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Beyond the shadow: Six underrated watches from popular watch brands
In this week's article, we take a look at several underrated watches - which deserves much more attention - from highly popular watch brands.
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Deployant is a Singapore-based watch blog with a strong editorial voice and deep coverage of both high-end and independent watchmaking. The site is known for its willingness to run long-form technical features, honest opinion pieces, and a regular "Throwback Sunday" retrospective series. Deployant covers Southeast Asia's collector scene as well as major international releases with a particular focus on haute horlogerie.
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Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond And Spectre: Six Watches, Two Sides
Omega splits six Seamaster Diver 300M references between James Bond and Spectre. Two steel editions at S$11,100, two limited sets of 77 at S$104,700.
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The Sept 26 Files: Best Champagnes and Luxury Wine Experiences
For Sept, I travelled in Switzerland, France and Germany before returning to Singapore. Join me for my champagne and wine adventure.
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Introducing the Sinn 103 St Sa Lufthansa For 100 Years Of Lufthansa
To celebrate the 100th Anniversry of German flag carrier Lufthansa, Sinn launches the Sinn 103 St Sa Lufthansa, a limited edition of 100 pieces.
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Introducing Jacob & Co. Palatial Flying Tourbillon Minute Repeater
Jacob & Co releases a new minute repeater tourbillon with a vibrant red trransluscent dial: introducing the Palatial Flying Tourbillon Minute Repeater.
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Seiko Power Design Project: Panda Chronograph
Seiko releases a new chronograph which actually look like a panda, complete with droopy eyes for the black sub-dials, and black ears acting as pushers.
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 30th Anniversary: The Azure 4300V/220G-H119
Our hands-on impressions o Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 30th Anniversary in a new Azure Dial.
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Review: L. Leroy Vox Temporis Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon
L.Leroy introduces a new collection at the very high end of the complications spectrum with their new Vox Temporis Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon.
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Grönefeld 1941 Quadrivium: Remontoire, Flying Tourbillon And Jumping Seconds
Grönefeld's 1941 Quadrivium puts a 7.5-second remontoire, flying tourbillon, jumping seconds and power reserve in an 11.3mm case. S$473,100 in tantalum.
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Czapek new releases for GWD26 explained by Xavier de Roquemaurel | Video
We caught up with Czapek CEO, Xavier de Roquemaurel at the new boutique at Quai de Bergues. And he explains the novelties released in GWD26.
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Seiko Prospex HBB006 “Blue Tears”: Thong Sia Group Exclusive Limited Edition
Seiko introduces the Prospex HBB006 “Blue Tears,” a Thong Sia Group exclusive inspired by bioluminescent waters, with a deep blue dial and bezel.
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In Memoriam: Günter Blümlein - 25 Years On, The Legend Remains Unforgotten
Today we observe 25 years since the passing of one of the horological world's most iconic and visionary leaders - Günter Blümlein.
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Kerbedanz 65′ 27″ Collection Video Overview with CEO Vahe Vartzbed
Kerbedanz CEO introduces their new collection - the 65'27" in this video, discussing the poetry behind the watch's design.
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Ba111od Chapter 7 Skeleton in Natural Steel: Video with Thomas Baillod | new for Sept 26
Watch our video of Thomas Baillod introducing the Ba111od Chapter 7 Skeleton in natural steel, at Geneva Watch Days 2026, and learn more about its design.
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Review: Perrellet Weekend Stone Dials, new stones for 2026
Perrelet releases four new models with stone dials housed within the Weekend collection, the most competitively priced! Here is our detailed review.
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New: Lang & Heyne Friedrich III Power Reserve (Sept 2026)
Lang & Heyne marks their 25th anniversary with a new interpretation of their Friedrich, now version III with a power reserve display.
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New: Panerai Luminor 42mm PAM01710, PAM01711 & PAM01714
Our take on the new Panerai Luminor 42mm PAM01710, PAM01711 and PAM01714, with Singapore pricing and the official technical specifications.
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Special Episode: More Champagne from August
At a recent wedding celebration, after a heavy dinner of exceptional cuisine, I experienced these two exceptional champagnes.
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New Release: Caran d’Ache x MB&F; GorillaSharpener
MB&F; celebrates World Gorilla Day with a weird and wonderful pencil sharpener. Dubbed GorillaSharpener, this is a design MB&F; and made by Caran d'Ache,
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New Release: The Grand Seiko Elegance SBGW325
Grand Seiko revisits one of the milestones in its modern history with the new SBGW325, a 600-piece limited edition inspired by the SBGW003 of 2001.
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New: MeisterSinger NL Edition Tulip
MeisterSinger, the one hand watch specialist releases their annual edition for the Dutch market. This novelty has a stylised Tulip on the dial.
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Just released: H. Moser Off-Grid | Hands-on and Live Photographs
H. Moser stirs up the pot once again with a watch with a stunning looking entry level alternative. Hands-on Comprehensive Review of the Off-Grid.
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The Champagne Journal: The Best Bottles Experienced for August 26
This is a late journal entry. I was super pre-occupied with GWD26 during the first week of September, where I usually document the August champagne.
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New GWD26 release: De Bethune DB25 Digitale
De Bethune returns to the world of digital timekeeping with the new DB25 Digitale, bringing its distinctive jumping-hours display into the DB25 collection.
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New: Czapek Promenade L’Écume des Jours
Czapek releases a new extension to their Promenade collection with the new L'Écume des Jours and a magnificent metiers d'art dial.
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New: Ressence TYPE 9 Jules Wittock, a hand-drawn maze in Emerald Green and Black
Ressence TYPE 9 Jules Wittock: a hand-drawn maze milled 0.2 mm into titanium and filled by hand, in Emerald Green or black, 30 pieces each at CHF 20,000.
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New: The 70s by Glashütte Original
It's been a hot minute since Glashütte Original released a 70s in a date and time configuration. Here's is our take on Glashütte's latest timepiece.
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New: Tutima Patria two tone dial
Tutima releases a new Patria with a two tone aesthetic - a titanium case, with a silvered dial, gold hands and a gilt movement.
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Hands-on: new MB&F; SP One Pavée
We got a preview of the new MB&F; SP One Pavée at GWD26 up in their suite. Here is my hands-on impressions handling the novelty in Geneva.
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GWD26: Video Roundup and Highlights by the Chief Editor
What a week that was. Yes, it was two weeks ago, but after the exhaustive coverage I made. And all the writers have spoken their piece on their favourites. Here are my highlights.
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