Friday 27 September 2013

Super Machines & Horological Machines - Independents Part 1

Hurry down to Paragon Shopping and view the Super Machines and Horological Heroes exhibition. What is on display is definitely worth a trip.

The exhibition started on 18th Sept and is slated to close on 30th Sept. So hurry down for this once in a lifetime chance to view all the iconic pieces on display.
The Hour Glass Pop Up Store Paragon photo TheHourGlassPopUpStore01_zps13417da1.jpg

On top of the brands, what really attracted me was the Independent booth - a collection of Grand Masters works of art - Philippe Dufour, Kari Voutilainen, Vianny Halter, Roger Smith and Laurent Ferrier. Each showcasing their prized pieces - you probably won't be able to get all the watches together in the same place any time soon.

The day started with the grand masters meeting in More Passion for press sessions.
Grandmasters in Discussion @ More Passion THG photo GrandMastersinDiscussionMorePassion01_zps8ee59948.jpg

And while they were at it, we got a chance to photograph some of the watches. On hand from Mr. Philippe Dufour are the Simplicity, Duality and the Grande Sonnerie. Featured here is one of his pride and joy - the Grande Sonnerie. Beautifully made and finished and great presence.
Philippe Dufour Grande Sonnerie photo PhilippeDufourGrandeSonnerie02_zpsfb36db24.jpg

A great work of art in itself. Although I have not had the pleasure of hearing the Grande Sonnerie, those who have tells me it sounds acoustically grand.
Philippe Dufour Grande Sonnerie photo PhilippeDufourGrandeSonnerie01_zps1d9aa577.jpg

And the back of the watch showcasing the movement and the hand finished movement. All bridges are hand finished to the highest standards. Philippe said that all parts of the bridges are hand finished regardless whether they can be seen or not. So much for attention to details.
Philippe Dufour Grande Sonnerie Movement photo PhilippeDufourGrandeSonnerieMovement02_zpse9d0320c.jpg

And the Simplicity. No need to say more...
Philippe Dufour Simplicity photo PhilippeDufourSimplicity01_zpsa45357af.jpg

And the movement. Only 200 will be made and they have all been accounted for - the last only being delivered this year (I think). Marvel at the rounded finishing of the movement - can only be done by hand.
Philippe Dufour Simplicity  Movement photo PhilippeDufourSimplicityMovement01_zpsae1567b6.jpg

And this is the man himself…
Philippe Dufour Grande Master photo PhilippeDufour02_zpsd2bdce3d.jpg

And the next day, we went to Rangoon Road for Bak Kut Teh. The man knows what he wants! Stay tuned for more report on the other Grand Masters! Many thanks to the Hour Glass for a wonderful experience and for the arrangements.

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