Franck Muller Harimau: Let the Tiger Roar

What came rushing into our minds when Franck Muller’s Vanguard Hairmau was first sighted were images of military patches. For example, the “Flying Tigers” of the 1st American Volunteer Group of the Chinese Air Force which operated between 1941 to 1942 during the Second World War (their flying tiger insignia was designed by the Walt Disney Company) Then came William … More

Tiffany Square Watch: Rediscovering the Square Root

The Tiffany Square Watch is not just a commemorative piece for the 180th anniversary of the brand’s founding (1837 to 2017), it also marks “… a return to in-house calibre manufacturing with a rare square manual-winding movement.” This in-house Tiffany movement, housed in a 27mm by 35.88mm case in 18K yellow gold, is described as one that has been “… … More

Why does the solar eclipse move from west to east?

We all know that the Sun rises from the east and sets in the west. This is because Earth rotates around its own axis eastwards. Similarly, the Moon orbits around Earth from west to east. So why does the solar eclipse move from west to east? In other words, why does the Moon and its shadow, move eastwards rather than … More

Solar Eclipse sighting at 30,000 feet

Above: Video footage of the Lufthansa Airbus A340 flight piloted by Captain Marko-Cyrus Müller and the solar eclipse witnessed onboard and while flying at 30,000 feet near Greenwood, South Carolina. Video: © Lufthansa. This video is on YouTube and is found on TimeWerke Videos. While there was a total solar eclipse over North America on 21 August 2017, not all … More

Cosentino: Anything is Possible – Cos’ it is about Time

“Cosentino: Anything is Possible”, is a magic show which runs from 17 to 27 August 2017 held in Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Mastercard Theatres is owned by Base Entertainment Asia. Now, what is the link between time and this magic show? Well, the illusions and “magic” of the whole show is all about time. “What makes an … More