Browsing all posts in September, 2007.
Armand Nicolet Makes a Comeback
IN THE little town of Tramelan in Switzerland, master watchmakers in quaint villagers are kept busy diligently assembling tiny watch components to create exquisite mechanical movements. These villages and factories have made Tramelan one of the most important zones of Swiss watch-making industry since the 1950s. It is also here in Tramelan that renowned manufacturer [...]
The need for Watches
We are always asked the question and many people bring it up! In this day and age why do we need watches! We have cell phones for the time.. In the era of digital science, globalization and e-commerce, man’s life has stopped being the same old phenomenon. This starts looking more evident, if you compared [...]
Sara Malakul wants a man with Cufflinks
With her lovable personality and Pan Asian looks, this starlet has found her way into the hearts of many Thais through her acting skills. “I can assure you that it was no easy task. It took me nine years to get to where I am today,” says Sara, born to an English father and a [...]
The Story of a Lone Cufflink Designer
The bespoke market survives amidst a mass manufacturing revolution. Ian Flaherty designs and manufactures men’s bespoke cufflinks in his London based workshop ready to be distributed nationally and internationally. Visit Ian at his studio and you’ll find him working at the coal face with his subordinates, unafraid to get his hands dirty. A Scouser by [...]
Men are Linking Up!
When it comes to everyday accessories, men have few options — there’s the tie, the watch, the briefcase. But there’s an old favorite in the dresser drawer worth reconsidering: the cuff link. These fashion statements of the wrist are making a comeback. They’re being worn day and night and by everyone from college students to [...]
The New Milus Zetios Chronograph
Shown at Baselworld was the new Zetios automatic chronograph from Milus.
New Watch Wiki
We are proud to announce a new first of it’s kind Watch Wiki! it is located at http://wiki.jewelerslounge.com! Please feel free to contribute! Enjoy!
What is a Tourbillon
A tourbillon is a type of mechanical clock or watch escapement invented in 1795 by Abraham-Louis Breguet that is designed to counter the effects of gravity and other perturbing forces that can affect the accuracy of a chronometer. This is accomplished by mounting the escapement in a rotating frame, so that the effect of gravity [...]
