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In conversation: Juan Carlos Torres, CEO Vacheron Constantin
Listen in. Our conversation with Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin ranging from guiding principles for VC to markets and the China equation.
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Pre Baselworld 2016: Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire
Based in Netherlands, the Grönefeld Brothers are probably no strangers to the readers of Deployant. Following the success of the One Hertz and Parallax, the self-dubbed Horological Brothers have decided to create yet another wonderful timepiece. Presenting to you the Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire. The inspiration behind the new Grönefeld 1941 Remontoire was an interesting one. When the Grönefeld brothers wereRead More
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A Word on Haute Horlogerie Finishing
Finishing encompasses a variety of techniques. The application of traditional Genevan/Swiss-style finishing is not unlike writing a sonnet: there is a very particular, strict form you have to follow, but within that form, you are free to express yourself to the limits of your skill and taste. The basic vocabulary includes anglage, or the bevelling […]
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Harder, Faster, Stronger: The New Panerai Calibre P.1000
I assembled the new Panerai movement the other day. I wish there was a way to rephrase that sentence so I could accurately convey how challenging I found it to be. To be absolutely fair, it was at the end of a long week. You may think that Watches & Wonders is more chilled out […]
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In Conversation with Jérôme Lambert, CEO of Montblanc
In conversation with Jérôme Lambert, CEO of Montblanc. Wide ranging discussion from watches to pens, to leather goods and paper. And to running marathons.
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Brief History of Tudor Dive Watches
Tudor was founded by none other than the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, in 1946 to be an affordable alternative to Rolex, using the parent company’s cases but fitting them with third-party movements to keep prices lower. With a few exceptions, the early Tudor watches largely mimicked Rolex models, and even sometimes bore the Rolex […]
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Beyond Tourbillons: The Anti-Tourbillons!
The basic idea behind the tourbillon is to take the escapement and put it in a mechanically driven mount (or a group of nested mounts, in the case of the family of orbital tourbillons) in order to create a single average rate in all the vertical positions - and in many instances, to create a […]
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Review: A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Moonphase
A. Lange & Söhne releases the Saxonia Moonphase at the recent SIHH 2016. As fervent fans of moonphase timepieces, this piece spiked our interest. Lange's specialty German engineering and age perfected finishing art are all evident in this timepiece. A notable Lange signature to the otherwise predictable moonphase layout is the large date display at 12, above the brand inscription. The famous outsize date is a style-defining facet of A. Lange & Söhne watches. It was first showcased in 1994, together with the SAXONIA model.
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Building a Better Tourbillon
The technical and aesthetic challenges that have to be surmounted in crafting a fine tourbillon are reasons why they are especially prized. One very basic problem, is power. Mainsprings should be kept as weak as possible in order to reduce wear, but they need to be powerful enough to deliver sufficient energy to keep the […]
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Dossier: The Freak by Ulysse Nardin
The Ulysse Nardin Freak arrived at the beginning of the 21st century and was by far the most radical reinterpretation of the wristwatch since wristwatches had first started to be worn over a century before. The mechanical renaissance had at that point been well underway for over a decade, but wristwatch design, with very few […]
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#DeployantGTG2016 CNY Collector Gatherings in Jakarta & Manila
Deployant Indonesia was the first to kickoff a series of pre Lunar New Year GTGs dubbed #DeployantGTG2016. Held in Jakarta and Surabaya, some of region’s most important collectoes attended the event to celebrate new acquisitions and also to discuss the members’ horological journey in 2016. Said Charles Sutanto, Deployant Ambassador for Indonesia: “There were manyRead More
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Review: Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Collection Twincounter Date
Montblanc released the Heritage Chronométrie Collection Twincounter Date at SIHH 2016. This watch spiked our attention because of its utilitarian design and understated beauty. It stands out from the usual time and date wristwatch primarily because of its reinterpreted dial. While not excruciatingly obvious, the unusual subdial positioning of the seconds counter juxtaposed with a larger date subdial is what makes this watch so exciting to us.
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SIHH 2016: Chester’s Top 5 Picks
SIHH 2016 can hardly be said to be spectacular nor lackluster. As usual, we see some brands go on a decline with questionable releases, and some which we applaud loudly on the stands and in our hearts. The 5 pieces that I have selected are from some of the brands that I have been a fan of for quite some time now.
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SIHH 2016: Robin’s Top 5 Picks
In the usual Deployant fashion, each of the editors have selected our Top 5 watches in the recently concluded SIHH 2016. Click here to find out our choices!
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SIHH 2016: Montblanc 4810 Collection
The Montblanc 4810 Day-Date is enriching the pioneering collection for the modern traveller. This highly functional wristwatch features a date at 3 o’clock and the day written in full in a large arched aperture at 12 o’clock, allowing the user to read the information at a glance.
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Angelo Bonati speaks about one of Panerai’s greatest innovations yet
REVOLUTION founder, Wei Koh, sits down with Angelo Bonati and Officine Panerai’s R&D; Director Frédéric Dreyer-Gonzales to better UNDERSTAND the innovation that is Panerai’s new Lo Scienziato Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT Titanio and what it represents for watchmaking. Wei: You look great, as usual. Mr. Bonati: Yes, of course, as usual. So, I was really impressed by […]
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SIHH 2016: Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Chronor Anniversaire with pricing
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Parmigiani Fleurier, the brand has made the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire a fully integrated split seconds chronograph.
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SIHH 2016: IWC “Le Petit Prince” watches with pricing
Introducing the new “Le Petit Prince” watches from IWC featuring stunning blue dials that continues to honour Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and“Le Petit Prince”
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Deployant at the SIHH 2016!
Deployant will be live at SIHH 2016 in Geneva Switzerland to provide you with the latest releases from major brands and independent watchmakers.
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Review: Panerai Pam 339 Composite
We review the Panerai PAM 339 Composite. A watch released to much fanfare amongst the Paneristi at the time.
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Deployant Now Available in Your Preferred Language!
The good thing about watch collecting is that it’s completely race agnostic – crossing any perceived cultural and language barriers. But being able to read and soak up knowledge about the latest and greatest watches in a language other than your first can be a pain at times – and especially so in Asia! WeRead More
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Introducing a faster, better Deployant.com!
Deployant.com has come a long way. Since we went live in July 2014, we’ve served over 3 million watch collectors that come regularly to read and learn about the wonderful world of haute horology. This 2016 (and just in time for SIHH’16), we’re glad to announce significant upgrades to not only the look and feelRead More
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SIHH 2016: The H. Moser Swiss Alp Watch
Last year, H. Moser CEO made a cheeky poke at the Smart Watch genre with their pre-Basel sneak peak announcement that they too will be in the game. And revealed the Moser Perpetual 1 as the smart watch…semantically, quite correct, though not quite what the industry watchers were expecting. This year, he pulls off yet anotherRead More
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Pre-SIHH 2016 - The New Pilots’ Watches Of IWC
As is the trend now for so many brands with model-rich histories - think Cartier, Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre - “re-booting” a different range has become an annual activity. IWC is part of that tradition, having in recent years relaunched, for example, the Portofino and Portuguieser families. To the delight of a swathe of IWC devotees, this […]
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The 2015 REVOLUTION Awards
Every year, we get together to argue over who gets to be inducted into our hall of fame. The 2015 REVOLUTION Awards is no exception, and without further ado, here are our picks for the greatest achievements and visionary individuals of the year. FOUNDER’S CHOICE - Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes des Vache 1955 Perfection […]
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Agents Of SHIELD: An Antimagnetism Primer
It’s safe to say that magnetism is just one of those things - like gravity and friction - that gets taken for granted even though it fundamentally defines every aspect of our lives. The principles of magnetism are at work in the vast legions of electronic equipment that surround us. They are also present at […]
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Reclaiming The Diamond: Not Just For Women
The question “What makes a women’s watch” is about as easy to answer as the question “What makes a woman”. In other words, there isn’t an answer, unless we stick to the naïve methods of differentiating by external, biological or anatomical terms. Now, we are intelligent, sentient beings whose personalities transcend the limits of gender. […]
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Trends of the Modern watch world: Finding the definitive Icon
In approximately 48 hours, many perpetual calendars will jump a digit on the year module. 2016. As the more perceptive of us would realise, that marks the end of the first 15 years of the 21st century. For us, this 15 year mark is a positive pit stop to contemplate on what the watch worldRead More
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Review: The Longines Heritage Diver 1967
Longines released the new Heritage Diver 1967 at BaselWorld 2015. As one of the oldest watch brands in the market, Longines holds rich heritage and classic designs from the previous century that has made its way back to today’s world stage. Notably, the monopushers and vintage themed divers have caught our attention. Today we review the Heritage Diver 1967.Read More
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Throwback Stockings Stuffers: Six Non Watch Gift Ideas for a Gentleman, from Our Archives
Well, Christmas is around the corner once again. Previously, we have selected a few watches (well, it is a horological website after all) as gift ideas, but what if you wish to give a gentleman friend of yours a gift that is not related to watches? Fret not, because we are here to help! For this week’sRead More