A classic timepiece from the luxury brand Audemars Piguet. The watch not only symbolizes one’s achievement in life, but also class on a whole another level. What also separates the line of watches is the peculiar face. The watch features dials with a tapisserie pattern on them, a weaving pattern that forms the square and lozenge motif that captures the light and accentuates the timepiece’s “geometric relief.” (Hodinkee).

Courtesy of Audemars Piguet.
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As hinted in my previous Wear and Tear update, I recently got my hands on a new time piece. A vintage time piece for that matter. This particular Omega wrist watch actually belonged to my grandfather, whom passed away earlier this year. The watch dates back to 1975. The nearly flawless watch did suffer a minor accident years ago as a result the glass had to be changed. Lucky the jeweler was able to source the same piece. What’s special about the watch is that it’s actually winding watch, that is it runs on clock work and does not have a battery. I just wind the watch every morning. Really great and accurate watch.

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You know I like quirky time pieces like the ones fro mTokyo Flash, but I also appreciate classic watches with a bit less flash. Bell & Ross is known for pretty impressive watches which mostly have pretty classy look and feel. Their latest exclusive design takes a step on the quirky side though. An exclusive piece paying homage to the Principality of Monaco, the BR 01 watch is like a roulette wheel on your wrist. I am not sure about how one reads the time from this but in addition to the roulette wheel, it also features pink gold casing and square design. Simplistic features mixed with casino inspiration. No information on the price or how many of these pieces exist. So is this watch awesome or a bit too much?

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I have to say this here is pretty much the most awesome watch I have seen in a minute. Harry Winston joined forces with Denis Giguet in creation of Opus Eleven, a watch unlike any other. You can see a picture of the time piece below but the mechanics of this watch is what really sets it apart from the others.

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I have been checking a lot of watches now that I’m without one. I even browsed through the Malaysian World of Watches magazine, which featured pretty impressive catalog of different timepieces, most of which are unfortunately at the moment out of my budget. 250 000 RM (58 000 euros) Audemars anyone? Naturally the magazine featured a bit cheaper Swiss made time pieces (and watches from other countries) as well.

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Today was not the best day as I saw my watch shine for the last time (for now). The watch has been acting up for a while already and I guess it’s done for. I had the Tokyoflash Pimpin ain’t easy SS watch since 2006 and it has served me well. I believe the last time I took the watch to a watchsmith, he accidentally broke the insulation (or whatever it’s called), water got in and messed the system up. Such is life. But now, I need a new watch.

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Phosphor is known for their innovative approach to time pieces. Their modern designs like E ink watches suit others but the designs are not meant for everyone. Thanks for my friend in Finland, I found out about their latest design, which is pretty impressive in its own way. Short warning, the watch is pretty “bling”.

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Valentine’s Day like Christmas is time of sharing. Sharing gifts that is. Couples race to jewelry stores, shopping malls and all sorts of stores to satisfy their significant other’s  material needs. Of course sometimes the gift can be something immaterial such as a day spent together or a candle light dinner. But the material way is so much easier. So ladies, if you want to surprise your man and make him happy, get him a watch.

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Ever since Kanye’s internship with Louis Vuitton, the luxury brands have pretty much embraced the hip hop connection. And who could blame them, the artists keep flaunting their Gucci belts and Louis Vuitton bags in each and every video. With the growing demand and changing fashio ntides the brands also need to adapt to the environment the best way they can. Good examples include the Louis Vuitton kicks designed (or at least co-designed) by Kanye West as well as more recent examples such as Gucci’s Leather Bomber Jacket made exclusively in celebration of Jay Z’s book Decoded. A page of a book is printed on the jacket’s lining and the jacket is part of a “clue hunting” launched in association with the book release.

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Although the title might have connotation referring to time not so well spent, I am sure checking out the post is not total waste of your time. Instead we are actually talking about a new release from Tokyoflash, the originator of unique flashy time-pieces. The watch is actually called Wasted, referring to a state of mind and being you have after a number of tequila shots or what ever your choice of beverage might be.

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