Posts from: Alexander Linz

 

Very attractive and not expensive at all… The new Swatch Scuba Libre collection

Very attractive and not expensive at all… The new Swatch Scuba Libre collection

I have to admit, that I am a real Swatch fan. For me this is the best “S”econd “watch”. Have a look at these new summer scuba watches

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This is real clever guerrilla marketing! Chapeau Hublot!

This is real clever guerrilla marketing! Chapeau Hublot!

On a helipad you always land on a big “H” to signalize the helicopter´s pilot were to land. Just some days ahead of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix Hublot unveiled something special and indeed very clever …

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Sharing the passion for motorsports with Blancpain CEO Marc Hayek

Sharing the passion for motorsports with Blancpain CEO Marc Hayek

It was the perfect way of launching the new Blancpain L-Evolution-R Chronographe Flyback Rattrapante Grande Date. Follow me to the Hungaroring near Budapest.

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RUMORS, RUMORS, RUMORS …

RUMORS, RUMORS, RUMORS …

Just a brief update…

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Baselworld 2013 … The Armin Strom novelties

Baselworld 2013 … The Armin Strom novelties

The Biel-based manufacture showed me its first tourbillon watches. A clever modular system enables Armin Strom to decline the in-house movements quite easily …

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Baselworld 2013 … A Breguet follow-up for the techies among you

Baselworld 2013 … A Breguet follow-up for the techies among you

Magnetism per se is an enemy of mechanical watches. But times are changing. And the first manufacturers are already putting magnets to good use. I invite you to have a look into the future of watchmaking with me …

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Baselworld 2013 … The Erwin Sattler novelties

Baselworld 2013 … The Erwin Sattler novelties

Based in Munich Germany Erwin Sattler is a specialized clock maker, producing Precision Pendulum Clocks, Table Clocks, Precision Watch Winders and many more stunning timepieces.

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Do not miss this old film explaining you how a watch works. The film “How a watch works” was made by Hamilton many years ago.

Do not miss this old film explaining you how a watch works. The film “How a watch works” was made by Hamilton many years ago.

I just tumbled over this educational video by coincidence. Guys, do not miss it! Hamilton explains how a watch works. So old and so cool! GREAT!

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Baselworld 2013 … Breitling invites you to the cinema

Baselworld 2013 … Breitling invites you to the cinema

I uploaded this 06:52 minutes HD-movie presenting the Breitling Emergency II in full rescue-action. Very cool! Guys, when you read this it´s the right moment to take a short  break …

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Richemont announces its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2013 and cash dividend declaration

Richemont announces its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2013 and cash dividend declaration

The figures were just announced. If you are interested in learning more please click here …

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Baselworld 2013 … Breitling Update

Baselworld 2013 … Breitling Update

Guys, I just found official pictures on the Breitling press-server of some novelties Breitling in Basel did not let me take photographs. So please have a look at these new watches …

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Baselworld 2013 … The Rado novelties presented by CEO Matthias Breschan and Head of R&D Christian Verdon

Baselworld 2013 … The Rado novelties presented by CEO Matthias Breschan and Head of R&D Christian Verdon

What you will see, hear and discover here is quite futuristic. It is the begin of a new era of tactile-operated watches that will need no more crown to be set. Rado, as always, is ahead of time…

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Baselworld 2013 … My personal Top 10

Baselworld 2013 … My personal Top 10

These are my favorite Top 10 watches of the established brands. I will continue listing my Top 10 watches with other categories very soon and I will tell which is my one and only favorite watch of Baselworld 2013.

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Baselworld 2013 … The Hamilton novelties (Pictures and 3 HD-videos)

Baselworld 2013 … The Hamilton novelties (Pictures and 3 HD-videos)

I was surprised to discover such mature and refined products at Hamilton. Honestly I did not expect that. Let me first show you the new Hamilton watches and then I am very curious to get your feedback.

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Mrs. Nayla Hayek, chairwoman of The Swatch Group Ltd., has been assigned the responsibility as CEO of Harry Winston

Mrs. Nayla Hayek, chairwoman of The Swatch Group Ltd., has been assigned the responsibility as CEO of Harry Winston

Please read the official Press Release from Swatch Group and please listen to my interesting interview with Mrs. Nayla Hayek …

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I found a short video presenting the new Antoine Martin Slow Runner. Have a look …

I found a short video presenting the new Antoine Martin Slow Runner. Have a look …

I already presented the new Antoine Martin Slow Runner watch to you. The video is just an electronic goodie… You will discover nothing real new, but it is nice to watch. 

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The new Richard Mille Performance Certificate guarantees extreme reliability. It is now being introduced with ten RM 031 watches equipped with a direct impulse AP escapement.

The new Richard Mille Performance Certificate guarantees extreme reliability. It is now being introduced with ten RM 031 watches equipped with a direct impulse AP escapement.

Richard Mille had the goal to achieve a variation of less than 30 seconds per month, which is far more difficult to obtain than the more traditional daily accuracy rates.

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FIGURES FIGURES FIGURES … Estimated watches sold and estimated turnover of the major watch brands in Switzerland and Germany

FIGURES FIGURES FIGURES … Estimated watches sold and estimated turnover of the major watch brands in Switzerland and Germany

This is an overview put together for you after collecting a lot of information during Baselworld and reading various publications afterwards.

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In my huge bag of Baselworld 2013 digital goodies I found this interesting Breitling Emergency II brochure

In my huge bag of Baselworld 2013 digital goodies I found this interesting Breitling Emergency II brochure

Some of you might want to take a deep inside look behind the fascinating technology of the new Breitling Emergency II. With this comprehensive digital brochure I think this should be possible …

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Baselworld 2013… The Bvlgari novelties

Baselworld 2013… The Bvlgari novelties

The Bvlgari Bvlgari and Bvlgari Roma watches are back. The iconic timepieces appear with fresh design, colors and materials.

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