When it comes to certain watch manufacturers, there are some collections or watches that will be immediately associated with the brand. Or at least, there will be preconceived notions about how watches should be for a particular brand. In this week’s article, we are going slightly deeper into certain brands. We reckon it will be [...]

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The concept of quiet luxury has always been around, but the fascination was certainly developed on a whole new level after it was popularised by the wildly successful Succession – a drama produced by HBO. While there is no exact definition of quiet luxury, the expression certainly says it all. On a literal level, it [...]

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For seasoned collectors, many have certainly heard from fellow collectors about watch-collecting fatigue. The lack of interesting and compelling options at a reasonable price point, as well as the fact that manufacturers are “playing safe” with predictable novelties, certainly takes a bit of fun out of this hobby. Or is that the case? In this [...]

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In recent times, there has been a huge influx of YouTube channels that discuss about watches and all-things horology. This is perhaps attributed to the relatively lower barriers to entry, as long as one has the right equipment, as well as the necessary resources and knowledge on the field. Of course, there are exceptional channels [...]

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It is the holiday season again! We have seen lots of travelling photos in recent weeks, following the school holidays (in Singapore), or the start of the exciting summer season. Regardless, it is certainly time to take out your travel watches once again. If you have not bought yourself a travel watch – fret not! [...]

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When it comes to watches for the business executives to pair with their power suits, the selections are pretty standard. In this week’s article, we are looking to break the stereotype. While the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe make excellent watches, there are also many outstanding and interesting options that are worth a serious [...]

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In recent years, there appears to be a reversal in the trend for watch collectors – instead of larger watches, it seems that more collectors have a preference for timepieces with a smaller case dimension. This change in preference has seen smaller watches coming back into fashion and production once again. For starters, we define [...]

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Last week, we experimented with ChatGPT by asking it to produce the perfect 6 watch collection. The results were mixed. By no means, the six watches selected by ChatGPT were great. However, readers thought that the result by ChatGPT was a little, for the lack of a better word, boring. One reader also suggested that [...]

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So, the buzzword in the recent months has certainly been Artificial Intelligence (or AI, for short), with the introduction of the incredible ChatGPT. The perfect 6 watch collection – picked by ChatGPT We thought we might want to have some fun with this newfangled technology. Hence, we logged onto ChatGPT and decided to ask the [...]

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We all do need a little bit of colour in our lives. For watch enthusiasts, there is no better way to do so with a colourful and vibrant timepiece on the wrist. In this week’s article, we are going to introduce six sprightly watches – across different price points – that you may consider adding [...]

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Have you ever looked at a beautiful watch movement and thought to yourself how brilliant it would be if one can wear his or her watch on the movement side? Today’s article addresses exactly that. In this week’s article, we are looking at watches which were produced with that idea in mind. We will be [...]

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When one thinks of a dress watch, the typical image that would come to mind is a two or three-handed watch – preferably in yellow or rose gold – with a rounded case that looks simple and clean. But does it necessarily have to be the case? Perhaps so, if one is a purist. For [...]

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For many collectors, we are bound to arrive at this crossroad one day – how can we elevate our watch collection with something interesting (and with a complication), without relatively breaking the bank? In this week’s article, we are looking beyond the usual suspects to see what the watch universe has to offer. This is [...]

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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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We continue with our rather popular “Oldies But Goodies” series, where we bring back some of the finest and rarest watches from the yesteryear. As usual, we have no specific criteria for the selection today. Rather, we will be looking at some of the more significant and interesting watches that have since been discontinued. Of [...]

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Next week, the Chinese community will be celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year. Maybe, it is an excuse to get a timepiece with a red dial to usher in the Year of the Rabbit? So, for the uninitiated, why red? In the Chinese culture, red is a colour of blessings and all things [...]

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With the blink of an eye, we have entered into a new year once again. For some collectors, that means the quota or budget for timepiece purchases have been reset once again. For the first listicle of 2023, we will be introducing some watches that you may wish to consider for your first purchase of [...]

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Christmas is around the corner once again! For this festive season, we have decided to start a little early, with a series of watches that one might want to consider as gift ideas for their friends and loved ones. Our selection today will focus on the masses – with modest pricing as the main criteria [...]

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Last month, we wrote an article to highlight some of the sub-S$2,000 watches that one would like to consider adding into one’s watch collection. This week, we decided to up the ante a little more, with watches from the mid-tier luxury category. While there are no hard and fast rules as to what constitutes a [...]

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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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