Post Tagged "Watches"
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Aquarius Planetarium watch merges horology with astronomy for a one-off piece
Most of the complicated timepieces we have noticed till date generally bring in multiple time-zones on to a common platform, and even moon-phase in some cases. But bringing in a whole new planetarium on to a wristwatch is the Aquarius Planetarium watch, created by Dutch designer Christiaan Van Der Klaauw. What is now being called the world’s smallest functioning planetarium, this timepiece is known to track the whole solar system with the sun and 6 planets around it, apart from displaying time. Featuring extensive astrological designs on the dial, and a being a part of 12 exclusive timepieces, this is perfect horological melting pot of astronomy and astrology.
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Hublot King Power Unico GMT watch has a galore of 24 time zones on its dial!
There are some companies which perhaps won’t stop producing limited edition specialties, no matter if they have introduced something quite the stunner a little while ago. One such name is Hublot, which now introduces its year end model, called the King Power Unico GMT watch, which has plethora of time zones on its dial, which is pretty much the necessity of the modern day world traveler. Displaying a whole mirage of sharp edges to mark different time zones, one could actually wonder whether the real time can actually see as easily.
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Celsius all new LeDIX Eternel mechanical watch phone is a perfect horological gift
The Celcius X V II, which we had earlier presented as a special edition for the Only Watch 2011, now gets a rechristened look in the form of the LeDIX Eternel mechanical watch phone. Though largely similar to what we previously saw the Only Watch version, the external portion of this edition receives a more blinged revision with diamonds and Titanium being used. Looks like this is what will set the horological geeks clamoring to set their hands on one of these.
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Hublot Magic Gold watches are the world's first to use scratch-resistant gold
This year, a number of watch makers were seen introducing special editions of their watches, one being Hublot. We saw the Ferrari Chronograph, Dwayne Wade watch, and also the Classic fusion chronograph from the watchmaker, who has now decided to take a lead in their field of mastery. Their latest creation is the Hublot Magic gold watch, which uses a special alloy of gold and other metals, which make the fabric completely scratch resistant. From what the scenario in the luxury watch market is, this creation makes Hublot the first in the world to use this special variety of the gold alloy.
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Eric Coudray unveils Cabestan Trapezium vertical timepiece defies the laws of geometry
From all the watches that we have shown you till date, there have been some which have carried forward some commonalities in their designing such as the shapes, and even fabrics. One of them is the Cabestan brand that has used vertically rectangular shapes to set their watches apart. Their latest creation is the Trapezium timepiece, which carries the shape of a trapezium, and plays with geometrical formations in the world of haute horology. Elegantly tilted towards the wearer, and perfection in symmetry, this timepiece carries every bit the styling essence of the brand, and was recently unveiled by Eric Coudray, Cabestan’s master watch designer.
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World's most luxurious watch winder cabinet with built-in fireplace and TV
When you buy them expensive, you definitely got to keep them safe. This is one mantra that most luxury product owners would swear by especially, if they have their special collection of watches, cigars, or any other kind or exclusive jewelry. The Kudoe Schli Matz watch, a brand new company has surprised everyone with their very first offering, a winding cabinet that caters to numerous needs at once including a luxury watch winder, mini-fire place, TV screen and music system, and even a cigar humidor all built into a single unit! Though most luxury products are meant for performing a limited set of functions, the Gigantis defies that mindset, and combines numerous luxurious functions on a common platform.
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Cartier Masse Secrete Panthere Decor automatic ladies watch every woman will desire
Cartier and its deep relationship with jewelry is perhaps a part of documented history. Fine craftsmanship took many an artistic turn with whatever they created, especially with reference to watches. Some of the their finest would include the Mille Et Une Heures and $100,000 Submariner, and competing in similar segment, is the Masse Secrete Panthere ladies watch, which is certainly going to be pride of the fairer sex. Delicately shaped and crafted, this timepiece features white gold panthers in various postures on the dial amongst other features.
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Breitling "Ice Speed Record" chronograph for Bentley
Breitling and Bentley, both whom are known for their passion for design, have come together once again, for the new ‘Ice Speed Record’ chronograph watch, inspired by Juha Kankkunen’s record breaking performance in a Bentley Supersports convertible. Previously we saw them come together for the Supersport light-body watch, and now it’s for the record set by Kankkunen which will bring British and Swiss engineering together for this limited edition timepiece, largely inspired by the bio-fuel powered record setting car.
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Vangarde's first wristwatch with a 29 jewel horological movement
French artist Vangarde, in a move to diversify his expertise at design masterpieces, has created his first wristwatch, the Tempo Theorie (tempo theory). In what looks like a complicated shot out of a machine, this watch promises to be a new dimension of complicated horological creations, which seems to be the way the French designer is inked towards, for his future creations. The aim of this creation can be put as the complicated relationship between energy, movement and shape component of the watch.
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De Grisogono Otturatore timepiece opens new dimensions in horology
When innovations seem to be penetrated every sphere of our life, it’s wasn’t going to a surprise to see a similar clamor amongst the horologists, to create something that would differentiate them from the competition. Though the best of the lot have something or other unique to offer, but what de Grisogono has done with Otturatore, will indeed turn numerous heads towards this unique timepiece. Amongst others, it features a clockwise rotational dial which works at 18 times faster than human eye blink, the acceleration energy requirement of which is stated to more than that of a jet airplane!
