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The pilot’s watch, once an essential piece of kit must above all be functional.? A clear dial, sturdy case, guaranteed accuracy – no frills just the basics.? The Bremont Watch Company was founded in 2002 by Nick and Giles English, two brothers with a heritage of historic aircraft and a love for all things mechanical [...]Read More|||No Comment Panerai Radiomir 3 days Platino 47 mmPosted bySylvia McElherroninFebruary 1st 2011under:PaneraiTags: Panerai, Panerai Radiomir 3 days PlatinoOfficine Panerai release a new piece, the Panerai Radiomir 3 days Platino 47mm or PAM 00373.? Forming part of the brand’s Special Edition collection, the piece draws on Paneristi-pleasing historical styling.? The beauty of this piece lies in the simplicity of its rich brown dial, using bar-markers and dots in place of numerals, framed with [...]Read More|||No Comment The Christophe Claret Adagio WatchPosted bySylvia McElherroninJanuary 31st 2011under:Christophe ClaretTags: Christophe Claret, Christophe Claret AdagioThe Christophe Claret Adagio is the second timepiece presented by the Master Watchmaker.? His first, the DualTow was a bold and powerful debut, a highly technical piece featuring a number of complications, a synopsis of his skills gained thus far.? His second piece, the Adagio oozes refinement and is so different from its predecessor that [...]Read More|||No Comment Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World TimePosted bySylvia McElherroninJanuary 28th 2011under:Vacheron ConstantinTags: vacheron constan, Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World TimeVacheron Constantin had an extremely successful SIHH 2011, one which allowed the world’s oldest watch manufacture to fill up their order books and look forward to an extremely productive year.? Two new in-house Calibres were unveiled, one of which powers the unique Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time model.? The piece displays all of the [...]Read More|||No Comment The Urwerk UR-110 Torpedo – Watch. This.Posted byJohnny McElherroninJanuary 27th 2011under:UrwerkTags: Urwerk, Urwerk UR 110Initially, I thought ‘no, don’t post the YouTube video, folk will think I don’t know what I’m talking about and I’m cheaping it by not having to explain. Write a feature instead.’ Well, you know, the first time we see something, maybe it is reasonable – and more honest (to myself anyway) -? to say [...]Read More|||No Comment Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic BronzoPosted bySylvia McElherroninJanuary 26th 2011under:PaneraiTags: Panerai, Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic BronzoPanerai release the? Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo.? It’s not the only piece unveiled by Officine Panerai at SIHH 2011, and many would argue that it’s not the pick of the crop of their new releases, but with a watchcase constructed from bronze it is surely the most unusual.? Known as the [...]Read More|||No Comment The Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Chronograph breaks cover – in full 3-D!Posted byJohnny McElherroninJanuary 20th 2011under:Linde WerdelinTags: Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed ChronographI know, I know, I haven’t been prolific this month, but I have been working tirelessly (as we do) on bringing our humble netzine on a few steps, but tonight amid much joy and celebration, I take to the keys once more as we bring you news, nay, confirmation of what you already knew by [...]Read More|||No Comment The Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-ThinPosted bySylvia McElherroninJanuary 19th 2011under:PiagetTags: Piaget, The Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-ThinPiaget are so skillful in the art of creating ultra-thin mechanical watch movements that they make the process seem almost effortless, it is simply impossible to review a Piaget piece without measuring their achievements in millimetres.? With their latest release – the brand’s first Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon (with a movement thickness of just 5.55mm)? they [...]Read More|||No Comment The Richard Mille RM028 Americas DiverPosted byJohnny McElherroninJanuary 12th 2011under:Richard MilleTags: Richard Mille RM028 Americas DiverThe horologic Master of Understatement has just pulled the covers off one of his latest creations in advance of this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva. The new 2011 Richard Mille RM 028 Americas Diver is a 30-piece limited edition manufactured exclusively for the US and South American markets. The Richard Mille [...]Read More|||No Comment Linde Werdelin SpidoLite Chronograph and the Lamborghini Reventon- separated on the design board?Posted byJohnny McElherroninDecember 16th 2010under:Linde WerdelinTags: Linde Werdelin, SpidoLite, SpidoLite ChronographDo you ever wake up on a morning and absent-mindedly try to strap your car to your wrist? You do? Well, in case you are such an individual, Linde Werdelin will soon have the watch for you in the guise of a new SpidoLite Chronograph! Linde Werdelin SpidoLite taster image And even more so if [...]Read More|||No Comment Blancpain Saint-Valentin 2011 Pre-SIHHPosted bySylvia McElherroninDecember 14th 2010under:BlancpainTags: Blancpain, Blancpain Saint-Valentin 2011Blancpain present a preview of next year’s tribute to Saint Valentine to be unveiled at SIHH 2011 – the Blancpain Saint-Valentin 2011.? Unlike last year’s curly pear-shaped beauty, this one has what every girl really wants – diamonds, hearts and a flyback chronograph with complete calendar moonphase. A heart-shaped ruby at 12 and a heart-tipped [...]Read More|||No Comment IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 2010Posted bySylvia McElherroninDecember 13th 2010under:IWCTags: IWC, IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 2010IWC present a new limited edition piece – the IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar 2010. A Perpetual Calendar is a remarkable piece of micro engineering.? Comprising several hundred parts, a perpetual calendar module quite literally counts the days, taking into account the variations of days in each month.? This is a watch*** complication so intelligent that [...]Read More|||No Comment Sarpaneva Korona MoonshinePosted bySylvia McElherroninDecember 12th 2010under:Stepan SarpanevaTags: Sarpaneva Korona Moonshine, Stepan SarpanevaStepan Sarpaneva presents a new piece – the Sarpaneva Korona Moonshine. The Moonphase function – a captivating, ethereal feature on a watch dial, often appearing on a background embellished with golden stars.? Blancpain have a characteristic little “man-on-the-moon” – happy and heavenly, De Bethune use a stunning spherical little ball which rotates on its own [...]Read More|||No Comment Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Esprit de FleurierPosted bySylvia McElherroninDecember 6th 2010under:ChopardTags: Chopard, Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Esprit de FleurierTo add to their 150th Anniversary releases, Chopard present a new limited edition piece – the Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Esprit de Fleurier. The piece bears tribute to both Louis-Ulysse Chopard who established a watch*** business in 1860 and to the unique and beautiful art of Fleurisanne engraving, a technique which can be appreciated through the [...]Read More|||No Comment Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT TaipeiPosted bySylvia McElherroninDecember 1st 2010under:PaneraiTags: Panerai, Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT TaipeiPanerai present a new limiited edition watch – the Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT Taipei limited edtion watch. The piece celebrates the Taipei 101 building in Taiwan which until this year was the world’s tallest building and where on the basement retail level, Panerai have a boutique. This is an eye-pleasing addition to the [...]Read More

Blancpain created another sophisticated watch inspired y the Palace Museum. The Blancpain Qainkun Carrousel will be displayed at the Palace Museum which is the first ever wristwatch to be displayed there.Blancpain is considered as the oldest watch maker and they never sagged down while creating new watches. Until now, they are still considered one of the world's finest watchmakers. This Qiankun Carrousel is made with an 18 carat white gold case which displays its elegant half open dial which is shaped like the yin yang symbol. It displays the movement through that window which is very nice to look at. It has a date indicator on the 9 o'clock and a power reserve indicator on the 6 o'clock. The time is displayed with roman numerals with a skeleton hands indicator. The case back is made with sapphire crystal that reveals the movement and the image of the Forbidden City on it.This Qiankun Carrousel by Blancpain is indeed a very sophisticated watch with its amazing and attractive design and movement. This really deserves to be displayed in the Palace Museum.