The DEVON Tread 2 has Arrived

After a great success at BaselWorld, the new DEVON Tread 2 has begun shipping to its various retail partners around the world!

Courtesy of DEVON

Parker 125 Years - the Duofold Senior Limited Edition

So as I was reflecting on my 1st wedding anniversary and Parker's connection to it,  I was reminded that Parker is celebrating an anniversary of their own.

Courtesy of Parker

Mecanograph wins 3rd place in the 2013 International Chronometry Competition

Louis Moinet is pleased to announce that Mecanograph has claimed third place in the classic watch category of the 2013 International chronometry competition. This result bears testimony to Louis Moinet’s success in creating ultra-precise, superlative timepieces capable of resisting a battery of tests without compromise. 

Courtesy of Louis Moinet

The Sonnet Can't Fail!

Courtesy of Parker

It is hard for me to get my head around the fact that 1994 is nearly 20 years ago!  It is clear that I have reached that "magical" age where the passage of time increases at a very unreasonable rate.  I SWORE I would never be like the "tragic" parents of the 1970s who kept sadly clinging to the past, watching Sha-Na-Na on Saturday nights!  And then while I was checking my iPhone this morning, it revealed that in fact I have become that "tragic adult"- I had to acknowledge that there is an embarrassment of "vintage"music in my iTunes.  But what can I say, "Rudy Can't Fail"!

What is the Message?

So in a series of conversations over the past week with people on every side of the industry, the main common theme has been "ambassadors" and the "presentation" phenomenon.

Now in the interest of full disclosure, in my "other life" working behind the scenes for a few different brands I do find myself negotiating to get ambassador partnerships and watch presentations set up.  But more and more the question that many people in the watch media (myself included) keep finding ourselves asking is - what's the connection?

In some instances it is very easy - OMEGA and astronauts/the space program.

In others, it just really seems to be an almost random connection.  And if I am really, really honest, I personally don't give a baker's &^$! which watch a rock star, NBA star, hollywood actor is wearing on the red carpet.  You give someone a watch, most likely they'll wear it - for the photo op.  But in all honesty, what does that really gain the brand?  And then (at least for me) what happens to the watch next?  Is it actually worn by the celebrity?  JLC gave "Don Draper" a Reverso - yet you would never see or hear much about it again.  Bovet presented him with a watch for winning their celebrity Domino event - and yet I don't see him wearing that one either.

Think I'm being too critical?  Maybe so, but riddle me this - a brand seems to be more interested in this type of publicity rather than to use it to help promote their charity?  In all fairness, OMEGA and Girard-Perregaux (to name two) do put some of their PR money in this direction.  Now perhaps I am just too idealistic, perhaps I don't live in the real world.  But I do think that when we are talking about watch brands that have several hundred thousand dollars to really flush down the PR toilet on one-off "grin and grip" photo ops, I honestly think that they could afford $10,000 to spend on a REAL charity - unless maybe there is one for Mad Men stars watch funds ; )

Just a thought.

Arnold & Son wins 2nd place at ‘Watch of the year 2013’

This just in from Arnold & Son -

Courtesy of Arnold & Son

Arnold & Son is proud to announce the Time Pyramid wins

2^nd place at ‘Watch of the Year 2013’

 

Arnold & Son was among the winners of the competition ‘Watch of the Year 2013’ held by the Swiss watch magazine ‘Montres Passion’. The winners were announced in a glittering ceremony on 25^th October 2013.

 

 For twenty consecutive years, the Swiss magazine ‘Montres Passion’ has hosted the ‘Watch of the year’ ceremony in Switzerland. The presentation ceremony was accompanied by a cocktail reception at theIntercontinental Hotel in Geneva. The event was attended by distinguished high profile guests and brand representatives.

Wrapping Up the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph

Well once again, I've gone into extra time.  The nice people at Bell & Ross have not sent out large men with large sticks to collect it.  But all good things must come to an end, and before the Officer's Chronograph makes its way back to its home base.

NOMOS Lambda Roségold

Courtesy of NOMOS Glashutte 

Challenge Black Luna

This is the latest offering from TNT - a special opportunity to pre-order a very unique watch!

Here are the details -

- The Challenger -
Black Luna Fullcalender Chronograph with Moonphase

Introduction
Torsten Nagengast Timepieces (TNT) announced to produce a very special,limited edition of the latest Challenger model: The LUNA.

TNT requested FORaSEC to team up again and handle the sales and customer service for this project (like we do for the Watchuseek Rattrapante edition of the Challenger).

We are pleased to say that production of samples has already been started. Realistically we could have the watches ready before the end of March 2014. Demand will decide

The watch

The Triple calendar and the moon phase complication are custom made and have never been produced by Valjoux or ETA themselves in this combination.
The Moon will be filled with Super Luminova for maximum visibility. Fixed lugs and the coin-edge case body give the watch a nice vintage feeling.

The unique movement enables an incredible number of functions: Day and month display, date, chronograph function and a fantastic LUMINOVA MOON PHASE!
We will limit the LUNA to only 85 pieces worldwide. Still, we will give the choice of three different dial colors to suit everybody’s taste: black, blueberry or silver.

Technical details Case Material: Stainless steel 316L, coin-edge design with fixed lugs Diameter : 43 mm without crown, height 16,1mm, lug to lug 54-55 mm (to be confirmed after sample test) Bottom : Stainless steel, screwed with display to see the movement Water resistance: 10 ATM (Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports) Movement: Hand-wound Valjoux 7734 chronograph, modified to include triple calendar and moon phase function Decoration of the movement : Perlage Functions: Hour, minute, central second, chronograph, calendar , moon phase Limitation: 85 pieces world wide Dial : black, blueberry or silver Hands : white with brown luminova  Glass : 3mm thick Borosilicitate crystal (Pyrex): 8 Mohs hardness (and no easy smudging with fingerprints like on sapphire) Strap / Size : Nylon nato type strap (24mm). We investigate leather strap options as optional accessory. Warranty: 24 months Pricing € 1.198,- excluding V.A.T. (outside European Union) € 1.450,- including V.A.T. (European Union) Shipment: € 15 within the European Union (Incl. V.A.T.), €25 for the rest of the world. First deposit (order intake) is € 500,- excluding V.A.T. / € 605,- including V.A.T. Second and final payment will be just before delivery in February or March 2014 (to be confirmed) and will be the balance including any optional accessories chosen (strap, alternative dial color) and shipment.

if we will pull the trigger on production. We decided to keep the price at a very decent € 1.198,- (€ 1.450,- incl. EU V.A.T.), as we believe our direct sales structure should benefit the customer as much as possible. A price level unheard of for this type of quality Valjoux-based complication. We ask you to let us know by return if you are interested in purchasing this watch via this link: http://eepurl.com/HjoAj

The INOSHISHI Timepiece

Courtesy of Angular Momentum & Manu Propria

It is always great to get emails from Martin Pauli of Angular Momentum - and today's was no exception.

And Now for Something Completely Different - Lux Weißgold

This just announced from NOMOS Glashütte -

Courtesy of NOMOS Glashutte 

I WANT ONE!

Who You Should Be Reading

First and foremost - thank you!  Whether you landed here intentionally, or you are the victim of some awful google-loop, you are here now.  So while I really appreciate you being here - there are other, very talented bloggers you should be reading.

So here they are -

www.monochrome-watches.com

www.escapement.uk.com

www.fratellowatches.com

Check them out!

In memory of Michael P. Sarp

Courtesy of Armin Strom

The Armin Strom AG Manufacture is sad to announce the death of Mr Michael P. Sarp on 17 October 2013 at the age of 65 years.

Mr Sarp had been President of the Board of Armin Strom AG since 2010. With his death, the world of watchmaking acknowledges the passing of a leading personality who understood the industry particularly well.

The Armin Strom AG team has lost a mentor and someone who was extra special in all of our eyes. We shall remember his radiant capacity to communicate and dialogue with people, his greatest passion. Hi presence among us over recent years made a decisive impact on the existence of our company.

We extend our most sincere condolences to his family and friends.

The board of administration, the executive board and all employees of Armin Strom

Xetum Tyndall PVD Limited Edition - Pre Order Now!

Xetum Tyndall PVD Limited Edition
Limited Edition of 300
Black PVD case, carbon fiber dial, individually numbered rotor

$1695 USD

To Pre-Order - Contact Xetum

Quentin Tarantino honored at the Festival Lumière by Girard-Perregaux

This just in from Girard-Perregaux -

Courtesy of Girard-Perregaux

Girard-Perregaux, luxury Swiss watchmaker and partner of the Festival Lumière, honored iconic Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino recipient of the 5th Lumière Award. The Lumière Award was created by The Lumière Institute to celebrate an artist, in Lyon, the very place where the cinematograph was invented by Louis and Auguste Lumière, where they shot their first film, Sortie d’Usine, in 1895.

Following the award ceremony, Quentin Tarantino was presented a Girard-Perregaux 1966 Annual Calendar and Equation of Time.

‘Quentin Tarantino has left his mark on cinema to become one of the most influential and distinctive directors of his generation. His bold creative spirit has brought great innovation to modern cinema’, said Michele Sofisti.

Courtesy of Girard-Perregaux

With this partnership, Girard-Perregaux will support the Institut Lumière in its ongoing efforts to work on the promotion of film heritage.

The Lumière film festival is part of the Brand’s engagement on behalf of the cinema. Late in 2012, Girard-Perregaux announced it would be the Exclusive Timekeeper and a Founding Supporter of the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, to be located in Los Angeles and slated to open in 2016. 

You Still Have Time!

The Bad News

The A. Manzoni & Fils Kickstarter Drive is almost at an end, and you only have 2 days left to order your A. Manzoni & Fils Canopus Week Planner and save $10,000.

                                                        THE GREAT NEWS -
You still have 2 days left to participate in the Kickstarter campaign and get your A. Manzoni & Fils Canopus Weekplanner at a savings of $10,000!!!  And they even come in BLUE!

A. Manzoni & Fils Kickstarter

The Half Time from Ludovic Ballouard

This the Half Time from Ludovic Ballouard-

Courtesy of Ludovic Ballouard

OMEGA is Bullheaded!

Yes, I was one of the lucky ones who got to see this in person at the OMEGA booth this past BaselWorld.  And yes - it is indeed "the shit that killed Elvis"!

Courtesy of OMEGA

This is the the Seamaster Bullhead!

Safe and Secure - 15 Days with the Officer's Chronograph

A watch is truly the sum of many smaller things coming together.

The Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph is a beautiful, highly functional chronograph.  But the true strength of this watch can be found in its many details.

 The clasp is well designed and executed.  A butterfly clasp that is smoothly finished and comfortable on the wrist.  Far too many deployment clasps are bulky, sharp-edged and really make the watch very uncomfortable to wear.  But the clasp of the Bell & Ross has been a true pleasure.

 The leather strap is very, very comfortable and ideally matched to the watch and clasp.

 The finish work is very, very good with smoothly finished stitching.  First class!

Far too often a watch fails on the strap and/or clasp.  But in this instance Bell & Ross have done the business!

And now that we are approaching the end of our time together, I will update you that the timekeeping has remained bang on.

One more day to go - stay tuned!

Feeling Blue - in a Good Way!

Courtesy of Davosa

This is from Davosa's mechanical collection.

"Truth" in Advertising

So today brought the Sunday New York Times.  And as I read through a very interesting article on the newly, soon to be appointed Chief Executive at Burbery, I stumbled across the latest "factoid" from Shinola:

"SOMEDAY THEY'LL CALL GENEVA THE DETROIT OF SWITZERLAND"

So here's an open request to Shinola -

Please quit all the bullshit, make some watches that are more than the magic pixie dust that you are sprinkling through your advertising, and for God's sake - STOP hyping a preexisting quartz movement as a "made in Motown miracle".  Honestly, I'm begging you, spend some real money not just on your advertising, but spend some on some actual long-term and more in-depth training and development of your employees to become true watch makers.  Please understand, this is not a "quartz bad" commentary.  There is NOTHING wrong with quartz - but quit presenting this as if is is some artisan's breakthrough that will put all of Switzerland on notice!

To quote my great grandfather, you've been drinking too much of your own bathwater.  Let other people tell us about how great you are, it will lend a bit more credibility, and will not have the same whiff of "shinola".

Teutonia III Handaufzug from Mühle-Glashütte

It is easy to simply jump to sporty watches when thinking of Mühle-Glashütte, but for me, this is one of my favorites.

Courtesy of  Mühle-Glashütte

In some cases a picture is worth a thousand words, and this one of them!

Crispy! Marconi Italian Made Blazers

crispy - neat,clean,trim,fashionable,with it,very good-looking.

After he left barbershop his hair was crispy.

Courtesy of The Urban Dictionary

Courtesy of Sartoria Marconi Bononia

These new blazers from Sartoria Marconi are SUPER - CRISPY!

The New Pilot 42 B from Archimede

This just in from Archimede -

Courtesy of Archimede

Due to many customer requests we are presenting the new Pilot 42 B. The significant characteristics of the old Beobachtungs-watches are:

- the dial with the large outside minute track
- no brand name
- no date and
- the blue hands

The 42mm stainless steel case with the brushed finish has a sapphire crystal on top. The reliable Swiss-made automatic movement Eta 2824 is visible through the display back. The pilots crown ensures optimal usability. The blue hands with their large luminous surface emphasize clearly above the classic black pilots dial.

The Pilot 42B is also available in black PVD steel, pure Titanium and Bronze. It comes with black, dark brown or light brown leather strap. The version of the steel bracelet with deployment clasp will follow shortly. 

The Pilot 42 B can be ordered directly from ARCHIMEDE.

This Mustard You'll Want to Hold!

Courtesy of the Edison Pen Company

Pens seem to be one of those blind spots for a lot of us.  We think Mont Blanc.  If we are slightly more savvy, we might know about Pelikan and maybe Delta.  Those truly in the know might know about Edelberg, Omas and Visconti.  But it is the work of a fellow "Northern Youth" that has most recently caught my attention.

Marine Chronometer Manufacture

This in from Ulysse Nardin -

Ulysse Nardin defies time by extending its iconic collection of marine watches
with a timepiece powered by Caliber UN-118, a technological gem.

Courtesy of Ulysse Nardin

In the 19^th century, to protect its marine chronometers from the corrosive effect of the salty sea air and to overcome the technical challenges of a floor in constant motion, Ulysse Nardin decided to invest in time. The treasures of audacity and ingenuity it deployed have endured over the centuries. Today, Ulysse Nardin Manufacture not only pays homage to this spirit of innovation and independence that prevailed over its creation, but celebrates it with pride, perpetuating the legend. And so, the new Marine Chronometer Manufacture is the latest addition to the Ulysse Nardin collection of marine watches. Its Caliber UN-118, manufactured entirely in-house with its beating heart of silicon and DIAMonSIL, reminds us that traditional know-how and confident inventiveness reflects the ideology of Ulysse Nardin: to ensure its creations have the touch of eternity they deserve.

Courtesy of Ulysse Nardin

The cornerstone in the brand’s development and the key to its independence, this self-winding caliber is a real technological gem, and offers hours, minutes and direct-drive small seconds, a power reserve indicator at 12 o'clock and the date at 6 o'clock. Able to run autonomously for 60 hours, the Marine Chronometer Manufacture has a date that can be adjusted either backward or forward, and it also benefits from the Ulysse Nardin Certificate. Based on COSC tests of the performance of the movement alone, the Ulysse Nardin Certificate goes further by rigorously checking the quality and craftsmanship of the watch as a whole.

Courtesy of Ulysse Nardin

Available in 18 ct. rose gold or in stainless steel, the Marine Chronometer Manufacture bears the classic hallmarks of marine instruments: a generous case with a 43 mm diameter for excellent readability, a fluted bezel, solid lugs to ensure excellent stability on the wrist and a screw-locked crown guaranteeing complete water resistance to a depth of 100 meters, as well as a rubber finish for perfect handling. Displaying Arabic numerals, the dial is available in a choice of black, blue or silver. The timepiece comes mounted on either an alligator or rubber strap, or an 18 ct. gold, stainless steel bracelet.

JEANRICHARD Congratulates Nik Wallenda on NASCAR walk

This just in from JEANRICHARD -

Courtesy of JEANRICHARD

JEANRICHARD congratulates Nik Wallenda for making a high-wire walk at the pre-race entertainment at NASCAR’s Bank of America 500 this past Saturday at the
Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

This walk pushed the limits by inviting his sister Lijana to walk on the wire with him for a spectacular and very challenging dual skywalk.  This was the second year in a row Wallenda walked in the pre-race entertainment at the Charlotte Motor Speedway following last year’s walk over the grandstand to a tower near victory lane. It is also the second time Nik has walked while wearing his JEANRICHARD Terrascope. The Charlotte Motor Speedway has a reputation for spectacular pre-race entertainment that in the past has featured battle reenactments and a three-ring circus amongst other performances. Nik Wallenda’s daring high-wire walk fit perfectly with the breathtaking performances of past pre-race events.

“I was very excited to return to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the second year in a row,” said Wallenda. “I love the challenge of raising the bar to keep the fans on the edge of their seats and it was even more special this time having my sister join me on the wire.”


“We admire Nik and his personal values and how he lives his passion and pursues his dreams. He is an extraordinary man and has accomplished wonders”, said Bruno Grande, COO of JEANRICHARD.
In the same way that Wallenda enjoys the challenge of walking on a wire, JEANRICHARD creates watches for those who enjoy authenticity. The timepieces are made for independent spirits who play by their own rules, and rather than just focusing on the destination, prefer to enjoy the road being traveled. 

Cindy Crawford joins OMEGA in Santiago

This just in from OMEGA -

Courtesy of OMEGA

The brand celebrates the opening of its seventh boutique in Latin America and its first in Chile

OMEGA celebrated its retail expansion into Chile on Wednesday when media and guests joined supermodel and long-time brand ambassador Cindy Crawford at a press conference near the boutique in Parque Arauco. 

Following the press conference, OMEGA hosted an event at the Quinta Normal Park site of The Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art. Guests from all over Latin America enjoyed a unique contemporary dance piece before browsing the selection of brilliant OMEGA Constellation Luxury Edition timepieces on display.

Courtesy of OMEGA

Raynald Aeschlimann, OMEGA’s Vice President and International Director of Sales, Retail and Distribution and member of Swatch Group’s Extended Group Management Board, was present at the event and highlighted OMEGA’s growing retail network, saying, “We are committed to establishing stores at the best retail addresses around the world and we are pleased to add Santiago to that list. Our expansion in this dynamic region reflects the growing enthusiasm for luxury products in the Chilean market and shows that OMEGA’s sophisticated timepieces, innovative watchmaking and quality products resonate with Chileans.”

Ms Crawford joined guests at the dinner as well and addressed the audience in a speech about her work with the brand and her affinity for OMEGA’s timepieces and involvements. 

“When I started working with OMEGA in 1995, the company already had a great reputation as a watchmaker,” said Ms Crawford. “It was an honor to collaborate with the brand on the design process of some of the earlier Constellation models,” she continued. “Representing OMEGA continues to be an amazing adventure, and I love being a part of the OMEGA family.”

On OMEGA’s 18-year partnership with the world renowned ambassador, Mr Aeschlimann said, “Cindy has been promoting our products longer than any other of OMEGA’s ambassadors and she is a perfect representative for our brand. It has always been a pleasure working with her and her inspiration continues to be of great value to OMEGA.”

Courtesy of OMEGA

The OMEGA Constellation “Quarter Moon”

For the special occasion, Ms Crawford wore the OMEGA Constellation “Quarter Moon”, which marked the timepiece’s debut.

This OMEGA Constellation dazzles with a luxurious 18K red gold case and a breath-taking 18K red gold dial accented with pearled white mother-of-pearl and 126 glittering single-cut diamonds creatively arranged in the shape of delicate quarter moons. The bezel is paved with 32 full-cut diamonds. This extraordinary timepiece is presented on an 18K red gold bracelet. Powering this exotic Constellation is the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8421, a state-of-the-art mechanical movement with an 18K red gold rotor and balance bridge and equipped with a silicon balance spring. It is delivered with a full four-year warranty.

Chile’s first OMEGA Boutique

OMEGA welcomes visitors to its newest boutique located in the “luxury district” of the Parque Arauco in Santiago, one of Chile’s largest shopping centers. The OMEGA Boutique makes a bold statement with a 10-meter-high façade. The showcases and dazzling display windows incorporate themes of sun, water, earth and time – elements that are a part of the brand’s design concept and can be found in OMEGA’s flagship boutiques around the world.

After being greeted by a staff of specially trained sales associates, visitors will have the opportunity to see the full range of men's and women's watches from the main watch families Constellation, Seamaster, Speedmaster and De Ville, including the exquisite Constellation Luxury Edition wristwatches featured at the event.

Backes & Strauss and the English National Ballet

This just in from Backes & Strauss -

Backes & Strauss is delighted to announce its partnership with English National Ballet.    

Courtesy of Backes & Strauss

Louis Moinet Stardance

This just in from Louis Moinet -

Courtesy of Louis Moinet

Stardance

Stardance features a spectacular moon phase created from a finely-crafted fragment of the Enstatite EH3 meteorite. This rare piece of space rock boasts scintillating nano-diamonds believed to have been formed in cosmic collisions that occurred billions of years ago, pre-dating the formation of our solar system.

Surrounded by an aventurine night sky, the fragment of meteorite represents the moon, making this horological complication especially dazzling and also making Stardance the first watch in the world to contain interstellar diamonds.

15 Days with the Bell & Ross Officer's Chronograph - Enjoy Your Surroundings!

I sometimes think that as watch fans we have lost the plot.

When asked about a watch, our first thoughts go to "what's the movement?"  If it wasn't conceived by one man, each part assembled from "unobtainium" adjusted by NASA technicians, and polished by the tears of Arcadian nymphs... apparently it's crap ; )

Well the movement of the Officer's Chronograph is quite good!  But today I want to talk about the "body" that holds the heart.  The case of the Officer's Chronograph is indeed special.

The case is extremely well balanced.  The finish is beyond first rate.  The lines are true, the curves still gentle and forgiving on the wrist.

A case, the crown and the pushers... we take these things for granted.  But think about it pals and gals - this is the ONE part of the watch that you are in the most direct contact with.

The case is (apart from my smudge marks) beautifully executed.  The lugs slope nicely around the wrist.  The crown is tactile and very, very nice to use.  And the push-pieces work smoothly and precisely.

I am now well into the second week, and sadly already regretfully counting the days until it needs fly back to it's home base.  Stay tuned!

Glenn Strömberg and GoS Watches

Who better to partner with GoS watches than one of the legends of Swedish soccer?

Glenn Strömberg on the right

With perhaps one of the most impressive playing careers of his era, Glenn Strömberg represents the best of a generation of Swedish soccer players.

Black is White, Day is Night, and Up is Down!

This is the Upside Down form Ludovic Ballouard.  Can you guess what time it is?

Courtesy of Ludovic Ballouard

Corum Help to Celebrate Andrew “Bart” Simpson, MBE

Courtesy of CORUM

During the recently concluded Bermudas Argo Gold Cup, Montres Corum and our ambassador Ben Ainslie co-hosted a special evening with Mr. Mark E. Watson, President and CEO of Argo Group to celebrate the life of Olympic Champion, Andrew “Bart” Simpson who passed away tragically in May 2013.

The event was capped off by a charity auction to raise funds for the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, bringing in nearly $100,000.

The Duke from Ernest Borel

This is the GS7351-0057BK, part of Ernest Borel's Duke Collection.

Courtesy of Ernest Borel

Obsession - continues on... Spledor Sangre... DATE!

I am convinced that Martin Pauli has now set his sights on driving me to distraction with his Splendor pieces!  No sooner had I posted about the Splendor Sangre piece last night, than an innocent little email arrived in my "inbox" -

Courtesy of Angular Momentum

Baume & Mercier and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra

This just in from Baume & Mercier -

Courtesy of Baume & Mercier

Eiseman Jewels and Baume & Mercier recently celebrated the opening of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra season with their presence at the opening gala. From left to right: Rudy Chavez, President Baume & Mercier North America; Richard Eiseman of Eiseman Jewels; Aaltje van Zweden, wife of Jaap van Zweden; Jaap van Zweden, Music Director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. 

Some Further Thoughts on Obsession

Courtesy of Angular Momentum

They say that it is not healthy to dwell on the things that you do not have.

Filip & Co. Arrives in California

What started out as a local secret has started to spread to other parts of the country.

The JANUS DoubleSpeed

Might be a new one for some of you -

Courtesy of Neuhaus 

This is the Janus DoubleSpeed from Neuhaus.