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Romain Jerome is a brand that is synonymous with using exotic materials to craft their watches- from relics of the Titanic to the mysterious moon dust. This time, they have looked towards the famous Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, and specifically, the “Pink Lady”. Here is a little historical information on the “Pink Lady”.Read More
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The house of Jaeger LeCoultre is one of those who we keep in close watch here at Deployant. They are one of the most innovative in movement development, and design, but also in creating beautiful timepieces which will stand the test of time. This year’s SIHH crop is no different. Elsewhere we touched briefly onRead More
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Atmos clocks were and still are available in various models, sizes and shapes. It’s all a matter of taste what one prefers. Most Atmos clocks had a glass cabinet and some are housed under a glass dome, like the famous 1930 and 1934 models. But especially in the beginning there were also some completely closed […]
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Last January during the GTE in Geneva, Hautlence showed the prototype of their new timepiece the HLRQ-01. We reported about the Hautlence presentation HERE. But the official launch of the new model is finally this week and will take place, during the SIAR Haute Horlogerie fair, that will be held from Tuesday October 2nd. 2012 […]
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As is now become tradition for product launches in Singapore, I will also offer the kind reader a little insight into the remarkable genius behind the watches. And today’s feature follows Tuesday’s Urwerk EMC launch with some portraits of Felix Baumgartner. The man himself…”you need an Urwerk!” Gazing with satisfaction at his new creation ExaminingRead More
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On Tuesday, I showed the IWC Portugeiser Jubilee…today are the extreme macros of the same watch. Owned by my great friend Eddie…thanks for the loan of watch. Do note this is a well loved, and often worn watch…I take no additional precautions to remove dust and evidence of wear. Details of the watch… The barrelRead More
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On Tuesday, I featured the high horology side of Cartier…with their Mysterious series…but most know Cartier as a jewellery company, excelling in miniature sculptures which are indeed works of art. I feature in today’s post, the famous Cartier panther…in two guises…both watches, both extremely beautiful, both real works of art. The timekeeping on these wonderful bejewelledRead More
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Lange’s new movement crop this year included the new 1815 Up/Down As I mentioned in Tuesday’s post, Lange introduced several new movements this year. The superb and magnificent 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar, the new Grande Complication, and today I feature a refreshed 1815 Up/Down. This is a reissue of an old favourite…the original 1815 Up/Down…whichRead More
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Despite the fact that the Promiscuous Wrist, by definition, gets around a lot, it (or I, I should say) has never had the chance to test-drive a watch with an equation-of-time complication. For that matter, we’ve never had a run around the block with an annual calendar either. So, when the chance came to kill […]
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Quick post again, for Tuesday…I know its Wednesday, but yesterday was Deepavali…so I’d take this opportunity to wish Hindu readers a Happy Devali. Two situational photographs…with the JLC…shall we be saucy with the Eastern with the spicy chilli sauce This is a potent spicy chilli sauce from Putian Restaurant. Or velvety Italian A prize wine…theRead More
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