WHO TO FOLLOW: @Loevhagen

There are some people who just nail Instagram. Bjoern, also known as @Loevhagen, is one of those people. More specifically, he’s one of the masters of the wristshot, recognised widely for his creative photography. Hailing from southern Norway – and not keen to divulge much more than that – he has an impressive watch collection filled with new and vintage Rolex and Tudor. NAME: Bjoern OCCUPATION: International man of mystery HANDLE: @Loevhagen FOLLOWERS: 73.3k LOCATION: Norway T+T: A glance at your feed might make people think you only wear Rolex. Is that the case? For the past three years, I’ve virtually only worn Rolex but when I started this instagram feed as a hobby, I had no plans of even getting one. I had two Orients, and after that I explored a couple of Steinharts – but then I bought a Rolex Polar 216570 and loved it. I got a 16750 Pepsi next and the BLNR new, and suddenly, I owned 10 Rolexes. T+T: What is it you like about the brand? I can understand the fascination some people have for annual calendars and other complications, but I like my watches robust, simple and functional by design. I just need the time…

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9 years ago

Seiko To Re-Release The ‘Steve Jobs’ Watch Worn In Iconic Photo Of Apple Founder As A Limited Edition

One of the most famous photographs of Steve Jobs is one taken in Jobs’s home in Woodside, California, in 1984, by photographer Norman Seeff. The image shows Jobs sitting on the floor with the very first Apple Macintosh computer perched on his lap. On his wrist is a small, unfussy, unobtrusive wristwatch made by Seiko, originally from the Seiko Chariot series. That actual watch sold at auction last year for $42,500 and we’ve just heard that Seiko will be re-issuing the watch as a limited edition exclusive to the Japanese domestic market, in partnership with Tokyo-based clothing designer and retailer Nano Universe.

9 years ago

Historical Perspectives: Inside The Archives Of Cartier (VIDEO)

“What makes a Cartier watch different is really the work on shape and design.” This one sentence pretty much sums up the 25 pieces we got to see from Cartier’s official archives, including some of the craziest variations of the iconic Tank. This outstanding lineup also showed how Cartier has managed to continuously re-invent itself over nearly two centuries, with a unique ability to twist a classic and still keep the distinctly elegant vibe that has characterized the French maison since its founding in 1847. But aesthetics are not the only domain in which Cartier turned the horological world upside down; one should not forget where the invention of the deployant buckle came from, nor the countless groundbreaking calibers specifically developed for such inventive cases.

9 years ago

Bring a Loupe: A Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700, An Early Breguet Type 20, A Zenith Super Sub-Sea Chronograph, And More

This week we’re making a special place for some special chronographs. Some are military issue, like the Breguet Type 20, and others have unusual features, like the full set Heuer Carrera 3647S, or the “Fab. Suisse” dial of the Longines 30CH. We have also included an early Patek Philippe Nautilus, the Jumbo reference 3700, as well as a colorful Zenith Super Sub-Sea reference A3736. This is your Bring A Loupe for February 24, 2017.

9 years ago

REVIEW – URWERK UR-T8, The Transformer

UR for URWERK. T for Transformer. 8 for the motion of this reversible case. Add 20 for the 20th anniversary of the brand, and you’ll have the URWERK UR-T8, a watch that is just the concentrate of everything Martin Frei and Felix Baumgartner have created so far, everything they tried to express in their watches since 1997, everything they experienced in terms of style and way to indicate the time. The UR-T8 is all of that. It’s bold, it’s futuristic, it’s provocative, it’s highly unusual… It’s everything why we love URWERK, and more than that. See, we love it… but here is why.

9 years ago

Video Chat About Shopping For Watches Online With TrueFacet CEO & Ariel Adams

Here is an HourTime Show Experiments-style video conversation that I had with the founder of the online pre-owned watch and jewelry store TrueFacet. I’d like to explain some context as to why people like Tirath Kamdar are worth talking to, and why watch lovers should pay attention to a business like TrueFacet.

9 years ago