Events Roundup Part 5: Zenith Defy Lab

Zenith unveils the Defy Lab and who better to do it than Jean-Claude Biver and Guy Sémon. Both gentlemen flew in to unveil a breakthrough oscillator made from silicon wafer which is housed in the Zenith Defy Lab.

Events Roundup Part 4: Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin debuted the latest astronomical timepieces to watch collectors at their boutique in ION. 

Events Roundup Part 3: MB&F LM Split Escapement.

Maximilian Büsser was in Singapore earlier this year and we were privileged to see the MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement at L'Atelier by The Hour Glass.

Events Roundup: Part 2- TAG Heuer/F1 and Only Watch Exhibition

American actor and race car driver Patrick Dempsey was at the TAG Heuer boutique to meet fans and journalists during the Singapore F1 night race in September.  

Press Release: The Breitling Jet Team - A Perfect Partnership Flies Into The Future.

Breitling has supported the internationally acclaimed Breitling Jet Team since 2003. The partnership with the aerobatic specialists is a potent expression of Breitling's century-old association with flight, and the Swiss watch brand remains enthusiastic about its highest-flying ambassadors.

Events Roundup: Part 1- Tudor and Rolex.

TUDOR EVENT...

The TUDOR office was bustling with activity as invited guests were treated to an exclusive preview of the latest Tudor collection.

Press Release: The Hour Glass Celebrates The Award-Winning Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde With The Talented Master Watchmaker, Mr Michel Parmigiani

Press Release: Jaquet Droz - Tropical Bird Repeater

As part of its line of exceptional automaton watches presented since 2012, Jaquet Droz unveils a new model inspired by a tropical landscape. Celebrating the beauty of nature, its animated birds and other creatures push the boundaries ever further in the art of astonishment.

Press Release: Unique Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze One Sells For CHF 350,000 At Only Watch 2017

Geneva, November 11th 2017 – TUDOR’s unique Black Bay Bronze One sells for CHF 350,000 - USD 351,000 or 70 times its pre-sale estimate at Only Watch biennial charity auction. The proceeds from this sale will go to support the research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

A famed supplier of the world’s largest navies, TUDOR has also equipped numerous expeditions. The Black Bay Bronze, with its unique combination of design, colour and materials, echoes these adventurous times. This TUDOR flagship model is offered to Only Watch in a unique configuration with the winding crown on the left and a khaki green dial and bezel. Worn on the right wrist, its ergonomic design is ideal for left-handed people. As its name would suggest, the Black Bay Bronze One’s case is made of bronze – an aluminium bronze alloy used in naval engineering – the appearance of which changes over time, typically darkening to a rich and noble patina. Fitted with a manufacture calibre with official chronometer certification, this unique piece is a concentration of the brand’s distinctive characteristics.

In addition, the new owner of the Black Bay Bronze One will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to visit TUDOR’s Headquarters in Geneva. This exceptional invitation is a first for TUDOR which runs no visit program.

Press Release: Exclusive And Unique IWC Portugieser Auctioned For CHF 200,000

Schaffhausen/Zurich, 19 November 2017 – On Saturday evening, the 11th Laureus Charity Night was held at Dübendorf Hangar near Zurich. Approximately 700 guests – including numerous celebrities from the worlds of sport, business, politics and society – raised a total of almost CHF 3,000,000 for charitable sports projects run by the Laureus Foundation Switzerland. The auction of the Unique Piece Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” by IWC Schaffhausen raised CHF 200,000, while an option to buy the Mercedes-AMG supercar “Project ONE” went to the highest bidder for CHF 2,106,000.

Press Release: Mr Porter Introduces Officine Panerai To Its Fine Watch Category In October.

OCTOBER, 2017 (GLOBAL) – MR PORTER, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, is pleased to launch the Italian high-end sports watchmaking brand Officine Panerai on Thursday 19 October with a curated selection of 25 timepieces from across the brand’s iconic Luminor and Radiomir collections, along with an Officine Panerai Table Clock, a transparent glass sphere with two fascinating views of the timepiece.

Press Release: The Longines Avigation BigEye Grand Winner of the Price “Revival” of the 2017 Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève

The Swiss watch brand Longines is awarded the Price “Revival” at the 2017 ceremony of the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève. Its model The Longines Avigation BigEye succeed in convincing the higly specialized Jury. This model of the Heritage line is a reinterpretation of a chronograph with a design from the 1930es, in keeping with the great tradition of pilot watches. The brand has a long-standing relationship with the field of aviation.

Press Release Corum : Between Pop Art and Pop Horlogerie.

The blend of creative energy and rebellious spirit exuded by Bubble watches has allowed Corum to break the rules of luxury watchmaking and create a language that is unique to the range. Giving artists free rein to reinterpret a collection in their own image, it is now the turn of American artist Nelson De La Nuez, the King of Pop Art, to re-imagine his own models, his own exclusive collection.

Upon closer inspection, one might wonder why the partnership between Corum and Nelson De La Nuez hadn’t occurred earlier, as it seems inevitable that their two worlds would meet, something that struck Jérôme Biard, CEO of Corum, while visiting an art gallery: "Nelson De La Nuez is one of those artists who doesn't follow trends, who creates his own universe by gathering inspiration from his surroundings and always manages to be innovative".

By entrusting the King of Pop Art with the keys to create this new collection, Corum once again sets itself apart by not simply absorbing works of art but by allowing its Bubble watches to become art. Currently in the making, the complete Corum Bubble collection by Nelson De La Nuez will be revealed to the public at Art Basel Miami in December 2017.

About Nelson De La Nuez
Known as The King of Pop Art, has his artwork hanging in some of the most prominent, private collections of actors, directors, producers, comedians, corporations and art connoisseurs. You can also see the art in the permanent, private collections at the prestigious VIP Delta One and Sky Club airports lounges at LAX and JFK.

His art has been featured on countless televisions and upscale interior design shows and celebrity homes.

He is listed on the "Who's Who List of the Most Collected Artists of Our Time" and has had many licensing partnerships with well known, luxury brands for travel, home decor and fashion items.

De La Nuez's art is sold in galleries worldwide in such locations as Palm Beach, Aspen, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas and Miami and major auction houses. His work fully sells out at the major shows such as Art Basel Miami and Hong Kong.

View art: https://kingofpopart.com/

Press Release: Longines Celebrates Its 185th Anniversary With An Exceptional Exhibition.

Longines celebrates its 185th anniversary in Singapore with an exhibition that retraces the rich history of the brand that sports the winged hourglass, from 1832 to today. In the 185th anniversary exhibition, visitors can discover various vintage watch models and timing devices, a range of exceptional photographs, posters, films and archive records, as well as the state-of-the-art recent models of the brand.

Press Release: Vacheron Constantin Presents Two New Historiques Models.

Vacheron Constantin presents two new Historiques models featuring a complete calendar. A deliberately vintage look for these new models reinterpreting the creativity and the aesthetic of the iconic timepieces born in the 1940s.
With their calendar function, round case with triple gadroons, two-tone dial, “claw-type” lugs and mechanical manual-winding movement, the new Historiques Triple calendrier 1942 and the Triple calendrier 1948 are reviving a typical Vacheron Constantin complication and style from this era.

Press Release: The Breitling DC-3 Wraps Up Its World Tour.

The Breitling DC-3 wraps up its world tour Having departed from Geneva last March, the Breitling DC-3 made its grand return to Switzerland after circling the globe, landing in Sion where 100,000 passionate enthusiasts are set to attend the Breitling Sion Airshow 2017. 

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Press Release: Mr. Jonathan King joins Audemars Piguet Singapore as Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Jonathan King joins Audemars Piguet Singapore as Chief Executive Officer for Southeast Asia, including India and Australia, effective August 1st 2017.

Press Release: Junghans Max Bill Edition 2017

The new max bill Edition 2017 combines two works of art by Max Bill: the wristwatch that he designed and his "grafische reihen" – a insider tip, and not only for Bauhaus enthusiasts.

Press Release: TUDOR Announces Lady Gaga As New Brand And #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassador.

The infamously daring pop icon, Lady Gaga, joins the TUDOR family. Notorious for being provocative both on and offstage and leading a foundation committed to empower youth, she personifies the very #BornToDare spirit TUDOR lives by since its creation.

In 2017, TUDOR launched a new campaign with the “Born To Dare” signature. It reflects both the history of the brand and what it stands for today. Daring individuals have long chosen TUDOR while achieving the extraordinary on
land, ice, in the air and underwater. It also refers to the vision of Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of TUDOR, who manufactured TUDOR watches to withstand the most extreme conditions, watches made for the most daring lifestyles indeed. “Born To Dare” tells of the singular approach TUDOR is known for today, having pioneered now major trends within the watchmaking industry, including fabric straps and vintage-inspired models.

The TUDOR “Born To Dare” spirit is expressed in a campaign manifesto (below and extended version in annex) and supported globally by ambassadors whose life achievements directly result from a daring approach to life.

Hands-on: MB&F HM6 Alien Nation.

Charris Yadigaroglou, Head of Communications for MB&F was in Singapore recently. A meeting over lunch was hosted by luxury watch retailer, The Hour Glass. We were delighted to have the opportunity to see the HM6 - Press release here HM6 Alien Nation. Following are some highlights I would like to share with you guys.

Omega Press Release: Nato Strap - Same Watch Different Look.

Now that you’re switching to your summer wardrobe, why not go all the way and give your timepiece a cool new look for the warmer months?

With OMEGA’s fantastic selection of “NATO” straps, giving your watch a summer makeover couldn’t be easier - or more affordable.

OMEGA’s “NATO” straps evolved from the leather and canvas straps used by British pilots, navigators and army personnel during World War Two. For safety reasons, wristwatches did not use removable spring bars to secure their straps. Their fixed bars, often soldered, were less likely to break than spring bars so there was less chance of losing the strap in conflict situations.

Take your pick!

There are three 5-stripe fabric straps with stainless steel buckles and fitted keepers; three nylon fabric straps with grey, orange or red border; a brown Novonappa leather strap; and an all-black coated nylon fabric strap with fitted black keepers and polished buckle.

If you’d like to see how your watch looks with a new “NATO” strap, our website has a virtual function that lets you mix and match with ease.You can experiment with different combinations without having to break out the strap changing tool. Why not have some fun and see what happens? You may discover a look that’s as individual as you are. If you’d rather see how your new “NATO” strap looks on the wrist, OMEGA’s boutique staff will be happy to help.

Like the originals that inspired them, OMEGA’s “NATO” straps can easily be adjusted to any length and are thus perfectly suited to every wrist (or even the outside of a uniform!).

Press Release: IWC Launches Aquatimer Special Edition As A Tribute To A Deep-Sea Icon.

Schaffhausen, 30 June 2017 – Ferdinand A. Porsche designed the Aquatimer Ocean 2000 for IWC Schaffhausen back in 1982. With its avant-garde design, this extremely pressure-resistant diver’s watch was years ahead of its time. In celebration of the 35th birthday of this style icon, IWC is now releasing a special limited edition with a thickness of just 14.5 millimetres.

Press Release: OMEGA Celebrates The 60th Anniversary Of The Speedmaster History At MBS.

OMEGA celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster history with a special exhibition at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Press Release: Longines Officially Launched The New Lady Blue Model Of The Longines Master Collection.

Longines officially launched the new lady blue model of The Longines Master Collection on the eve of Prix de Diane Longines culminating day.

Press Release- Corum : The Admiral Sets Sail On An Ocean Of Colours

With all sails set, the new Admiral collection is afloat on a feminine ocean of colour this summer. With 22 possible combinations in total, summer is sure to be a colourful, lively and funky affair.

These timepieces are as elaborate as they are varied, characterised by nautical flags and causing a stir this year with a sensational colour palette of dark blue, light blue, white and black. The dials and straps are also interchangeable for mixing and matching. More details here... Corum

Men and women wanting to equip themselves for negotiating the warm and sunny summer season will be spoilt for choice.

Continuing its innovative range oriented around variety this season, the watch brand is offering the maritime collection in three different case widths: 32, 38 and 42 mm. In addition to the exciting diversity of colours, the Admirals have all the qualities required to capture people’s hearts in a dazzlingly colourful summer setting.

Hands-On: Tudor 2017 collection.

Tudor is riding on the success of the Heritage Black Bay collection and this year the Black Bay Chronograph is added to the series of diving watches. Strictly speaking, it can't be considered as a dive watch because it does not come with a rotating bezel. That aside, it is still a good looking tool watch with a 200m depth rating and a chronograph function. This comes with a date window alongside with the other Black Bay releases this year. It has a 45-mins counter at 3 and running seconds at 9 o'clock with the date at 6 o'clock.

Press Release: The MB&F Horological Machine N°6 Alien Nation.

Four Pièces Uniques combining mechanical complexity, extreme artisanship and a near-to-impossible case in sapphire crystal.

Press Release: Tudor Announces The Blacks And Beauden Barrett As New Brand And #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassadors.

Tudor announces The Blacks and Beauden Barrett as new brand and #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassadors, as well as the sponsorship of the 2017 New Zealand Lions Series.

TUDOR announces a stunning, new multi-layered partnership joining forces with the number one team in world rugby, the All Blacks, leading player Beauden Barrett and with the upcoming 2017 DHL New Zealand Lions Series.

Press Release: Tudor Announces David Beckham As New Brand And #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassador.

One of the most admired, gifted and successful football players of all time, a philanthropist, an entrepreneur and a global style icon, David Beckham’s life journey embodies the daring values that made Tudor what it is today.

Event Report: IWC 2017 collection.

Last month, IWC presented the SIHH 2017 collection to a group of collectors over dinner. Focusing on the Da Vinci this year, we see some interesting complications as well as new models in 36mm cases targeted at the women's market. Following are the highlights of the evening.

Press Release: Leica Unveils The World’s First Full Matte Brass Finish M Series For Leading Luxury Specialist Watch Retailer, The Hour Glass Exclusively Limited to 35 Sets Worldwide.

Renowned premium German technical camera manufacturer, Leica Camera Asia Pacific, crafts the first full matte brass finish M Series in the world for The Hour Glass. The exclusive Leica M-P “Brass Edition 35” is limited to only 35 sets in the world.

Press Release: IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony For New Manufacturing Centre In Merishausen

(Photo by IWC Schaffhausen)

Schaffhausen, 5 May 2017 – IWC Schaffhausen has celebrated the completion of the major structural
work at its new production and technology centre with a topping out ceremony, where, according
to tradition, the work of those involved in the construction was acknowledged.

From next October, the production departments for cases and parts for movements will be gradually relocating to Merishausertal, along with the department where the movements for IWC-manufactured calibres are assembled.

Event Report: Ulysse Nardin- InnoVision 2 concept watch.

Last month, Patrik Hoffmann, CEO of  Ulysse Nardin was here to present the InnoVision 2 concept watch. The meeting with members of the media was hosted by leading luxury watch retailer, The Hour Glass.    

Press Release: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle World Time

An eloquent expression of Geneva’s most demanding Fine Watchmaking traditions, the 

Traditionnelle collection welcomes an exclusive version of the famous Vacheron Constantin
world time model presented in 2011. Simultaneously displaying 37 of the world’s time zones, this
travel watch with a three‐part dial is adorned with a hand‐enamelled gold world map. Depicted in
subtly graded shades of blue, the seas and continents composed a miniature work resulting from
patient and meticulous craftsmanship and brimming with graphic details and depth effects. A blend
of artisanal refinement and perfect technical mastery, the new Traditionnelle world time is
distinguished by its user friendliness enhanced by the crown‐operated activation of all functions.
This Hallmark of Geneva certified model appears attired in precious platinum for a 10‐piece limited
edition.

Sinn Basel 2017: 103 St Sa E pilot chronograph

PRESS RELEASE

103 St Sa E- The traditional pilot chronograph.

The classic pilot watches in series 103 are amongst the most traditional watches to be developed by our company. Their aesthetic design was and remains style-defining.

The 300-piece limited-edition 103 St Sa E is reminiscent of historical pilot watches with its luminous ivory-coloured coating on the hands, numerals and indices. Although classic in appearance, this SINN watch is every bit contemporary thanks to its high-tech features. For example, the 103 St Sa E has a captive pilot’s bezel with minute ratcheting, which is securely attached to the polished stainless-steel case. It is resistant to low pressure and can withstand pressures of up to 20 bar. The crystal and transparent back are made of curved sapphire crystal glass.

Mechanical Movement
• Valjoux 7750

• Self-winding mechanism

• 25 bearing jewels

• 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour

• Seconds stop function

• Shock resistant as per DIN 8308

• Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309

Case
• Case made of stainless steel, polished

• Sapphire crystal glass in front, anti-reflective on both sides

• Transparent case back made of sapphire crystal glass, anti-reflective on the interior

• Case back screw-fastened

• Crown screwable

• Push-pieces screwable

• Meet the technical requirements for waterproofness, as set out in standard DIN 8310

• Pressure-resistant up to 20 bar

• Low pressure resistant

Functions
• Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds

• Date display

• Day of the week display

• Chronograph

• Pilot’s bezel with minute ratcheting and luminous key mark

SINN Technologies
• Captive bezel

Dimensions and Weight
• Case diameter: 41 mm

• Band lug width: 20 mm

• Case thickness: 17 mm

• Weight without strap: 88 gramme

Dial and Hands
• Matte black dial

• Numbers and indices coated with luminescent colour

• Hour hand, minute hand and stopwatch second hand coated with luminescent colour

• Ivory-coloured coating on the indices, numbers and hands

Warranty
• 2 years

Baselworld 2017 Press Release: Heritage Black Bay Steel

TUDOR’s famous Heritage Black Bay divers’ watch is now available in an all-steel version with the bezel insert in brushed steel. Fitted with the Manufacture Calibre MT5612, the Heritage Black Bay Steel model also introduces the date function to the Black Bay family.

Baselworld 2017 Press Release: Omega 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions

The OMEGA 1957 Trilogy Limited Editions

Over the course of one famous year, OMEGA released three professional timepieces
that would all go on to become absolute classics: The Seamaster 300, the Railmaster
and the Speedmaster. That year was 1957. In 2017, OMEGA is paying tribute to
these three mechanical masterpieces by releasing special 60th Anniversary editions
of each model, which can be acquired separately or as a beautifully presented trio.

Hands-On: Glashutte Original Sixties Iconic Square Collection.

Photo above: “©Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH” All rights reserved.

Like the other Senator Sixties collection, this series was inspired by their Spezimatic models produced in the 1960s. The Sixties Iconic Square comes in five colours and only 25 pieces will be available at their boutique. Priced at SGD15,000

Baselworld 2017 Press Release: TUDOR Heritage Black Bay Chronograph.

Since the presentation in 1970 of the Prince Oysterdate Chronograph, its first chronograph, TUDOR has always produced watches that are closely tied to the world of motorsports. In the same way, since 1954 TUDOR has been constantly improving its professional divers’ watches. The new hybrid Heritage Black Bay Chrono chronograph dares to combine the aquatic heritage represented by the Black Bay family with the queen of the racetrack, the chronograph. Remaining faithful to the Black Bay aesthetic with the famous snowflake hands – a brand signature since 1969 – the Heritage Black Bay Chrono model offers optimum readability against the domed matt black dial. Its sub-counters are hollowed for optimum contrast and a date aperture is positioned at 6 o’clock. 

The recognisable characteristics of the Black Bay are preserved in a steel case with a 41-millimetre diameter, fitted with pushers inspired by the first generation of TUDOR chronographs. A fixed bezel in circular satin-brushed steel with engraved tachymetric scale completes the face of this sporty new chronograph. 

Press Release: MB&F & L'EPÉE 1839 BASELWORLD 2017: DESTINATION MOON

SINGAPORE, 22 MARCH 2017 - Space isn’t empty, it’s filled by imagination!
Reality sucks! In the 1960s, science fiction had us flying through the air on hoverboards and our imaginations soared, but we ended up with non-hovering boards with wheels on solid ground. Science fiction promised us 3D TV and engineers delivered, but we took one look, felt queasy and out they went. Science fiction filled our imaginations with elegant ovoid-shaped rockets that would fly us to the moon and beyond. Again engineers delivered, but the rockets, although eminently practical, ended up being straight, uninspiring cylinders.

Some things are best left to the imaginations and MB&F’s Destination Moon does just that. It delivers just enough engineering for an eight-day clock looking like an exciting science fiction rocket from the 1960s, but with plentiful empty space allowing our imaginations to fill in the details.

Conceived by MB&F and built by L’Epée 1839, Switzerland’s premier clock maker, Destination Moon is the quintessential torpedo-shaped rocket of childhood dreams. But look more closely and you will see that its minimalistic form is evocative rather than definitive.

Destination Moon is available in 4 limited editions of 50 pieces each in black, green, and blue PVD, plus palladium (silver).

The Hour Glass is proud to be the exclusive retailer of MB&F in Singapore.