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Mido 'Inspired By Architecture' Limited Edition Watch For NY's Guggenheim Museum
For the latest Mido watch celebrating well-known structures and landmarks around the world, the brand has introduced the Mido “Inspired By Architecture” Limited Edition with a design meant to reference the architecture of New York City’s famous Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The phrase “inspired by” is frequently used to explain a watch design’s concept, but this limited-edition Mido watch actually puts it right on the flange ring with the engraved words “INSPIRED BY ARCHITECTURE.” Some respectable specs including a COSC-certified movement with a long power reserve should satisfy watch snobs?¨C but as a 500-piece limited edition, it only needs to appeal to certain groups of people who are attracted to its specific subject matter.That could be fans of design and architecture in general or fans of the Guggenheim’s superstar architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The lugless design of the 40mm steel case (water-resistant to 50m) fits right in wi
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Independent watchmaking is often regarded as something that is out of the reach for most watch lovers, but for those willing to do more extensive research, there are some more interesting alternatives out there. One of them is?Habring2. For the past decade, the brand has been committed to bringing innovative independent watchmaking to a more affordable price level.?This year, Habring2 celebrates its 10th anniversary with the Felix, their first watch to contain an in-house designed movement. We visit them to find out more about what goes into a Habring2 watch and provide also an in-depth review?of?their new Felix watch.Speaking of independent watchmaking, this round-up also sees an interview with Vincent Perriard and Dominique Renaud of HYT watches, which specializes in hydromechanical timepieces?¨C watches?that use liquids to tell time. And we also speak to Laurent Piccioto, owner of the famous Chronopassion store in Paris, who is a great supporter of independent watchmaking.