We had the Rudis Sylva RS14 Titane Harmonious Oscillator on hand for the best part of the month, and here is our in-depth comprehensive review of this amazing watch. Review: the amazing Rudis Sylva RS14 Titane The Rudis Sylva RS14 Titane retails for approximately CHF 200,000 before taxes, as the watch is highly customisable and [...]

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Released in August 2024 for the Luminox 35th Anniversary, the ‘Wave Crest’ is a special Limited Edition timepiece. Press Release with commentary in italics. Quick takes: the new Luminox ‘Wave Crest’ Limited Edition The Luminox ‘Wave Crest’ Limited Edition 3875.ESC.N SGD $1,785 before GST. Limited Edition of 135 pieces. Commentary The novelty (in released in [...]

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With the blink of an eye, it appears that we are coming to the end of yet another incredible year. In the horological scene, 2024 has been quite an interesting year. We have seen some exciting novelties, as well as developments within the industry. For collectors, we are sure that there have been quite a [...]

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The Zenith DEFY Extreme Jungle is a limited edition timepiece that draws inspiration from the untamed energy and captivating mystery of the jungle. As the final installment in Zenith’s series of watches inspired by extreme environments, this model follows the Desert and Glacier editions. Limited to just 50 pieces, the DEFY Extreme Jungle combines innovative [...]

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Here is what Peter wore for the production of Episode 2 of The Deployant Show. New video for TGIFriday: Fit Check for Episode 2 of The Deployant Show Here is a rundown of what I wore for the shooting of Episode 2. We are not featuring Stanley’s outfit because it remains unchanged from what he [...]

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Michel Parmigiani celebrated his 74th birthday on December 2 this year, and as is the tradition, the maison released an extraordinary watch. This year, it is the Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse. A rather interesting minute repeater in the purest tradition. Release information with commentary in italics. New: Parmigiani Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse The Parmigiani Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse [...]

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Armin Strom marches on with their Tribute collection by adding a new model with a grattage textured copper dial plate which they call the Tribute2. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Armin Strom Tribute2 Copper Edition The Armin Strom Tribute2 – Copper Edition will retail at CHF 27,000. Limited edition of just 10 [...]

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Once upon a time, the name Patek Philippe was synonymous with the Calatrava, complications, old money, class, and elegance, among other things. These are aspects that still form the core of what Patek Philippe is today, but we do also live in a rapidly changing world. The brand has been immensely keen to appeal itself [...]

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BREAKING! IWC has just released a new colourway for their iconic Ingenieur 40 with a blue dial! Here’s our take of it and why blue is our favorite colour. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic 40 with a Blue Dial The IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic 40 with a Blue Dial retails [...]

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We visited the Czapek manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds and was taken on a guided tour of the facilities by the CEO Xavier de Rouquemaurel. Inside the Czapek manufacture: how to make 1000 watches a year In the characteristic “nothing to hide” attitude taken by Xavier which is the cornerstone of the Czapek philosophy, we were [...]

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After a re-entry into the world of watch enthusiasts, the AMIDA Digitrend—the iconic 1970s Swiss ‘casquette’ watch and now a GPHG 2024 ‘Petite Aiguille’ nominee—is making a comeback. Revived in two fresh versions inspired by its late-70s origins, the Amida Digitrend can now be found in silver, black and gold models. Press release with commentary [...]

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Stanley was in Taipei earlier this month and caught up with Joe Chiang @biaoist, one of Taiwan’s most influential watch influencer and Chapter Head of Redbar Taiwan. Joe invited him as a guest on his Mandarin watch podcast. New: Catch Stanley in the Biaoist podcast Introduction There was a raging typhoon outside, and the entire [...]

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We will be attending this event in Ho Chih Minh City in Vietnam come December 7 to 8. You can too! Details here. Your invitation to the latest Salon Deluxe in Vietnam, now scheduled for December 7 to 8, 2024 We will be bringing you coverage of the event as we attend the sessions. Details [...]

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The second collaboration between Louis Erard and Vianney Halter takes on the distinctive styling of the Régulateur and fusing it with the Steampunk signature of the Antiqua. Press Release with commentary in italics. New: Le Régulateur Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II The Louis Erard x Vianney Halter II Ref. 85246AA03.BVA172 and Ref. 85246AA02.BVA172 will [...]

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One for the fans of both the Hublot Big Bang Unico and Novak Djokovic! Hublot has teamed up with the tennis superstar for a watch. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic The Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic retails at CHF 48,000 / EUR 54,900 / USD [...]

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We attended the inauguration of the newly expanded manufacture of Bvlgari Sainglégier in the Swiss Jura on 14 November 2024. Here is our video report of the event. Bvlgari inaugurates a new expanded manufacture in Saignelégier The newly expanded facility at Saingnelégier will bring the production of cases and dials under one roof. The site [...]

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We took a close look at our friend Brighty’s Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola, and bring you this review. Many thanks to Brighty for the loan of his personal watch for this review. Review: Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola The Christopher Ward Bel Canto Viola has a retail price of SGD 5,195 before taxes. The [...]

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Episode 2 of The Deployant Show is now live! Click on the link below, or watch it here or on our YouTube channel. New Video: The Deployant Show Episode 2 A month after Episode 1, we have worked very hard to bring you: The Deployant Show Episode 2. We are very happy that Sincere Haute [...]

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Seiko 5 Sports releases the second limited-edition model in collaboration with HUF. The watch is inspired by the heritage of a late-1960s 5 Sports design. New: Seiko 5 Sports HUF Limited Edition The Seiko 5 Sports HUF Limited Edition SRPL33 has a retail of USD 380 before taxes. Limited Edition of 7,000 pieces. Commentary Interesting [...]

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Sony released the next generation to their flagship Alpha 1 lineup, now designated with a “II”, and their first G Master fast 28-70 standard zoom lens. Press Release with commentary in italics. New: Sony Alpha 1 II flagship with G Master zoom The Sony Alpha 1 II is priced at USD 6,498, and the G [...]

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