The worlds most unusual watches
The worlds most unusual watches
Recently released at this years Baselworld the Cyrus Klepcys mars watch from Cyrus could be termed a ‘Martian watch’ . Its a variation of their Klepcys model which featured a 3D moonphase but this time its been replaced by a miniature version of the…
Each year at Baselworld Harry Winston unveils a new Opus watch. The Opus models are collaborations with distinguished watchmakers and designers and certainly among the most spectacular timepieces created by HW. They are looked forward to with anticipation. This year, Harry Winston has decided…
The latest watch from Christophe Claret the Christophe Claret X TREM-1, is an intriguing technical marvel. Metal balls that appear to magically float inside two Sapphire tubes are used to indicate the time. The balls have hollow cores and float due to magnetic fields,…
Magellan are a Swiss brand named after the famous navigator who proved that the world was round by circumnavigating it. Their 1521 series -named after the date of Magellan’s historical discovery- have unusually high watch crystals and dials with different types of decoration. Their…
The “Round-The-Clock Wristwatch” is an interesting concept in the form of a bracelet dreamed up by designer Körös Benedek It offers a time display on the edge of the ring through a system of rotating discs respectively indicating the hours, minutes and seconds. It…
De Bethune Ninth Mayan Underworld is in a style quite different from what we are accustomed to and a novel piece exploring new territory, the Arts and Crafts. It is inspired by the Mayan Calendar. Through their calendars, the Maya established with incredible precision…
This article is the result of some watch sleuthing and features a selection of actors ranging from the silent screen era to recent times and the watches they chose to wear. From Charlie Chaplin to Robert Redford, “The Tramp” to the “Sundance Kid”…
Moments in time by Dominic Wilcox are a series of watch sculptures by the British designer and inventor. He has created unique, miniature animated scenes using a collection of watches and customized model figures. Reflections on human behavior and delightfully surreal scenes, each tells…
2012 is the Year of the Dragon so here is a collection of recently released watches showcasing Asian watch designs and manufacturing techniques. The sign of the dragon, considered the most favorable of the lunar calendar, is synonymous with power and wealth. According to…
An ingeniously conceived titanium skull offsets the familiar signature case shape of Richard Mille’s new Tourbillon RM 052 Skull watch. The skull plays an integral part in the design and engineering of the human skeleton and Richard Mille has taken the motif and made…
“Gravity cannot be held responsible for people falling in love.” said Einstein. It could, however be the cause of your attraction to the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon Its visual spectacle is all about gravity. An arsenal of Three tourbillons combat the adverse gravitational effects…
Ludovic Ballouard has a new watch coming out called the “Half Time” and it is due to be available in May 2012. This will be his second watch following his wonderfully whimsical and technically masterful “Upside Down Watch” with its cleverly designed dial featuring…
The latest version of Cabestans Winch Tourbillon watch is named the Cabestan Trapezium after its case design. Watchmaking and geometry have always intertwined, cases usually being round, rectangular or square..Cabestan offers an alternative with a trapezoidal enclosure. In geometry this is defined as a…
Single hand watches may appear unconventional or even strange to many of us today but telling the time using just a single hand was in fact the normal way when pocket watches were introduced in the early 16th century. In fact timekeeping began with…
