Meeting Manuel Emch, CEO RJ-Romain Jerome.

Manuel Emch, CEO of RJ-Romain Jerome, was in Singapore recently to attend a Press luncheon hosted by luxury watch retailer The Hour Glass. 

Press Release: Heritage Pilot Cafe Racer Vintage Style Riding A Free-Spirited Breeze.

A new model with a strong character joins the Pilot collection from Zenith. Its broad 45 mm-diameter aged steel case houses a legendary movement – the automatic El Primero 4069 chronograph calibre – and displays a vintage dial boasting perfect readability. The Heritage Pilot Café Racer proudly takes its place in this iconic line composed of sleek, powerful watches. Its virile charm and well-built mechanism infuse it with the “Café Racer” spirit: when speed and getting away from it all are synonymous with independence and authenticity.

Photo Report Part 1: IWC Collectors Dinner 2016.

Last week, IWC showcased their SIHH 2016 Pilot watch collection to invited collectors of the brand. The venue was a cosy restaurant, The Refinery. 

Food was good and so were the watches. I had a great time meeting new friends and catching up with the old ones. Lots of pics so take your time.

The evening started with cocktails 

OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 39.5mm

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Press Release: Mr François-Paul Journe Accomplished Watchmaker Back in Singapore Once Again!

Singapore, 5 APRIL 2016 – Mr François-Paul Journe’s illustrious status amongst Singapore’s burgeoning watch community is validated once as he makes his grand appearance to an impressive turnout of 200 over VIP guests at The Hour Glass’s luxury emporium, Malmaison on the 1st of April 2016. Earlier this year, The Hour Glass proudly announced their new and exclusive partnership with F.P.Journe, a highly acclaimed independently-owned maison of haute horology. Together, the very first Espace F.P.Journe was launched and housed in the upper storey of Malmaison amidst natural lighting and liberal space. To mark this momentous chapter, The Hour Glass was privileged to have the presence of the manufacture’s master watchmaker himself grace our city after a transient hiatus since 2011.

Press Release: Breitling Avenger Hurricane.

AVENGER HURRICANE

The superlative-charged Breitling

It immediately flaunts a standout 50 mm diameter. It revolutionizes watchmaking with its ultra-sturdy and ultra-light case made in a futuristic material named Breitlight®. It surprises observers with its Manufacture Breitling movement equipped with a 24-hour militarytype display. Close-up on a Breitling built for extremes.

Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon

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In the wake of the most complicated watch ever made, the Ref. 57260 with 57 complications, Vacheron Constantin unveils the Maître Cabinotier retrograde armillary tourbillon model. This timepiece bearing the Hallmark of Geneva was produced by the three master watchmakers who created Ref. 57260, and they incorporated two of the complicated features of the superwatch: the armillary tourbillon and the double retrograde indication. Its contemporary styling opens the remarkable structure of the calibre 1990 movement to view. The high-precision manually wound movement is housed in a 45.7mm case in white gold. Four patent applications have been filed for this unique model.

Montblanc Celebrates 110 Years of Its Pioneering Spirit in New York City

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  Hugh Jackman & Jerome Lambert

110 years after Montblanc’s founders set off from New York on their Atlantic crossing home, inspired to establish Montblanc on their return, the Maison returned to its early beginnings and to New York City to celebrate its anniversary, and the pioneering spirit that has guided the Montblanc since 1906.

Press Release: Blancpain’s Métiers d’Art studio presents.. The Great Wave

Inspired by the motion of the sea, this latest Métiers d’Art creation highlights a gemstone used for the first time by Blancpain – Mexican silver obsidian – as well as a favorite Blancpain technique: Japanese rokushō patina.

Press Release: Blancpain Villeret Quantième Annual GMT Steel

 The Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT appears for the first time with a stainless steel case, which combines with the white dial and black leather strap to infuse this model with an aesthetic that is both contemporary and classic.

Press Release: Zenith Elite Lady Moon Phase.

In 2016, the Elite collection by Zenith appears in a distinctly feminine guise. Elegance goes well beyond gender boundaries. While the recent Elite models can be admired on the wrists of men and women of discerning taste, the new Elite Lady Moon Phase embodies the essence of refined femininity according to Zenith. A subtle blend of understatement, flowing curves and perfectly mastered technical sophistication – all tinged with modernity. The Elite woman makes her grand entrance with an unmistakable air of classic distinction.

Press Release: Zenith Elite 6150 in Rose Gold.

It is the face of the Elite collection. Its pure lines embody contemporary elegance from Zenith. Newly released and yet already timeless. The crowning glory of the Manufacture’s 150th anniversary collection, the Elite 6150 now also appears in rose gold, a precious variation pervaded by a sense of understated refinement.