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A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Up Down

On 17th July A. Lange & Sohne in collaboration with Sincere Watches held a presentation for the Datograph Up/Down. The event took place at Bridge Bar, G-Tower Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The Datograph Up/Down is one of Lange’s highlights at … Continue reading

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Online marketplace for Malaysian Horology Enthusiasts and fine Timepiece Collectors

There is now an active online marketplace for Malaysian Horology enthusiasts and watch collectors to hunt for fine timepieces. Malaysia Watch Forum’s Merchant Sales Corner is a one stop destination for online merchants/dealers to offer their products ranging from pre-owned … Continue reading

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Openmovement.org – Android for timepieces anyone?

I came across this ambitious initiative (hat tip to EHF Live!) to raise funds for an open source watch movement design. (Note that the website is available only in German and French, so you’ll need Google Translate to decipher the … Continue reading

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An Interesting Chat with Cyrus Watches MD Laurent Lecamp

Last week I was invited by Luxury Concepts to a presentation by Laurent Lecamp, Managing Director of Cyrus Watches. The preview session, held at the Khronos Boutique – Starhill Gallery, was very enlightening with an artful presentation by Laurent and … Continue reading

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Introducing the Ennebi Fondale Vintage Collection

Ennebi is an Italian company located in Florence, specializing in mechanical watches and precision instruments. It was founded in 2004 by Alessandro Bettarini and Luciano Nincheri, with the intention of preserving the Florentine watch making tradition which suffered a setback … Continue reading

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My favourite Rolex from Basel 2011 – Explorer II Reference 216570

Rolex has been known to move at a glacial pace when it comes to upgrading their sports models. This is especially true over the past few years as they gradually introduced new upgraded/improved versions of their ever popular sports models … Continue reading

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Tag Heuer Boutique KLCC – Grand Opening

A bunch of Malaysia Watch Forum members (including yours truly) attended the Grand Opening of the new Tag Heuer Boutique at KLCC on 10th March 2011. It was an important PR event for Tag Heuer graced by the attendance of … Continue reading

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Sinn Ultimate U-A sighted in Kuala Lumpur

Source   The Sinn Ultimate U-A has finally reached Malaysian shores. This Hour Glass exclusive edition is limited to 200 pieces worldwide. Since it’s official announcement last year it’s been the Ultimate U model that many Sinn fans have been an… Continue reading

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IWC gets voted as winner of Reader’s Choice Award for Best Watch line in Luxist.com Reader survey

    As reported on Ablogtoread.com, IWC recently won an informal reader poll of luxury watch brands conducted at Luxist.com.    IWC was voted top luxury watch brand, beating 3 other luxury Swiss brands and one top German m… Continue reading

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Orient Star 300m Professional Diver sighted at Sungei Wang Plaza

I was pleasantly surprised to see the Orient Star 300m Professional Diver at a local watch shop in Sungei Wang Plaza. As far as I know this is a JDM model, meant for Japanese Domestic Market. Ever since I acquired the export version with the orange dial,… Continue reading

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