Introducing – MCT S110 Evo Vantablack by Anish Kapoor (featuring the blackest material in the universe after a black hole…)

What is a color? The perception we have of a reflection of light on a surface. What is black, as perceived by human eye? It is the opposite of color. Black is an achromatic color, literally a color without hue. Black is a surface that reflect or emit only very low light and that absorb most of the visible light. What is pitch black, in its purest form? It is the complete absence or complete absorption of light. Real black doesn’t really exist (except a black hole) and what we name black usually is dark grey, dark blue, dark red, etc… And even if pure black can’t be achieved by any material, some tried anyway. And MCT Watches, with the S110 Evo Vantablack made with artist Anish Kapoor, try to get as close as possible from black, with the blackest material ever produced by humankind.

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Introducing: The Hamilton ODC X-03, The Brand’s Latest Sci-Fi Collaboration With Hollywood (And An Homage To Kubrick’s ‘2001’)

The Speedmaster might be the watch that took man to the Moon, but it’s not the only wristwatch with a connection to the Final Frontier. Watches are part of real space exploration, of course, but they’re also part of imaginary space travel as well. For the ODC X-03, Hamilton has teamed up with Nathan Crowley, a three-time Oscar nominee and the production designer for the sci-fi flick Interstellar to create a watch centered around traveling a little further out into the solar system.

9 years ago

Rolex Submariner – Historical Overview Of A Diving Legend

The Rolex Submariner is a watch with an interesting story. Introduced over 60 years ago, the current Rolex Submariner model (updated four years ago) is a product of a long history and development. The similarities are clearly visible while the innovations are as well. A ceramic bezel, masculine case and solid bracelet with an easy-to-adjust folding […]

9 years ago

The Collector’s View: Why I bought a PAM000

The Panerai PAM000 is the most basic Panerai, but with so much hidden personality. It is often also referred to as the ‘zero’ or base logo, and to me, is an illustration of the importance of simplicity and style. A watch that you can wear, no matter the situation.…

9 years ago

Introducing – Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition 2016

Carl F. Bucherer was founded in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1888 and is based there ever since. It not only creates mechanical timepieces with one eye on traditional Swiss watchmaking and the other on contemporary design, they do this with their own in-house movements in some collections. With the introduction of their first Tourbillon movement in 2013, the family-owned brand is now ready to incorporate this into the next model: The Carl F. Bucherer Manero Tourbillon Limited Edition 2016.

9 years ago

Introducing the Monfort Strata, Featuring a 3D Printed Stainless Steel Dial

New crowdfunded watch projects are so frequent as to be unavoidable, and standing out from the pack is difficult. Startup Montfort Watches manages to differentiate itself with the Strata, an automatic equipped with a 3D printed dial and scratch resistant case. Monfort was founded by hotelier Philippe Kuratle and Jeremie Senggen, a watch designer who founded Studio7h38, […]

9 years ago

As Seen from Above: 3 Watches with a View of Earth

By Roberta Naas
From world timers to tourbillons, today’s watches also often offer a stunning view of Earth from above. Here we bring you a look at three brands that interpret Earth in 3D beauty on the wrist.

9 years ago

Unveiling the MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual in White Gold (in both limited and non-limited editions)

Unless you have been in a coma for the past decade, you’re probably familiar with Max Büsser and Friends’ (MB&F) creations. Fueled by passion for the craft and unbridled creativity, the innovative horological lab played a pivotal role in the “indie” watchmaking rise. Out-of-the box thinking is the brand’s raison d’être. In 2011, when MB&F presented its first legacy machine (the LM1), a nod to watchmaking tradition, it had to be disruptive. And a few years later, when Irish watchmaker Stephen McDonnell and Max Büsser started to discuss about a perpetual calendar, the project brought to life another horological surprise transfiguring a century old complication into a sensational design. First launched in red gold and platinum, the MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual is now available in white gold with purple or grey faces.

9 years ago