Monthly Archives: September 2014

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Fabuleux Ornements: Beauty Marks

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The four ladies wristwatches that make up the Métiers d’Art Fabuleux Ornements launched in 2014 are the result of the craftsmanship from ten different master artisans from the Vacheron Constantin Manufacture. Together, they have combined their skills to create feminine timepieces that are their re-interpretations of Ottoman architecture, Chinese embroidery, Indian manuscripts and French lacework respectively. The artisans’ skills cover … More →

Paul Picot L’art de I’email “Horse”

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The “Horse” on the dial seen above was created using the Grand Feu champlevé, flinqué and enamelling techniques. It is Paul Picot’s way of celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse and this artistic piece adds another model to the brand’s “L’art de L’email” collection. “Hollows” are created on the dial to be filled with enamel with the champlevé technique … More →

SevenFriday M2: Worth the Weight?

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With the success of the first-generation SevenFriday watches, the question posed by critics was, “What next?” This was subsequently followed by: “Can this new kid on the block sustain its momentum?” Indeed, established in Zurich, Switzerland in 2012, SevenFriday managed to capture the attention of many upon launch with its avant-garde P-series watches with very impressive-looking designs. What was surprising … More →

Grand Seiko SBGA109 Spring Drive in titanium – 10th Anniversary Limited Edition: Spot the lion and the differences

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Among the limited editions launched by Seiko to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Spring Drive will be the Grand Seiko SBGA111 Spring Drive in stainless steel and the SBGA109 Spring Drive in titanium. Like the SBGA111, the Grand Seiko SBGA109 Spring Drive in titanium shown above is equipped with the Calibre 9R15 Spring Drive movement which has 72 hours … More →

Victorinox Chrono Classic 1/100th: Perpetual Cool

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We believe the Victorinox Chrono Classic 1/100th watch is one cool watch that is especially ideal for the young. Apparently, Victorinox Swiss Army had worked closely with Soprod to develop the Calibre FM13D quartz watch which features not only an interesting chronograph function but also incorporated the perpetual calendar feature. What we like is the identity Victorinox has created for … More →

JeanRichard with a more lethal Arsenal

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In early 2014, JeanRichard, a brand owned by the Kering Group, announced their collaborative tie-up with English Premier League football club Arsenal F.C. as their “Global Partner” and “Official Watch”. Founded in 1886, Arsenal FC is more popularly known as the “Gunners” as their logo is the cannon. This Premier League football club has won 11 FA Cups (The Football … More →