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Hublot has just announced the new Big Bang MP-11 Red Magic timepiece, which features their exclusive red ceramic. This ceramic, which is protected by three patents, is exclusive to Hublot. Before Hublot developed and produced this ceramic, only black and white ceramics had been used in watchmaking. This watch comes with a power reserve of […]

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Virgil Abloh has just unveiled his new custom Patek Philippe Nautilus design and it’s as green as they come. This new custom timepiece is covered in emeralds, with a black foundation laying underneath. When Virgil Abloh posted this new watch to Instagram, he tagged Drake in the description to catch his attention. Why? Drake appears […]

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Today’s finest watchmakers are breathing life into their dials by using them as canvases to reinterpret majestic animals and birds. Referred to as métiers d’art, decorating a watch dial is an art that dates back centuries. Today, brands and their artisans have elevated existing techniques to new heights and developed ever-more innovative methods for ornamentation.... View Article

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The Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled to mixed reaction but it seems people have been starting to warm up to its angular design. Anicorn Watches is taking note of the response and has announced a new Cybertruck-inspired watch called Cybertime. It features a stainless steel body that was inspired by the Cybertruck sharp exterior. Time can […]

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Backed by Sir Richard Branson and boasting Prince Charles as a fan, ethical watch brand Vitae London combines beautiful, minimalist design with maximal social justice. Angela Sara West chats with Will Adoasi, founder of the highly-successful company, which is changing the lives of children in Africa by giving them access to education and more through […]

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What are transformable watches? These are timepieces that are able to switch from wristwatches to pocket watches and even desk or dashboard clocks easily, without any tools. Different brands accomplish this in different manners — some use integrated stands that can convert a pocket watch to a standing desk clock, while others have detachable chains and removable straps that switches a timepiece between wristwatch and pocket watch.

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Tissot’s latest timepiece, the Alpine On Board Automatic, joins the category of transformable watches that promise unparalleled versatility.

The transformer

The Alpine On Board Automatic was released as a companion to the new Alpine A110 sports car. In its primary form, the timepiece is worn as a wristwatch with a sporty, perforated leather strap that’s typical of driver’s watches. To convert it into a dashboard clock, one simply detaches the watch from its supporting “frame” – to which the strap is also attached – and attaches it to a similar structure that’s on the Alpine A110’s dashboard. The system isn’t necessarily unique to the Alpine A110, of course. The watch’s frame can ostensibly be mounted onto any vehicle’s dashboard.

A closer look

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The Alpine On Board Automatic is a chronograph with a bi-compax layout, and measures elapsed time of up to 30 minutes with its Valjoux A05.H31 movement. Apart from the aforementioned strap, it harks back to its motoring roots with several other design features. These include the pump-style pushers, the dial’s typeface, and the syringe-shaped hands. The dial’s design emphasises legibility. Note its crisp markings, white-on-black colour scheme, and usage of blue for the chronograph functions. Enhancing this is its fairly large size: at 45 millimetres across, it remains legible even when mounted onto a dashboard. To ensure that the Alpine On Board Automatic’s transition from wrist to dashboard is effortless, Tissot has engraved the watch’s case middle with a hobnail texture to give it better grip.

This story first appeared in Augustman Singapore.

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Weekdays consist of five days and some people like to wear a different watch for each of them. Instead of going out and making the hard decision of picking out five different watches, Garmin has announced the MARQ® Limited-edition Signature Set. Within this set are five different MARQ watches that serve a different purpose. There’s […]

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To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Swiss luxury watchmaker Blancpain has created a new timepiece with a porcelain dial, which has been entirely hand-crafted in its Métiers d'Art workshops, using techniques that require precision, patience, dexterity and meticulous attention to detail. [inline_related_article article_id="141665"]

The new watches, which mark the introduction of the traditional Chinese skill of porcelain production at the Swiss manufacturer, are distinguished by an unprecedented level of decoration. Each of the enamelled dials has been painted freehand, with images of rats, the Chinese zodiac animal for 2020, before being fired in a kiln at 1,200 degrees. [inline_related_article article_id="140171"]

Powered by a 1154 automatic movement with hours, minutes and seconds functions, and a 100-hour power reserve, the watch, which is housed in a 33-mm diameter white-gold case, features a bezel set with 48 brilliant-cut diamonds. Each of the eight one-of-a-kind Blancpain timepieces of this limited edition will be presented with an alligator strap.

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Richard Mille has introduced their follow-up to the RM 033, the new RM 33-02. Like the original, it has a circular case and is as flat as its internals will allow. The new RM 033-02 has a design that’s mixed both a ‘lifestyle’ style and sporty style. To give it a more sporty look, Richard […]

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Since its establishment in 1839, Patek Philippe has cultivated a rich milieu of ladies’ jewellery watches. The manufacture began creating precious minute repeaters in the 19th century, leading to the creation of the first Swiss-made ladies’ wristwatch in 1868. From there, the brand’s expertise grew exponentially, culminating in the unveiling of the first ladies’ 5-minute repeater early on during the 20th century.
Now, Patek Philippe are writing the next chapter in this exciting horological journey courtesy of the Twenty~4 Automatic: a range of elegant, sporty jewellery watches that are the perfect companion for any time of day.

A legacy of inimitable style

The modern Twenty~4 Automatic takes both stylistic and conceptual inspiration from a similar timepiece released in 1999. Back then (as now), Patek Philippe created the original Twenty~4 in response to the expectations of younger female customers. The watch was shaped in the style of a manchette, powered by a quartz movement, and produced in a variety of different precious metals. Though that design has been superseded by the current generation of Twenty~4 timepieces, its dynamic, pioneering spirit lives on.

Within the bracelet of the Twenty~4 Automatic, collectors can discern flickers of the past. The central links, so subtly cambered, are a fitting tribute to the collection’s previously square outlook; while the tiered outer links recall the original’s gridded bracelet.
The biggest update comes in the form of a new shape, with the Twenty~4 Automatic introducing a rounded, 36mm case to the collection. Layered on top is a dynamic new bezel -- bevelled at each corner in order to underscore the similarly sinuous beauty of the cambered bracelet. Each bezel is then decorated with a dentelle setting, producing two rows of offset diamonds which highlight the quality of polishing throughout the case.

Each individual case component is cold-formed with the aid of a high-tonnage press -- a technique that results in harder, thinner, metals. Following cold-forming, each component is subject to a rigorous polishing process that meets the standards of the Patek Philippe Seal. Even for multiple craftsmen, the task is difficult -- given the number of subtle, intersecting geometries that are expressed throughout the case and bezel.
In keeping with the collection’s modern styling and outlook, each dial is designed to be as balanced, open and uncluttered as possible. The large Arabic numerals are applied in 18K white gold, exhibiting fantastic legibility in concert with the classic 3-hand setup (i.e. minutes, hours, seconds). For added functionality, a date window takes up prime position at 6 o’clock.

A timepiece with its own momentum -- perfect for the modern self-driven woman

With its sleek contours and bejewelled profile, the new Twenty~4 Automatic is a versatile timekeeper for the woman who pursues an active, eclectic lifestyle. The classic round case and integrated bracelet make it wearable with all kinds of attire -- from activewear to evening gowns, and everything in between.

Patek Philippe’s watchmakers envisioned that the Twenty~4 Automatic would be worn by a woman who enjoys the convenience of modern technology yet who adores traditional craftsmanship. That’s why it’s powered by the calibre 324 SC: a robust in-house movement, outfitted with Patek Philippe’s proprietary Spiromax balance spring. The spring’s terminal curvature, along with its unique Silinvar composition, ensure that the 324 SC tells precise time all the time -- appropriate for the ‘go anywhere do everything’ spirit that permeates this watch.
As you’d expect, the movement is also a repository for some truly elaborate finishing -- among the best examples you’ll find anywhere in the market. The distinctive Patek Philippe Côtes de Genève -- seldom surpassed, often imitated -- is presented throughout the mainplate and bridges, whereas polished and bevelled finishes play across the movement’s many internal surfaces.

Five of a kind

Patek Philippe currently offers five versions of the Twenty~4 Automatic, all of which are produced with a diamond-set bezel. The two stainless steel executions are arguably the most versatile: ideal as a daily wearer thanks to the clean bracelet and a choice of blue or gray sunburst dials. A further two models in 18K rose gold explore the Twenty~4 Automatic’s dressier dimension, configured with dials in the brand’s distinctive brown or gray ‘Shantung’ finish (so-called because the striped texture is reminiscent of raw silk).

Additionally, one final variant raises the total number of diamonds to a lavish 469 (approximately 1.88ct) with the dentelle style setting playing out across the crown, bezel and outer bracelet links.

The Patek Philippe Twenty~4 Automatic collection is available now (prices starting at HK$195,200). For more information or to locate your nearest boutique, visit Patek Philippe online.

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Hublot and Franco-Venezuelan artist and color theorist Carlos Cruz-Diez have collaborated to create a new watch that is a true piece of art for the wrist. Called the Classic Fusion Cruz-Diez, this watch benefits from Cruz-Diez’s analysis of what color is. He says color represents “an ephemeral, autonomous and ever evolving reality.” The fast of […]

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