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Piaget Gouverneur Automatic Calendar

Firmitas, utilitas, venustas Vitruvius is famous for his study of architecture. In his book De architectura, now referrred to as The Ten Books on Architecture, he stated all structures must combine three qualities; “firmitas”, “utilitas” and “venu...
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De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk

An affectionate embrace De Bethune are a relatively new company in watchmaking compared with some of the brands I have written about.     This year it celebrates its tenth anniversary. However, the company has already proven it has incredible exp...
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JeanRichard Highlands Big Life Limited Edition

For the outdoors Presented at the 2012 Salon International de la Haute Horologie (SIHH) in Geneva here is a watch that is rugged, bold, masculine and ready to meet the challenges of the great outdoors. It is for all weathers, all terrains, in app...
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Maitres du Temps Chapter Three Reveal

A kindred spirit I met Steven Holtzman on a rainy day in Basel during the annual fair when retailers, journalists and watch enthusiasts from around the globe descend on this Swiss city close to the borders of Germany and France.     Steven, an Am...
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E.B. Meyrowitz bespoke eyewear

A room with a view It was a rainy day in March as I hurriedly tip-toed down the pavement, dodging the deepest puddles. The shoulders of my exposed suit bore the brunt of Zeus’s wrath.     I sought solace in The Royal Arcade, off Bond Street. A ro...
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Bremont Solo

Going Solo If you have ever trodden the path to becoming a pilot you will know that it can be a long, demanding and tortuous one. Whether it is becoming a military fast jet pilot or achieving your private pilot's licence they all have memorable mi...
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Coupe

Premier Cru Enter the leather lined cocoon of the Aston Martin Vantage S and you are immediately immersed in a haven of British craftsmanship. Swathes of soft leather with sublime stitching immediately distinguish this car as exclusive.     Whils...
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IWC Pilot's Watch Worldtimer

“I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery As I sat in a London office it seemed surreal that what lay in front of me in a neat little presentation box, from a quiet little village in Northern ...
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Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Titanium

The Big Bang Theory fuses with il Cavallino Rampante  The “art of fusion” is the strap line adopted by Hublot. They have established themselves as pioneers of combining different materials in the pursuit of avant-garde horology.     When the Big ...
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