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Patek Philippe Ref 6301P Grande Nov 10, 2020

Release info and Insider commentary: the new Patek Philippe Ref. 6301P Grande and Petite Sonnerie Minute Repeater with Jumping Seconds.

Patek Philippe releases an ultra complicated watch in the form of the Ref. 6301P Grande and Petite Sonnerie Minute Repeater with Jumping Seconds. This is the first Grande and Petite Sonnerie without any other complication in a Patek Philippe wristwatch.  Press release information with commentary in italics Key highlights Grand Complication highlighting the chiming functions:Read More

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Grand Seiko watches – Kintaro Hattori Nov 10, 2020

Two new Grand Seiko watches - Kintaro Hattori 160th Anniversary & Seiko 140th Anniversary Limited Editions

As the year of the 160th anniversary of Seiko’s founder, Kintaro Hattori, draws to a close, Grand Seiko  proudly celebrates his life and achievements with a Spring Drive masterpiece. The watch is powered by Caliber 9R02 and features a Platinum 950 case with indexes and hour and minute hands in 14K white gold. A secondRead More

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MB&F; Nov 9, 2020

MB&F; reprises the popular Frog in the HM3 Frog’X’- a 10th anniversary edition of the Frog with Editorial Commentary

MB&F; presented the HM3 Frog in 2010, derived from its HM3 series launched a year earlier. “The Frog” shocked the watchmaking world by pushing the limits of three-dimensional horology and would rapidly become one of our most recognised and well-liked Machines. Press Release with commentary in italics. Commentary on the HM3 The HM3 was originallyRead More

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Nov 8, 2020

Throwback Sundays: Six Underrated Luxury Watches to Consider, from Our Archives

Collectors, at least within the local context, are a conservative bunch. There are certainly no shortage of collectors in Singapore, but most of them tend to stick to the usual few big brands. No prizes for guessing what are some of the brands that we were referring to. As a watch publication, we hope thatRead More

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Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Nov 7, 2020

Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Power Control

This spring, Chopard will proudly reprise its role as main sponsor and official timekeeper of Italy’s world famous Mille Miglia classic car rally, a position it has held continuously since 1988. Each year, Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele has demonstrated his passion for automobiles by competing in the gruelling, 1,000-mile contest that runs from Brescia to Rome and back – and each year the Maison produces a new Mille Miglia watch collection to celebrate what is regularly described as 'the most beautiful race in the world'.

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Nov 6, 2020

Chillout TGIFriday: Review of the Canon EOS R5

For this week’s TGIF, we have the new(ish) Canon EOS R5. We had covered the original EOS R, and came away feeling a bit underwhelmed. So when the new “super-duper” R5 was released we got our hands on a loaner for a fortnight. As usual, we used the camera and several lenses for our watchRead More

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Sinn Nov 6, 2020

November launches: novelties from Sinn with Editorial Commentary and retail prices

Featuring a new line – the 105 available in day/date automatic and a day/date automatic with UTC, a new 103, and a new rally style bullhead chronograph – the R500.   Press release information with editorial commentary in italics 103 Sa G -SGD 4,940 / USD 2,870 on textile strap, SGD 5,310 / USD 3,100 onRead More

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Omega Speedmaster Snoopy 50th Anniversary Nov 5, 2020

Insider critique: The Omega Speedmaster Snoopy 50th Anniversary with hands-on and live pics

We covered the launch of the Omega Speedmaster Snoopy 50th Anniversary with our insights and commentary earlier. And the watch made it to our shores recently, and we got up close and personal it for a photo session and hands-on. Here are our photographs. This is the third in the Snoopy Award series by Omega,Read More

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Nov 4, 2020

Hunting for the Grail Watch: The Lange 1

We all have a grail watch, or watches. Some people define the grail watch as something they will not be able to obtain in their lifetime. Some define it as something just along the border between difficult and impossible, be it financial or availability. Sometimes it’s oddly specific, down to the detail of the typeRead More

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Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph Blue Nov 3, 2020

Day in the life: featuring the Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph Blue

We featured the Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph through our hands-on review on this site at launch on October 22. Then, we had spent a few hours with the various models and photographing them. But the blue chronograph on strap was not available then. It became available last week, and Bell & Ross askedRead More

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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph Nov 2, 2020

Review: The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph with Smoked Dial - A New Dress Code

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph with Smoked Dial When it comes to marketing gaffes in the watchmaking scene, few come close to being as memorable as the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 launch back in 2019. Long story short, the illustrious Swiss brand hyped the line so far up the stratosphere only to go outRead More

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Nov 1, 2020

Recommendations for six watches with more than just a tourbillon on Throwback Sundays

Not just any ordinary tourbillon equipped wristwatch, God forbid that a tourbillon can be allowed to be called ordinary, but one which feature the tourbillon and another complication. Double Whammy so to speak. Here is a list of six of the best when it comes to piling another complication over the grand tourbillon. From theRead More

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Rolex Submariner Ref 124060 new Oct 31, 2020

Hands-on review: The Rolex Submariner Ref. 124060 new for 2020

The new Rolex Submariner is an improvement of the 2019 edition, with a larger case size and an upgraded movement. Lesser mentioned improvements include an anti-reflective crystal. The difference between the models are less discernible but becomes apparent when the 2 watches are side-by-side. 

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Luminox Oct 30, 2020

Review: Luminox Bear Grylls Survival ECO 3703

Environmental issues are one of the biggest concerns that mankind is facing today.  These problems, unfortunately, are causing a detrimental impact on our climate and our ways of life. We are glad that there are a rising group of individuals who are speaking up and creating awareness of the dire situation, but more certainly needsRead More

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Ressence Type 5X – Warm Oct 29, 2020

New: the Ressence Type 5X - Warm up the Gentleman Driver in you (specs and price)

Ressence partners with Eugenio Amos, founder of Automobili Amos to create a new bezel design for their Type 5 which relates to the Lancia Delta Futurista.  Ressence Type 5X Short Pitch about the watch. Second 10th anniversary piece in the Ressence collection X. Limited to 40 pieces. Motoring focused creation related to the passage ofRead More

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Breitling Chronomat Oct 28, 2020

New with hands-on review and live pics, prices: Breitling Chronomat for women in 36mm and 32mm

Breitling announces a new size for the Chronomat – in 36mm with an automatic movement and 32mm in quartz. The intent is for women of purpose, action, and style. We had our hands on session with the watches, and here are our live photographs and impressions.    “Our inspiration for this new collection is theRead More

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Breitling webminar Oct 28, 2020

Invitation: Breitling webminar with new announcement. And our hands-on review at launch time!

Happening tonight! And you are invited. Join the team to witness this Breitling Summit and new release. Sign up here: Breitling Webinar Summit.     At the same time, we will also publish our hands-on review of the novelties. We have spent some time examining the new watches, and photographing them, and the review willRead More

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Oct 27, 2020

New: Kudoke 2 GrünerWald Sonderedition with specifications and price

A special edition (sonderedition) of the Kudoke 2 is revealed – the new GrünerWald (Green Forest) is a limited edition of 10 pieces, numbered as 1 of 10.  The edition is done in collaboration with Esperluxe, a boutique house offering special editions.  This was an 18 month effort, resulting from a 2019 meeting between StefanRead More

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Oct 27, 2020

New entry level watches: Paulin Neo

Scottish design watch house, celebrated for its fresh, playful and creative approach to affordable timepieces, Paulin launches a new watch in collaboration with contemporary jewellery artist Helen Swan for the new Neo. Press Release information The Paulin Neo is available in three colourways and is priced at £395 RRP. Paulin Neo The Paulin Neo isRead More

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Oct 26, 2020

New: Hanhart 417 ES - the return of a legend in German watchmaking (specs and pricing)

The reissue of the Hanhart 417 ES marks the return of a legend among wristwatches. More than 60 years ago, its historic model served as the first pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces. Today it combines the best design of the history with modern production techniques. The result a robust chronograph with an excitingRead More

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Oct 25, 2020

Throwback Sundays: Six Luxury Sports Watches with the Chronograph Complication, From Our Archives

Luxury sports watches have seemed to undergo a revival in recent years, with the introduction of numerous interpretations from multiple watch manufacturers.  More recently, manufacturers have went beyond just making luxury sports watches. In this month alone, we have seen two manufacturers launching luxury sports watches with the chronograph function. Perhaps this is the organicRead More

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Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow” DEPLOYANT Oct 24, 2020

Hands-on review: Zenith Chronomaster Revival “Shadow”

A timepiece shrouded in mystery. Its existence has eluded collectors and Zenith  collaborators alike for decades. As the legend goes, in 1970, not long after Zenith debuted  the groundbreaking El Primero calibre, the manufacture had produced a prototype of a manual-winding chronograph, housed in a blackened steel case – a rarity for the time. Only Read More

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Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Messner Limited Oct 23, 2020

New with hands-on review: Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Messner Limited Edition 262 - live pics and prices with detailed analysis

Introducing the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Limited Edition dedicated to Reinhold Messner, the legendary climber and explorer. We manage to get a hands-on session with the watch, one of only 5 in Singapore and No 1/262 (!). Here is our impressions.

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Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph Oct 21, 2020

New with hands-on review: Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph with live pics and pricing

The genre is the luxury sports watch, chronograph edition. Its latest entrant – the Bell & Ross BR 05 Chronograph. This most recent addition is an extension of the BR 05 family, which began life in 2019 as an automatic watch with many options. We got a detailed hands-on session with the new BR 05Read More

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IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP Oct 21, 2020

New with hands-on review: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “SFTI” REF. IW389104

IWC extends the Top Gun collection in the Pilot’s Watches range with the the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “SFTI”. The The new model takes inspiration from the “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor” watch, which was created in 2018 in honor of the US Naval Aviation Community and is available only for TOPGUN graduates. ThisRead More

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Armin Strom Lady Beat – Oct 20, 2020

New: Armin Strom Lady Beat - the first ladies watch from the brand

The newest watch from Armin Strom demonstrates one of the brand’s core principles: always innovate. Boldly redesigning the brand’s typical movement, dial and case, Lady Beat marks a milestone of the new System 78 Collection, which highlights innovative watchmaking at a competitive price. Press Release Price is set at CHF 16,900. We have requested forRead More

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Chopard L.U.C Skull One – Oct 19, 2020

New: Chopard L.U.C Skull One - a tribute to the Mexican Calavera

Chopard presents the L.U.C Skull One, a 100-piece limited-edition adorned with a Mexican calavera as a tribute to the Day of the Dead.

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Oct 18, 2020

Six bling watch recommendations for Throwback Sundays

Deployant is not really known for bling watches. We are more known high end, high complication pieces, and the for the big industry players. But nonetheless, we have featured some before. Here are our pick of six of the best from our archives. Bling watches – the art of bling – the desire for luxuryRead More

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox DEPLOYANT Oct 17, 2020

Hands-on review: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox

Underwater, accomplished and amateur divers alike need to rely on equipment that is impeccable both in terms of precision and safety. While previous models of the Polaris automatic only came with 100m water resistance, the dive styled watch is now a dive ready watch with the upgraded 300m water resistance. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox is also equipped with this update in an attractive blue sunburst dial.

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Oct 16, 2020

TGIFridays-Chillout: Photographs from the Leica M-10R

Last week, we began our discussion of the Leica M-10R, the latest in the series of very famous and illustrious Leica cameras. Today, we share with you additional thoughts and some of the photographs I took with the camera and two lenses.  Many thanks to Leica Singapore for the loan of the Leica M-10R andRead More

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