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Written by Chaz NashHublot presented its second Antikythera mechanism watch this year, the Antikythera SunMoon; and as complex as it may appear upon first glance, well, it’s all Greek.Hublot Tribute to Antikythera Mechanism WatchHublot returned to Baselworld this year with a sleek and streamlined Antikythera SunMoon watch which is more stunning than the first Antikythera mechanism inspired timepiece presented last year. Hublot manufactured the four piece limited edition tributary Antikythera mechanism timepiece last year, and dared to venture yet again with another production of the inspirational Antikythera mechanism in Antikythera SunMoon.Explaining the technical functions of Antikythera SunMoon is a bit of an overwhelming process, however the basic gist of this incredible watch is that it not only provides the time of day, it is also capable of determining the solar year of any given day, the phase of the Moon, it’s shape in the sky on that given day as well as the name of the constellation behind the Moon.Antikythera SunMoon features both Sun and Moon indications and has 295 components with seven functions. Functions include a both solar and lunar calendar, and indications displaying the sidereal position of the Sun and the Moon, which allows not only the ability to accurately read time, but also the ability to determine the phase of the moon, its shape, the constellations behind it, and the time required for the moon (and sun) to pass through the constellations.Antikythera SunMoon has a distinctive square-shaped case with an incorporated circular dial. It features a flying tourbillon, without ball bearing, which rotates once every minute to indicate the seconds, with the hours and minutes shown by traditional hands at the center of the movement on the dial side. It has a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) and also has an extensive 120-hour power reserve.Antikythera SunMoon’s movement has two winding crowns at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock. The crown at 3 o’clock is for winding and setting time. The first position winds the movement’s mainspring, and the second position sets both hours and minutes in both directions.The second crown at 9 o’clock has only one position which is used to scroll through the lunisolar calendar in both directions.Seems like quite a bit of information for just one watch, however, this information merely scratches the fusion of the technically engineered surface of Antikythera SunMoon complications. Antikythera SunMoon is a limited edition timepiece of only 20 pieces and as such will not be available for long.For more information about Antikythera SunMoon visit Hublot’s website.

The night before Kanye West is scheduled to appear on Saturday Night Live’s season finale. The 35-year old rapper dropped his new single “New Slaves” off of his upcoming album and had the video projecting onto public spaces all around the world, 66 to be exact. Check out Kanye West’s new video and what’s your thoughts on how he chose to premiere it. Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video.

Jennifer Lopez teams up with Pitbull for the video for her single “Live It up”.  The 43-year old entertainer proves she’s still got it, partying and dancing away to the celebratory tune. Check it out here. Click here to view the embedded video.

There is a quiet revolution in the hostel industry. Safestay, a new brand of contemporary hostels, or ‘poshtels’ as they have been coined, launched last year in London with a plan to open three or four more across the capital. With boldly designed interiors, Tom Dixon light fixtures and cool Brit Pop art on the walls, you would be forgiven for thinking you had walked into a boutique hotel rather than a hostel. Housed in a beautiful 18th Century Georgian building, Safestay is shaking up preconceptions about hostels being last resort accommodation choices for the shoestring traveller. And they are not the only ones at it. A hostel in Wales has recently been awarded 5 stars – the first hostel in the UK to receive this accolade and if that is not enough, there is a new e-guide launching this Summer on Luxury Hostels Across Europe which spotlights 30 incredible hostels – all charging a fraction what a hotel costs, and they are often nicer, and certainly more connected to the community in which they are located. And that is not just a revolution but a revelation too. Private twin rooms are available from £66 per room per night. For further information visit www.safestay.co.uk Add a comment | Bookmark in del.icio.us

The global economy suffered serious blows, but that does not mean that the Russian oligarchs, Saudi princes, collectors and others 0,001 percent of the people stopped spending absurd amounts of money on strange, extravagant and funny things. A 153 year old Cognac Cuvee Leonie has been sold for a record price of $156,740 at an [...]

Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas attended “Ditch Fridays” pool party at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The 37-year old rapper was spotted wearing a Just Don hat, vintage Cazal sunglasses, a white MCM stark backpack (seen below in a similar style ($660), and Air Jordan retro 11 sneakers ($180). What do you think of his look?

As we announced, Christie’s has presented at auction in Geneva an absolutely perfect new colourless pear-shaped diamond weighing 101.73 carats. “One of the world’s most perfect diamonds” which can also be the world’s largest ‘flawless’ gem ever was purchased for record $26.7 million by prestigious jeweller Harry Winston, the company which was recently acquired by [...]

Claydon Reeves that deals with nautical architecture has unveiled a new super yacht. Uk designers presented the all new Aeroboat, luxurious boat suitable as an elegant superyacht for experienced owners. The brand-new Aeroboat represents one of the fastest and most elegant small yachts ever produced. The Aeroboat, a 15m day boat, is powered by a [...]

The aBlogtoWatch team has made dressing up that much easier (and costlier) with our list of the top 10 elegant dress watches. In life, we usually avoid complications, in a dress watch as well, the less the better, a simple uncluttered dial is one of the timeless qualities that a dress watch should fulfill. The focus should ideally be on the essence of a watch...... read more »The article Top 10 Elegant Dress Watches for Men first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Matt Boston.

Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood  enjoyed lunch with his wife at Fred Segal in Los Angeles, California. The 65-year old English rocker wore a blue two button blazer, a grey graphic tee, denim jeans, and a pair of Lanvin Eel patchwork mid-high sneakers ($1,795). What do you think of his look?