Ever SERIOUSLY wanted to buy something made in the mind of Marc Newson? Part16 of 33

Mar 27, 2012,08:44 AM
 

Before the TOTAL OPPOSITES of watchmaking worlds collided, there was no Marc Newson. But I have been seriously collecting both seaslugs and manatees...and recently..Horizons.

If you have not ever worn a Newson watch on the wrist, you MUST try it. It can require a technique to place, but well worth the totally round feel of a pebble of solid gold or Ti...there are very few watches that one can praise the use of an ETA as the very best choice. Simplicity being key and a certain sensual presence.

Hold your breath for the DB28 soon!!!

 No humour in this post, but trying out a 2008 model Lumix G with a lumix Leica macro 45mm.

 
















































Would I buy any more of these watches?

YES.

I cannot understand WHY I would love the over the top simplicity, versus my love for the insanely complex...but those long enough on these forums know my genuine interests in some of the really simple. The IWC calibre 5000 in its first guise and the IWC Portofino in its original large huge dinner plate with moonphase are good examples of my rants in the early 2003 to 2005s.

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Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing. [nt]

 
 By: polarbear1990 : March 27th, 2012-11:54
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Beautiful Horizon.

 
 By: VMM : March 27th, 2012-13:43
Nice pics. Love his creations, many of them. I actually own three Ikepods (two Manatees and a Megapode), there were five in the past. Thanks for sharing. Vte

Elegant...

 
 By: jporos : March 27th, 2012-20:37
but certainly not a simple design. Every element is well considered. I can certainly understand your passion for this piece.

The Horizon with orange background was one of my favorite pieces from Basel this yearl

 
 By: alex : March 28th, 2012-00:11
Nt This message has been edited by alex on 2012-03-28 00:12:19

I see much to like about...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 28th, 2012-00:15
the Leica Macro (that's the m4/3s one, right?). Very captivating watch, it speaks a lot to me (except for what they try to charge for it). I spoke to one of the most accomplished (but yet unkown ;-)) watchmakers about technical challenges in movement desi... 

captivating pics!

 
 By: playtime : March 28th, 2012-05:23
have often thought of buying an Ikepod/Marc Newson........ J