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Owner review: Patek Philippe 5296R

The Patek Philippe 5296R used to be my grail watch. I convinced myself all would be well once I owned (or rather, looked after) a Patek Philippe. The Orientals teach their young to be steadfast and self-reliant once reaching thirty years of age. What better means to symbolise responsibility and maturity other than a fine…
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28/10/2022
Owner review: Hermes Slim d’Hermes GMT

Back in 2018 when the Hermes Slim d’Hermes GMT dropped, I was smitten. I loved the Philippe Apeloig designed font, the asymmetric layout, the contrasting pop of the sub-dial, and the multi-faceted stick hands. I’ll admit the biggest sticking point for me was that Hermes wasn’t recognized as a serious watch brand. While it’s arguable…
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25/10/2022
Owner review: Felipe Pikullik Sternenhimmel

A couple years ago, a friend pointed me to a young watchmaker out of Berlin Germany making custom open worked watches. Those designs, while beautiful, weren’t to my taste. Fast forward a little, and the Felipe Pikullik Sternenhimmel (translates as Starry Sky), captured my attention. I reached out to Felipe and he sent over a catalogue…
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19/10/2022
Owner review: Holthinrichs Raw Ornament

Michiel describes the Holthinrichs Raw Ornament as “Horology Brut”, inspired by architecture (Béton Brut or Raw Concrete). The concept is basically to showcase the raw materials, typically concrete, in their untreated or unfinished state. In the Ornament 1, the case is fully polished to a high finish. With the Raw Ornament series, only parts of…
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18/10/2022
Owner review: Grand Seiko SBGR261

Rolex, AP and IWC are in my collection, yet the Grand Seiko SBGR261 is a watch that I spent a lot of my time starring at. This is my first Grand Seiko, and I believe there will be more to come as I’m already addicted to the craftsmanship and quality of Grand Seiko. I spent…
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11/10/2022
Owner review: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph

The A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph release demonstrated to the world that the wheel could be re-invented! We were given a refined form of the revered Datograph. When was the last time something beautiful paused your footsteps in admiration? This morning was one of these pleasant moments. Bathed in the morning sun, the A.…
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05/10/2022
Owner review: Cartier Tank Basculante 2499c

The slippery Cartier Tank Basculante 2499c is one of the best kept secrets by Cartier aficionados. Released under the CPCP line from 1998 to 2008, The 2499c its by far one of the most beautiful, intriguing, and rarest CPCP models. As you may have noticed before, in comparison to other CPCP pieces, like Tortues, Tonneaus,…
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03/10/2022
Owner Review: Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar

Seeing one you are amazed, owning one you are eternally captivated. CODE11.59 has been a controversial release from Audemars Piguet since its debut in 2019. For me personally, it’s a beautiful and contemporary design that made me walk into AP’s boutique in the first place. I have had my eyes on the Audemars Piguet Code…
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02/10/2022
Owner review: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer

From the first time I laid eyes on the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer 150M Co-Axial Master Chronometer GMT and tried it on, I knew that I had to get it sooner or later. The stunning dial caught my attention and it is definitely the star of the show. There is the laser-ablated grade 5…
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30/09/2022
Owner review: Patek Phillipe 5205G

The backstory of the Patek Phillipe 5205G. In 1991, the final year students at the Geneva School of Engineering were presented with a diploma topic: Simplify the perpetual calendar by getting rid of the fragile racks, cams and jumper springs to produce a movement with a similar function. This of course was the birth story…
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29/09/2022