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Hands-on: Audemars Piguet x KAWS Royak Oak Concept Tourbillon Companion
Among Switzerland's elite Haute Horlogerie brands, Audemars Piguet often stands out for doing things differently and exploring different territories. In particular, the brand is not shy to connect watchmaking to a broader culture as we have seen with recent collabs with Marvel (Spiderman, Black Panther) or with the cool Travis Scott x AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Cactus Jack Speculations and rumours had been going around for a while as artist and designer KAWS had been spotted with an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak featuring one of his cartoon-like companions on its dial. Was this a unique piece or would we get an Audemars Piguet x KAWS collab? Well, it is now official, the newest Audemars Piguet collab is Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Companion released in a limited edition of 250 pieces.One of the most popular figures of contemporary art and design, Brian Donnelly, known as KAWS, started out as a graffiti artist in New Jersey, signing his tags with K, A, W and S, simply becau
Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater now in Platinum - Monochrome-Watches
During the past few weeks, there had been quite a few novelties from Vacheron Constantin, with for example, one that was quite interesting, THE most complicated watch in the world. At the 2015 Edition of Watches & Wonders, Vacheron Constantin also renew one of their long-time tradition: bespoke and unique watches, with the release of their Cabinotier collection.?Alongside these exciting novelties, there's also quite an understated and discreet one, that hides however a superb watch - that can also argue to be a technical prowess - the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater, that comes now in platinum.Everything in this watch is discretion and understatement, starting from its introduction to its actual look. Except for the target used to actuate the minute repeater mechanism on the left side of the case,?the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater Calibre 1731 is simply traditional and classical, making it impossible to imagine the superb movement
Seiko 5 Sports Style GMT, Best Summer Watch - Opinion Review
Even though looking out the window of my office today in France the weather isn’t the most engaging, it seems that summer is around the corner. Good weather, good vibes, good times, and the moment when we tend to spend more time outside than inside. For that reason, watch lovers also tend to have the concept of a summer watch in mind. A timepiece that can follow them during their summer adventures?and can basically do-it-all. Earlier today, Seiko released the Seiko 5 Sports Style GMT, a new range that we’ve already introduced in this article. And when I had the SSK001K1, SSK003K1 and SSK005K1 in my hands, it immediately made me think: could this be the best summer watch you can get now? Answer to come!Summer… A time for outdoor activities. Forget your cup of tea and your blanket in front of the fireplace. It’s time to go out. Enjoy the sun, burn some energy… In short, enjoy the good life. Summer means many things. It’s the time for holidays, that man
Kickstarter - Meraud Bonaire, a Cool, Retro-Inspired Dive Watch From Belgium (Specs & Price)
Belgium might not be the first country you think of when it comes to watches. Of course, there’s Ressence and its impressively modern watches, but that’s about it. And now there’s a newcomer on the market called Meraud, which has just launched its first watch a few hours ago on Kickstarter. Get used to this new launch pad format because it is the way to go nowadays when you want to start a brand. The first model is named “Bonaire” and it is quite a cool-looking, retro-inspired dive watch with multiple details to catch our attention. Overview.Meraud Watch Co. was founded by vintage watch collector and one of the leading members of the Belgium Watch Club, Stijn Busschaert. A watch enthusiast for years, Stijn decided to harness his passion and create his own brand. The idea behind Meraud was to create modernly crafted watches infused with vintage references – so-called “Heritage” watches – at a reasonable price. Ad - Scroll
Recap: The Best Dive Watches of Watches & Wonders 2024 and Around
Despite not being the most spotted watch genre during the Geneva Watch Week – there was a clear focus on smaller, more elegant and colourful timepieces this year – the dive watch remains one of the most important categories, with fierce competition between big manufactures and smaller independent brands. A key element of all watch collections, something that most watch brands know, we’ve nevertheless seen solid new models, as well as truly unexpected aquatic timepieces… Here are the five most notable new dive watches we saw during Watches and Wonders 2024 and fringe shows held during Geneva Watch Week.?The Compact Doxa SUB 200T CollectionAn emblematic design made smaller, with only a few compromises on key diving features and an extra dose of fun and colours… This is how we could summarize the new Doxa SUB 200T Collection, a smaller take on the classic design of the brand. Now measuring 39mm in diameter, we’re talking about a compact watch (41.50mm i
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