After a 13 month wait, finally got it.
Complete review coming in due time.
Need to enjoy it abit more before I can genuinely write a review.
Most readers will know what watch this is... :-)
Monday 8 May 2017
THE ONE I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR 13 MONTHS
This is the piece I have been waiting for since Basel 2016.
After a 13 month wait, finally got it.
Complete review coming in due time.
Need to enjoy it abit more before I can genuinely write a review.
Most readers will know what watch this is... :-)
After a 13 month wait, finally got it.
Complete review coming in due time.
Need to enjoy it abit more before I can genuinely write a review.
Most readers will know what watch this is... :-)
Wednesday 3 May 2017
CURTAIN CALL COMING...
After dabbling in the watch collecting hobby for a couple of years.
Although alot of my friends also tell me never to say never... I do believe this chapter have to be closed to make way for a new phase.
I will still keep my eyes open for future watch release announcements during SIHH and Baselworld.
Who knows? All it takes is just one single piece to sing to me to jumpstart the whole journey again.
Until then...
I believe I went in during one of THE most exciting times for the watch industry.
Fast forward to today.
Falling value of the ringgit currency coupled with some sombre releases from watch brands have made me reassess my priorities.
The flame of excitement sort of just slowly died down.
It was since last year actually.
And it was also the time when I put my name on the waiting list for a watch I believe is the proper one to be called an "end game" piece.
After a full year waiting, I should be getting my piece soon.
So, to all my blog's followers,
Thank you so very much for your support and visit.
It was great being able to share the knowledge of the watches I have had the privilege of owning and having them loaned to me.
It has been a great couple of years and my last update will most probably be the piece I considered my "end game" piece.
Special thanks to my good friend Prof Alex and also to Kevin, a true professional and a man of his word.
Special thanks to my good friend Prof Alex and also to Kevin, a true professional and a man of his word.
Although alot of my friends also tell me never to say never... I do believe this chapter have to be closed to make way for a new phase.
I will still keep my eyes open for future watch release announcements during SIHH and Baselworld.
Who knows? All it takes is just one single piece to sing to me to jumpstart the whole journey again.
Until then...
Tuesday 2 May 2017
BELL & ROSS BR126 SPORTS HERITAGE FLYBACK CHRONO GMT
Today I am going to talk about a watch that I considered an itchy butt purchase last year.
Yes... last year.
I have these pictures taken but did not have the time to post it up.
It's the BR126 Sports Heritage Flyback Chrono GMT.
The name itself is a handful.
As you guys can see. The dial is a bi-compax layout with the left subdial showing GMT time.
The little button on the 10 o'clock advances the GMT time by hourly jumps.
Dial is clean and balanced with the rose gold accented markers and hands lending a vintage/heritage feel to the piece.
The case profile is very nice and is polished nicely.
Piston style chrono pushers and a "&" logo on the crown for a nice touch of quality.
The case itself is slim but the conical bezel and also domed crystal adds to the thickness.
I believe the movement is and ETA 2892 with a Dubuis Depraz module piggybacked on for the GMT, Chrono and Flyback functions.
Nothing wrong with it. Helps keep the price accessible.
The date window is abit on the small side... and I mean really small.
Could've missed it...
Close up shots reveal the details.
The "airplane" chronograph totalizer hands means only one thing.
Which is the chrono function mirrors that of those Lemania chronographs of old.
Very confortable on the wrist,
Highly wearable and for the price point, offers quite alot of watch for the money.
Yes... last year.
I have these pictures taken but did not have the time to post it up.
It's the BR126 Sports Heritage Flyback Chrono GMT.
The name itself is a handful.
As you guys can see. The dial is a bi-compax layout with the left subdial showing GMT time.
The little button on the 10 o'clock advances the GMT time by hourly jumps.
Dial is clean and balanced with the rose gold accented markers and hands lending a vintage/heritage feel to the piece.
The case profile is very nice and is polished nicely.
Piston style chrono pushers and a "&" logo on the crown for a nice touch of quality.
The case itself is slim but the conical bezel and also domed crystal adds to the thickness.
I believe the movement is and ETA 2892 with a Dubuis Depraz module piggybacked on for the GMT, Chrono and Flyback functions.
Nothing wrong with it. Helps keep the price accessible.
The date window is abit on the small side... and I mean really small.
Could've missed it...
Close up shots reveal the details.
The "airplane" chronograph totalizer hands means only one thing.
Which is the chrono function mirrors that of those Lemania chronographs of old.
Very confortable on the wrist,
Highly wearable and for the price point, offers quite alot of watch for the money.
Monday 1 May 2017
JAEGER LE COULTRE POLARIS
Hello guys,
Apologies for the lack of updates again.
Been really busy lately and also going thru a very difficult time in my life.
Anyway, this is a simple review of a watch I worn on loan from a friend.
The JLC Polaris.
The watch itself is pretty cool and oozing with vintage charm.
Very wearable 42mm size and a domed sapphire crystal completes the package.
The dial is highly legible with minimal clutter.
The centre dial is of course a disc with the triangular pointer setting the alarm function.
Total of 3 crowns with one for time and date setting, one for setting the alarm and one more for winding the alarm function (it needs power to vibrate and create a buzzing sound after all)
No fancy engravings on the crown.
As I mentioned earlier.
The super dome crystal.
Details on the dial is nice and crisp....
Except on the close up picture of the 12 o'clock marker... looks pretty sloppy. and also the luminescence on the alarm triangle encroach out of line.
You won't be able to tell with the naked eye... So I might be nitpicking here....
The 9 o'clock marker done right.
Very comfy on the wrist.
Good watch for a daily wear with the alarm novelty a conversation starter.
Apologies for the lack of updates again.
Been really busy lately and also going thru a very difficult time in my life.
Anyway, this is a simple review of a watch I worn on loan from a friend.
The JLC Polaris.
The watch itself is pretty cool and oozing with vintage charm.
Very wearable 42mm size and a domed sapphire crystal completes the package.
The dial is highly legible with minimal clutter.
The centre dial is of course a disc with the triangular pointer setting the alarm function.
Total of 3 crowns with one for time and date setting, one for setting the alarm and one more for winding the alarm function (it needs power to vibrate and create a buzzing sound after all)
No fancy engravings on the crown.
As I mentioned earlier.
The super dome crystal.
The caseback is hollowed out with some holes to amplify the alarm buzzing.
Details on the dial is nice and crisp....
Except on the close up picture of the 12 o'clock marker... looks pretty sloppy. and also the luminescence on the alarm triangle encroach out of line.
You won't be able to tell with the naked eye... So I might be nitpicking here....
The 9 o'clock marker done right.
Very comfy on the wrist.
Good watch for a daily wear with the alarm novelty a conversation starter.
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