Aside from Vintage Ebay Finds, we at Deployant thrive on finding fun watches which don’t break the bank. This Friday, we take a look the fun, affordable Tissot PRS516 Small Triple Seconds.…
In 2016, RSC Pilot Watches became the principal sponsor of a fully renovated fighter plane. This American P-51 Mustang with the eccentric name “Scat VII” entered active duty in the latter stages of WWII. The plane was piloted by triple ace Robin Olds.
First introduced at Baselworld 2016 as a time-only wristwatch, Glashütte Original Senator Excellence is distinguished by the calibre 36 inside, a newly developed, solidly built movement. Now the calibre 36 has been upgraded with new complications, with either a big date display or both a date and moon phase. Known as the Senator Excellence Panorama Date and Excellence Panorama […]
“Master crafts fuse together again”? What do hunting arms and watches have in common? Hunting arms are meant to kill or to keep wildlife growth under control. Watches may be used to kill time but usually it is to read time. Continue reading if you want to know what the similarities are? And why Lebeau-Courally, a sponsor of the Zoute Grand Prix event decided to acquire the IMH Manufacture in Le Locle? In part 2 of the Zoute Grand Prix coverage we will focus on Lebeau-Courally and its newest mechanical watch, the beautiful Phase de Lune with 18 layers of enamel. We talked with Laurens Peeters, Manager at Lebeau-Courally, about the company, its history, its products and especially the Phase de Lune during the Grand Prix event.
“Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart,” wrote Stephen King – seemingly the guiding principle behind the editing process that designed the new Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Automatic – which replaces the Alpina Extreme Diver, read more…
Well, the unavoidable news this week is that Donald Trump is the President-elect of the United States – a surprise victory won on the back of a promise to ‘Make America Great Again’. Don’t worry – we won’t get all political on you. But we did feel this edition of the Wind Down was the perfect opportunity for a look at all that’s great about American watchmaking, past and present. And if you need a stiff drink to go with it, don’t let us stop you. In the nineteenth century, American watchmaking was on a par with the best the Swiss had on offer, with companies like Waltham, Hamilton, Elgin and Ball making high-quality, accurate timepieces on an industrial scale. While several of these great names – such as Ball and Hamilton – still exist, these days they’re made in Switzerland. Which isn’t to say that American watchmaking is purely a thing of the past. Brands like Kobold, RGM and Weiss are continuing this grand tradition, albeit on a much smaller scale. Perhaps a boost here could help make American watchmaking even greater? But it’s not easy. A while back the American Federal Trade Commission cracked down on deceptive marketing practices regarding ‘American Made’ claims.…
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In the early hours of the Australian morning, the watch industry was celebrating its night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) – more commonly known as the Oscars of watchmaking. Fifteen awards were given – along with a special jury prize for the George Daniels Educational Trust – adding up to a solid mix of safe bets and surprises. So without further ado, here are the best watches of 2016. “AIGUILLE D’OR” GRAND PRIX Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud Chronomètre Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1 Impressive name for an impressive watch. The Chopard-owned brand’s debut piece is distinctive and complex, with a vintage-looking octagonal case and a top-notch, constant force fusée chain tourbillon. Excellence doesn’t come cheap though. The FB 1 has an RRP of 212,000 CHF. PUBLIC PRIZE Czapek Genève 33 bis Quai des Bergues The only award based on a popular vote, the Czapek Genève is an impressive watch, with its Grand Feu dial and pocket-watch inspired movement. In an interesting sign of the times, it’s also a watch that exists thanks to crowd funding. REVIVAL WATCH PRIZE TAG Heuer Heuer Monza Chronograph Ironically, this recent award category is all about looking to the past. And we can’t…
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Save the date, ladies and gentlemen, because the 15th of November, 2016, marks the second ever annual Dubai Watch Week (DWW), and this year the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) will be partnering with the event.
Designed in collaboration with graffiti and street artist Tristan Eaton, the Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Concrete Jungle is the latest Hublot to experiment with novel materials. The bezel is made of concrete, or more specifically concrete mixed with epoxy resin to increase the robustness of the material, a reference to the “concrete jungle” that is New York […]
We’ve teamed up with A. Lange & Söhne and Facebook Live to bring you a very special event tonight. We’re hosting a private watchmaking demonstration and a Q&A with Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid (moderated by our founder and editorial director Benjamin Clymer) in Palo Alto, California, but you can (and should) join in live via the HODINKEE Facebook Page. The entire evening’s proceedings will be streamed using Facebook Live, and we’re live right now!