For the third running of the SingaporeGP and celebrating its 150th Anniversary, TAG Heuer launches not one but two watches for the occasion.This year, a special version of the Lady's TAG Heuer Formula 1 Edition is created too. Meanwhile some pictures of the prototypes before the pieces hit the boutiques soon.To view more, please click here .   ... more

Haha...I met V4 finally! Don't talk too much...letz these pic tell you!Yup...my hand again...and V4 Getting closer The case have a very fine finishing... The sapphire crystal was cut to fit the shape of monaco case. Let get closer on the most amazing part of V4. Mirco-belt are everwhere for transmitting energy between wheels. Tag use Femto laser to shape this mirco-belt with extremely small tolerance!The sand-polished blued hand is a second hand. It connects to escapement with an intermediate wheel (right)... more

I credit François-Paul Journe with my interest in ‘modern’ horology. Seven years ago I picked up a watch magazine while transiting Singapore airport and sat on the plane mesmerised by pictures of the Tourbillon Souverain. Daydreaming about that watch certainly helped pass the time on the return flight home, and it has been my grail amongst grail watches ever since.   I remained patient and happy to wait until the day I would have my own tourbillon. But I recently decided to put my ... more

The latest LINDE WERDELIN 3-Timer Racing Series launch with their partner in Singapore, E’collezione, is nicely timed to celebrate the annual FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX from 24 to 26 September. The variation, for these two pieces to commemorate the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2010 (limited to 9 pieces per colour), instead of changing the colour theme of the dial, the racing colour theme of RED and YELLOW are applied onto the bezel, the straps and the ardillon buckle. To view mor... more

is the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887. When the 1887 calibre went online in December 2009, it caused an uproar. Beginning on certain French watch forums and spreading quickly, the news got out that the new Calibre 1887 from TAG Heuer was not what it was cracked up to be.... click here to read the rest of the article. - SJX   ... more

As some may remember, the company was acquired by the Swiss-based Excellence Holding Group in December 2009, and was renamed as Manufacture des Montres Vulcain SA.A short chat with Mr Bernard Fleury just before the dinner event.  He did not disclose how much shareholding when asked.  As for what the company will be focusing in, he mentioned after the acquisition, the Group and he will concentrate to boost brand equity by intensifying its communication and continue to develop more innovativ... more

The Seiko Credor Spring Drive Eichi. Though visually dfferent, it is finished to the same standard as the best of independent Swiss watchmaking. click here to see the rest of the article. - SJX ... more

A visit to the Restaurant l'Orlogio, La Chaud-de-Fonds, Suisse Summer is the time to get out and discover new things, such a new restaurants.  We had heard from friends about l'Orlogio in La Chaud-de-Fonds and decided to see for ourselves.What is special about l'Orlogio? ....  well how does an horologically themed restaurant sound to you?  I guess you will say that is normal for La Chaux-de-Fonds, but I know of no other.The restaurant is high on the western side of the town in an old... more

Just yesterday Seiko and its local distributor Thong Sia hosted a group of watch collectors and Grand Seiko fans. The attendees enjoyed a presentation at the Thong Sia showroom followed by an excellent Japanese dinner. click here to see images of the event. - SJX ... more

Sculpting Brass, Sculpture and WatchmakingAs I was working on the first part for my next watch, the lower plateau for the tourbillon, I was struck by how similar this is to making a sculpture from stone; removing the portions of the stone that don't belong to David. Please don't call me out on artistic prouesse in comparison to Michelangelo on this.  But lets play along on the methods.image: Wikipedia To see the rest click here ... more