patrick_yRessence Type 7, a Belgian timepiece with an oil-filled dial driven by magnets. The oil enhances legibility, resistant to temperature changes, and maintains consistency. Priced at 36,000 CHF or $42,500 USD, only 80 pieces available in Aquamarine. Swiss and Belgian chocolate fans marvel at the innovative design. Unique, fun, and exclusive watch for enthusiasts with a passion for timepieces....Story

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patrick_yFive years of wearing the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic, Stigliani's design, Patrick_y replaces his Patek Philippe. The unique watch, inspired by Roman architecture, is a modern icon. Stigliani's sketches reflect his creative mastery, pushing the limits of engineering to create record-breaking, incredibly thin timepieces, like the 3.12 mm thick caliber BVL 362 minute repeater....Story

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KetsuiBlancpain's movement decoration has been praised, but Tim Mosso questioned Cal. 1315's angalage methods. Exterior angles on Blancpain's bridges are rounded due to speed and efficiency in polishing with rotary tools. The appearance of a bevel rolling onto the bridge doesn't indicate exclusively mechanical finishing. Girard-Perregaux and Patek Philippe use handheld rotary tools for polishing despite the appearance of machine finishing....Story

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daniel_costeRenowned watchmaker Aigaki, initially a BMX racer, transitioned to watchmaking after a BMX accident led him to discover Swiss watchmakers on TV. He honed his skills at Richemont Japan and Kari Voutilainen's workshop in Switzerland before establishing his own company in Neuchâtel. Aigaki's most remarkable achievement was adjusting a Besançon Observatory-certified movement. He recently completed the handcrafted Direct Impulse Tourbillon, with only three pieces to be made....Story

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patrick_yDreaming of a steel Vacheron Constantin 222 with a blue dial, this article explores the dream specifications like size, movement, and practical features such as water resistance. Delving into the details of a potential watch creation, it envisions an iconic piece reflecting the brand's craftsmanship....Story

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patrick_yModerator Patrick_y reviews the Chopard Lucent A223 steel, a double-refined material made from 70-80% recycled steel in Austria's Voestalpine foundry. With over 200 Vickers in hardness, it's significantly more scratch-resistant and bright white compared to typical steels like 316L and 904L. While more expensive, it offers greater tensile strength, chemical resistance, and durability, making it an ideal high-end material for watch cases and bracelets....Story

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patrick_yModerator Patrick_y discusses the new Vacheron Constantin 222 in steel, marking the brand's 270th anniversary. The 4200H model pays homage to the original from 1977, boasting a 37mm case and revamped bracelet. Featuring the 2455 movement, this watch retains the iconic Maltese Cross logo and has a 50M water resistance. With a price of $32,000.00 USD, the 222 impresses with subtle design updates, Geneva Seal certification, and a special rotor with bezel design....Story

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patrick_yMax Busser celebrates MB&F's 20th anniversary, creating polarizing Horological Machines that blurred art/performance/timepiece boundaries. Known for selling unique watches, like the 'Longhorn' Steel Sequential Chronograph and Perpetual Calendar. Priced at 168,000 Swiss Francs each, limited to 20 pieces. Busser, a rock star in the industry, also presents lady's watches like a turtle-themed piece and a music box-shaped spaceship table clock....Story

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amanicoNicolas laments the loss of his rare platinum Duometre à Chronographe, stolen in 2011, with a special white dial. Despite its uniqueness, he found solace in the white gold variation with a black dial, showcasing a different but cool appeal. Nicolas praises the Duometre as Jaeger Lecoultre's most interesting modern watch, prized for its quality, originality, and price ratio, with exceptional manual winding chronograph movement....Story

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amanicoThe article discusses various community watches created by and for members of PuristSPro. Notable pieces include the All Black Rescue (ABR), the Montblanc Minerva Chronograph, the LUC 1963 Chronograph, the Zenith CP2 Purists 15th Anniversary Cronometro, and the Hentschel H1 Chronometer Watchprosite Edition. Plans for a special 25th-anniversary watch project in 2026 are underway, aiming for inclusion of most members in the adventure....Story

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