The worlds most unusual watches
The worlds most unusual watches
ArtyA is a brand created by Swiss designer Yvan Arpa and aims to create watches incorporating elements of contemporary art and unusual materials. The Son of a Gun collection often uses bullets in its watches for instance the Son of a Gun Werewolf model…
Relatively new Swiss mechanical watchmakers Carbon8 were formed in 2010 by Tamas Szabados and Janos Palinkas who are passionate about motorsport and making fine timepieces. Carbon8 watches use modified ETA movements and materials such as carbon-fiber feature prominently. The Carbon8 Rallypack is a stopwatch…
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…
Now while looking pretty snazzy in your stylish mechanical watch you can not only check to see whether you`re on time but also whether you need to grab your umbrella too. Watch brand Da Vindice was established in 2009 and their mission is to offer…
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…
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…
This smartwatch for the hard of hearing by South Korea based company Moneual recently received the “Best of Innovations” award at the 2013 CES , called the SCS1000 the wristwatch aimed at the hard of hearing and deaf. The watch could help make life…
The Greubel Forsey Art Piece 1: a collaboration between a sculptor and watchmakers. Willard Wigan creator of the smallest sculptures in the world teamed up with Greubel and Forsey to create this unique piece. Currently a work in progress it is expected to be completed…
B.R.M are well known for their Motor Racing inspired and themed watches. This b.r.m watch, their latest release model CNT 44 GULF is a novel idea; housed directly under the dial is a small oil tank containing actual motor oil from a Lola LMP2…
Maurice Lacroix will unveil its new Masterpiece Seconde Mystérieuse at Baselworld 2013 and it is reminiscent of another famous model of the line: the Masterpiece Roue Carree. Introduced at Baselworld 2011 the Roue Carree Seconde timepiece was the first in the world to use…
3D printing is popping up everywhere, in fact just recently it was announced that a breakthrough in 3D printing could eventually lead to printable organs. Utilizing this technology Austrian designer Paul Kweton has come up with the “Shifted Watch” a 3d printed watch. According…
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…
This Hajime Asaoka watch is a quirky combination: a Tourbillon mixed with a whimsical horror theme. Japanese independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka has teamed up with the artist Takashi Murakami to create this unusual watch. It will appeal to people with an unconventional taste in…
Roger Dubuis has decided to revive the idea of the legend of the Round table of King Arthur and his knights for their their latest addition to their Excalibur range of watches, the Roger Dubuis Excalibur. The Roger Dubuis Excalibur features the 12 Knights as…
Squashed espresso capsules wouldn’t seem an obvious choice to use as a watch dial but thats what Blancier have done with their new “Grand Cru Watch Collection” They take the used capsules from Nespresso espresso machines, remove the paper filter and outer ring and turn…
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,…