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The Black Collection 2008
All watches in this collection feature black PVD-coated titanium case. The Black Marine models are my favourite; they are absolutely massive (the Marine Krono is 46mm wide and 17mm high) but they look and feel great on the wrist.
Also interesting is the fact that all the Marine models are water-resistant to 200m despite having no screw-down crown or locking mechanism. Mr Silberstein notes that modern technology allows for very high water-resistant using just friction sealing.
Black Krono Bauhaus
Black Le Reveil GMT
Black Marine Krono 01
Comparison of the Black Marine Krono (17mm high) with the Black Basik (10.5mm high)
Black Marine Smileday
Another view of the Black Marine Smileday
The Black Marine Smileday
Back of the Black Marine Krono, note the unique, triangular head screws securing the back
The launch of the Alain Silberstein 2008 collection!
Alain Silberstein will not be exhibiting at Baselworld this year, instead he is embarking on a world tour to showcase his 2008 collection. Yesterday, a small group gathered at Garibaldi Italian Restaurant to see the 2008 collection while enjoying a wonder...
Part II: The 2008 collections
Three collections are being launched this year: 1. Black Collection 2008 2. Basik Collection 2008 3. Bronze Collection 2008 A common theme of the 2008 collections is the use of titanium, all the watches are cased in titanium with some being available with...
Part III: More watches
These watches were spotted on various wrists around the table. Mr Silberstein was sporting the Tourbillon d'Art in titanium. Almost unnaturally light, it reminds me of the RM009 except much less serious looking. Inside beats the STT (formerly Progress) to...
JX - really great images and report considering how dark the place was...
You managed to capture all the watches accurately with your new camera set up. Hope to see MTF's photos as well! For all the rest of you - some of us had to sing for our lunch - like this duo SJX and Peter Chong here doing a what looks like a "Stylistics"...
I'm really beginning to like his work....
and these pics are fantastic....really show the 'fun' element to the pieces..!!! Could somebody please E-mail me some prices of the Basik Smileday, or a full price list as I can't find any prices anywhere..!! Much appreciated. Yours, Andy.
Ouou I miss again, I think I miss again
I miss the show again, how I wanted to be there and meet my favourite designer Hear it thru the grapevine, that by next week a mouseful of fun is coming my way. Just as I planned to stop and enjoy my bounty, come a rat gnawing at my wallet. cen@jkt
My take-home messages
Alain Silberstein Smileday models? Or Twins? Alain Silberstein and Mike Tay (The HourGlass) greet PuristS and guests to the 2008 novelties' preview One of two stellar main courses got rave reviews - Cod au gratin Got the tee-shirt? Now - get the watch! Ch...
