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Horological Meandering: Audemars Piguet (OUT) & Breguet (IN)

The Royal Oak is overplayed and the La Traditions are lovely.
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By: lavrentivs
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Patek Philippe: Superb watch.

Congratulations on the acquisition.
3M
By: lavrentivs
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Omega: Very nice.

Does it feature hacking seconds?
3M
By: lavrentivs
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Patek Philippe: Ref. 5178G-001

Presented in 2017, this watch features a minute repeater utilising cathedral gongs and a cream ‘grand feu’ (great fire – ceramics fired at high temperatures) enamel dial. Grand feu dials require multiple firings to build up layers to create a vitreous like surface. Such a process is challenging and
3M
By: lavrentivs
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Patek Philippe: Ref. 5089G-076

Part of the 2018 Rare Handcrafts Collection, the cloisonné enamel dial features a “Steam Locomotive” themed design which pays tribute to the railways of the 19th century. The design appears to be based on the Central Pacific Railroad #60 or “Jupiter” built in 1868 by the Schenectady Locomotive Works
4M
By: lavrentivs
9

Seiko: Credor Ref. GBLT999

Announced in 2014, the Eichi II marked the 40th anniversary of the Credor line and 15 years of Spring Drive. “Eichi” means wisdom in Japanese. These watches are produced at the Micro Artist Studio in Shiojiri. This watch is made of platinum and is 39mm in diameter. The case is 10.3mm thick and the w
4M
By: lavrentivs
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Patek Philippe: Ref. 5089G-025

Appearing in 2015 as part of the “Ocean Liner” series from the Rare Handcrafts Collection, the cloisonné enamel dial depicts an ocean liner arriving in Manhattan. The design of the liner seems to be based on ships like the RMS Queen Mary which sailed the North Atlantic Ocean during the 1920s to 1960
4M
By: lavrentivs
7

Audemars Piguet: The dial is made of mother-of-pearl.

Pity about the text.
5M
By: lavrentivs
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