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Alfie · 06-07-2008, 07:14 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread a bit, but I've always thought of this to be a neat idea.

Math geek as I am I'd find it pretty cool if the timetable resemled a trigonometric unit circle and the time was replaced by its correspondent angle, measured in radians. I did this sketch for a school project, and to be honest,I'm very fond of the idea. Does anyone know if such a timepiece exists?

Rob · 06-08-2008, 08:38 PM

^ Great idea

shonguiz · 06-09-2008, 04:14 AM

Shouldn't PI/2 be in place of 3pi/2 since the wtach mouvement is in the other way ?

Alfie · 06-09-2008, 12:53 PM

Haha, great observation Shonguiz!
I guess design goes before function in this case

The Artist · 09-08-2008, 06:52 PM

Vacheron Constantin has made a set of 4 watches called Les Masques
There are supposed to be 12 in total.. So far we have 4 for 07 and 4 for 08--
These timepieces amaze me in some wierd fashion.. i just cant get enough of them...
Ile post a very nice link where you can read up on all the info about the 07´s

Here are some pictures of the 07's and 08's. ( cant wait to see whats coming in 09

)
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Edition 2007

Alaska

Indonesia

China

Congo

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Edition 2008

Japan

Mexico

Gabon

Papua-New-Guinea

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Here is the awesomme website with all the info

http://www.thehourlounge.com/index.p...d=1420&id=1420

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Some real life photos:

MarketplaceAdvisor Image Hosting: Full Sized View
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A price....

Vacheron Constantin Les Metiers d'Art Les Masques Set - eBay (item 190248064613 end time Sep-08-08 15:56:21 PDT)
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PS

Ohh and a website with more eye candy and a video

Vacheron Constantin : Les Masques

Rob · 09-08-2008, 07:15 PM

^ They're great ....I want this one! LOL.

The Artist · 09-08-2008, 07:18 PM

^no way josé.. you have to buy all 4..

Give the other 3 to me

The Artist · 10-29-2008, 07:31 PM

Max Busser of MB&F was in Singapore to unveil the new MB&F Horological Machine No3 (HM3) to the press and a select group of collectors.

As with the previous two Horological Machines, the HM3 defies expectations yet simultaneously affirms all that horology enthusiasts have come to expect from MB&F.

Busser reveals that his inspiration was twofold: he wanted to build a spaceship for the wrist and a wristwatch that was simply cool. When one looks at this eminently wearable timepiece, one might think of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars.

The watch comes in two configurations, one with its cones in line with the wearer’s arm (Starcruiser) and the other with its cones perpendicular to the wearer’s arm (Sidewinder).

The story here is told by both the shape of the watch and the configuration of the movement, with balance assembly and rotor appearing dial-side.

Hours and minutes are delivered by the two cones (via the ceramic ball bearings visible through the caseback) while the date is supplied via a ring around the movement. Thus the movement appears to be framed by the display of time.

The Artist · 11-26-2008, 08:19 PM

fter stunning both the fraternity of horology and the world with their Titanic-DNA collection – the only watches in the world to feature actual rusted steel from the hull of the Titanic – Romain Jerome does it again with their Moon Dust-DNA watches.

This time moon dust, fragments of the Apollo XI, Soyuz space shuttles, International Space Station and fibers from spacesuits feature in the watches.

This is how it breaks down: the dial incorporates moon dust, the steel and titanium case incorporates steel from the Apollo XI, rusted steel paws incorporate pieces of the Soyuz, and the strap includes fibers from the spacesuits.

As with the Titanic-DNA, all the fragments are certified authentic and every owner will be presented with such documentation. In their debut, the watches in the Moon Dust-DNA collection are time-only propositions but collectors will remember that Romain Jerome has used the Titanic-DNA for a double-tourbillon complication and for a special Cabestan piece.

Mikael · 04-28-2009, 11:31 AM

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06-07-2008, 07:14 PM	#31
Alfie Devotee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 3,394 Thanks: 364 Thanked 395 Times in 258 Posts	Re: Watches Sorry to hijack this thread a bit, but I've always thought of this to be a neat idea. Math geek as I am I'd find it pretty cool if the timetable resemled a trigonometric unit circle and the time was replaced by its correspondent angle, measured in radians. I did this sketch for a school project, and to be honest,I'm very fond of the idea. Does anyone know if such a timepiece exists?

06-08-2008, 08:38 PM	#32
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 892 Thanked 719 Times in 401 Posts	Re: Watches ^ Great idea

06-09-2008, 04:14 AM	#33
shonguiz Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 132 Thanked 140 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Watches Shouldn't PI/2 be in place of 3pi/2 since the wtach mouvement is in the other way ?

06-09-2008, 12:53 PM	#34
Alfie Devotee Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 3,394 Thanks: 364 Thanked 395 Times in 258 Posts	Re: Watches Haha, great observation Shonguiz! I guess design goes before function in this case

09-08-2008, 06:52 PM	#35
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 9,171 Thanks: 41 Thanked 334 Times in 242 Posts	Re: Watches Vacheron Constantin has made a set of 4 watches called Les Masques There are supposed to be 12 in total.. So far we have 4 for 07 and 4 for 08-- These timepieces amaze me in some wierd fashion.. i just cant get enough of them... Ile post a very nice link where you can read up on all the info about the 07´s Here are some pictures of the 07's and 08's. ( cant wait to see whats coming in 09) ------------------ Edition 2007 Alaska Indonesia China Congo -------------------- Edition 2008 Japan Mexico Gabon Papua-New-Guinea --------- Here is the awesomme website with all the info http://www.thehourlounge.com/index.p...d=1420&id=1420 ----------- Some real life photos: MarketplaceAdvisor Image Hosting: Full Sized View --------- A price.... Vacheron Constantin Les Metiers d'Art Les Masques Set - eBay (item 190248064613 end time Sep-08-08 15:56:21 PDT) --------- PS Ohh and a website with more eye candy and a video Vacheron Constantin : Les Masques

09-08-2008, 07:15 PM	#36
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,618 Thanks: 892 Thanked 719 Times in 401 Posts	Re: Watches ^ They're great ....I want this one! LOL.

09-08-2008, 07:18 PM	#37
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 9,171 Thanks: 41 Thanked 334 Times in 242 Posts	Re: Watches ^no way josé.. you have to buy all 4.. Give the other 3 to me

10-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#38
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 9,171 Thanks: 41 Thanked 334 Times in 242 Posts	Re: Watches Max Busser of MB&F was in Singapore to unveil the new MB&F Horological Machine No3 (HM3) to the press and a select group of collectors. As with the previous two Horological Machines, the HM3 defies expectations yet simultaneously affirms all that horology enthusiasts have come to expect from MB&F. Busser reveals that his inspiration was twofold: he wanted to build a spaceship for the wrist and a wristwatch that was simply cool. When one looks at this eminently wearable timepiece, one might think of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars. The watch comes in two configurations, one with its cones in line with the wearer’s arm (Starcruiser) and the other with its cones perpendicular to the wearer’s arm (Sidewinder). The story here is told by both the shape of the watch and the configuration of the movement, with balance assembly and rotor appearing dial-side. Hours and minutes are delivered by the two cones (via the ceramic ball bearings visible through the caseback) while the date is supplied via a ring around the movement. Thus the movement appears to be framed by the display of time.

11-26-2008, 08:19 PM	#39
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 9,171 Thanks: 41 Thanked 334 Times in 242 Posts	Re: Watches fter stunning both the fraternity of horology and the world with their Titanic-DNA collection – the only watches in the world to feature actual rusted steel from the hull of the Titanic – Romain Jerome does it again with their Moon Dust-DNA watches. This time moon dust, fragments of the Apollo XI, Soyuz space shuttles, International Space Station and fibers from spacesuits feature in the watches. This is how it breaks down: the dial incorporates moon dust, the steel and titanium case incorporates steel from the Apollo XI, rusted steel paws incorporate pieces of the Soyuz, and the strap includes fibers from the spacesuits. As with the Titanic-DNA, all the fragments are certified authentic and every owner will be presented with such documentation. In their debut, the watches in the Moon Dust-DNA collection are time-only propositions but collectors will remember that Romain Jerome has used the Titanic-DNA for a double-tourbillon complication and for a special Cabestan piece.

04-28-2009, 11:31 AM	#40
Mikael Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,836 Thanks: 828 Thanked 415 Times in 233 Posts	Ulysse Nardin Genghis Khan Haute Joaillerie

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