A few weeks ago The Hour Glass (Sydney) again hosted a Piaget exhibition, this time featuring models from the Altiplano, Black Tie, Dancer and Exceptional Piece collections. Happily, I had the opportunity to pay it a visit, so without further… Read More ›
Events
Baume et Mercier’s 160 Year Australian Anniversary Tour
The first ‘adult luxury watch’ that I desired was a Baume et Mercier. I was in my early-mid teens, and can’t remember where or when I first saw a photo of it, but I do remember that I saw it… Read More ›
Moonmachines at Cara & Co
You may have already read my post about my afternoon of MB&F Machine Madness. Well this is the second part of my MB&F Marathon Friday, otherwise known as ‘Max Büsser eats half of Australia’s coat of arms’. But more about… Read More ›
Marking Time – ‘The Clock’ & a horological workshop
Following an AUD$53 million redevelopment, Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art re-opened, at the end of March, with a new exhibition called ‘Marking Time’. Featuring the work of eleven Australian and international artists, it shows the ways in which they visualise… Read More ›
A GTG at Scopri Italian Restaurant
Scopri 191 Nicholson Street Carlton VIC 3053 Ph : (03) 9347 8252 A week after having spent a few days in Melbourne, I found myself there again for the Melbourne Watchband’s end of year dinner last month, having been talked… Read More ›
IWC watchmaking workshop & lunch at Becasse
Steady hand, sharp eye-sight…the invitation to attend a IWC Watchmaking Master Class seemed a tad beyond my capabilities, as those who know me can affirm. (umm…’loupe’, heh) Never let it be said that I am not prepared to give watchmaking… Read More ›