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Rectangular cases now in vogue?

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Image Courtesy of Bell & Ross

Bell & Ross announced that for Basel 2008 they will be releasing a new range of rectangular timepieces. Clearly Bell & Ross is making a real push to move with some force into the realm of high horology with complications that has an identity. B&R has had great success with the BRO1 Instrument series (large pilot watches encased in 46mm square cases) and are now venturing to extend that series for their 2008 watches in rectangular cases.
For me, the case immediately brings to mind the MB&F No.2 and the Hautlence watches. There are distinct differences but clearly the two other brands had stolen the thunder from B&R by having launched and sold the watches with horizontal rectangular cases since last year. More so for the MB&F as the visible screws on the case are quite similar.
However, is this a new trend for the coming years? Horizontal rectangular cases to allow for a greater variety of movement expression?
-HT

Saturday, March 29, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  2 Comments

 

The Grand Seiko Limited Edition

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I learnt of this GS Limited Edition Handwound some years ago from SteveG of who has a wonderful site called ninanet.net that shows off his collections of very desirable watches with photographs of phenomenal quality. I was invited to photograph this watch at a mutual trade and this was conducted in a basement coffee joint at a shopping centre. The watch is one of only 300 ever made and as expected the quality of the dial and finishing but was top notch but I was especially enamoured by the blue hands and how the watch as a whole sits wonderfully undersated on the wrist. This watch was probably manufactured in 2001 (according to SteveG's rating certificate) and as such showing the first signs wear. Nevertheless, the blue hands looks as good as new and against the egg white dial its quite mesmerising. The watch may be cased at only 36mm but it looks bigger due to the thin bezel.

I presonally would hope to see this watch in my collection someday - if I can find an owner who would willingly part with his. To view any of the individual images above, simply click on it to pause the slideshow using the popup toolbar.
-HT

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  1 Comments

 

A pair of Patek Yellow Gold Aquanauts

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Last evening I was invited out to dinner by a group of Patek collectors and two of them (who asked to remain anonymous) were wearing their yellow gold Aquanauts of different sizes. Not wanting to let the opportunity go without photographing them together, I asked and they kindly agreed to let me photograph them together.
You can see from the images that these are serious users of Pateks who wear them proudly and not have them stored in some dry box or bank vault. Despite the scratches, these clearly are handsome timepieces.
Now - what surprised me while I was processing these images was - that both watches were adjusted to the second in sync. I have not seen this happen before by two different owners. I am not sure if it speaks of the precision and accuracy of the watch or the attention to the precise time by the owners - probably both!
To view the other images of this pair in full size - CLICK HERE.

- HT

Friday, March 21, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  0 Comments

 

Alain Silberstein watches for 2008

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As an alternative to my usual detailed photomontages, I thought to give this a try - a slideshow format of the various watches by Silberstein viewable within WatchingHorology site itself. To stop the slideshow, simply click on the image to activate the control buttons to pause the show.

Clearly the watches has an identity of its own and a special look and feel to it. As I described before - with a sense of irreverance for the mainstream watch market and appeals to the contrarians and those who wish to have a fun looking timepiece.

- HT

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  0 Comments

 

Alain Silberstein Launches his 2008 Collection in Singapore

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Alain Silberstein honoured its Singapore authorised dealers and collectors alike by launching his new 2008 collection here. Fortunately Su Jia Xian was there at the launch where he reported the proceeding on the Purists which is linked HERE.

For those who are fans of this unconventional brand this report is a must read as it shows off some of the interesting changes to his current line of watches esp the bronze/copper like cases (above) as well as black divers.

- HT

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  0 Comments

 

A review of the Grand Seiko GMT SBGM003

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I've just completed a review of the Grand Seiko GMT. Click here to read it.

- SJX

Sunday, March 16, 2008 posted by SJX  2 Comments

 

Omega Speedmaster Professional Desktop Wallpaper

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In anticipation of fans asking me for wallpapers of this watch, here is one that I created based on the images published below (just click on the image above). Later I may put up one of the moonwatch on a moon image but I have to figure out how to do this creatively without replicating others that has been published.
As always, do use the image with due regard to my copyrights.
- HT

Saturday, March 15, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  0 Comments

 

Omega Speedmaster Professional Revisited

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I have photographed several iterations of the Omega Speedmaster but this one is special - it belongs to me. The Speedmaster for me, is a true collector's watch. While the model has probably sold millions since its launch (in various derivations and limited editions), this watch for me represents one of the crucial stages of human development - space exploration. It succeeded the NASA tests to be used in space and continues to be the preferred watch for astronauts by NASA - which clearly says a lot for a watch that has been around for over four decades.
Its not a perfect watch by any means but the design is clearly a classic withstanding the rages of time and the cycles of watch fashion. It continues to enjoy an important position at Omega for what it represents and it will continue to do so for a long time.
I wanted to share here three images of the watch with a third party strap to show how good it looks on a strong thick waterproof strap and to show how beautiful and intriguing the movement looks. Clearly the complexity of the movement is no reflection of its price (at least in today's prices but there are rumours that Omega plans to raise prices across the board on all its watches).
To view the full size of the images here, simply click on them.




- HT

Friday, March 14, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  3 Comments

 

Kari Voutilainen Observatoire Wallpaper, Screensaver & Photomontage

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I have not had a request for both a wallpaper and screensaver in addition to my usual photomontage before but having received a few from the AHCI forum on the Purists.com, I happily provide them as this watch is handsome and quite rare due to it being handmade by Mr Voutilainen himself. In addition, I have included here two wallpapers at 1600x1050 resolution.
I am happy to add that the photomontage showcases a few of my best work so far. CLICK HERE to view the images online.
From these images, I created a screensaver for fans of Voutilainen. Details of how to download the screensaver can be FOUND HERE (do note that the link is available for the first 100 downloads only - so you have to be quick).


Click Image for Wallpaper

- HT

Saturday, March 01, 2008 posted by Harry SK Tan  1 Comments

 




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