Lex Stolk, Author at 0024 WatchWorld

A Richard Mille to start with

by Lex Stolk on 03/03/2016

When you start a new job getting yourself a watch to mark the occasion is a nice way to celebrate. When you get yourself a Richard Mille it might be the event of the century itself. American Haas F1 Team will make its debut in the FIA Formula One World Championship this season and Richard Mille will be on the rookies’ side. What a way to start a new career.

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Bovet shines at the Kremlin

by Lex Stolk on 01/03/2016

Bovet is known for its lavish creations which shine not only through the complications but also through the use of exquisite materials and extravagant ornaments. A Bovet on display in the lavish surroundings of the Kremlin in Moscow doesn’t seem out of place at all. Pascal Raffy, owner of Bovet,

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Hublot under the skin

by Lex Stolk on 29/02/2016

This message goes out to the likes of pro football players. During London Fashion Week Hublot announced its collaboration with Maxime Buchi, the founder of the Sang Bleu London tattoo studio. So now you can get your ink done Big Bang style. For those unfamiliar with Maxime Buchi, he has claimed his singularity through the tattoos that have established him as an influential figure in fashion.

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Moorish Chrono Tourbillon Monopusher by ArtyA

by Lex Stolk on 26/02/2016

A few weeks ago, ArtyA announced the launch of its ‘Complications’ collection, focusing on three key aspects. Firstly a tourbillon made entirely either by independent master watchmakers or by ourselves at ArtyA’s manufacture, SC2, located right in the centre of Geneva. Secondly, the development of brand new complications – new not

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The new Lange 1 in white gold

by Lex Stolk on 25/02/2016

The Lange 1 owes its recognition to the asymmetric dial design and the prominent Lange outsize date. It was inspired by the five-minute clock in the Dresden Semper Opera House, which, for 175 years, has been a hallmark of the world-famous operatic venue. Some ideas are so persuasive that they

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Victorinox Airboss Mach 9: functionality comes first

by Lex Stolk on 23/02/2016

All the watches from the Airboss collection offer typical Victorinox quality and Swiss mechanical movements combined with an on aviation inspired design. The Victorinox Airboss Mach 9 Limited Edition is no exception. Its functionality is the fundamental essence. And only a few can profit from the functionalities, because there will be only 250 pieces available.

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Breguet acquires exceptional dashboard chronograph created for Bugatti

by Lex Stolk on 23/02/2016

The Breguet Museum and its President and CEO, Marc A. Hayek, have acquired an exceptional dashboard chronograph created for Bugatti at an auction that took place on Saturday 6th of February, 2016, in Paris. The Breguet No. 2023 watch testifies to the brilliant and remarkable diversification demonstrated by the Maison throughout its history.

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Arnold & Son presents the HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon

by Lex Stolk on 19/02/2016

In true Arnold & Son tradition, the brand has released an evolution of its alluring and precise HM Perpetual Moon. The new HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon, with not one but two of the biggest moon phase indications on the market, joins the Arnold & Son Royal Collection. For the first time, the HM Double Hemisphere Perpetual Moon displays the moon phases as they can be seen both from the northern and southern hemispheres respectively, all in a single watch.

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Watch this trend: the cushion shaped case

by Lex Stolk on 17/02/2016

With SIHH behind us and big fairs like BaselWorld coming up, we gain more insight in the watch trends for 2016/2017. Blue and brown are still the most used colors in many watch collections, so that’s no news. But what we do see more often, are cushion shaped cases. These square cases with rounded angles are very masculine because of their size, but refined at the same time.

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A Spirited Design: Armin Strom’s Cognac Watch

by Lex Stolk on 15/02/2016

Private ownership allows Swiss watch manufacturer Armin Strom the freedom to explore novel concepts and unusual projects. To commemorate its new partnership with Wealth Solutions in Poland, Armin Strom created a highly unusual wristwatch. The movement of the mechanical timepiece features a small capsule containing a 1762 Gautier Cognac, which was owned by Wealth Solutions.

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Breitling Avenger Bandit: the Spirit of Naval Aviation

by Lex Stolk on 11/02/2016

With its 45 mm titanium case, its gray ‘stealth’ look, its ‘Military rubber’ strap and its high-performance mechanical movement, the new Avenger Bandit more forcefully than ever embodies daring feats and extreme missions. The watch breaths bring the entire spirit of naval aviation on the wrist.

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