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Review: Blancpain Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT steel

Blancpain Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT Jul 2, 2016

Review: Blancpain Villeret Quantième Annuel GMT steel

Just as much as we love to talk about watches, we are also continuously on the lookout to spot industry moves and trends. We first pointed out the callous arms race for bronze case watches, and it seems like there is yet another trend on the rise in the emergence of steel case watches in premium lines. For those less familiar with the metals, for premium brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, steel is usually associated with sports models and their classic models are seldom made in steel.

Review: Modestly priced watches: The Sinn U1 Camouflage

Sinn U1 Camouflage DEPLOYANT - Jun 11, 2016

Review: Modestly priced watches: The Sinn U1 Camouflage

Sinn releases a new limited edition to 500 pieces camouflage edition of the popular U1 collection. The popular German submarine theme watch brand is well known for its military associations. In particular, the brand was made famous by the use of submarine steel and its tough watch demeanour. The nomenclature also alludes to German submarines, the U-boat

Review: Hublot BIG BANG UNICO ALL BLACK SAPPHIRE

Richard Mille May 22, 2016

Review: Hublot BIG BANG UNICO ALL BLACK SAPPHIRE

Hublot throws its lot into the ring with its 's Big Bang Unico Sapphire. With this new entrant, Hublot builds a foothold in the new fad of fancy watch case materials, the arms race of the Sapphire crystal. Other high-end or rather highly priced brands like Richard Mille and MB&F; have also joined in the match. Richard Mille's RM 056 in sapphire is in the 7 digit price range while MB&F;'s HM6-SV is almost half a million dollars.

Baselworld 2016: Bulgari Octo Velocissimo

Bulgari Octo Velocissimo DEPLOYANT - Mar 18, 2016

Baselworld 2016: Bulgari Octo Velocissimo

Bulgari releases a new chronograph the Octo Velocissimo. Still maintaining the iconic Octagonal shape, the case also employs fusion type case material combinations, gold and DLC steel.

#DeployantGTG2016 CNY Collector Gatherings in Jakarta & Manila

#DeployantGTG2016 CNY Collector Gatherings in Jakarta & Manila

Deployant Indonesia was the first to kickoff a series of pre Lunar New Year GTGs dubbed #DeployantGTG2016. Held in Jakarta and Surabaya, some of region’s most important collectoes attended the event to celebrate new acquisitions and also to discuss the members’ horological journey in 2016. Said Charles Sutanto, Deployant Ambassador for Indonesia: “There were manyRead More

Agents Of SHIELD: An Antimagnetism Primer

Agents Of SHIELD: An Antimagnetism Primer

It’s safe to say that magnetism is just one of those things - like gravity and friction - that gets taken for granted even though it fundamentally defines every aspect of our lives. The principles of magnetism are at work in the vast legions of electronic equipment that surround us. They are also present at […]

Christmas Special: Chester’s 3 Choices

Grand Seiko [...] Dec 3, 2015

Christmas Special: Chester’s 3 Choices

It’s Christmas time, and we all wish we had an amazing Santa to put some wrapped boxes of watches under the tree. But alas, more often than not we are our own Santa. Congruent with the previous articles, I share my 3 picks from 3 categories, under $8000, under $50000 and infinity. Below $8,000: Grand SeikoRead More

Live Review: Night Diving In Bonaire With The PAM 305

Live Review: Night Diving In Bonaire With The PAM 305

Tarpons are big fish, with some measuring more than eight feet long. They have an industrial appearance, with glassy eyes and shiny scales that make them look armor-plated. They’re also at the top of the food chain in Bonaire (Netherlands Antilles), where they dwarf the barracuda, and sharks are scarce. These prehistoric predators spend their […]

Announcement: Dr Frank Müller joins Deployant as Special Correspondent.

Glashütte Original Jul 25, 2015

Announcement: Dr Frank Müller joins Deployant as Special Correspondent.

Dr Müller is an industry veteran, having cut his teeth under direct tutelage of the late Günter Blümlein, he served a distinguished career as Managing Director of A. Lange & Söhne and subsequently as CEO of Glashütte Original. He also served on the extended board of The Swatch Group. He now runs his ownRead More

Linde Werdelin Oktopus Frogman; Survival Of The Fittest

Linde Werdelin Jul 21, 2015

Linde Werdelin Oktopus Frogman; Survival Of The Fittest

Say Denmark and most people will think of Lego, Hans Christian Andersen or the colorful buildings in their beautiful capital, Copenhagen. A friendly, beautiful place, but like most countries does also Denmark have an military force to protect its interests, and keep the country friendly and beautiful. On of the most elite units in the […]

IWC Teases Connect Controller

IWC Teases Connect Controller IWC May 5, 2015

IWC Teases Connect Controller

IWC has announced that it will launch a new device called IWC Connect. Described an an intelligent tool, it will be embedded in the straps of the brand’s sports watches, and it is designed to give the wearer control over certain devices connected to the Internet of Things. It will also provide activity tracking. IWC […]

MB&F; Legacy Machine 101 Frost

MB&F; Apr 16, 2015

MB&F; Legacy Machine 101 Frost

MB&F;’s Legacy Machine debuted last year to excellent reviews. Its past-meets-future design highlights what is essential in a wristwatch: the balance wheel (how well it keeps time), the power reserve (how long it will run) and, of course, the time display itself. Its minimalist design also accentuates the purity inherent in a simple movement, and […]

Review of Breguet Type XX Aeronavale: hands-on with live photographs

Breitling Navitimers that inadvertently comes Mar 10, 2015

Review of Breguet Type XX Aeronavale: hands-on with live photographs

Review of the Breguet Type XX Aeronavale

Celebrating The Year Of The Goat With Arnold & Son

Zodiac sign Feb 24, 2015

Celebrating The Year Of The Goat With Arnold & Son

Who would knew that one day Chinese New Year would be an event looked forward to by watch collectors and connoisseurs world wide, myself included? This day of celebration not only includes the important dinner with family, but also a wide variety of new watches dedicated to the zodiac sign of the year ahead. And […]

Genuine World Traveler: Frederique Constant Worldtimer Manufacture

Vacheron Constantin as Feb 16, 2015

Genuine World Traveler: Frederique Constant Worldtimer Manufacture

Located on the outskirts of Geneva is Plan-les-Ouates, and in a municipality that can rank an impressive amount of watchmakers amongst its inhabitants is Frederique Constant. The fact that the brand can count old and respectable names such as Piaget and Vacheron Constantin as its neighbors not only says something about it’s location, but also […]

SIHH 2015: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Sphérotourbillon Moon

Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Sphérotourbillon Moon Feb 10, 2015

SIHH 2015: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Sphérotourbillon Moon

The moon phase is a beautiful reminder of an age before time was ruled by gears, crystals and atoms. Yet the moon phase also reminds that though our timekeepers may achieve aesthetic perfection, they will always struggle to keep pace with the imperfect universe we inhabit. The challenge posed by the moon arises from the […]

SIHH 2015: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Arca

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Arca Jan 20, 2015

SIHH 2015: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Arca

At the 25th edition of the SIHH, Vacheron Constantin will also kick off the celebrations for its 260th anniversary. As to be expected of the brand, these celebration include lot’s of new watches and even a unique collection of table clocks. The Métiers d’Art Arca consists out of only twelve pieces, only available through the […]

SIHH 2015: Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication

Cartier Grande Complication There Jan 19, 2015

SIHH 2015: Rotonde de Cartier Grande Complication

There is hardly anything more impressive in the world of watchmaking then a Grande Complication. All the skill and know-how of a brand incorporated in one single piece, resulting in a watch that can and has almost everything. These watches are as prestigious as they are rare, not only to their owners but also to […]

SIHH 2015: The Return Of Icon’s: Piaget Black Tie Vintage Inspiration & Traditional Oval

Piaget Black Tie Vintage Inspiration Jan 17, 2015

SIHH 2015: The Return Of Icon’s: Piaget Black Tie Vintage Inspiration & Traditional Oval

When a watch has the word traditional in it and it is a Piaget you can count that it will also feature a gold bracelet. Although a watchmaker long before venturing into the field of jewelry making, Piaget has been merging both crafts for longer than half a century. This has always been Piaget’s strength; […]

moVas Oceaner 1: “In-depth” Review

Blancpain Dec 26, 2014

moVas Oceaner 1: “In-depth” Review

The history of dive watches date back to 1950s, when Blancpain and Rolex came up with the Fifty Fathoms and the Submariner respectively. These are not just mere devices that tell time; they are tool watches that provide information to assist people in carrying out their work. They were also immensely popular, due to their robustnessRead More

Revolution Magazine Celebrates 10th Anniversary, New Look For UK Edition In London

Revolution Magazine Celebrates 10th Anniversary, New Look For UK Edition In London

Gallerist Richard Gauntlett, Revolution contributor Simon de Burton, Ken Kessler and Mimi Nishikawa On 10 December, the Rosewood London was the venue for the unveiling of the re-designed Revolution UK. The event – hailed by Zeina Dakak of Finch and Partners as “one of the best of the year” – also marked the tenth anniversary […]

Beware, Curves Ahead - MB&F;’s Horological Machine No.6 Makes Its Debut

MB&F; ’s Horological Machine No.6 Nov 4, 2014

Beware, Curves Ahead - MB&F;’s Horological Machine No.6 Makes Its Debut

“It is super high end watchmaking meets super high end micro engineering.” That’s how Max Büsser sums up the new Horological Machine No.6 that was just unveiled in Singapore today. MB&F; has been playing a major role on the stage of high-end watch making for several years now, and its latest reveal, also known as […]

MB&F; Horological Machine 6: Hands on Review

MB&F; Nov 4, 2014

MB&F; Horological Machine 6: Hands on Review

Mankind has always been fascinated by the universe since the beginning of time. Great men, such as Galileo, Neil Armstrong, and Stephen Hawking, have immersed themselves into finding the answers pertaining to one of the greatest mysteries ever known to humans. While the MB&F; HM6 (also known as the Space Pirate) does not give us the answers to theseRead More

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon 2014; The Future Is Bright White

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Oct 16, 2014

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon 2014; The Future Is Bright White

When one thinks of Audemars Piguet, one must surely also think of the Royal Oak and for good reason. Ever since Audemars Piguet introduced this epic watch they have been elevating its presence, by introducing new complications, movements, and yes, even changing the legendary design just a little bit. That is why today the Royal […]

In-House, Cutting Edge: Audemars Piguet Debuts the Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph With In-House Automatic Chronograph

Audemars Piguet Debuts Aug 28, 2014

In-House, Cutting Edge: Audemars Piguet Debuts the Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph With In-House Automatic Chronograph

In the world of watchmaking, there is news, and there’s actual news. Here we have the latter: the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph. This is something rather special. Combining a tourbillon with a chronograph is never a trivial challenge, but what we’ve got here is a fully integrated, in-house tourbillon chronograph movement, that also uses […]

Rendez-Vouz In Style, Night & Day, With Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre Elegance can often be Jul 15, 2014

Rendez-Vouz In Style, Night & Day, With Jaeger-LeCoultre

Elegance can often be found in details; the delicate way a dress falls, the way a heel is connected to a shoe, or the fine stitching on a purse. Details like these display the expertise of its maker, and the confidence to apply it correctly, since elegance is also about balance. Details and balance are […]

Vacheron Constantin’s New Exhibition: A Journey Through Decorations

Vacheron Constantin s New Exhibition Jul 10, 2014

Vacheron Constantin’s New Exhibition: A Journey Through Decorations

Some brands have a true luxury problem, and amongst them is Vacheron Constantin for sure. The Maison’s rich history has resulted in a private collection of 1,200 pieces, and the problem is that all of them can be considered highlights of their genre. Yet such a wealth of timepieces also offers numerous possibilities to create […]

Flying High On A Feeling; Bell & Ross + Diamonds

Bell & Ross + Diamonds Diamonds Jun 5, 2014

Flying High On A Feeling; Bell & Ross + Diamonds

Diamonds on a Bell & Ross sound a bit like diamonds on a Panerai: not done often nor suited for the style of watch. Yet Panerai did do a limited edition with diamond set numerals, their only official endeavor that incorporated these precious gemstones, and Bell & Ross, well, they have also embraced diamonds – […]

Linde Werdelin May 30, 2014

Linde Werdelin: Innovating Like A Big Brand

Smaller, independent brands often live a challenging life. Limited resources have to be stretched to cover everything from customer service to social media presence and yet, in order to stay in business, the collection also has to be developed further. This is perhaps the biggest challenge because if you want to achieve some sort of […]

BaselWorld 2014: Belles of the Fair: A Tale of Two Omega Speedmasters

Omega Speedmasters DEPLOYANT - May 16, 2014

BaselWorld 2014: Belles of the Fair: A Tale of Two Omega Speedmasters

The Omega Speedmaster, also affectionately known as the “Moonwatch”, is perhaps one of the most iconic and recognized timepieces in the world of horology thanks to its provenance as the first watch that went onto the moon in 1969. In this year’s BaselWorld, Omega decides to add two more Speedmasters into their collection- the OmegaRead More