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Why is neo-vintage @blancpain1735 becoming increasingly interesting to collectors?

On the wrist is the Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Thin Ref. 0021, the second of the maison’s Six Masterpieces and one of the purest expressions of Blancpain’s mechanical revival in the 1980s.

Powered by the manually wound Frédéric Piguet Calibre 21, measuring just 1.75mm thick, its restrained two-hand design conceals some seriously accomplished watchmaking.

For @wei_koh_revolution, watches from this era also represent some of the most compelling value in the neo-vintage collecting market today, particularly when you consider the watchmaking behind the Six Masterpieces.

Watch Wei and @constant.kw explore the complete story of Blancpain’s Six Masterpieces and the 1735 Grand Complication during @bangkokwatchweek on YouTube. Link in bio.

#Blancpain #Villeret #UltraThin #SixMasterpieces #NeoVintage #RevolutionWatch

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Why is neo-vintage @blancpain1735 becoming increasingly interesting to collectors?

On the wrist is the Blancpain Villeret Ultra-Thin Ref. 0021, the second of the maison’s Six Masterpieces and one of the purest expressions of Blancpain’s mechanical revival in the 1980s.

Powered by the manually wound Frédéric Piguet Calibre 21, measuring just 1.75mm thick, its restrained two-hand design conceals some seriously accomplished watchmaking.

For @wei_koh_revolution, watches from this era also represent some of the most compelling value in the neo-vintage collecting market today, particularly when you consider the watchmaking behind the Six Masterpieces.

Watch Wei and @constant.kw explore the complete story of Blancpain’s Six Masterpieces and the 1735 Grand Complication during @bangkokwatchweek on YouTube. Link in bio.

#Blancpain #Villeret #UltraThin #SixMasterpieces #NeoVintage #RevolutionWatch

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The countdown to @gphg_official GPHG 2026 is on. Ahead of the awards ceremony in Geneva on 7 November, we’re taking a look at all 84 nominated timepieces through a four-part guide to this year’s categories.

First up are Time Only, Essential, Petite Aiguille and Challenge. Time Only keeps to analogue time indications displayed by two or three hands, while Essential allows a broader range of displays and indications, including the date, power reserve and conventional moon phase.

The other two categories introduce price into the equation. Petite Aiguille covers watches retailing between CHF 4,500 and CHF 10,000, while Challenge is open to watches priced at CHF 4,500 or less.

Across these four categories, there’s plenty to consider in the proportions, finishing, displays and value each nominee offers. Swipe through the six contenders in each category. Which would get your vote?

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The countdown to @gphg_official GPHG 2026 is on. Ahead of the awards ceremony in Geneva on 7 November, we’re taking a look at all 84 nominated timepieces through a four-part guide to this year’s categories.

First up are Time Only, Essential, Petite Aiguille and Challenge. Time Only keeps to analogue time indications displayed by two or three hands, while Essential allows a broader range of displays and indications, including the date, power reserve and conventional moon phase.

The other two categories introduce price into the equation. Petite Aiguille covers watches retailing between CHF 4,500 and CHF 10,000, while Challenge is open to watches priced at CHF 4,500 or less.

Across these four categories, there’s plenty to consider in the proportions, finishing, displays and value each nominee offers. Swipe through the six contenders in each category. Which would get your vote?

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What surprised @alexanderrosenfield Alex Rosenfield most about entering the watch industry?

For the @urbanjurgensen Urban Jürgensen CEO, it was the openness.

Coming from the world of fashion, Alex expected a very different dynamic. Instead, he found an industry where people with decades of experience were genuinely curious about what the team was building, generous with their knowledge and willing to welcome a newcomer into the fold.

That warmth, and the willingness to share the parts of watchmaking he had yet to discover, became one of the most unexpected parts of bringing Urban Jürgensen back.

Watch the full conversation with @tellewellyn and Alex Rosenfield on YouTube. Link in bio.

#UrbanJurgensen #AlexRosenfield #IndependentWatchmaking #RevolutionWatch

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What surprised @alexanderrosenfield Alex Rosenfield most about entering the watch industry?

For the @urbanjurgensen Urban Jürgensen CEO, it was the openness.

Coming from the world of fashion, Alex expected a very different dynamic. Instead, he found an industry where people with decades of experience were genuinely curious about what the team was building, generous with their knowledge and willing to welcome a newcomer into the fold.

That warmth, and the willingness to share the parts of watchmaking he had yet to discover, became one of the most unexpected parts of bringing Urban Jürgensen back.

Watch the full conversation with @tellewellyn and Alex Rosenfield on YouTube. Link in bio.

#UrbanJurgensen #AlexRosenfield #IndependentWatchmaking #RevolutionWatch

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There’s something rather pleasing about a jewellery watch where the bracelet has been considered just as carefully as the watch itself.

The latest @chaumetofficial Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette pairs the collection’s familiar pear-shaped case with a deep blue sun-brushed dial, surrounded by 62 brilliant-cut diamonds. The shape references Empress Joséphine’s favourite diamond cut, while the unusually restrained dial leaves little beyond polished sword hands and a single diamond at 12 o’clock. Chaumet positions the blue as the more evening-minded counterpart to the existing white-dial version.

Arguably the more interesting bit is the bracelet. Its openworked steel links are faceted into repeating V forms inspired by the aigrette motif, wrapping flexibly around the wrist without a conventional buckle. At 27.3 × 20.2mm, it remains a genuinely dainty watch, but there is a surprising amount happening around that small blue dial.

Inside is a Swiss quartz movement, with the time set through a corrector on the caseback, leaving the pear-shaped profile free of a crown.

The Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette Ref. W85845 is priced at SGD11,800.

Read more on RevolutionWatch.com (Link in bio)

#Chaumet #JosephineAigrette #RevolutionWatch

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There’s something rather pleasing about a jewellery watch where the bracelet has been considered just as carefully as the watch itself.

The latest @chaumetofficial Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette pairs the collection’s familiar pear-shaped case with a deep blue sun-brushed dial, surrounded by 62 brilliant-cut diamonds. The shape references Empress Joséphine’s favourite diamond cut, while the unusually restrained dial leaves little beyond polished sword hands and a single diamond at 12 o’clock. Chaumet positions the blue as the more evening-minded counterpart to the existing white-dial version.

Arguably the more interesting bit is the bracelet. Its openworked steel links are faceted into repeating V forms inspired by the aigrette motif, wrapping flexibly around the wrist without a conventional buckle. At 27.3 × 20.2mm, it remains a genuinely dainty watch, but there is a surprising amount happening around that small blue dial.

Inside is a Swiss quartz movement, with the time set through a corrector on the caseback, leaving the pear-shaped profile free of a crown.

The Chaumet Joséphine Aigrette Ref. W85845 is priced at SGD11,800.

Read more on RevolutionWatch.com (Link in bio)

#Chaumet #JosephineAigrette #RevolutionWatch

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Here’s another @iamwatch_official session for the diary.

On Saturday, 14 November 2026, “GTG: The Young Guns” welcomes Thomas Aubert, Mathieu Cleguer, Rémy Cools, Alexandre Hazemann, Gautier Massonneau, Victor Monnin, Gaël Petermann, Alexis Ramel-Sartori, Reuben Schoots, Yosuke Sekiguchi and Anton Suhanov.

The session runs from 9am to 10am in the Penthouse at The Singapore EDITION, giving collectors a chance to chat with the makers and share watches from their own collections. There’s no formal agenda, so bring a few pieces and see where the conversation goes.

Swipe to meet the participants.

IAMWATCH 2026 runs from 12 to 15 November, with public days from 13 to 15 November.

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Here’s another @iamwatch_official session for the diary.

On Saturday, 14 November 2026, “GTG: The Young Guns” welcomes Thomas Aubert, Mathieu Cleguer, Rémy Cools, Alexandre Hazemann, Gautier Massonneau, Victor Monnin, Gaël Petermann, Alexis Ramel-Sartori, Reuben Schoots, Yosuke Sekiguchi and Anton Suhanov.

The session runs from 9am to 10am in the Penthouse at The Singapore EDITION, giving collectors a chance to chat with the makers and share watches from their own collections. There’s no formal agenda, so bring a few pieces and see where the conversation goes.

Swipe to meet the participants.

IAMWATCH 2026 runs from 12 to 15 November, with public days from 13 to 15 November.

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What changed at @bangkokwatchweek Bangkok Watch Week the second time around?

Back at the Revolution Watch Bar, @constant.kw reflects on the 2026 edition of Bangkok Watch Week at Siam Paragon and why, for him, the event felt like a significant step forward.

Now in its second edition, the event returned with a more considered use of space, expanded brand participation and a stronger mix of experiences across the week. From intimate pop-ups and watchmakers on the ground to symposiums bringing together established maisons and independent names, there was noticeably more depth to explore.

More than simply growing in scale, Bangkok Watch Week is beginning to find its own identity as a platform for watchmaking in the region.

Here’s to seeing where it goes next.

#BangkokWatchWeek #SiamParagon #RevolutionWatch

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What changed at @bangkokwatchweek Bangkok Watch Week the second time around?

Back at the Revolution Watch Bar, @constant.kw reflects on the 2026 edition of Bangkok Watch Week at Siam Paragon and why, for him, the event felt like a significant step forward.

Now in its second edition, the event returned with a more considered use of space, expanded brand participation and a stronger mix of experiences across the week. From intimate pop-ups and watchmakers on the ground to symposiums bringing together established maisons and independent names, there was noticeably more depth to explore.

More than simply growing in scale, Bangkok Watch Week is beginning to find its own identity as a platform for watchmaking in the region.

Here’s to seeing where it goes next.

#BangkokWatchWeek #SiamParagon #RevolutionWatch

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A rather extravagant take on one of @blancpain1735 Blancpain’s most important neo-vintage watches.

@wei_koh_revolution and @constant.kw take a closer look at a one of the six masterpieces, the complete calendar moonphase ref. 6595, that has been fully diamond-set. An execution that combines pavé setting and mother-of-pearl with the beautifully balanced proportions of Blancpain’s early calendar moonphase.

Day and month sit at 12 o’clock, the pointer date runs around the perimeter and the moonphase remains at 6, all contained within the softly rounded case architecture, stepped bezel and short lugs that would become part of Blancpain’s modern design language.

Watch Wei and Constant trace the complete story of the Six Masterpieces, culminating in the Blancpain 1735 Grand Complication, in our full video on YouTube. Link in bio.

#Blancpain #Villeret #CompleteCalendar #Moonphase #SixMasterpieces #NeoVintage #RevolutionWatch

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A rather extravagant take on one of @blancpain1735 Blancpain’s most important neo-vintage watches.

@wei_koh_revolution and @constant.kw take a closer look at a one of the six masterpieces, the complete calendar moonphase ref. 6595, that has been fully diamond-set. An execution that combines pavé setting and mother-of-pearl with the beautifully balanced proportions of Blancpain’s early calendar moonphase.

Day and month sit at 12 o’clock, the pointer date runs around the perimeter and the moonphase remains at 6, all contained within the softly rounded case architecture, stepped bezel and short lugs that would become part of Blancpain’s modern design language.

Watch Wei and Constant trace the complete story of the Six Masterpieces, culminating in the Blancpain 1735 Grand Complication, in our full video on YouTube. Link in bio.

#Blancpain #Villeret #CompleteCalendar #Moonphase #SixMasterpieces #NeoVintage #RevolutionWatch

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The Watch Keepers is what Audemars Piguet is calling its new certified pre-owned program, one which promises to be an end-to-end service for customers. Rather than just offering CPO pieces in boutiques (or houses, in the case of AP), The Watch Keepers is built as a digital platform which promises to be a safe, community-driven space which allows access to watches, as well as offering guidance and assistance. The platform requires registration and will be rolled out first in Switzerland and Europe, with other regions coming online progressively.

The digital space is themed as a virtual home (or maison, in watch parlance), with colour-themed rooms for the brand’s various offerings. Real AP team members, AKA Expert Watch Keepers, are available at all times for bespoke support through the education and discovery process, which is geared to engendering trust and building community.

As for selling a watch, it’s a process that begins with the serial number and proof of ownership. And eligibility is limited to watches that are at least two years from their first sellout date. Insured couriers handle the transit to internal authentication and condition reports, along with images created for sales listings. The seller then reviews this information and can choose between a listing with a set price or a bidding system, and is in control of when the listing is published. Interestingly, it is not clear at this point whether or not the seller has any control over the price set. Until sale, the watch is stored and secured within Audemars Piguet’s facilities. Watches sold through this service (to registered buyers) are delivered with a certificate of authenticity and a two-year warranty covering functionality.

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The Watch Keepers is what Audemars Piguet is calling its new certified pre-owned program, one which promises to be an end-to-end service for customers. Rather than just offering CPO pieces in boutiques (or houses, in the case of AP), The Watch Keepers is built as a digital platform which promises to be a safe, community-driven space which allows access to watches, as well as offering guidance and assistance. The platform requires registration and will be rolled out first in Switzerland and Europe, with other regions coming online progressively.

The digital space is themed as a virtual home (or maison, in watch parlance), with colour-themed rooms for the brand’s various offerings. Real AP team members, AKA Expert Watch Keepers, are available at all times for bespoke support through the education and discovery process, which is geared to engendering trust and building community.

As for selling a watch, it’s a process that begins with the serial number and proof of ownership. And eligibility is limited to watches that are at least two years from their first sellout date. Insured couriers handle the transit to internal authentication and condition reports, along with images created for sales listings. The seller then reviews this information and can choose between a listing with a set price or a bidding system, and is in control of when the listing is published. Interestingly, it is not clear at this point whether or not the seller has any control over the price set. Until sale, the watch is stored and secured within Audemars Piguet’s facilities. Watches sold through this service (to registered buyers) are delivered with a certificate of authenticity and a two-year warranty covering functionality.

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There was plenty to get through last week, from platinum and diamonds to hand-cut guilloché, skeletonized movements and a PRX that doubles as a pocket watch.

@alangesoehne marked 20 years of the Datograph Perpetual with a platinum bracelet and baguette-cut diamond hour markers. @breitling brought two hand-wound Navitimers into its permanent collection: the B09 Chronograph 41 and the B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute.

@chopard`s unique L.U.C Full Strike "Día de los Muertos" Edition 13 combined blue straw and eggshell marquetry in a calavera dial that took one artisan 160 hours to create. @favreleuba gave its Chief Tourbillon a blue hand-guilloché dial, while @renaudtixier opened up the Monday with the skeletonized RVI2025 movement.

There were personal touches from two basketball and football stars, too. @moserwatch`s Saquon Barkley edition referenced his jersey number and birth year, while @tissot`s PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard arrived with burgundy accents, a monogram seconds hand and a pocket-watch conversion set. We also catch up with @hamiltonwatch`s Khaki Field Mechanical Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, worn by Captain Price in the game.

Swipe through for the highlights, and read the full roundup on RevolutionWatch.com, link in bio.

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There was plenty to get through last week, from platinum and diamonds to hand-cut guilloché, skeletonized movements and a PRX that doubles as a pocket watch.

@alangesoehne marked 20 years of the Datograph Perpetual with a platinum bracelet and baguette-cut diamond hour markers. @breitling brought two hand-wound Navitimers into its permanent collection: the B09 Chronograph 41 and the B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute.

@chopard`s unique L.U.C Full Strike "Día de los Muertos" Edition 13 combined blue straw and eggshell marquetry in a calavera dial that took one artisan 160 hours to create. @favreleuba gave its Chief Tourbillon a blue hand-guilloché dial, while @renaudtixier opened up the Monday with the skeletonized RVI2025 movement.

There were personal touches from two basketball and football stars, too. @moserwatch`s Saquon Barkley edition referenced his jersey number and birth year, while @tissot`s PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard arrived with burgundy accents, a monogram seconds hand and a pocket-watch conversion set. We also catch up with @hamiltonwatch`s Khaki Field Mechanical Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, worn by Captain Price in the game.

Swipe through for the highlights, and read the full roundup on RevolutionWatch.com, link in bio.

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What is the value of a mechanical watch when we no longer need one to tell the time?

For @urbanjurgensen Urban Jürgensen CEO @alexanderrosenfield Alex Rosenfield, that question becomes even more relevant as our lives grow increasingly digital.

A watch today is an emotional object, something intended to feel enduring, personal and distinctly human. And when you know that real craftsmanship, care and human hands went into making it, Alex believes you can feel that connection when you wear it.

It is a simple idea, but one that sits at the heart of how the new Urban Jürgensen is being built.

Watch the full conversation with @tellewellyn and Alex Rosenfield on YouTube. Link in bio.

#UrbanJurgensen #HauteHorlogerie #RevolutionWatch

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What is the value of a mechanical watch when we no longer need one to tell the time?

For @urbanjurgensen Urban Jürgensen CEO @alexanderrosenfield Alex Rosenfield, that question becomes even more relevant as our lives grow increasingly digital.

A watch today is an emotional object, something intended to feel enduring, personal and distinctly human. And when you know that real craftsmanship, care and human hands went into making it, Alex believes you can feel that connection when you wear it.

It is a simple idea, but one that sits at the heart of how the new Urban Jürgensen is being built.

Watch the full conversation with @tellewellyn and Alex Rosenfield on YouTube. Link in bio.

#UrbanJurgensen #HauteHorlogerie #RevolutionWatch

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50 years of @raymondweil Raymond Weil, brought together in Singapore.

On October 1, 2026, Raymond Weil brought its global Legacy Tour to The Blue Room at The Arts House, marking five decades of independent Swiss watchmaking.

Hosted in the presence of CEO Elie Bernheim, grandson of founder Raymond Weil, the intimate gathering brought together collectors, partners and friends of the maison around a retrospective selection of watches tracing the brand’s evolution since 1976.

From early creations to some of the collections that would come to define Raymond Weil, the Legacy Tour offers a rare look back at the milestones, design language and independent spirit that have shaped the family-owned watchmaker across three generations.

The Singapore stop forms part of a worldwide journey celebrating Raymond Weil’s 50th anniversary and the stories behind the watches that brought it here.

#RaymondWeil #RaymondWeil50 #LegacyTour #Singapore #RevolutionWatch

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50 years of @raymondweil Raymond Weil, brought together in Singapore.

On October 1, 2026, Raymond Weil brought its global Legacy Tour to The Blue Room at The Arts House, marking five decades of independent Swiss watchmaking.

Hosted in the presence of CEO Elie Bernheim, grandson of founder Raymond Weil, the intimate gathering brought together collectors, partners and friends of the maison around a retrospective selection of watches tracing the brand’s evolution since 1976.

From early creations to some of the collections that would come to define Raymond Weil, the Legacy Tour offers a rare look back at the milestones, design language and independent spirit that have shaped the family-owned watchmaker across three generations.

The Singapore stop forms part of a worldwide journey celebrating Raymond Weil’s 50th anniversary and the stories behind the watches that brought it here.

#RaymondWeil #RaymondWeil50 #LegacyTour #Singapore #RevolutionWatch

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Nearly 15 years in the making, Universal People, Universal Dreams: A Personal Journey is a labour of love by Luca Mignini, better known as @universalpeopleuniversaldreams.

A vintage chronograph collector for over 25 years, Luca was drawn to Universal Genève for its exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful designs and remarkable diversity. Today, his collection spans hundreds of vintage chronographs, making him one of the most respected authorities on the brand.

Featuring 111 exceptional timepieces, the book is also a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Soňa, whose birthday falls on 11 November. Through stunning photography and Luca’s own detailed descriptions, it celebrates some of the rarest creations from the historic manufacture.

Produced in-house and curated by @bernardinimilano , the book is more than a reference guide. Built on three pillars: curiosity, community and watches, it honours the people who have supported Luca’s journey and aims to inspire the next generation of collectors.

With Universal Genève entering a new chapter under Georges Kern following its acquisition in late 2023, there has never been a more compelling time to revisit the brand’s rich heritage.

Our full interview with Luca is coming soon on Revolution Watch. Stay tuned.

To purchase Universal People, Universal Dreams: A Personal Journey, visit universalpeopleuniversaldreams.com.

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Nearly 15 years in the making, Universal People, Universal Dreams: A Personal Journey is a labour of love by Luca Mignini, better known as @universalpeopleuniversaldreams.

A vintage chronograph collector for over 25 years, Luca was drawn to Universal Genève for its exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful designs and remarkable diversity. Today, his collection spans hundreds of vintage chronographs, making him one of the most respected authorities on the brand.

Featuring 111 exceptional timepieces, the book is also a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Soňa, whose birthday falls on 11 November. Through stunning photography and Luca’s own detailed descriptions, it celebrates some of the rarest creations from the historic manufacture.

Produced in-house and curated by @bernardinimilano , the book is more than a reference guide. Built on three pillars: curiosity, community and watches, it honours the people who have supported Luca’s journey and aims to inspire the next generation of collectors.

With Universal Genève entering a new chapter under Georges Kern following its acquisition in late 2023, there has never been a more compelling time to revisit the brand’s rich heritage.

Our full interview with Luca is coming soon on Revolution Watch. Stay tuned.

To purchase Universal People, Universal Dreams: A Personal Journey, visit universalpeopleuniversaldreams.com.