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MB&F's latest 'machine' the HM6 is inspired by 80's Japanese cartoon. 1

MB&F’s latest ‘machine’ the HM6 is inspired by 80’s Japanese cartoon.

Captain Future is a science fictional hero – originally published in self-titled American pulp magazines between 1940 and 1951 and authored by Edmond Hamilton. In 1978, Toei Animation of Japan produced a Captain Future anime TV series of 53 episodes, based on 13 original Hamilton stories which was dubbed into several languages and proved…

Spacey design for new De Bethune "Dream Watch 5" 1

Spacey design for new De Bethune “Dream Watch 5”

De Bethune Dream Watch 5 De Bethune descibes its new “Dream Watch 5” as “an authentic wrist sculpture” It derives its unusual shape from its predecessors, from the bridge of Dream Watch 1 through to the case of Dream Watch 4: it encapsulates an ongoing work of research on shapes, materials and colours. In…

Devon Tread 2 Ships To Retailers 1

Devon Tread 2 Ships To Retailers

American timepiece manufacturer DEVON has announced that its highly anticipated, electro-mechanical  Tread 2 timepieces are on their way to retailers now. Over 300 preorders were taken for the Tread 2 at Baselworld 2013, and the new Devon Works lab in Pasadena is running at full steam in order to fulfill these orders. While the Tread…

RJ Moon Orbiter features unique 3D architecture 1

RJ Moon Orbiter features unique 3D architecture

The RJ-Romain Jerome watch company springs yet another surprise with its latest creation. In a fresh tribute to the conquest of space, RJ-Romain Jerome presents an exceptional model equipped with a Manufacture movement: a flying tourbillon featuring a unique three-dimensional architecture. With its generous 49 mm wide, 45 mm long and 20 mm thick…

Vianney Halter's latest is Star Trek inspired. 1

Vianney Halter’s latest is Star Trek inspired.

Typically known for his steam-punk creations Vianney Halters latest offering in 7 years is closer to cyberpunk and is intended to resemble the Deep Space 9 station from Star Trek. The Vianney Halter Deep Space features a huge domed sapphire crystal giving you a great view of the cetral triple axis tourbillon, even more…

U-Boats First pocket watch the U-Boat U-65 1

U-Boats First pocket watch the U-Boat U-65

The U-Boat U-65 Pocket Watch is the latest creation by Italo Fontana the creative mind behind the U-Boat watches.  There has been a recent trend for modern interpretations of the pocket watch,  for example the Urwerk UR-1001 or Oakley Full Metal Jacket.  Italo Fontana was inspired to create a pocket watch by nostalgia he…

Hublot MP05 tribute to Ferrari is awesome mechanical marvel. 3

Hublot MP05 tribute to Ferrari is awesome mechanical marvel.

Just released at Baselworld the Hublot MP05  is a tribute to Ferrari. An imposing piece, its dial brings to mind the impressive mechanical engineering involved in a Ferrari engine and its a tribute to the latest  “La Ferrari” (pictured below) . Comprising the most number of parts yet for a Hublot watch at 637, …

Ressence Type 3 liquid filled watch gives dial illusion 2

Ressence Type 3 liquid filled watch gives dial illusion

Using a  liquid with a low refractive index, Belgian designer Benoit Mintiens has given the Ressence  Type 3 watch dial the illusion of being projected right onto the surface of the sapphire crystal. Nifty. Its a high-tech timepiece with a 57 jewel movement with most of the components made from Titanium and has 28…

Futuristic watch from Romain Jerome evokes Bladerunner 1

Futuristic watch from Romain Jerome evokes Bladerunner

Coming to you directly from the current trend for retro-futuristic Haute Horlogerie Romain Jerome has just lifted the veil on its first pilot watch: the Romain Jerome Spacecraft. Often drawing its inspiration from steam-punk, highlighted by its Titanic model,  this time rather than drawing inspiration from a bygone era their new watch evokes scenes…

Rebellion T-1000 Gotham - dedicated to fighting time. 1

Rebellion T-1000 Gotham – dedicated to fighting time.

With its armor-plated look and high-tech gadgetry you could well imagine the Rebellion T-1000 Gotham as part of Batman’s arsenal of equipment in his crusade against crime and making sure he’s not late to apprehend the guilty party. Like the original version of the Rebellion T-1000 this one also has the amazing 1000 hour power…

The Exoskeleton a stunning new version of the Devon Tread 1 1

The Exoskeleton a stunning new version of the Devon Tread 1

The new version of the Devon Tread 1 called the “Exoskeleton” is due to be presented at Baselworld next month. The Devon Tread 1 Exoskeleton is the third version of the watch the previous being the Steampunk version.  The Exoskeleton features the same high-tech belt driven mechanics but this time is housed with eye catching…

Worlds thinnest watch: CST-01 E ink watch just 0.8mm thin. 1

Worlds thinnest watch: CST-01 E ink watch just 0.8mm thin.

At just 0.8mm thick (or in this case thin may be more apt) the CST-01 makes the bold and quite believable claim to the crown of world’s thinnest watch. This e-ink watch is powered by a Micro Energy Cell (MEC)  which can be recharged 10,000 times and lasts for 15 years. Each charge lasts…

MB&F HM5 looks to 70's Supercars to draw inspiration. 1

MB&F HM5 looks to 70’s Supercars to draw inspiration.

Today MB&F have launched the HM5, their new “Horological Machine” . The MB&F HM5 is their fifth since they they launched the HM1 five years ago. Their latest takes its inspiration from the world of old sports cars and in particular the Lamborghini Miura, the slats on the back of the watch for example…

Ventura Sparc MGS receives Red Dot "Best of the Best" award

Ventura Sparc MGS receives Red Dot “Best of the Best” award

In 2000 Ventura invented the worlds first automatic digital (lcd) watch. Now they have just received the Red Dot design award “best of the best” for the Ventura Sparc MGS watch. The Sparc MGS uses their automatic digital display which is driven by a micro-generator. Wrist movement activates a rotary mass which sends energy…

Accelerometer watch interprets wearers desire to read the time 1

Accelerometer watch interprets wearers desire to read the time

The Type 46 is a watch using a very different approach to time-telling: it has the ability to interpret the owner’s desire to read the time. It uses “cursors” on sliders to indicate the time. The sliders are activated only when the user places his arm before him. A feat made possible by the…