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VIDEO: WHY I LOVE MY WATCH with Ben Cooper, Head Chef of Chin Chin

The story of the watch ended up being bigger than the act of me having the watch… This is perhaps the best video proof we have so far of the fact that watches can take on a depth of personal meaning to a wearer that will literally bring tears to their eyes when they’re asked about it. Even if that wearer’s one of the most hardened tequila drinkers out there… A little while ago Ben Cooper, Executive Chef of Chin Chin, Kong, Baby and Hawker Hall (phew, that’s quite a gig) invited us to his house for a stir-fry. There’s just no way to #humblebrag that. It was unreal, everything you might hope, full of flavours, beers and feels. While we were there Ben imparted some of the secrets of getting chilli-drunk, correct wok-technique and why chefs are so into watches. Coops also introduced us to his kitchen wrist-ware of choice, the Hublot Big Bang. Today Ben goes one step further and tells us the story of how he came to be wearing it. And in the immortal words of Big Chris (Vinnie Jones) from Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, “it’s emotional”.Thanks for your openness chef. Watch and as Ben would say, enjoy.

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Just Because: A Pixar Short Film About A Man, A Boy, And A Watch – You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry (Mostly You’ll Cry Though)

The watch has a funny ability to act not just as a timekeeper, but as a repository of memories. Two Pixar filmmakers have just released, for a limited time, a short film on Vimeo that looks at the watch as a talisman capable of bringing the past to life – for better or worse.

Quill & Pad’s Predictions In The Jewellery Category Of The 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Welcome to Quill & Pad’s 2016 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève predictions in the Jewellery category in which the team picks favorites and explains why. The pre-selected watches in the running for this category are: the Voutilainen Scintillante, Audemars Piguet’s Diamond Fury, Graff’s Princess Butterfly, the Chanel Secret Watch Signature Grenat, the Hublot Big Bang Impact Bang, and Chopard’s Precious Chopard Watch.

The Road Through Britain: Episode 5: The Royal Observatory Of Greenwich

Sadly, every journey must come to an end, and ours was no exception. After spending 12 days on the road, covering more than 1,000 miles across Great Britain, including quite a few parked in a ferry across the Irish Sea, the finishing line was in our sights, and lucky for us, it was conveniently marked on the ground. The Greenwich Meridian would signal the end of an epic road trip.

Unimatic Modello Uno & Modello Due Watches

I do recall saying in my review of Unimatic’s inaugural watch, the Modello Uno U1-A, that I didn’t know what was next for the brand but was intrigued to find out. Well, I’ve now been satisfied with an answer, as Unimatic recently announced the release of four new watches that we introduce to you in an aBlogtoWatch exclusive.

History of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Part 2 – The evolution of a collection (1980/2006)

As the Patek Philippe Nautilus is celebrating this year its 40th anniversary, it was time for two events: the launch of a dedicated collection by the Geneva-based Maison and, for us, it was the perfect moment to bring you a complete retrospective on this icon. Last week was part 1 and, of course, it was entirely focused on the one that started it all; the iconic reference 3700 “Jumbo”. This week, we’ll mainly focus on the evolution of the model into a proper collection, with the introduction of new versions, new sizes and new complications. And that, just before we look at the present collection… but that will come later.

Spot the Watch: Ellen wearing a Patek Philippe Nautilus

We spotted Ellen DeGeneres sporting a Patek Philippe Ref 5960 Chronograph Annual Calendar previously on the Ellen Show. Last week she had Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton on the show. Hillary Clinton was not wearing a watch during her appearance, but we do know her husband former President of the United…

Introducing: The Misfit Phase Hybrid Smartwatch

We’ve told you (and told you, and told you) that the smartwatch wars are just getting started. Not only don’t we know whether or not smartwatches will win long term adoption, but also we don’t even know what a device called a “smartwatch” will actually be in six months or a year’s time. Today, Misfit has announced the Phase Hybrid Smartwatch, the wearable technology company’s first product actually labeled a smartwatch and probably something different from what you’d expect. There are two hands, normal hour markers, and a tiny window at six o’clock to show you notifications. Could this be the future of smartwatches?

Manufacture Royale Introduces Micromegas Revolution, Two Tourbillons Rotating at Different Speeds

Micromégas is a short story by Voltaire about a giant who visits Saturn, which is populated by smaller folk. The Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas Revolution wristwatch also relies on dichotomy for novelty, with a pair of flying tourbillons on the dial rotating at vastly different speeds. The Voltaire connection continues with Manufacture Royale, a pocket watch factory that Voltaire […]

Hands-on Review – The Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveller, when Haute Horlogerie meets ease of use

Travelling is rarely a relaxed affair. There’s the packing, the rushing to the airport or train station, losing your passport, finding it again, running the gauntlet through security. By the time you get to your destination you’re pretty much guaranteed to be exhausted (and let’s face it probably a little buzzed). The last thing you want to be doing is fiddling around trying to adjust your watch to a new time-zone. Enter the Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveller, a watch as attractive as it is easy to use. When haute horlogerie meets functionality…