Much have been said about the latest MB&F creatiion: the HM7. We published our impressions based on the Press Release here. At the show we got our full hands-on with both versions of the watch in SIHH 2017. Here is our full review of the MB&F HM7.…
If you are a frequent reader of Fratello Watches, this recently revived 80 years old brand doesn’t need much introduction. Lebois & Co is now getting ready for their 3rd and last Re-launch edition. Basically your last opportunity to get with the program, before Lebois & Co will come up with a new collection. Lebois […]
What makes the beauty of an object? Its design… Right, that was an easy answer. But if look closely, what is hidden behind the word design? Like in architecture, watchmaking uses shapes, proportions, perspectives, empty and full parts, layers and steps, in order to create a three dimensional object. This is what Louis Moinet tends to do with their new watch, the Metropolis. More contemporary, more sculptural, still with an in-house movement of great quality but with a more aggressive price policy. The industry evolves and micro-brands, even the high-end ones, have to take the train on time. And that Metropolis is an interesting move.
The Speedmaster Moon Room in Amsterdam – Event Report We mentioned the Speedmaster Moon Room pop-up in Amsterdam already beginning this week. On Speedy Tuesday night, February 28th, we attended the opening. It has to be said, the people of Ace Jewelers did a truly wonderful job. The Moon Room is a large lounge and […]
The Oris Williams Valtteri Bottas Limited Edition is currently at the top of the ladder when it comes to Swiss Oris’ “motorsport” watch collection. When checking it out at Baselworld 2016, it struck me that the racing-themed Oris timepieces might not get as much attention as they deserve.
On night of 26 February 2017, the 89th Academy Awards opened with red carpet festivities, one of the most visible publicity events for brands and likely one of the more potent methods to enjoy the transitive properties of Hollywood Star Power to boost awareness (and hopefully sales) for many brands.…
This year Piaget celebrates 60 years of the ground-breaking Altiplano. Released in 1957, the original model was the perfect vehicle for the revolutionary 2mm thin 9P, which went on to become the gold standard for reliable, elegant, ultra-thin movements. Over the decades, there’s been a clear evolution of the Altiplano (which was named after a high-altitude plateau in the Andes, by the way). Key releases include the 1960 automatic version (calibre 12P), and in 2013 the 900P, the world’s thinnest mechanical watch, measuring 3.65mm, followed two years later by the Altiplano Chronograph which added complication to the equation while still measuring in at a comparatively slight 8.24mm. It’s no wonder the Geneva-based brand has become famous for its slender movements. While these are great examples of the Altiplano pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, it’s also important to remember that a large part of its appeal is the ultra-thin aesthetic – which is where the new collection really shines. The 40mm golden trio is a marvel to behold. Powered by the svelte micro-rotor equipped 1203P, there’s a lot to love mechanically-speaking. Still, what really lights up these watches is the dials, offered in vibrant green and yellow gold, blue and pink gold, or a smoky grey cased in white…
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The Monta OceanKing is a no-nosense dive watch, nicely executed and powered by an Eterna movement. The underlying idea of the OceanKing was to craft a modern interpretation of the traditional tool watches of the mid 1950s and early 1960s with a focus on functionality and quality – Precise execution has resulted in a great diving companion that is a perfect daily wearer too. Check-out the Monta OceanKing Dive Watch.
Swiss luxury horologer Roger Dubuis announces a new coveted address – Harrods’ iconic Fine Watch Room. It is the brand’s first UK flagship store.
With these new Hallmark of Geneva certified limited edition timepieces from Vacheron Constantin, you can watch the Earth spin on its axis and track its orbit around the Sun. To be corrected in… 8,000 years.