diamond collecting. The flat shape of a lasque diamond makes it suitable for a watch crystal, which is what Patek […]
The big novelty from Rolex at Baselworld 2016 was… you named it: the Daytona Ceramic Bezel 116500LN – a very nice watch but, after all, a simple cosmetic evolution of an existing model. However, there was some more watches to discover. One stayed a bit under the radar, an evolution of the Yacht-Master, a watch that has never been favorited by Rolex purists. On the other hand, since last year, this model has been revamped by the Crown, with the introduction of the Everose / Ceramic version. While we were expecting it to be introduced in steel, Rolex decided differently, with the new Rolex Yacht-Master 116621 Two-Tone Everose Gold / Steel and Chocolate Dial. And it has some arguments…
THE SUBTLE BEAUTY OF GREY Which grey best suits your personality? Hublot is releasing its CLASSIC FUSION collection in on-trend yet timeless grey. Following on from its Spring/Summer 2015 blue collection, the Classic Fusion quintet now boasts a total “Racing Grey” look. Less harsh than black, more timeless even than blue, this grey – inherently […]
Jacob & Co.’s unofficial mandate is to continually impress and surprise its core base of customers. Targeting members of the ultra elite, the people who tend to buy Jacob & Co. watches aren’t looking for sheer value or refined brand prestige. What the people who buy Jacob & Co. watches want is novelty and originality.
The new Parmigiani Tonda 1950 Set Galaxy is a special-edition watch inspired by the expansive view of the night sky in Val-de-Travers, where Parmigiani Fleurier is located. This inspiration is most obviously seen in the blue aventurine glass dial, the copper component of which provides the star-like shimmers of light on the otherwise dark, night-sky dial.
The new white-faced Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Meteorite watch joins two previous versions of the meteorite-dialed watches which came in darker colors of dark blue and black. This new version comes from a meteorite discovered in Sweden, which delivers a uniquely icy look.
Tonight is a special night for Australian amateur astronomers, because when the sun goes down we will all see the moon like never before. What we’re talking about is a supermoon – and not just any supermoon. NASA has gone so far as to call it an ‘extra-supermoon’, as it’s 14 per cent brighter and 30 per cent bigger than a regular full moon. That’s because it’s closer to earth (a mere 356,509 km away) than it has been in 70 years, and it won’t be this big again until 2034. So, in the spirit of the supermoon we’ve put together five of the biggest and best moonphases available today. A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase The moonphase lends itself to traditional, elegant timepieces. There’s an old-school romance to the complication, one that the Saxonia Moonphase captures perfectly. We still can’t get over the detail of the moonphase disc on this beauty. Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase Titanium Hublot’s take on the theme definitely isn’t as traditional as Lange’s, but it’s no less impressive. Heck, even the photorealistic double-moonphase is skeletonised, and that sleek grey titanium finish wouldn’t look out of place in outer space. Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer If one watch needs to…
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MONTFORT WATCHES Co. builds luxury, quality ‘form follows function’ timepieces. Their maiden model – the ‘Strata’ is a sport-chic automatic wristwatch that boasts the following impressive credentials: Scratch resistant “Super Stainless Steel” 3D printed stainless steel dials Swiss made Unbeatable value Founded by two watch enthusiasts, Philippe Kuratle and Jérémie Senggen, MONTFORT WATCHES Co has […]
Tonight we’ll be treated to the astronomical phenomenon known as a “supermoon” – this is the term for the occasion in the moon’s orbit around the Earth, when a full moon, and the moon’s closest position to the Earth (its perigee, in technical terms) coincide. The supermoon phenomenon is a real thing – like any orbit, the moon’s orbit around the Earth is an ellipse, and has a nearest point to the Earth (perigee) and furthest point from the Earth (apogee). When perigee and a full moon happen at the same time, the moon can seem both bigger and brighter.
O, MEGA MOON HOW BEAUTIFUL THOU ART Moonwatchers: witness a beautiful Supermoon Sunday evening November 13th or tomorrow November 14th, 2016. The moon will be as nearby as it can: ‘only’ 356.509 km away. Although it may be cloudy, people in The Netherlands just look in the Northeast direction at 17:21 hrs. Tuesday 07:17 hrs, […]