George Daniels showed what a single watchmaker could achieve. From making complete watches by hand to developing the independent double-wheel and Co-Axial escapements, he helped shape modern independent watchmaking. His book Watchmaking became a reference for generations of makers, while his protégé Roger W. Smith continues his approach on the Isle of Man.

Marking the centenary of his birth, George Daniels 100: The Genesis of Artisanal Watchmaking brings 22 of his watches to @iamwatch_official 2026. Presented by @phillipswatches in Association with Bacs & Russo and @thehourglass_official, the exhibition includes Space Traveller I and II, shown together for the first time. Daniels made the second after regretting the sale of the first, adding a chronograph that could time either mean solar or sidereal time.

Smith will also revisit his mentor’s life and inventions in Life & Times of George Daniels on 14 November and The Co-Axial – From Idea to Reality on 15 November. He also joins the George Daniels 100 Screening & Conversation on 14 November.

IAMWATCH’s public days run from 13 to 15 November 2026 at The Singapore EDITION. Admission is complimentary with advance registration.

Read @wei_koh_revolution’s full story on the life and legacy of George Daniels at RevolutionWatch.com (link in bio). ...

Watch lovers and collectors joined Revolution and @louisvuitton Louis Vuitton for a fireside chat between Revolution founder and GPHG president @wei_koh_revolution Wei Koh and @arnaultjean Jean Arnault, Director of Watches, Louis Vuitton. The intimate gathering took place this week at the maison’s L’Appartement in Singapore. Following the fireside chat, guests had the opportunity to connect, exchange stories and take a closer look at the watches on display such as the limited edition Monterey, the @gphg_official GPHG-winning Tambour Taiko Arty Automata, and last but not least, all of the three Phase watches made in collaboration with @rexhep.rexhepi Rexhep Rexhepi, @karivoutilainen Kari Voutilainen and @de_bethune Denis Flageollet respectively.

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One of the most exciting watches revealed at @iamwatch_official IAMWATCH is the debut creation from @mickaelgaspar.horlogerie Mickaël Gaspar, the Souscription. The 29-year-old began working on this concept as his school watch, and it has been refined over the last decade into the piece unveiled today.

With a dial side movement and retrograde date, the movement is built of a modified Swiss base plate and gear train with the retrograde mechanism of Gaspar’s design. Some components are cut in Les Brenets, and all told, the machining and finishing comprise some 250 hours of work.

The watch will be produced in a numbered series of 20, and has a price of 69,000 CHF (ex. VAT). Interestingly, it’s also the first watch backed by Ateliers Associés, a business incubator founded by industry veterans @therealmassena William Massena and Louis Westphalen-Lemaitre, dedicated to growing independant watchmaking. ...

@petermann_bedat Petermann Bédat introduces the Reference 2914 Chronograph Monopusher, a significant evolution of the brand’s chronograph identity, housed in a 36.5mm platinum case, made with improved proportion and ergonomics in mind, and full of the brand’s signature design notes.

Most apparent is the semi-open dial that has been part of Petermann Bédat from day 1, here elevated with applied gold on the sapphire. The in-house Caliber 234 is similarly sophisticated; the monopusher chronograph with an instantaneous minute counter features open bridges, a redesigned gong train and a high level of finishing throughout.

Offered in an initial run of 20 pieces and with a retail price of 180,000 CHF, is a remarkable watch from one of the most exciting duos in the independent space right now.

Photography by @sidney_teo for Revolution. ...

@fvf_geneve Franc Vila’s unique journey into contemporary haute horlogerie continues with the FVF2 Intrepido Openwork FVF2OWDOC, made specially for @iamwatch_official IAMWATCH, and available exclusively in Singapore. The Intrepido Openwork offers an unprecedented view of the in-house movement revealed both front and back. The angular, modern architecture is finished to a demanding level. But beyond the unmistakably avant garde style of the watch, it’s the bold design choices that really make it stand out. The 39.5mm case boasts a baguette diamond-set bezel, boldly contrasted with the rose gold dial (what little dial there is) and a cognac-toned calibre. Production of the FVF2 Intrepido Openwork will be limited to a maximum of 50 pieces across all editions. ...

For @takashipom Takashi Murakami, watches govern time, while art transcends it. Now, the Japanese contemporary artist is bringing those two worlds together through an entirely new creative venture.

Introducing Takashi Murakami Time Objects, an artistic universe that begins with the Skull Flowers Cylindrical Jumping Hours Tourbillon.

Far from simply placing his iconic motifs on a dial, Takashi Murakami has reimagined the watch itself as a three-dimensional skull. Developed from more than 600 explorations of its form, the sculptural titanium case houses Murakami`s signature smiling flowers, which rotate inside the eye sockets with the movement of the wearer`s wrist.

There are no conventional hands, dial or crown. Instead, the time is read from a lateral aperture, where a cylindrical jumping-hour display is paired with trailing minutes. Powering it all is a specially developed, hand-wound calibre featuring a tourbillon, 409 components and an approximately five-day power reserve.

The first chapter arrives in five interpretations, from the limited 12-piece Black Rainbow and All Black editions to three full-pavé variations in diamonds, black diamonds and rainbow-coloured stones.

#TakashiMurakami #TimeObjects #SkullFlowers #HauteHorlogerie #RevolutionWatch ...

There are four new exclusives for @thehourglass_official The Hour Glass to look out for at @iamwatch_official IAMWATCH, with details ranging from a moving Merlion to malachite dials and green sapphires.

@anton.suhanov Anton Suhanov’s Flamingo Singapore Edition is limited to 18 pieces, with green accents and a Merlion-shaped bridge whose tail moves gently as the watch is wound. Its dial-side “Flaming Balance” adds to the show, with three luminous inserts creating a continual blur.

@cleguer.horology Mathieu Cleguer’s Inspiration One takes the form of six unique watches, exploring grand feu champlevé enamel, malachite dials and emerald-set cases. Each retains his proprietary escapement and a free-sprung balance prominently displayed on the dial side.

@raul_pages_watches Raúl Pagès’ RP2 The Hour Glass, meanwhile, is limited to three pieces. A blue mother-of-pearl dial sits within a black nickel-plated German silver surround, while the hand-wound calibre swaps Geneva stripes for a frosted finish, complemented by polished bevels and crisp inner angles.

@girardperregaux Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato Fifty Three Gold Bridges pairs its integrated steel case and signature movement architecture with an eight-sided white gold bezel set with 32 baguette-cut green sapphires, their colour inspired by Singapore’s lush greenery.

Take a closer look at all four in our full story on RevolutionWatch.com (link in bio). ...

Before @iamwatch_official 2026 opens to the public this Friday, here’s a look at some of the new faces joining this year’s gathering. Swipe through to meet the watchmakers, founders, designers and artists behind the watches.

Public days run from 13 to 15 November at The Singapore EDITION. Admission is complimentary so don’t miss your chance! ...

Founded in Chongqing in 2024, @fam_al_hut_official is a rising star of independent watchmaking’s new wave. Co-founder Xinyan Dai brings a background in art and creative design to a brand with an unconventional view of how a mechanical watch can look and work.

Its debut Möbius Mark 1 pairs a bi-axis tourbillon with jumping hours and twin retrograde displays. It won the Audacity Prize at the 2025 GPHG and became a finalist for the 2025–2026 Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. Fam Al Hut also received Revolution’s Rising Star Award for 2025. The Mark 0 Machina Solis pocket watch displays solar time on the front and sidereal time through a star chart on the reverse.

Scroll through for a closer look at Dai and Fam Al Hut’s creations. Read the full list of New Wave independents on RevolutionWatch.com (link in bio). ...

Independent watchmaking keeps finding new directions. From Sylvain Berneron’s approach to form to Takahiko Aigaki’s escapement work and Quiet Club’s rethink of the mechanical alarm, a growing field of makers is bringing personal ideas to the wrist.

Following our look at the pioneers, our series turns to the New Wave: watchmakers and brands whose technical ambition, craftsmanship and individual approach could shape the future of independent watchmaking.

Scroll through to explore their work and read the full story on RevolutionWatch.com (link in bio). ...

Eliud Kipchoge is considered by many to be the greatest long-distance runner of all time, and indeed, one of the greatest living athletes — a man whose legacy includes two Olympic gold medals, numerous marathon records and, perhaps most remarkably, a reframing of what was thought possible, thanks to the sub-two-hour marathon he completed in Vienna in 2019. Underlying this level of achievement is a disarmingly simple philosophy — “no human is limited.” It’s a sentiment shared by @artisansdegeneve and one that lies at the heart of Kipchoge’s unique customized watch, called Feather. The unique piece has been modified to weigh a mere 57 grams, a feat which saw the insertion of a titalum case middle, a sapphire dial and bezel insert, and a calibre that has been skeletonized and converted to manual winding. On top of this the watch honors Kipchoge’s Kenyan roots and sporting achievements.

Read the full story at RevolultionWatch.com ...