The Feynman Q - A Bold Take on an Icon

In the world of horology, few things are as exciting as a fresh take on a classic design. Enter Feynman Watch with their Feynman Q, a timepiece that pays homage to an iconic predecessor while injecting modern sophistication and unique personality.

A Tribute with a Twist.

The Feynman Q draws inspiration from a legendary watch, the Roger Dubuis Sympathie, reimagining its distinctive case shape with Feynman’s signature DNA. After multiple design iterations, the brand has unveiled a 34mm stunner — compact yet bold, blending vintage charm with contemporary refinement.

With a lug-to-lug measurement of 38mm and a sleek 7mm profile, the Q is designed for understated elegance. The fully brushed bezel contrasts beautifully with polished case sides, while the redesigned crown — borrowing from the 2018 Feynman One — completes the refined silhouette.

Gemstone Dials: Uniqueness as a Philosophy

Feynman Timekeepers embraces individuality, and the Q’s gemstone dials embody this ethos. Each variant features a natural stone, ensuring no two watches are exactly alike — much like diamonds, symbolizing that "everyone is different." You can say it is almost piece unique.

First up, something special - the Malachite (Founder’s Edition) – Bold & Distinctive

As with previous launches, no Feynman launch would be complete without a Founder’s Edition. The Malachite dial, with its vivid green bands and intricate patterns, is housed in a gold coloured case, making it a true collector’s piece.

Next up, my favourite, the Turquoise – Vibrant & Spiritual

The second variant showcases a turquoise dial, prized for its striking blue-green hues and symbolic ties to wisdom and protection.

The silver case and hands create a crisp, balanced aesthetic. As of the publishing of this blogpost, the pre-order for the Turqoise dial version is fully sold out and I think you can see why.

Then comes the Lapis Lazuli – Timeless Elegance

A fan favorite from internal surveys, the Lapis Lazuli model boasts deep blue tones with golden flecks, representing truth and spiritual depth. Its rich history makes it a standout choice.

The Lapis Lazuli is primarily a deep, intense blue, often with flecks of pyrite (which can resemble gold flakes) and white calcite and this version truly reflects that.

Another gold-toned case is the Tiger’s Eye exuding Warmth & Luxury

This variant features a gold-toned case paired with a mesmerizing Tiger’s Eye dial, known for its silky golden sheen that shifts with light. Paired with an olive green leather strap handcrafted by Yi Leather, this model exudes sophistication.

The Tiger's Eye is a rock with golden to reddish-brown bands and a silky luster. This captivating appearance is due to the presence of quartz and altered amphibole fibers.

Do you think the Tiger's Eye version would look better with a steel case? Similarly for the Malachite dial? Maybe I am partial to steel cases...

On the wrist, the 34mm case wears very well for my smallish wrist (16.5mm). While I would have preferred the case to be 37mm, I won't complain about the 34mm case as the unusual shape does make it look bigger.

To keep the fun timepiece affordable yet with a luxurious feel, Feynman has chosen the quartz movement by Swiss company Ronda. The movement Ronda 1014 delivers reliability in an exquisite package and at a special launch price of SGD 599 (USD 460), it’s an accessible entry into gemstone-dial watches

I suspect that these timepieces will be a hit with the ladies - trendy, colourful, playful and no-fuss. With a precise quartz movement, one just needs to pick up and slap it on - choosing the dial colour that matches your outfit.

The preorders begin July 4, 2025, at 10 PM GMT+8. With such distinctive designs, these variants won’t last long. Stay tuned for more updates, and follow Feynman Timekeepers to witness how tradition and modernity collide in the Q series.

Which variant speaks to you? What would you like to see in the next iteration of the Q? Let us know in the comments!

November GTG - Non Swiss Gathering

In November, we all got together and the two themes were Non Swiss watches and Thematic watches. In Part 1 of the blogpost, I shared the watches for the Thematic genre. In this part 2, what watches represent the non-Swiss?

When we say Non-Swiss watches, two other countries come to mind - Japan and Germany. But here, I feature a Russian watchmaker Stefan Vinogradov and a Singapore watch brand Feynman Watch.

This was the first piece Stefan made for me after visiting Singapore in 2015.

This year, Feynman Timekeepers unveiled their Feynman VI - this being the Founder's Edition.

Feynman is a Singapore brand and much of their work has focused on promoting local talent - not just the timepieces but also straps and accessories too.

Most notable is the promoting of enamel dials handcrafted by Charlotte Teh of Royal Insignia. Below a picture of the enamelling work of Charlotte on the Dragon piece for Feynman.

From Singapore, we head to Japan - plenty of choices here... Let's start with the Kurono Toki

And the new watch in town is this Credor Locomotive. In fact, there were 2 collectors with the Credor Locomotive but then one of them brought the Greubel Forsey instead... lucky us :-)

What about this Orient Star watch?

This is the Orient Star M34 F8 Date with a blue dial.

And this (below), the M34 Diver 1964 Titanium.

Then there is the vintage Seiko... This is the Seiko SCVL001 using the 6810 movement.

Outwardly, it looks like a quartz piece but when you turn over, you marvel at the mechanical movement within - just 1.98mm thin!

The next one is this Seiko with a Swiss 5328A movement. Born in the eighties, this small seconds timepiece created quite a stir when it was released.

And then there is the Grand Seiko... A High-Beat no less.

This is the 4520-8000 model.

Now on to a German. Nope, its not the usual suspect but an equally compelling piece from Dornblueth. This is the reference 99.0

Their signature rose gold plated UNITAS base movement decorated with Geneva stripes.

Le Blues is represented by this Le Forban La Malouine with a blue dial.

This 39mm divers comes with a unidirectional aluminium bezel

Then there are the other two that came off theme...

First, the Bvlgari Diagono Regatta (above) and the Zenith Defy Skyline (below) the timepiece is fitted with the El Primero 3620 high-frequency automatic manufacture movement with the very first 1/10th of a second indicator.

Of course the star of the evening was this Greubel Forsey Double Balancier.

Gorgeous is an understatement.

And then there was the food...

This is the chawanmushi topped with very sweet Dungeness crab meat

And this is the Signature wild caught sword razor shell with fried shallots (above)

And this, the pan-seared "hotate" yesso scallop

And my favourite - the crispy grilled wild caught Steenstrup's bay squid made into a pancake. And while it might be a pancake, no flour was used! What a meal. I missed out the Donabe as I was busy eating and mingling. But miss the table shot? Definitely not!

It was another evening of fun with friends - excellent range of watches and great food. What more can you ask for?