The unique thing about our watch gatherings is around some theme - everyone tries to come double wristed around some theme. In this GTG, the two themes were (1) non-round case timepiece and (2) timepieces below SGD5,000.
We had the gathering at BurgerLabo at Gillmann Barracks. The idea around a theme is to bring together timepieces with unique features and in many cases we get to see timepieces that are either extraordinary or never even knew existed.
First up, the timepieces that does not come with a round case - many interesting timepieces in this category. The most unexpected and interesting for me was The Rolex Prince Railway. This example belongs to the owner of BurgerLabo, Ken Loon and is a rather rare rose/white gold sample made around 1935 to 1938. Commonly known as the "Doctor Watch", this one is a pristine example.
Honestly, how many of you knew this particular watch existed... I can say I didn't until last night.
Next up is the Daniel Roth Papillon with a jumping hour complication.
What a classy piece!
Another less seen but not less popular is the Urwerk.
Featured here is the UR-110.
The orbiting satellite complication tells time is a unique fashion. Not only does it tell time differently, the UR-110 also features a Control Board that shows the small seconds, Day/Night indicator and also when an oil change is necessary.
And when you speak of non-round case, one of the most iconic is the Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso. Two variants were present that evening...
First, the Reverso Grande GMT. With 8 days of pwer reserve, the Grande GMT is a sight to behold. On the front (above), big date and the Day/Night indicator and on the reverse (below), the second time zone and the power reserve.
Then the Reverso Tribute to 1931 (below) - what a simple beauty!
One of my favourite non-round case timepiece has to be the Corum Golden Bridge.
The original Corum Golden Bridge was developed by Mr. Vincent Calabrese for Corum and the purest version is the handwound version.
The movement of the watch is in the form of a straight bridge, hence the name. And the view of the movement is unobstructed from the front, back and the sides. Time only, several variants have been developed since the inception.
Nope, that's not Cartier but the Girard Perregaux Richeville chronograph.
A not often seen and under-appreciated chronograph, the Tonneau shaped steel case houses an automatic chronograph movement.
Then there is the ultra-cool Bulova D-Cave Computron.
This version is a collaboration between gaming company D-Cave and Bulova and the time is displayed when the button is pushed.
Surprisingly, two Parmigiani Hebdomadaire Kalpa XL popped up in this gtg. First, the bracelet version...
Then the leather strap version of the same timepiece with a different coloured dial.
One lovely feature of the Kalpa XL is the movement - in-house and finished to a very high standard.
Last but not least, there is the Wempe Chronometerwerke.
The Chronometerwerke is a range of timepiece under the Wempe Glashütte range and in this case, the movement was designed by the folks at Nomos Glashütte specially for Wempe. Handwound and with an engraved balance cock, the Chronometerwerke is great value for money.
But wait, how can I forget one of the most famous and recognisable non-round case timepiece???
Not just any AP Royal Oak, but the Perpetual Calendar in ceramic.
Now that is another icon you cannot miss.
Drool worthy right?
Making a special appearance to our GTG was the Feynman One. Yet to be launched, we managed to get a first hand view of the three variants.
The green version is the limited edition according to YK. So if you are into jade green dial, be quick on launch date.
Personally, I prefer the blue dial version.
Doesn't it remind you of another timepiece?
I love the contrast on the dial.
Then there is the white dial version - simple and pure.
The Feynman One comes with a manual winding ETA movement. Featured here are the prototype versions of the Founder's Edition of the Feynman One. The launch of the Feynman One is slated to be on 1st October (Saturday) at 2200hrs (SG time +8GMT).
While I was all excited about photographing the timepieces, I have to apologise for not featuring the food this time around. We had three types of burgers - the Pure Japanese Wagyu Burger, the Blue Cod Fillet Burger and the Chicken Burger.
Feedback was that the burger and the sides were excellently done. Special mention goes to the Fried Brussels sprouts with fermented chili dressing which was a hit.
Based on the above list of non-round case timepieces, which one is your favourite? Would like to hear your thoughts and comments.
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