A few weeks ago Jaeger-LeCoultre Australia hosted a dinner in Sydney to introduce some of releases in this, their 180th anniversary year. Held at Sake Restaurant, a mix of collectors, enthusiasts and others were given the opportunity to try and… Read More ›
Events
EVENT : Ingenieurs for breakfast with IWC
Following the launch of this year’s Ingenieur collection at SIHH 2013 IWC have been busy with local events worldwide for those who could not make it to Geneva. An invitation to the Sydney one meant that I could spend a… Read More ›
LAUNCH EVENT : Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition
You may recall my previous post on the new Oris Flying Doctor LE. I now have some ‘in the metal’ thoughts about it to share with you, thanks to an invitation to its launch at Gregory Jewellers in Sydney. This… Read More ›
Horses vs watches
Being Australian, there is a citizenship requirement to be interested in the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups at a very bare minimum. Although I know and have known people actively interested in the industry, the nature of the equine racing biz… Read More ›
SIHH 2013: IWC Race Night
As was evidenced from their SIHH booth, IWC’s theme was, alongside the launch of its new Ingenieur watches, the celebration of their new three year partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team. IWC know how to throw a… Read More ›
NEWS: Two nights in Paris – the launch of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Duomètre Unique Travel Time
Jaeger-LeCoultre certainly know how to launch a watch and a new boutique. Over the course of two nights in late November, guests were welcomed for dinner and the launch, at the Musée d’Orsay, of a stunning new addition to the… Read More ›
INVITATION : URWERK ‘meet & greet’ with Felix Baumgartner
Dear Sydney – be there!
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2012 winners
The 2012 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève took place on Thursday November 15 at the Geneva Grand Théâtre, with TAG’s Mikrogirder taking out the top award, and MB&F’s Legacy Machine N°1 garnering two, including the Public Prize. Congratulations to all… Read More ›
Bell & Ross Baselworld 2012 exhibition : Sydney
The brand of Bell & Ross is most well-known for its aviation themed ‘flight instruments’, those distinctively large square cases designed like aircraft cockpit instruments. What is less known are their ‘vintage’ collection, introduced in 2010, and the ‘marine’ line,… Read More ›
INVITATION : De Bethune ‘meet & greet’ with David and Alessandro Zanetta
A special announcement for Australian watch enthusiasts and especially for De Bethune owners and admirers. I am pleased to share with you the news that David and Alessandro Zanetta are coming to Sydney next week, and that you will have… Read More ›