Tag: dress

Owner review: Bvlgari Octo Finissimo S

While the emphasis on independence and familial heritage is widely promoted as bragging rights, being part of a conglomerate is not without merits. One good example is Bulgari. The Italian jeweller experimented with everything from serpentine depictions to Roman coins before integration into LVMH; until a ground-breaking creation emerged under Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani. The Octo…
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09/11/2022
Owner review: Cartier Tank Louis Cartier

Cartier being first and foremost a jeweller, the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier was essentially a canvas for artistic expression. Despite his artistic genius, Louis Cartier was also good at recognising talent in others. In this instance, it was the ingenuity of watchmaker and inventor Edmond Jaeger. A century-old marriage between French romanticism and Swiss know-how…
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05/11/2022
Owner review: Patek Philippe 5115J

Reserving a watch for memorable events and occasions adds a ceremonial cachet to the experience. It ritualises the moment a timepiece girdles the wrist till its dutiful return. For this reason, the Patek Philippe 5115J stands out among other watches in rotation. Anything short of exemplary is deemed unworthy of such distinction. A minimalistic time-only dial…
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04/11/2022
Owner review: Hermes Sesame SM1.710

I have been considering adding a skeleton watch to my collection. I have always been fascinated by the open dial where you are able to view the movement and all the components of the watch. While browsing watch boutiques I happen to come across the Hermes Sesame SM1.710. It really caught my eye. It seems…
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29/10/2022
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