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Feature Article #1

Edox Classe Royal Minute Repeater

This watch looks more like a toolkit than a classic watch, but it is nevertheless an object of beauty. No surprise to learn that it features a five-minute repeater - but of course! I like the stripped-down, functional look. Edox have taken it very easy with the colours, and all to good effect. I also […]

B Andrew | April 14th, 2008 | Continued

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Feature Article #2

Breguet Grand Complication Ref. 1160 Pocket Watch

 

The first ever pocket watch to feature on this blog, if I’m not mistaken, and what a worthy pioneer!

B Andrew | April 7th, 2008 | Continued

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Louis Moinet Temptograph

April 5th, 2008 • B Andrew • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

I would not have been happy with myself had I not included the Louis Moinet Temptograph on this blog. You see, I love Louis Moinet, and would have felt compelled, out of loyalty, to write at least, something, on this watch. However, it wasn’t a chore after all, as this is a most delightful piece.

Louis Moinet Tempograph  

Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph

April 5th, 2008 • B Andrew • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

 Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph

Readers of this blog will know how much I love a monopusher chronograph, so you can imagine my joy unbound to discover this splendid gem. I am talking about  the Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec Monopusher Chronograph. The monopusher aspect aside, I like the simple, elegant appearance of the dial. This is a quiet and understated watch, but none the less brilliant for that.

Chronoswiss Grand Regulateur

April 5th, 2008 • B Andrew • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

We’re barely out the starting blocks at Baselworld, and already, something to take the breath away. Here is the Chronoswiss Grand Regulateur. It’s a bit too early to say, but this watch may well turn out to be my favourite from this year’s exhibition.

Baselworld 2008

April 3rd, 2008 • B Andrew • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

BASELWORLD, my favourite watch show, opened today. It runs until 10 April, and I am eagerly looking forward to discovering some exciting and imaginative watches. My complaint of late has been that there doesn’t seem to be enough inspiration as far as new watches are concerned. I see a new watch these days and wonder "haven’t I already seen that some place else?". Oh for something wonderfully new, breath-taking, and daring! I desperately hope BASELWORLD 2008 does not disappoint.

Time to buy a watch

February 5th, 2008 • B Andrew • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

I saw the most striking Baume and Mercier watch in a shop window today (sorry, no pictures). Thing is, it looked very much like an IWC watch I have been dreaming about for days.

Either one would do just fine.

Baume and Mercier Riviera XXL Jump Hour

October 29th, 2007 • B Andrew • 0 comments • Related • Filed Under

The Baume and Mercier Riviera XXL Jump Hour reminds me somewhat of the Hublot $1m Big Bang, featured on this blog some time ago.

Here is the Baume and Mercier Riviera XXL Jump Hour:

Baume and Mercier Riviera Jump Hour

and here is the Hublot $1m Big Bang:

Hublot $1m Big Bang

The comments I made about the latter apply equally to the former. I have repeated them below, substituting Baume and Mercier for Hublot:

Don’t know about you, but the [Baume and Mercier Riviera XXL Jump Hour] does nothing for me. Not as a watch, anyway. I prefer to see it as an exquisite piece of jewellery.  In my opinion, there are only so many diamonds this side of decadence.

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Regulator

October 29th, 2007 • B Andrew • 1 comment • Related • Filed Under

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Regulator Another marvellous watch in the Vacheron Constantin Collection Excellence Platine, but nowhere near the Malte Perpetual Calendar Chronograph in beauty. As it turns out, the one thing that makes this watch stand out, is the one thing I do not like about it: I do not think that the shape of the case goes well with the actual design and finish of the dial. Maybe a round shaped case would have worked better.

Some specs. Movement:  Manual-wind caliber 1790R,  22 jewels. 18,000 bph. The Power reserve: 40 hours. Water resistant to 30 metres. Regulator layout and Tourbillon.

Limited edition of 50 pieces (platinum).

Via Timezone.

Vacheron Constantin Malte Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

October 29th, 2007 • B Andrew • 1 comment • Related • Filed Under

Vacheron Constantin Malte Perpetual ChronographYou all know how much I love  Vacheron Constantin Malte watches. Here is the Malte Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. Simply beautiful. It looks different to many of the Malte watches I have come across, but none the less marvellous for that. I love the alligator leather strap, an understated but pleasing contrast to the platinum dial.

This watch is part of the Vacheron Constantin Collection Excellence Platine. Another watch in that collection is the Malte Tourbillon Regulator.

Some specs. Movement: manual-wind caliber 1141QP with 21 jewels. 21,000 bph. Water resistant to 30 metres. Power reserve: 40 hours.

Via Timezone.

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