The worlds most unusual watches
The worlds most unusual watches
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The Slyde OPTIKA, Limited Edition (300 pieces). Classic style meets digital in this watch that has been inspired by Georges Méliès and his universe, in particular his film “Le voyage dans la Lune” (A Trip to the Moon) (1902). A modern adaptation, OPTIKA is a transposition of the photographic and cinema techniques of yesteryear, thanks to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, …
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…