Our first acquaintance with Ressence came in the early part of last decade, when the young upstart produced the now iconic Type 3. The Type 3, even in today’s age, still looks extremely modern and refreshing. Imagine how amazed we were when we first saw the timepiece a decade ago. That was also perhaps the [...]

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The world of independent watchmaking is always interesting, especially with smaller and less-known watchmakers or manufacturers who always have something different to offer. We are huge fans of independent watchmaking, for the very simple fact that they inject a lot of vibrancy into the scene with their wonderful creations. These may come in the form [...]

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For the regular readers of Deployant, we think that MB&F is perhaps a brand that needs no further introduction. MB&F, which debuted in 2005, recently just launched its 20th calibre – which incidentally won the “Aiguille d’Or” award at the most recent Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (“GPHG”). Even with the collaborations and prowess of [...]

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There is always something special about independent watch brands. Ever since the creation of Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (or more commonly known as AHCI) in 1985, as well as the launched of the Opus-series by Harry Winston and the highly influential Maximilian Büsser, the world of watches had changed for the better. These are [...]

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When MB&F debuted its first timepiece – the Horological Machine 1 – in 2007, it changed the way we view watches. It also paved the way for the vibrant independent watchmaking scene that we are so accustomed to today. Chances are, for the younger collectors, MB&F is probably the first independent watch brand that one [...]

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Genus releases a new version of their GNS 1 with a dragon motif. Named the Genus GNS 1.2 Dragon, the work is a fusion of precious sculpture and mechanical architecture with engineering, watchmaking, goldsmithing and engraving artisanship. Press Release with additional information in italics. After having reimagined the way to tell time, an endeavor rewarded [...]

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Over the last four weeks, we have channelled our focus on the independent watchmaking scene. We thought that we would like to round the topic up with a bang. Hence, for this week, we are taking a look at what the independent watch brands can achieve, with the freedom and creativity that they are blessed [...]

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For the fourth instalment of this series, we will be taking a look at some of our favourite (and sometimes, lesser-known) watches from independent watchmakers. In the first three instalment, we covered six watches that were priced below S$25,000, S$60,000, and S$125,000. For today, we will be looking at an even higher price point of [...]

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JeweLuxe comes around again this year, and it is bigger and better, especially for Independent Watchmaking. We continue to be the Official Watch Media for the event, and will be moderating a session “NOT JUST THE SWISS”. You are invited, details within. JeweLuxe 2019 The show is a curated festival converging independent designers, houses and [...]

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The world of independent watchmaking constantly fascinates us. The brands constantly challenge status quo to create something stunning and extraordinary – beyond what we are usually exposed to by the large conglomerates. Stepan Sarpaneva is one of such independent watchmakers. The eponymous watchmaker, who launched his brand in 2003, is probably most famous for his [...]

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The Japanese have a strong sense of passion and a single minded focus on excellence. Coupled with an eye for detail, and an absence of the “not invented here” attitude, they are usually able to significantly improve on a product or idea. Some say this is the Bushido code in play. So when a new [...]

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We covered the release of the Krayon Everywhere watch in June 2017. Details on link. Here is our hands on impressions of the magnificent watch, and original live photographs.     Remi Maillat Remi Maillat is the founder Krayon and the inventor of the Everywhere watch. Trained as an engineer, he began his watch career [...]

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Emmanuel Bouchet is almost a secret name in the world of high horology. But to those who know, he brings an interesting fusion of creativity, traditional craftsmanship and avant-garde innovation. We met with a collector recently, who bought a his-hers pair from Emmanuel, both piece uniques. But both based on the Emmanuel Bouchet existing catalog [...]

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At Baselworld 2017, as in any other years, plenty of watches were released for the joy of the public and happiness of the collectors. Just for refreshing the memory, we invite you to revisit our chief editor’s top  5 timepieces, his favourite independents’ wristwatches or the favourite picks of our colleague Frank. Between the exhibitioners, [...]

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In Part 2 of our series on the watchmaking processes at Movas Watches, we talked about the production process that happens at Movas every time a new watch is made. Today, we examine closely the current lineup of watches that Sean Wai of Movas has made, and highlight some details on the inspirations behind each [...]

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In Part 1 of moVas: From Buildings to Watches, we briefly touched on the history of horological innovations being driven by necessity and function. This week, we explore the inner workings of an independent brand, go through the 4 step process of production, and perhaps answer some questions about how a watch goes from an [...]

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Hajime Asaoka captures the imagination of the independent watchmaking enthusiast almost with a surreal magnetic charm. Here is a Japanese gentleman, who hardly speak any English, obviously highly idiosyncratic in his outlook. A self taught watchmaker, who willed himself the knowledge to make watches by hand by reading the landmark book by George Daniels – [...]

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Watches have come a long way since their inception in the 16th century. From pocket watches to wristwatches, simple time-only pieces to grand complications, there have been any number of paradigm shifts over the centuries. Today, we look at a Singaporean watch brand called Movas.     The wristwatch in particular, as we know it, [...]

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Greubel Forsey Balancier The name of Greubel Forsey is more commonly associated with its tourbillon creations – the inclined, the double and the quadruple. Even recently, it has breathed life to its first grande sonnerie timpeiece, the aptly named Grand Sonnerie. These are achievements that only a small handful of manufacturers around the world can hope [...]

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From the Glashütte’s horological nursery, almost forgotten by the world, the Moritz Grossmann name was saved in 2008 by Christine Hutter. Since then, the brand stayed true to its origins and history by releasing timepieces which reflect the high craftsmanship and rich heritage associated with the Moritz Grossmann name. As an example of the Grossmann dedication [...]

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