Posted in Luxury on 14 September 2009
Blancpain is a famous watch designer who is best known for the Fifty Fathoms watch which was released in the early 50s. The French Navy is closely associated with this luxury watch maker and reportedly they ordered a lot of watches for their seamen. Now, the Blancpain establishment is unveiling 500 Fathoms in Cannes.
The model is homage to the world of seafaring and thus comes with strong navy themed look. It has an alternating silver and black dial which looks like a ship’s propeller. It also has Arabic numerals and a certain amount of luminosity. It measures 48 mm in diameter and comes with a rugged Blancpain calibre 1315. It is extremely exclusive and costs 17,400 Euros and is packaged in a great way.
Posted in Fashion, Luxury on 10 July 2009
Louis Vuitton goods are luxury personified and whether it is clothes, luggage or accessories, every product has élan and style almost impossible to imitate. The Louis Vuitton Tambour watch collection created headlines with the Tambour Mysterieuse which recreated watches after the style of Jean-Eugene Robert Houdin.
Calibre LV115 is the latest edition to the Tambour Mysterieuse series. The series is also part of the first series which is completely manufactured and assembled by Louis Vuitton in their workshop in Switzerland. The time piece gives a sense of mystery with the hour and minute indicators floating on completely transparent mobile sapphire discs. The handmade watch has 8 day power reserve and are available in three models. One that stands on simplistic and minimalist elegance, second that exudes more style and the third that carries a completely feminine style adorned with girls’ best friends.
Posted in Luxury, Watch on 12 April 2009
Watch making, even in its non-luxury form is such an art and it becomes difficult for the watch makers to carry through every process of producing a fine watch by the same company. Louis Vuitton has made the whole process of watch making one of their own with their latest masterpiece.
The Tambour Mystérieuse, as the name suggests, is a mysterious piece that elevates the materialisation of time. The Tambour Mystérieuse has a display piece emblazoned with the brand name which is elevated by placing it on sapphire crystal disks. Not only does this create the illusion that the piece is floating inside the bezel but it also gives the watch the signature mysterious title. The Tambour Mystérieuse is available as a manual or automatic and come with a host of customising options. You can choose what stones go on the watch and even the metal which makes up the casing.
Posted in Designer, Luxury, Watch on 24 May 2008
If you are big time James Bond fan and wants the world to know this bit then a silent yet obvious way to flaunt it is to carry Veldini Q wristwatch inspired by 007. Stimulated by the gadgets, luxury, class, character, and darker side of James Bond, this luxury creation by designer Taylor Welden is in its pre-production stage and word is around counted three models would be produced. The design team is hoping to substitute its Pierce Brosnan and laser cutting watch appeal with spy tools, hence offering it a masculine touch that is functional enough.
It features three modular card forms viz. outdoor, spy, and everyday with each one having its own set of tools i.e. a set of pick locks, a glass cutter, a blade, and other sundry accessories that is complimented by a mirror, a blade and bottle opener. They say the sterling silver model is anticipated to demand $2-3k, Gold or Rose Gold would be retailed at $5-7k whist the Platinum version will be priced in the $10-15k range.
Interesting pics:
Posted in Designer, Fashion, Jewelry, Luxury, Luxury Brands, Shopping, Watch on 20 May 2008
Japanese watchmaker Haruo Suekichi based in Tokyo is neck-deep busy into designing handcrafted limited edition timepieces. His idiosyncratic approach is clearly reflected through his watches. The very appeal of these watches is industrial with a steampunk touch. They are modeled using unique leather, copper with pointy bits and dials. If you are looking for some freaky curves or impractical designs then your hunt can end here. The archetypal look of the watch aims at offering you a luminous retro touch.
The Suekichi’s Handmade steampunk timepiece is retailed at an affordable price of $1,200.
Few more models:
Via Luxuo
