Sea Monster Art Piece by Augustin Matei

Sea Monster Art Piece by Augustin Matei

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                      Watchmaking is the high-precision world. The production of a gear train of a watch or the finesse of a polishing requires a steady hand and a strong mind. Watchmakers have an exceptional creativity that they can put in the service of their dream. To create the dream some watchmakers love to use métiers d’art in their creations. Métiers d'Art are the heritage of know-how carefully developed over the centuries. Professionals are first and foremost men and women of passion. They can work for the conservation and restoration of patrimony, but they can also work in the field of creation. Métiers d'Art are essentially a manual techniques, implemented by highly qualified professionals, that's why the production is limited to unique…
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Griffin Emblem – An Indiegogo success

Griffin Emblem – An Indiegogo success

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Griffin Emblem has a straight forward brand concept; it wants to create watches by crowdfunding campaign in small quantities, but with a very careful design and materials of superior quality. The brand has a logo that represents a griffin, a mythical creature, half eagle and half lion, symbolizing both power and agility. The name of the brand Griffin Emblem is more focused on the treasure than on the griffin in question. Creators have been captivated for long time by the stories exposing the griffons as heroes and protectors of wealth such as gold. When we observe the logo, we see the creature touch a diamond with his paw. This diamond is a reference to the treasure Griffins were fighting for. The word "Emblem" therefore refers here to the protected treasure…
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Maison Celadon; Made in China, with Pride!

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Most of us still have problems putting down serious money for a Chinese watch, but that might change after you have seen the Maison Celadon. The Chinese have a century long love story with watches and many pieces by brands like for example Bovet, were made especially for the Chinese market in the past. Their own watchmaking history is less well-known and varies from honest, straightforward watches by brands like the Shanghai Watch co. to high complex haute horlogerie made by people like Ma Xushu. Most Chinese watch brands focus very much on western designs, pumping out large volumes for competitive prices. Maison Celadon is dedicated to restore Chinese watchmaking to their prime. Their watches not only feature high quality Chinese movements, but also the design of their watches is…
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D.M. 1936 Air Force Regulateur; Flying High on a Feeling!

D.M. 1936 Air Force Regulateur; Flying High on a Feeling!

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Regulateur's have an undeniable appeal; three hands divided over three (sub)dials bring a certain kind of magic to a watch. Not only in terms of looks, but also in how surprisingly convenient it is to check the time. D.M. 1936 takes that appeal to new heights with their manual wind Air Force Regulateur! D.M. stands for Deutsche Master, a brand founded in 2013 and offering vintage inspired watches that resemble the instruments that can be found in military planes, tanks, submarines and boats. The Regulateur is part of their Air Force collection which becomes clear by the highly legible dial of the watch. They offer different colored versions of this watch, from a very modern looking blue dialed version with silver sub-dials, to a vintage looking black dial Regulateur with…
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