Traditions have dictated the use of either precious metals like gold for watch cases. This eventually extended to include technical materials like steel and titanium. But more recently, we have seen the use of innovative and novel materials. Some are metal alloys like bronze and aluminium. Others are composite materials like carbon fibre, ceramic and [...]

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We covered this topic earlier in the Tour de France, where Tissot is the official timekeeper. As the Tokyo Olympic Games is currently underway, we thought we’d update the discussion and feature Omega’s technology used to time photo finishes in the 2020 Games. The technology used at the photo finish is very similar to the [...]

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Richard Mille presents a new 80 limited pieces edition, the RM 60-01 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Les Voiles de St Barth in new livery. This is despite the event being cancelled for 2021. The brand will donate the entire proceeds of the sale of one watch to local causes in St Barth. Press Release information The [...]

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Richard Mille continues their use of innovative space age materials to advance the envelope for toughness with the new RM 21-01 Tourbillon Aerodyne. New materials. New design. New look. Press release information. Richard Mille RM 21-01 Tourbillon Aerodyne Retail is USD 820,000. Limited Edition of 50 pieces. Key highlights Case in Carbon TPT® and 5N [...]

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For many, this weekend sort of marks the end of the first quarter of 2021 (prematurely). But for the motorheads, this weekend is rather exciting indeed. It is the start of the new season of Formula 1. Six Motorsports-Related Watches to Kickstart the 2021 Formula 1 Season The 2021 Formula 1 season is proving to [...]

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Richard Mille introduces its first split seconds chronograph with an automatic movement. A highly complex sports timepiece designed for everyday use and for any situation. This is the new RM 65-01. Press Release information with italic commentary peppered in the text. The culmination of some five years of development, this automatic split seconds chronograph is [...]

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Last week, we talked about six modern watch icons that have made an impact in the watch industry. We think that although we have featured six watches, it is certainly not enough to cover the array of wonderful watches that deserve a spot on the list. Hence, in this week’s article, we have decided to [...]

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Last week, we covered six watches with a vibrantly coloured dial to add into a watch collection. This week, we decided to take it up a notch. Instead of looking just at coloured dials, we will be focusing on watches with a coloured case instead. This means that instead of the usual case variants, we [...]

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In one of our articles last month, we have shortlisted six wonderful luxury sports watches with bracelets as potential options for the warm and humid summer. This week, we are looking still looking at the same category of watches, except that we are looking for timepieces that are fitted with a rubber strap instead. Why [...]

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It’s the Chinese New Year again! And what’s a better way to welcome the new beginning with a dash of red (the colour of blessings and all things good) in your life? And yes, that includes getting red watches as well! Hence, for this week’s Throwback Sundays column, we will be taking a look at [...]

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The biggest news in the horological world this week perhaps came from a town in Germany called Dresden. It was the launch of an all-new sports series line by a famed watch manufacturer who is known to produce some of the finest dress watches that world has ever seen. Yes, we are talking about A. [...]

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As you read this, the Singapore Grand Prix is in the thick of the final race. And soon, those who are F1 fans will be having withdrawal symptoms till it starts all over again the following weekend in Sochi. In the meantime, enjoy our pick of 6 race inspired watches. We take a whiff off [...]

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WatchTalk with Andy Zhang Andy (Instagram: @a_zhangerator) is an entrepreneur with a diversified business portfolio. While his family business focuses on property and manufacturing, his ventures cover the likes of fashion, retail, and import/export. Andy, who is currently based in China, is an avid collector of watches. His other vices include gym, whiskey, and menswear. [...]

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There are many brilliant programs on TV (and maybe, perhaps on the computer as well) these days, and Billions is one of the personal favourites of ours at Deployant. The show depicts a battle (and then collaboration) between two powerhouses – a hedge fund manager named Bobby “Axe” Axelrod and the (former) U.S. Attorney for [...]

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This is a repost of our Live from SIHH coverage. First published on Jan 15, 2019, 5:56 PM SGT. The original post was lost in the system crash which caused a corruption of the server database. Next up, fruity and candy from Richard Mille. Called Fruits (6 models) and Sweets (4 models). The collection is [...]

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The highly anticipated Crazy Rich Asians – based on a popular novel by Singaporean Kevin Kwan – premiered on the large screen this week. The movie, which depicts the lavish lifestyle of ridiculously rich Asians, features stars like Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, and Henry Golding.  The movie is not short of details that showcases the luxuries [...]

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Sylvester Stallone let the cat out of the bag, so to speak with his Instagram post on the new watch designed in collaboration with Richard Mille. This controlled “leak” worked well to reach 6.9 million followers. Instantly. Quite a marketing coup. Here is the official release and our initial thoughts.     Richard Mille RM [...]

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Richard Mille RM 53-01 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough Pablo Mac Donough was born in Buenos Aires in 1982. It was at the age of 3 or 4 when he first mounted a horse, and a mallet was placed in his hands as soon as he’d learn to keep a steed under control – little did [...]

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This week’s Throwback Sundays article was actually inspired by a recent encounter. The Deployant Team recently had a lunch session a few days back, and the author – who is known to dress sloppily – appeared in T-Shirt, Army-issued exercise shorts, and slippers. As usual, he became the butt of the jokes during the luncheon. [...]

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Richard Mille & McLaren Automotive has just launched their first collaborative timepiece, the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph at the 88th Geneva Motor Show now from 8th to 18th Mar 2018.  Richard Mille and McLaren Automotive have revealed their first jointly-commissioned timepiece, the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph, at the Geneva International Motor Show [...]

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