Hamilton Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition: The watch with a twist

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http://timewerke.com/public/videos/hamiltonkhaki_001.mp4 If you are still unsure as to how Hamilton’s Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition works, try viewing their promotional video (above). In Hamilton’s video, one can see that all it takes is one twist of the Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono to detach the movement module (containing the Calibre H-31) from its wristwatch housing. One twist is also what … More

Breguet Classique Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel Skeleton reference 3795: Three-dimensional beauty

Breguet Classique Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel Skeleton reference 3795 in pink gold (3797BR/1E/9WU). Powered by the Calibre 588QP2 manual-winding movement with 50 hours of power reserve. Indicative pricing: SGD345,700 (Singapore dollars) / MYR773,500 (Malaysian Ringgit). The information provided on the dial of this perpetual calendar watch tells us that it is a non leap-year (year 2) and the time is 9.44 on 1 April which is a Tuesday. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. BaselWorld 2014

The Classique Tourbillon Quantième Perpétuel Skeleton reference 3795 is the skeletonised version of its sibling, the Breguet reference 3797. Similar to the reference 3797, the Calibre 588QP2 manual-winding movement is used in the reference 3795. All functions and displays are therefore the same, including the snail cam that drives the instantaneous day change. What is vastly different though, is the … More

Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175: Triple Strike

Commemorating the brand’s 175th anniversary of its founding is the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175. It features 20 complications including the Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie, minute repeater, alarm and date strike, among other things. Unveiled in October 2014, this marvel is powered by a new Calibre 300 GS AL 36-750 QIS FUS IRM manual-winding movement with the minimum power reserve of 72 hours. The Ref. 5175 is housed in an 18K rose gold case 47.4mm in diameter and 16.1mm thick. Limited to 7 pieces, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5175 is priced at CHF2.5 million. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Geneva 2014

The best-kept secret in the watchmaking industry has finally been unveiled. At Patek Philippe’s Plan-les-Ouates manufacturing facility which has been amazingly transformed for the 175th anniversary celebrations of its founding (1839 to 2014), the brand finally showcased its Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175 – the main highlight among its commemorative anniversary timepieces. Patek Philippe’s Grandmaster Chime Ref. 5175 is the result … More

Panerai Radiomir 1940 Marina Militare 3 Days Acciaio PAM 587 Special Edition: For the Navy

Housed in a 47mm diameter case, the Panerai Radiomir 1940 Marina Militare 3 Days Acciaio or PAM00587, launched at the September 2014 Watches & Wonders exhibition in Hong Kong, is powered by the in-house Calibre P.3000 manual-winding movement with three days of power reserve. The PAM 587 is fitted with a 3mm thick Plexiglas and includes a spare piece. Limited to 1,000 pieces and priced at SGD13,200 / MYR32,400 / AUD10,900. Note: Prices are correct on publication date. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. Elfa / Timmy. 2014 Watches & Wonders Hong Kong

The PAM 587 Panerai Radiomir 1940 Marina Militare 3 Days Acciaio in stainless steel launched at the September 2014 Watches & Wonders exhibition in Hong Kong features “historic details” like those once made for the Italian Navy. In the historical Radiomir divers’ wristwatch made by Panerai, its case diameter was 47mm thereby resulting in a large dial and with its … More