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2008-08-15 22:57:56.0

An interview with the owner of the four Lange Datographs... (from:Horological Meandering)

A few weeks ago I posted photos of a gentleman’s collection of Lange chronographs (click here to see the thread). The post has since received over 1000 hits, which surely must be a record for one with only two pictures and barely any text.   As it turns out, this gentleman is not just a nutty collector of Lange Datographs, he is a nutty collector of all sorts of watches. In a moment of sanity, he agreed to share with us some of his thoughts on his Datographs as well as his collection. Click

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By SJX: 2008-08-15 22:57:56.0- | photos(1)

2008-08-13 16:37:05.0

Game of chance anyone? (from:Jaquet Droz)

Here is a simple contest. Answer three simple questions release to earn a shot at winning this:     Question#1: How old was Pierre Jaquet Droz when he opened his first workshop in La Chaux De Fonds? Question#2: Vacheron Constantin was founded how many years after Pierre Jaquet Droz established the first watchmaking school in Geneva? Question#3 :What is your favorite Jaquet Droz Basel 2008?   Answers for the first two questions can be found in previous posts on the Jaquet Droz forum.&nb

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By mkt33: 2008-08-13 16:37:05.0- | photos(1)

2008-08-13 10:25:33.0

PuristSPro ABR watch: Price maintained until Launch (from:Horological Meandering)

It's our new Club Watch. Current price is USD 1300 plus shipping for orders taken before the first production pieces start shipping in mid-September 2008. New orders taken after the 1st numbered pieces start shipping will be priced at USD 1500 plus shipping. There are 178 numbered pieces of the PuristSPro All-Black Rescue watch made by St Gallen Horology.  The final design was revealed at the results of a contest to guess the number of PuristS' changes to the regular St Gallen Rescue wat

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By MTF: 2008-08-13 10:25:33.0- | photos(7)

2008-08-12 01:53:59.0

Announcing the new Hublot Project F Bang, to be launched with inaugural Singapore F1 (from:Horological Meandering)

The Hour Glass and Hublot pledge support for charity with Make A Wish Foundation   Singapore, 7 August 2008 – The Hour Glass and Hublot SA have joined hands in the name of charity, launching “Project F Bang”, an original collaboration between the Swiss luxury watch brand, its exclusive retailer and local charity organization, Make A Wish Foundation... Click here  to find out more.  

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By SJX: 2008-08-12 01:53:59.0- | photos(1)

2008-08-11 21:44:19.0

My City, My Olympics, My Omega - a photo review of Omega's Beijing edition (modem burner) (from:Omega)

My City, My Olympics, My Omega    - A Photo Review of the Omega Beijing 2008 Olympic Limited Edition Aqua Terra Chronograph.    These are truly exciting times... I still remember vividly that humid evening of July 13th 2001 in Beijing , when I was just a wee college student in the States back home for the summer. When IOC's Samaranch announced that Beijing had won the bid for the 2008 Olympics, I let out a shriek, then immediately grabbed the phone, and with violently t

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By Z3: 2008-08-11 21:44:19.0- | photos(20)

2008-08-11 20:33:00.0

Memovox Speed Beat, The Review (from:JLC)

Memovox watches are very interesting watches, but the problem is that when you begin to pay some interest to them, you understand that you will open more doors than you will close.From 1950 to the beginning of the 80ies, there were a lot of different versions which were made, with different dials, metals, and even sometimes funny complications ( The Memovox Parking! ), sometimes esoteric, like the WorldTime Memovox, which is not in fact a Worldtime, but a decorated dial with the names of the cities of the

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By amanico: 2008-08-11 20:33:00.0- | photos(14)

2008-08-11 11:39:14.0

Basel 2008: Patek Philippe 5207, the super watch! (from:Basel/SIHH 2008)

Baselworld 2008 was a rich show for Patek Philippe. We certainly had enough new offerings to please all Patek Philippe lovers. The simple watch amateurs got the marvellous 5124 Gondolo as a subject of admiration, the white gold version being a very appealing homage to the 5101 tourbillon. The serious collectors have to choose (if necessary) between the blue 5070P, the yellow 5970J or the pink dialed 5450P! Did we talk about the highly complicated pieces aficionados? Not yet! Oh sorry! Here it

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By Dje: 2008-08-11 11:39:14.0- | photos(1)

2008-08-10 22:18:57.0

An Evening with blu: 7 Aug 2008 Singapore (updated version) (from:AHCI)

Background Bernhard Lederer learned his trade in Germany but relocated 7 years ago to Switzerland and formed blu – 'Bernhard Lederer Uhrmacher' with his wife, Ewa. (Uhrmacher=Watchmaker in German)  Now the company is called 'Bernhard Lederer Universe' .   The flagship of the blu line is the MT3 or Majesty Three-Speed Tourbillon . The half-flying tourbillon has the lowest cage mass of all the tourbillon types. More of the mainspring energy can be used f

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By MTF: 2008-08-10 22:18:57.0- | photos(21)

2008-08-10 22:12:09.0

Racing Colours - Red or Green? Does it make a difference in look? (from:Horological Meandering)

GRAND CARRERA CALIBRE 17 RS2 & CALIBRE 8 RS GMT (Singapore GP Edition) Last 3 days posted the prototype of the Singapore GP edition with British Racing Green colour scheme.  Now will show the chilly Hot screaming RED colour scheme of the Cal 17 RS2 (prototype).  You tell me which model you like at the end of the read OK... lights up ............. GRAND CARRERA collection This model has a suffix of '2' after the RS - Rotating System...what does it mean?Firstly there is already  an e

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By Kong: 2008-08-10 22:12:09.0- | photos(1)

2008-08-10 20:01:39.0

A look at a million dollar movement... (from:Daniel Roth)

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By SJX: 2008-08-10 20:01:39.0- | photos(2)

2008-08-06 22:00:41.0

A journey through vintage ads (from:JLC)

I would like to share with you some vintage ads in order to go through 40 years of Jaeger-LeCoultre history (from the late 1920s to the late 1960s). From Jaeger to Jaeger-LeCoultre At the beginning of the 20th century, Lecoultre was an established company in the watchmaking industry, but it remained unknown to the final customers, as the manufacture was a supplier of nice movements for other brands. I have never seen Lecoultre ads from that period. On the other hand, Jaeger was a recognized name,

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By Marv: 2008-08-06 22:00:41.0- | photos(75)

2008-08-06 12:46:02.0

TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 8 RS Grande-Date GMT (Singapore Limited Edition) (from:Horological Meandering)

Took some pictures of the Calibre 8 RS ( rotating system)  Grande-Date GMT (Singapore Limited Edition) which was announced last week.This LE version of 150 pcs only is to commemorate next  month Singapore Grand Prix and the world first night race.(To read the press release please click here )  This piece is a working prototype, and nothing beats seeing the real piece .  Here we go ......... The colour scheme is British Racing Green.  It is also one of the corpor

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By Kong: 2008-08-06 12:46:02.0- | photos(15)

2008-08-05 19:31:11.0

Debethune pictures from the technical drawings DB24 (from:Horological Meandering)

OK gentlemen. I can't really imagine any women wanting to read this after my "Hublot Big Bang King" below, as in home.watchprosite.com but this one...is for those who really do like movements AND a big wtch, and I really do like THIS DB24, and next to the "king from Hublot", this is the exact opposite, size is retained as an attraction. No Patek type of conservative BS here..chuckles, no offense to Patek!     Now for the very exciting parts and bits... And this

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By bernard cheong: 2008-08-05 19:31:11.0- | photos(7)

2008-08-05 12:36:22.0

St Gallen - PPro ABR Contest -- The Results Show! (from:Horological Meandering)

Fellow PuristS, The contest ended at 23:59 PDT 31 July 2008; contest rules and background reading clues: click here   The scores are in and tabulated. The judges have pondered, debated, and cogitated. We used our fingers and toes to tally the plus and minus points; and the winner ................................................................            ........will be revealed "after the break"  CLICK HERE  to see who the winner is!

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By MTF: 2008-08-05 12:36:22.0- | photos(1)

2008-08-02 03:48:39.0

Papillon chronograph continued..... (from:Daniel Roth)

I've worn this watch for several months now and I am still fascinated by all its details, the colours, textures and shapes. A picture is worth a thousand words so here are several fresh images shot in a the fading light at dusk. Click here  to see the rest of the photos. Click here  to see the rest of the photos.

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By SJX: 2008-08-02 03:48:39.0- | photos(3)

2008-08-01 08:14:27.0

Photo report of July 31st New York Get-Together at the Grand Havana Room (from:Horological Meandering)

Photo report of July 31st New York Get-Together at the Grand Havana Room On the last day of July, a group of New York based Purists / Watch lovers congregated at the Grand Havana Room for a night of cocktails, aromatic cigar puffing, fine dining, and all around camaraderie among old and new friends. The Grand Havana Room,  situated at the prime location of 5th avenue and overlooking some of the most magnificent architectures in midtown, is a private club and one of the few remaining spots left

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By Z3: 2008-08-01 08:14:27.0- | photos(15)

2008-07-31 15:45:07.0

Watch Review - VC Patrimony Traditionnelle Self Winding (from:Vacheron Constantin)

Making It New When Ezra Pound exhorted "Make it new," he was challenging his contemporaries to find value in the cultural works of the past and to recast them for the present. Pound himself used the techniques of translation, imitation, allusion, and quotation to achieve his artistic goals. An overarching challenge for watch designers at historical firms is to come up with designs that respect their firm's heritage while also remaining relevant to contemporary tastes. That is, to "make it new." They us

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By WHL: 2008-07-31 15:45:07.0- | photos(21)

2008-07-31 12:19:41.0

JLC Contest (from:JLC)

The Prizes - 2 Copies of the JLC ONE 2008   The ONE 2008  is the first issue of the JLC Yearbook.  Inside consists the converged work of talented photographers and watchmakers showcasing over a century and half of watchmaking marvels.   This inaugural issue of JLC ONE Yearbook is a must-have for JLC collectors and fans!           Contest Rules

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By amanico: 2008-07-31 12:19:41.0- | photos(4)

2008-07-30 08:42:37.0

Cartier International Polo at The Guards Polo Club, Windsor Great Park (from:Horological Meandering)

This year Cartier International Polo celebrated its 24th anniversary. The most anticipated event of the polo calendar was watched by a 30,000 strong crowd and featured a thrilling battle for the Coronation Cup between England and Australia; it was a tight game with England ending up winning 10-9. The Cartier International Polo to this day remains the climax of the British social season.  Click here  to see more. - SJX

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By SJX: 2008-07-30 08:42:37.0- | photos(2)

2008-07-29 08:11:19.0

Basel 2008: Patek Philippe 5207 instantaneous perpetual calendar (from:Patek Philippe)

Baselworld 2008 was a rich show for Patek Philippe. We certainly had enough new offerings to please all Patek Philippe lovers. The simple watch amateurs got the marvellous 5124 Gondolo as a subject of admiration, the white gold version being a very appealing homage to the 5101 tourbillon. The serious collectors have to choose (if necessary) between the blue 5070P, the yellow 5970J or the pink dialed 5450P! Did we talk about the highly complicated pieces aficionados? Not yet! Oh sorry! Here it

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By Dje: 2008-07-29 08:11:19.0- | photos(1)

2008-07-28 20:04:43.0

Casemaking at Thomas Prescher Haute Horlogerie (from:AHCI)

Casemaking at Thomas Prescher Haute Horlogerie   Today I will be visiting Thomas Prescher to see their CNC machine making case parts and learn how this is done.  After arriving in Twann by train I realise that I could have better taken the boat for a leisurely voyage.  The train station is about 15 yards from the pier.     After a 5 minute walk to the Prescher shop I find Thomas and Marc, one of his watchmakers and CNC specialist, ready to go.&n

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By DonCorson: 2008-07-28 20:04:43.0- | photos(40)

2008-07-27 20:09:51.0

Tag Heuer @ Sincere Watch Academy (SWA) with Monaco 360LS & V4 (from:Horological Meandering)

26th June 2008, Singapore TAG Heur Horology Colloquium - Mastery of Time from Heritage to Innovation Two gentlemen appeared at the SWA last month to highlight the achievements of the Tag Heuer in the field of timekeeping and timepieces.They were Thomas Houlon (Brand Director of the Innovation Team) & Jean Campiche (Head of Timing Department) from TAG Heuer.Beside going to listen for Tag Heuer new development, I was curious to meet the Jean Campiche. The person who could do multiple racing cars timekee

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By Kong: 2008-07-27 20:09:51.0- | photos(35)

2008-07-27 10:32:00.0

I promise to relook at the Opus 8, as a potential customer. (from:Harry Winston)

For what it is worth...I have been thinking that to own one, may just add a certain "completeness" to my collection. In fact, it may boost my collection's carnival status...I mean this in the most positive light! So far, the team has been working on an even MORE ambitious and awe inspiring project...Opus 3, and it is about time to see it. My hats off to the guys behind both Opus 8 and 3. Here is a new updated picture!   ===For Bernard's original post in Harry Winston forum, plea

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By bernard cheong: 2008-07-27 10:32:00.0- | photos(1)

2008-07-24 13:21:38.0

Breguet La Tradition 7027 labelled movement (front & back) (from:Breguet)

Dear Purists,   Please find below my final labelled images of the anterior and posterior surfaces of the La Tradition 7027BA/11/9V6 (Cal. 507DR). Many thanks to Aaron and John who contributed greatly to my understanding of the anatomy and physiology of this unique timepiece. Please note that the labels used are not based on any official Breguet nomenclature.   Andrew   === For Andrew's original post in Breguet forum, please CLICK HERE

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By AndrewD: 2008-07-24 13:21:38.0- | photos(1)

2008-07-23 14:01:44.0

The first chronometry trial of the 21st century (from:Horological Meandering)

The first chronometry trial of the 21st century will be held next year. The following is the invitation for contestants. Thanks to Magnus Bosse for the heads-up! It will be interesting to follow this through the next year. We can only support this and hope that it will not just be a one-shot affair, and in the future include Japan too. Don   -------------------------------------------------------------------     International chronometry contest 2009 Preamble In orde

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By DonCorson: 2008-07-23 14:01:44.0- | photos(2)


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