posts by Urban Picasso
Harry Winston Opus 12
The fine jewelry boutique named for the owner Harry Winston has a history befitting and deserving of a Hollywood movie for the man himself with an expensive leading role budget. Although many feel arguably the best American jeweler and one of the top jewelers in the world has had a few mentions in motion pictures already. ...
Read moreUlysse Nardin Past to Freak
My first encounter with this incredible watchmaker was when they created the iconic watch known as the Freak. I was still mainly interested in vintage timepieces and was buying and selling with a decent clientele. I remember a friend sending me a link to Ulysse Nardin’s website to see this very unusual timepiece. I have ...
Read moreFranck Muller Giga Tourbillon
I’ve been a Hugh fan of Franck Muller ” Master of Complications” timepieces since I first was introduced to his creative designs by another watch aficionado in the early 2000′s. And I’ve always been a fan of the Tourbillon since it rebirth around the same time. Due to the large tourbillon, much more power is ...
Read moreMB&F Horological Machine No.4 “Thunderbolt”
Maximilian Busser is one of the most dynamically talented individual I’ve ever read about. I’m thinking you would say Abraham Louis Brequet is by far the most talented I bet, OK, your statement wouldn’t be debatable. As great as A.L. Breguet was, he didn’t build the Enterprise and take you to worlds where no man ...
Read moreFranc Vila Timepieces
Franc Vila timepieces are exquisitely made and have an elegant, sports or extremely Haute appearance based on your style. I’m a Hugh fan of this brand. The very elegant and chic model below uses the FVa5 Universal TimeZone GMT Quantieme Automatique FVa N06 Tourbillon Planetaire Skeleton Super Ligero Concept This Haute piece is very sophisticated and chic, ...
Read moreHautlence Time Machines
Hautlence is truly a time machine. This very young and articulate watch design company came on the scene in 2004 with a different approach to how a watch should be viewed and understood. Time creators are forever pushing the limits for new materials and technologies to shape their innovations in watch cases and dial designs. ...
Read moreBASELWORLD 2012
Why is the world so fascinated with watches and jewelry? I personally think it’s simply the beauty for the jewelry and why shouldn’t something created or intelligently designed make us feel good about having that beautiful creation. But a watch, well it does have a genuine purpose and wasn’t necessarily created for beauty as it ...
Read moreThe Art of Dale Mathis
I used to daydream as a youngster and wished I could fly through space free as the Silver Surfer. I sometimes daydreamed I could live under the sea and ride on the backs of whales and other large creatures. That’s the beauty of dreams; you can do anything and be anyone. I never paid any ...
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