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I can’t thank you enough for the heartwarming and kind words from all of you. This place has been a real home for me and it has afforded me the opportunity and privilege to meet the most wonderful people. My only hope is to someday be able to share a meal, a good cocktail and wonderful conversation

This is a piece unique commissioned by Singapore retailer The Hour Glass. The white gold case is 38 mm . The decimal minute repeater (striking hours, 10-minute segments and minutes) with regulator display is powered by a movement based on an ébauche by Louis Elisée Piguet. What a beautiful watch! Be

There used to be a time in my life, where battered and deep fried chicken was top of the priority list of meat in my diet. My parents ensured it was not the only thing for sure but had I had a full say at the time, it could easily have been a daily choice 😉 Things have changed drastically in the mea

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One of the pleasant tasks of visiting family was exercised today in helping my father in deciding on his next car. So some car dealership hopping and the Amvox 2 seemed to merge into the clothing choices quite well, especially on this strap 😁 Won’t claim the trousers were bought to match the strap b

An old picture of a version I like a lot: Enjoy, Nicolas

Dieppe is a part of Normandy where Alpine has its HQ. Last week-end, they celebrated the 70th anniversary of the brand, with a gathering of... 1700 Alpine, vintage and moderns: A 106/108/110/310 and the new A110, 290 ( R5 Alpine ), and even the concept which will be homologated, the Alpenglow, a hyd

A slightly stained dial.....still enjoying it

These pictures were taken on the Red Planet’s moon. The moon has been inhabited by earthlings-mostly Italians from Jersey-for close to a century now In this picture you can see a structure built by a gentleman. He’s known as Don something. Mars is starting to show itself. Looks angry. Here is Bonnie

Have a great day, mes amis. A nice couple, to celebrate it. Best, Nicolas