Show Time: David Beckham debuts new TUDOR Glamour Double Date

On Wednesday, an air of eager anticipation was apparent at an exclusive gathering at The Murray, Hong Kong. The excitement proved well-founded when – under a barrage of camera flashes – legendary footballer David Beckham entered the room. The occasion not only marked his Asian debut as the TUDOR #BornToDare brand ambassador, but also the global launch of the stunning new Glamour Double Date timepiece.

Spiffily suited up and proudly sporting the all-new TUDOR watch, Beckham shared some personal insights into his love for Hong Kong, the roots of his haute horological passion, as well as admiration for the renowned Swiss watchmaker with the VIP guests in attendance. He also regaled the audience with tales of his own #BornToDare spirit, including anecdotes on his motorbiking adventures.

As part of the TUDOR Glamour line, the new Glamour Double Date worn by Beckham exemplifies the high-end marque’s heightened sense of style and elegance, as well as its dedication to preserving the art of fine watchmaking. Taking the collection to new heights, it boasts a specially-developed Manufacture Calibre MT5641 movement – visible through the transparent sapphire crystal caseback – as well as the iconic large Double Date indicator at 12 o’clock.

Robust, waterproof and built for precision, the Glamour Double Date doesn’t skimp on the more aesthetic elements either. A bold double bezel design sharply focuses any attention directly to its chic, multi-textured fascia. Enhancing its appeal further still are the diamond-studded hour markers and the small seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Available in silver, black, champagne or opaline white, this TUDOR watch is sure to appeal to any consummate gentleman with a #BornToDare spirit.

Highlights from Poly Auction Hong Kong’s Important Watches auction

While many were still dazzled by the National Day fireworks that lit up the sky in early October, the region’s haute horology enthusiasts were gearing up for yet another Major Event – Poly Auction Hong Kong’s Autumn Sale. As ever, this saw a horde of high-earning horologists gather in eager anticipation of bidding for one or more of the hundreds of timeless timepieces – from classic chronometers to wacky one-off watches – going under the gavel during the event’s Important Watches auction.

One of the most talked-about lots was undoubtedly Patek Philippe’s Ref. 6002 Sky Moon Tourbillon. Billed as the most mechanically-complex chronogram ever created by the legendary Swiss watchmaker, its eye-catching white gold case houses a staggering 12 complications, including a tourbillon, a perpetual calendar, a moon phase, a sky chart and a minute repeater. Coming complete with a calibre 89 movement and a deep-blue dial, only five watches comprise this very limited edition.

Another key lure for big-spending bidders at Poly Auction Hong Kong was a collection of rare Zodiac-inspired timepieces from Vacheron Constantin. Dubbed the Métiers d’Art “Les Masques”, each of the 12 pieces in the set features hand-carved masks as a cultural nod to the more baroque traditions that once prevailed in such far-flung locations as Tibet, Java, Gabon and the Congo. While otherwise unique, four incisions on the dial of each watch show the day, date, hours and minutes, with each design also featuring an engraved verse courtesy of Michel Butor, the renowned French writer.

Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d’Art “Les Masques” Collection — *Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art “Les Masques” Collection*

Cartier is another marque that has had occasion to eschew the traditional dial style, as exemplified by its Le Cirque Animalier de Cartier – Cockatiel, one of this year’s other leading lots. With almost every inch of this limited-edition ladies’ watch dazzlingly decked with diamonds and sapphires, its look is heightened still further by the bejeweled rose gold cockatiel perched enticingly on its sapphire crystal case.

Cartier's Le Cirque Animalier de Cartier – Cockatiel — *Le Cirque Animalier de Cartier – Cockatiel*

Never one to be outdone, Jacob & Co.’s Brilliant Flying Tourbillon is another timepiece sure to set tongues wagging at Poly Auction Hong Kong’s Important Watches showcase. A staggering 330 baguette-cut pink sapphires grace this 18-piece limited release model’s case, crown and dial, while a further 346 brilliant-cut diamonds adorn the movement’s splint, with all of them eminently evident via its transparent caseback.

Equally alluring was an offering from Richard Mille – the Ref. RM003 AO Ti-CA. Taking its inspiration from Abu Dhabi’s Formula One track, this elegant wrist adornment features the Yas Marina Circuit’s signature white and blue hues on its inner bezel and straps, while a map of the race track keeps things interesting on its caseback. In keeping with the Swiss label’s love of all things outré, its entire tonneau-shaped case has been constructed from North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT) carbon, apparently a first in the world of watchmaking.

Another lot boasting the very finest horological craftsmanship was HYT (Hydro Mechanical Horologists)’s Skull – Guns N’ Roses Edition. Despite its status as something of a newcomer, having only entered the market in 2012, HYT’s trademark hydraulic movements have already won it legions of devoted followers, including Axl Rose, the lead singer of LA rockers Guns N’ Roses, who actually designed this piece. Featuring a dominant skull dial motif ringed by a water-filled capillary, its way of telling time sees the water level passing the corresponding hour markers as the day progresses.

Of course, it wasn’t all about recently-released avant garde timepieces, with several fine vintage watches that harked back to a far more understatedly elegant era also up for auction. Taking pride of place among these carefully-curated classics was a 1947 Rolex Cloisonné Enamel “Dragon”, featuring a unique cloisonné enamel dragon motif created in partnership with Stern Frères, the legendary Swiss dial maker. One of only five such watches ever created, this rare artefact has become somewhat synonymous with the very best of post-WWII horological precision engineering.

*Vintage 1947 Cloisonné Enamel “Dragon” by Rolex*

From bejewelled designs and outré models to historic timepieces from yesteryears, Poly Auction Hong Kong’s expansive Autumn Sale did indeed boast a fine selection of rare high-end watches, many of them guaranteed to tempt even the most discerning of collectors. It was a strategy that paid huge dividends for the auction house, with its total takings for the day said to be in the region of HK$900 million.

Text: Tenzing Thondup

Introducing: The latest models from the Blancpain Villeret Collection

Anyone who knows anything about the world of haute horology will need no introduction to Swiss watchmaker Blancpain. First founded in 1735, this venerable chronogram creator has wowed watch aficionados for almost three centuries with its beautifully crafted and technically intricate timepieces. Perhaps the most iconic of its creations, though, may come in the form of its Villeret Collection – named after the marque’s Swiss hometown. We take a look at three of the latest additions to this heritage-inspired line.

Villeret Quantième Complet GMT

Since the original Villeret Quantième Complet GMT was first launched back in 2002, its ability to simultaneously track the day, date, month and moonphase has made this particular timepiece a horological sensation and a bestseller that surpasses even the marque’s iconic Fifty Fathoms watch. For Baselworld 2018, Blancpain has given this beloved chronogram an added GMT complication to help any well-heeled traveller track a whole new time zone in addition to their home time. The marque has also utilised brand-new, patented under-lug correctors so any wearer can now adjust the calendar and moon phase with a finger without the need for any additional tools.

Villeret Perpetual Calendar

As any true lover of precision timepieces will tell you, the perpetual calendar is among the finest distillations of the watchmaker’s art. Now Blancpain sets the bar even higher with its latest 40mm Villeret Perpetual Calendar. In addition to expertly keeping track of the day, date and month, its self-winding Calibre 5954 movement also factors in leap years as well, which means its wearer won’t need to make any adjustments until the 22nd century. Now that’s some forward thinking.

Villeret Women Quantième Phase de Lune

Long a pioneer in the world of high-end women’s watchmaking, Blancpain expands its selection of feminine-focused watches with the sleek new Villeret Women Quantième Phase de Lune, replete with the brand’s signature moon phase indicator. In this instance, the feminine moon face is charmingly adorned with a beauty spot at the corner of its Mona Lisa smile as it peaks out above the 6 o’clock aperture. Available in rose gold with an opaline dial, or in steel with a white dial, the judicious use of diamonds on its bezel and hour markers rounds out its eye-catching fascia.

Blancpain Villeret Collection Women Quantième Phase de Lune — *Villeret Women Quantième Phase de Lune*

Wholly watchable: Four brilliant watches this season

Any haute horology enthusiast looking to expand their collection should perhaps give Swiss watchmaker Breitling’s latest wrist candy, the Navitimer Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Boutique Edition, a once-over. The first design to spawn from its partnership with online men’s style portal MR PORTER, this eye-catching timepiece boasts a sleek silver fascia ringed by an anthracite contrast chronograph. Fitted with an in-house calibre B01 movement, it’s limited to only 1,000 pieces, making this an almost instant collector’s item. www.breitling.com

Navitimer Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph 43 Limited Edition

Swiss watchmaker Hublot celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival with four brightly coloured watches poetically called the Spirit of Big Bang collection. The open real estate of the watches reveal the HUB1770 hand-wound skeleton movement, charmingly enhanced by a quartz dial. The entire lunar cycle has been captured within the surface of these timepieces, thanks to two alternating moons visible through a semi-transparent, sand-blasted disc. A small seconds sub-dial sits pretty at 9 o’clock, with a large date display on a double analogue disc perfectly positioned between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock accentuating its impression of depth and astronomy. www.hublot.com

Spirit of Big Bang Moonphase King – in pink

Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin has added another stellar watch to its Fiftysix collection – the Fiftysix Tourbillon. Just 6mm thick and equipped with a 22- carat gold peripheral rotor, the movement is entirely visible thanks to a transparent caseback. According to the makers, apparently the tourbillon alone demanded more than 12 hours of meticulous work, thanks to its minute hand-crafted detailing. Each element of its distinctive design is a knowing nod to the original iconic Fiftysix model created in 1956. www.vacheron-constantin.com

French haute jewellery house Chaumet‘s latest offering to haute horology comes in the form of three eye-catching models of jumping hours Complications Créatives watches designed by Kenyan artist Evans Mbugua. Set in white gold with brilliant-cut diamonds, each of the watches evokes a lush picture of Africa. With giraffes, crocodiles, frogs, etc adorning the surface of the watches – each handcrafted and hand-engraved – the miniature real estate of the timepieces transforms us to a primitive world. www.chaumet.com

Tresors dAfrique – Éspiegleries – in blue

Spotted: Omega Speedmaster in First Man movie starring Ryan Gosling

After nabbing six Academy Awards for La La Land, director Damien Chazelle and actor Ryan Gosling have teamed up once again, this time tackling the real-life tale of Neil Armstrong and NASA’s historic Apollo 11 space flight, the first manned mission to the moon, in First Man. The riveting film, which hit Hong Kong theatres last Thursday, also features the first-ever watch worn to the moon – the Omega Speedmaster.

Back in 1964, NASA put several top-tier timepieces through a series of harrowing tests to in the hopes of finding a worthy watch for its astronauts. Of the lot, only the Omega Speedmaster survived, establishing it as the official timepiece for all manned-missions and kickstarting a decades-long partnership with the Swiss watchmaker that has lasted to this very day.

The Omega Speedmaster 150.012 was worn during the historic lunar landing in 1969 — *The Omega Speedmaster 150.012, featured in* First Man, *was actually worn during the historic lunar landing in 1969*

Since then, Omega has supplied watches for all NASA’s Human Space Flight Program projects, including the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz missions and currently outfits the International Space Station. For First Man, Omega supplied several period-accurate watches the Omega Speedmaster ST 105.012, the famous Moonwatch worn by Apollo 11 astronauts during the historic lunar landing.

Historic Horology: Thomas Tompion timepiece clocks in at HK$2.6 million

Clock designed by Thomas Tompion sells for HK$2.6 million — *Historic clock designed by Thomas Tompion sold for HK$2.6 million at a recent Bonhams auction*

As true watch collectors would surely vouch, any clock made by Thomas Tompion, the renowned 16th century British timepiece technician, merits a place in the all-time great league of classic chronometers. Favoured by British royalty from Charles II to Queen Anne, Tompion is credited as being among the first watchmakers to introduce precision technology to the industry. It’s no wonder then, that his clocks command astronomical prices when they go under the gavel.

The most recent such piece to pique the hunger of haute horologists was a particularly fine late-17th century specimen – an ebony-veneered quarter-repeating table-clock, which sold for nearly HK$2.6 million at a recent Bonhams London auction. Featuring a gilted-brass body, three separate dials and a mounted quarter-repeat system, the skills of the master watchmaker were evident in every detail. Proving its provenance beyond any doubt was a give-away engraving reading: “Thomas Tompion LONDINI Fecit”. Surely no forger would be smart enough to include such a detail.

Salon de TE: Haute horological highlights from HK’s premier watch show

If the watch lover in your life was a little more on edge than normal last month, it could just be that they were a trifle agog at the prospect of HKTDC’s Salon de TE winding its way back into town. Such anticipation would be entirely understandable given that this sixth iteration of Hong Kong’s premier showcase for all things haute horological welcomed 140 of the world’s leading watch brands, all keen to parade their wares across the event’s four-day run.

For 2018, the Salon de TE showfloor was divided into four themed zones – Chic & Trendy, Renaissance Moment, Wearable Tech and, the centrepiece of the entire event, the World Brand Piazza, with the latter once again sponsored by Prince Jewellery & Watch. It was the Piazza, of course, that was the first port of call for all the most clued-up chronophiles.

One of the first things likely to have caught their eye was the Grande Seconde Tribute, Jaquet Droz’s ode to minimalism and classical design. In a knowing nod to one of the marque’s classic pocket watches of yesteryear, its hour-and-minute dial encompasses the upper half of its Grand Feu enamel fascia, while a larger seconds counter dwells below. Available in a limited edition of just 88 pieces, this is a future collectors’ item in waiting.

*Senator Cosmopolite by Glashutte Original*

Another marked move towards minimalism at Salon de TE came courtesy of Glashütte Original in the form of its newly-available Senator Cosmopolite. With a diameter of 44mm, it’s not a small watch. Yet, despite the expansive acreage, its matte white dial remains engagingly uncomplicated, while still being home to an intriguing combination of complications. The most engaging of these is, arguably, its facility to gauge your transit duration across 36 individual time zones.

Less jet-setting and more maritimely was Juvenia’s latest retooling of The Sextant, a timepiece that made its global debut back in the 1940s. The latest incarnation of this most iconic of watches sees it upsized from 34mm to 40mm and housed in an eye-catching rose gold case. As ever, its most endearing aspect remains its miniaturised dial-mounted sextant, cunningly reinvented as bespoke hour, minute and second hands.

*Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P by Piaget*

Salon de TE was also notable for the number of debuting timepieces that eschewed traditional dials in favour of open-worked fascias. Pre-eminent among these was Piaget’s Altiplano Ultimate Automatic 910P – the very last word in ultra-thin wrist regalia. The total depth of its face, movement and case weighs in at just 4.3mm.

Never one be outdone, Franck Muller’s Vanguard S6 Yachting could be inadequately summed up as open-face styling-meets-open-sea readiness. This, of course, would not do justice to its fetching compass motifs, ocean-blue skeletonised dial and 18K rose gold Cintrée Curvex case.

For its own dalliance with all things dial-less, Zenith chose to showcase its precision engineering prowess in the Defy Zero G, the perfect platform for its proprietary Gravity Control gyroscopic mount technology – a fiendishly innovative system that ensures the movement stays ever horizontal, negating the effects of gravity and delivering timekeeping of a seldom-sustained accuracy. Complex, yet avant garde, it’s unthinkable that any sector save haute horology could sponsor such a precept.

Perhaps the most visually striking piece on display at Salon de TE, though, was Jacob & Co.’s Astronomia Solar Planets. Not content with mere earthly glory, the venerable Swiss marque set its sights on winning the space race by transforming this timepiece’s dial into a self-contained solar system.

*Astronomia Solar Planets by Jacob & Co.*

Mounted on a fastidiously fashioned differential gear system, the hour-and-minute dial (together with a bejewelled mini-Earth and seven precious stone planets) all rotate around a central 1.5 carat citrine sun. Coming complete – but, of course – with a gravitational double-axis tourbillon, this out-of-this-world wristwatch is the finest fusion of haute joaillerie and high-end horology you are likely to find on any class M planet.

From the masterfully minimalist to the intergalactically innovative, this year’s Salon de TE offered visitors an illuminating introduction to all the very finest in the world of contemporary chronometers. Should you have been foolhardy enough to have failed to pop in, take heart from the fact that the 2019 event is but 11 months away. Perhaps best make a note.

Text: Tenzing Thondup

Introducing: The all-new limited-edition Omega Speedmaster H10

Two decades ago, Omega launched the Speedmaster “Day-Date”, an intriguing interpretation of one of its most iconic timepieces. Now, the high-end Swiss watchmaker has partnered with acclaimed watch magazine HODINKEE to launch a limited-edition reimagination of that very model: the Omega Speedmaster H10.

*Introducing: The all-new Omega Speedmaster H10*

Any haute horology enthusiast already familiar with the original version will note that the two are not identical. For instance, its triple calendar complication is an obvious no-show. However, there’s plenty here of design elements in the Speedmaster H10 that calls to mind its impressive predecessor.

The most obvious throwback is the black-and-blue subdial that adorns its grey/blue fascia at 9 o’clock. Once used as a day/night indicator, it now acts as a function indicator. In a nod to the brand’s ties with the aviation industry, it boasts a bespoke propeller-shaped hand. That same aerial motif can also be seen in a small yellow plane that adorns the tip of its seconds indicator.

Omega's Speedmaster H10 celebrates the iconic Speedmaster 'Day-Date' — *Omega’s Speedmaster H10 celebrates the iconic Speedmaster ‘Day-Date’*

To complete its look, the Speedmaster collection’s signature tachymeter scale encircles its black aluminium bezel, while the brand’s seahorse emblem dominates its caseback, surrounded by a number of engravings including “HODINKEE” and “10th Anniversary”.

With a limited release of just 500 pieces available for sale – exclusively through the HODINKEE website and Omega stores in the US – the eye-catching Speedmaster H10 is all but guaranteed to become a collectors’ item.

Top five watches that would make perfect gifts this season

We’re simply in love with these top five watches that would make a perfect gift this season.

Slender Splendour

Piaget, the ever-innovative Swiss luxury watchmaker, has marked the 60th anniversary of its invention of the truly iconic Calibre 9P movement – a historic, ultra-thin hand-wound

watch mechanism – with the launch of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept. With a thickness of just 2mm, the company claims it is the world’s thinnest mechanical hand-wound watch. Fashioned from a cobalt-derived high-tech alloy, the timepiece also boasts a 0.2mm thick crystal cover, a 1.1mm alligator leather strap and a super-slender pin buckle. www.piaget.com

Rado Active

Taking inspiration from the very finest – Mother Nature’s endless bounty – Rado, the Swiss watchmaker that famously produced the world’s first truly scratchproof timepiece, has incorporated water, earth and leaf motifs into its recently launched True Thinline collection. With individual watches dedicated to one of the three natural elements, buyers can choose between blue-hued Water, green-liveried Leaf and russetty metallic Earth, as their slimline wrist adornment of choice. Each watch comes with a quartz movement and a high-tech ceramic/stainless steel case and bezel. www.rado.com

Rolex Roll-outs

Rolex’s much-loved GMT Master II collection has expanded somewhat with the addition of three classically-styled chronometers to its elegant ranks. These include the first two 18-carat rose gold incarnations of this most timeless of timepieces, as well as a model rendered in Oystersteel, complete with a rotatable bezel fittingly emblazoned with the brand’s iconic 24-hour graduated red-and-blue Cerachrom design. All three boast in-house calibre 3285 movements, and are clearly set to be fine additions to the collection of any true haute horology enthusiast. www.rolex.com

Pyramid Selling

While pyramids will always first bring to mind the long-dead pharaohs of long-lost Egyptian dynasties, nuzzling into second place, in terms of three-dimensional triangle association, is surely Hermès, the Paris-headquartered high-end, high fashion brand. Not only were these pointy promontories a recurring motif in the marque’s truly memorable Fall/Winter 2018 collection, they are now the defining element of its newly-released and elegantly eye-catching Médor Rock collection of watches, with each model boasting a distinctly pyramidesque dial-mounted gem. www.hermes.com

Sign of the Time

Maintaining its commitment to creating truly luxurious accessories, Harry Winston, the New York-headquartered haute joaillerie house, has unveiled The Precious Signature, the dual offering of a programmable automatic signature writing system (an automaton) and desk clock, all finely crafted in 18-carat white gold and zirconium alloy. For its part, the automaton can churn out pretty convincing takes on the signature of marque-founder Harry Winston or be reprogrammed to sign its owner’s name. Best to keep your cheque book in a different drawer maybe. www.harrywinston.com

One thing’s certain though – with these top five watches, you can woo anyone with a perfect gift!

Nautical Timepieces: Marine-inspired watches for the seafaring collectors

Any contemporary haute horology enthusiast setting off for a spot of seafaring adventure is pretty much spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the right watch to accompany them on their voyages. Indeed, whether you are looking for a current favourite, something a bit more new wave or a watch with hidden depths from established marques, you won’t be disappointed by these newest nautical timepieces.

With its long and storied history of producing first-class sailing watches, it is only sensible to make Rolex your first port of call. In particular, it is worth seeking out one of the venerable watchmaker’s more recent additions to its nautical range – the Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II.

*Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II*

From the outset, there’s no mistaking its bold maritime allegiance, grandly fore-fronted in both its ocean-blue Activated Ring Command bezel and its aquamarine small seconds dial. It even boasts the marque’s first-ever programmable countdown (complete with a mechanical memory), which neatly rings the small seconds dial.

*Zenith Defy El Primero 21 Porto Cervo Edition*

Another standout amongst today’s nautical timepieces is Zenith’s all-new Defy El Primero 21 Porto Cervo. Taking its name from the beautiful North Sardinian luxury resort, this is a watch redolent with azure, translucent oceanic glory. Housed in a 44mm titanium case, it comes with a translucent white skeletonised dial and a fetching blue and white power reserve indicator. Released in a limited edition of just 25, if you don’t dive straight in, it will almost certainly be too late.

*Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black “Volvo Ocean Race”*

Omega has embraced its inner seafarer, bestowing a distinctly rugged and ready look on its new Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black “Volvo Ocean Race”, a celebratory model marking its longstanding role as official timekeeper to the Volvo Ocean Race. Specially constructed to withstand extreme ocean conditions, it boasts stark black straps, a ceramic casebody and an arresting red rubber / Liquidmetal bezel. Black ceramic dials also highlight each watch’s unique limited edition number – as if their look wasn’t exclusive enough.

Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol-d'Or Mirabaud 2018 — *Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2018*

Another sporty timepiece suitable for the most macho of mariners is Hublot’s Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2018. Eschewing traditional gold or steel on its designer dial, the watchmaker has opted instead for a startling black carbon fibre fascia, ably counterpointed by an innovative blue rubber-carbon fibre strap design. An apt celebration of the 80th edition of the Lake Geneva-based Bol d’Or Mirabaud – the world’s largest inland lake regatta – the watch is available in a limited edition of just 80.

*Tag Heuer Aquaracer Lady Automatic Calibre 9*

More marine-minded mademoiselles, meanwhile, may be tempted by TAG Heuer’s Aquaracer Lady. While the marque’s DNA is more than apparent in the watch’s 12-sided unidirectional rotating bezel and stainless-steel straps, a touch of novelty is evident in its white SuperLuminova-coated hands and hour markers, an embellishment that sees them glow whenever submerged.

Ulysse Nardin – a brand long-known to favour the more outré approach to haute horology – may tempt avant garde explorers with its aptly-named Freak Out of the Blue. Dispensing with the traditional crown in favour of a more svelte, open-worked fascia, anchor-shaped hands and an eye-catching ‘flying carousel’ tourbillon complete its look. Lest its coastline-eschewing credential be in any doubt, it even comes with sailcloth straps as standard.

Clearly not willing to leave the singular approach to nautical timepieces entirely to Ulysses Nardin, Corum’s marine-themed Admiral 45 Squelette embraces the naked, no-dial look in the marque’s own unique style. The latest addition to the Admiral collection, a range with a half-century heritage, the turquoise, yellow or red hues that accent the varied versions of this latest model bestow upon it a distinctly playful ambience.

With the movements of time and tide inextricably bound together in the human psyche, there’s an almost primordial joy to be had in the very finest examples of haute horology that so beguilingly marry the two. Fortunately, few of the world’s finest watchmakers are immune to the allure of such a union, ensuring that precision nautical timepieces are wholly unlikely to ever sink without trace.

Text: Tenzing Thondup