Monday, Mar 9 2015
articles: 13
OPINION: Skeletons belong in the closet – an open letter to the Swiss watch industry
Dear Swiss watch industry, We need to talk about skeletonised watches. There’s a problem. I get why you’re making them, honestly. They’re a great way to show off your skills, your impressive in-house capacity and clever movement architecture. And there’s no better way to …
Apple Watch Pricing and Details Revealed
Today, Apple has finally revealed the pricing for its much anticipated new watch, along with new details about materials, battery life and functionality. First, the entry level aluminum model, called the Apple “Watch Sport” will start at $349 in the 38 mm model and $399 for …
Apple Watch Release: Final Details & Prices
In September 2014 Apple debuted its upcoming smartwatch - the Apple Watch - in a landmark event that really acted to tease the tech and watch world. Apple revealed enough about the Apple Watch to get everyone excited, but failed to discuss some of the most important …
Pre-Basleworld 2015: Zeitwinkel 273° Saphir
Saint-Imier based watchmaker Zeitwinkel, has revealed a sapphire crystal dial variant to their 273° timepiece. The watch features hours, minutes, small seconds, big date and power reserve indications. The markings have been applied and printed on the sapphire dial, which is …
Introducing a revived brand and new watch: the Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumière
Late last week, we caught wind that a “new old” brand was starting up. Angelus is a company that likely not many of us have heard of, but it... The post Introducing a revived brand and new watch: the Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumière appeared first on WristWatchReview.com.
Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumière – Rebirth With A Boom!
Angelus is one of those brands that should ring a bell, at least if you are into vintage watches. Besides their own chronographs and other complications, Angelus was also the supplier of movements to brands like Panerai back in the days. With an impressive array of …
Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumiere Watch Marks Brand’s Official Return
In 2015, the historic watch maker Angelus will make a comeback. It has been a while since I've been interested in covering a "revived" brand, and frankly, over the last few years, it has been happening less, as the luxury watch market has been slowing. However, the "new" …
Manufacture Vulcain: The Cricket Alarm Wristwatch
Swiss manufacture since 1858 In 1858, the Ditisheim brothers made a grand entrance onto the watchmaking scene: their Manufacture was immediately noted for the quality of its products: complication watches, chronometers and chronographs, which receive international acclaim …
Pre-Baselworld 2015: Chopard L.U.C Regulator
This is a preview of Chopard’s redesigned L.U.C Regulator timepiece which will be officially debuted at Baselworld in less than two weeks. It is a regulator, therefore, the indications of the watch, such as the hours, minutes and seconds, are displayed separately to ensure …
PRE-BASEL: The Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Deadbeat
The story in a second: Jaquet Droz is the new kid on the Australian high-end luxury watch block, and the Grande Seconde Deadbeat is their take on an old-school complication. Jaquet Droz is a newcomer to the Australian watch scene. Part of the Swatch Group family, they are …
PRE-BASEL: The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Ceramic Military Type
The story in a second: Bell & Ross has given their classic 42mm BR03 tool watch a military makeover. HUA! The latest version of Bell & Ross’ BR03 demonstrates that even though the brand has been exploring other collections and shapes they know where their roots are – …
Is The H. Moser & Cie Perpetual Calendar One Of The Original Smartwatches? Their Video Suggests So
Less than a day before Apple debuts their highly anticipated Apple Watch and presents its full details, high-end Swiss watch manufacturer H. Moser & Cie gives us the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Funky Blue to show what they think a traditional Swiss smart watch is like – …
PRE-BASEL: The Bell & Ross BR03-92 Ceramic Military Type
The story in a second: Bell & Ross has given their classic 42mm BR03 tool watch a military makeover. HUA! The latest version of Bell & Ross’ BR03 demonstrates that even though the brand has been exploring other collections and shapes they know where their roots are – …
