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I rarely wear a dress watch but, I would love to own an authentic Cartier Tank someday but for about $12USD, this will have to do. hahahahaha Another cool mini backdrop kit. This is still being shot handheld but using a Godox onboard flash.
IWC Ingenieur Chronograph, titanium AMG edition. One SB800 from top right; one from below right; both fired through diffuser. Fill ratio 3:1, triggered by SB800 on camera. D200 and 105VR
This is a new watch for me and probably one of my favorite AliExpress pickups. It is called a "jumping hour" or "one hander" watch. The little box at the top is the HOUR, and the big numbers are the minutes. The small box in the bottom with a red airplane is the seconds.
This is a Chinese airforce Pilot watch design with a Chinese ST172 automatic movement. The dial is 43.5mm and perfect on my 8" wrist.
Shot with a Fotodiox 20mm extension tube.
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a prestigious Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer, founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833. It is renowned for its precision engineering, innovation, and craftsmanship. Jaeger-LeCoultre is often referred to as the “watchmaker’s watchmaker” due to its significant contributions to horology. It has a rich history of inventions and patents, including the world’s smallest movement and one of the most complicated wristwatches.
Some of the watchmaker’s iconic collections include: Reverso, known for its unique swiveling case; Polaris, a modern sports watch; Master Control, dress watches with signature functions; and Atmos, a clock that operates with minimal energy, like perpetual motion.
[Sources: Wikipedia and Jaeger-LeCoultre website]
The Old Town Astronomical Clock on the tower of the Old Town Hall, is one of the most important technical monuments in Prague, Bohemia and the whole Europe and is also an evidence of highly advanced science and horology craft in Bohemia at the beginning of the 15th century and in later centuries too. The tower, now 65.5 metres high, was built in 1380. The astronomical clock (consisting of the clock machine and an astronomical sphere) was made by clockmaker Mikuláš of Kadaň and astronomer Jan Ondřejův called Šindel before 1410 when the clock was firstly mentioned in writing. Sculptural stone decorations were made by Parléř’s stone masonry. Clockmaker Jan from Růže also called Hanuš who until recently was considered to be the author of the astronomical clock, only repaired the clock in 1490, improved it and added the calendarium (calendar board). Other repairs were made in 1552-60 (then the moving figures were added to it), then it was rather neglected for centuries and it only was used occasionally with long time periods in between. In 1787 it was even considered to sell it for metal recycling but clockmaker J. Landesberger with the help of the astronomer A. Strnad repaired the mechanical part at least which was then functioning until 1824. This unique clock was again under threat in 1861 when its planned sale was only stopped at last minute, thanks to a public collection of money. After a fire 1864 new wooden figures of Apostles were added and one year later, Prague clockmaker L. Hainz restored the mechanical part of the astronomical clock, the astronomical sphere and a new calendarium by J. Mánes was placed there. In 1866 the beam was replaced by a unique chronometer by mechanic R. Božek and the astronomical clock finally started running again. During the Prague Uprising of 1945 the clock was seriously damaged by the shelling of the German artillery and the subsequent fire, after the war it was restored though and in 1948 the whole system with new statues of Apostles by sculptor V. Sucharda and with a copy of Mánes‘ picture calendar started running again. During the repairs, the clock was connected to an electric motor (before it had to be cranked up). The most recent major repairs of the clock took place in 1979 and 2005.
The astronomical clock consists of approximately 350 components, out of which ¾ are still originals from the 15th century; originally the whole machine didn't have a single nail in it, just riveted. The central and the main part of the astronomical clock is the astronomical section (the so-called sphere) which shows old Bohemian and also modern time as well as ongoing astronomical phenomena such as the sunrise and sunset, course of the Sun and the Moon and other interconnected movements of astronomic objects in a geocentric system. At present time only experts can understand this whole system and this was also the case in the Middle Ages. The lower calendarium is easier to understand – it shows days and months with their astrological signs. However, for spectator’s point of view, the moving figures are the most attractive part, especially those of the twelve Apostles which gradually appear in the small windows of the former prison in the upper part of the astronomical clock. They are:
In the left window
St.Paul holding a book and a sword
St.Thomas with a spear
St. Jude Thaddeus holding a book in his left hand
St. Simon with a saw
St. Bartholomew with a book and a knife
St. Barnabas with papyrus
In the right window
St. Peter with a key
St. Matthew with an axe
St. John castigating a serpent
St. Andrew bearing saltire cross
St. Philip with a cross
St. James with a fuller’s ram
On the sides of the astronomical clock there are four pairs of moving figures: in the top left-hand corner there are figures of a Coxcomb and a Miser, at the bottom where is a Chronicler and an Angel, in the top right-hand corner there is a Death and a Turk or a fiddler and at the bottom there is an Astronomer and a Philosopher. On each hour the Apostles gradually come out in front of the spectators and the figures on the side come to life too. The Skeleton pulls a string and the ringing starts of the marching of the Apostles. At the same time he nods at the Turk who refuses his services by turning his head. The Miser nods his head, shakes a purse in his hand and also threatens with a stick while the Coxcomb looks at himself in the mirror. After the windows with Apostles close a golden cock crows and then the tower clock strikes.
The most famous legend linked to the Old Town Astronomical Clock is that about Master Hanuš, the alleged author of the clock. He was allegedly blinded by the councillors using a hot metal rod so that he could not build another or even a better clock anywhere else again. Hanuš then asked one of his helpers to lead him to the clock, he tampered with the clock machine and broke it so that nobody could fix; whoever tried to repair it became insane from the complexity of the machine. Similar legend is also said about many other astronomical clocks in Europe. It is also said that if the clock stops for a longer period of time, bad times for the Czech nation are ahead.
The only astronomical clocks that are older than the one in the Old Town are those in Padova, Italy (1344, rebuilt in 1434) and in Strasbourg, France (1352, rebuilt in 1574 and 1838). The Czech clock, however, was preserved in the most authentic state. Another historical clock (from the end of the 15th century) was preserved only in Olomouc in the Czech country, it has been rebuilt numerous times though so its historical appearance is only partly known. According to old sources there also used to be an astronomical clock at the town hall in Kutná Hora towards the end of the 14th century; at the end of the 14th century it was placed on another building and in 1770 destroyed by a fire; there is no information available regarding its appearance or construction. www.dqhvhlw.kralovskacesta.cz/en/tour/objects/old-town-as...
E.K.Yap, the MPA & MPAS multi-award winning photographer, has created many iconic masterpieces and photographed covers & campaigns for influential publications & luxury brands. His projects include Patek Philippe, Breguet, Chopard, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel & Franck Muller to name a few.
With his wide-ranging experience in art as a creative director in the advertising & publishing industry, he consistently achieves the best results with his precision skill, specialising in luxury projects particularly jewellery, timepiece, product, interior, portrait & fashion.
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Not mine. Borrowed from a friend. The Seiko SARB 017 is a classic mountaineering explorer's watch with a gorgeus sunburst green dial.
January 19, 2013: Having a Krystal was hard to do in Atlanta. I didn't live near one. The only time I really had it in Atlanta was when I was in a part of Cobb County that had one or dining with Mary Ellen and Harold in Fayetteville.
They are much easier to get in Savannah when I do want an occasional one.
(19/365)
My latest Micro Brand purchase. Came across this brand on a watch forum that I visit. I went to the makers site to see what was on offer. This was the one that caught my eye.
Just beautiful in real life, fantastic presentation & superb finish. Luckily in my price range !
Another American made piece, 42mm case size- OK on my large 8" wrist.
Auto with Japan's Miyota 9015 automatic movement and lovely strap with deployant clasp.
Very Classy and wears very comfortably.
Traska Summiteer charcoal black www.traskawatch.com/summiteer
Final review here: youtu.be/p8Mnornvi-M
The insides of the watch we're building right now. There are over 600 parts in the watch, so it takes a lot of time and skill to put together properly.
Omega Speedmaster
Test shots with new Sigma 70-300 lens
These were quick shots just to test the lens works.
Just need to learn how to work the light better, and set up from better angles with the tripod.
Fun photo of some of my Rolex-made wristwatches -- taken 05/01/02. In the photo from top, moving clockwise... A two-tone Tudor Tiger Chronograph (extremely rare), A vintage Rolex Submariner, A SS Tudor Automatic Chrono-Time chronograph, A SS/18k Rolex GMT Master 1675/3 and a SS Rolex GMT Master 1675 (my daily beater).
Here's an unconventional setup for you all. M9-P, Visoflex III and 50/1.4 ASPH. Continuous LED lighting, one bank of 120 LEDs from the top through a diffuser panel.
170/365 - Vibrating a hairspring for the Tuscar watch. It's one of the coolest looking watchmaking tools for sure.
E.K.Yap, the MPA & MPAS multi-award winning photographer, has created many iconic masterpieces and photographed covers & campaigns for influential publications & luxury brands. His projects include Patek Philippe, Breguet, Chopard, Bvlgari, Cartier, Chanel & Franck Muller to name a few.
With his wide-ranging experience in art as a creative director in the advertising & publishing industry, he consistently achieves the best results with his precision skill, specialising in luxury projects particularly jewellery, timepiece, product, interior, portrait & fashion.
PHILOSOPHY
“I'm passionate in capturing more than just a beautiful image, I like to craft an inspiring masterpiece with soul & meaning”
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Advertising/Advertorial/ Editorial - MPA Far East
Architecture/ Cityscape/ Interior - MPA Far East
Illustrative & Creative - MPA Far East
Fashion - MPA Far East
Still Life - MPA Far East
Best Cover - MPAS
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A. Lange & Söhne/ Audemars Piguet/ Azimuth/ Aston Martin/ ABN Ambro/ Arium Collection/ Arcatel/ Anlene/ Aqua Culture/ Adidas/ Aries Gold/ Bvlgari/ Breguet/ Bottega Veneta/ Boucheron/ Blancpain/ Breitling/ Baker Furniture/ BBDO/ Borobudur/ Bonhams/ Berggren Jewellery/ Cartier/ Chanel/ Chopard/ CitiGold/ Carat Club/ CapitaLand/ CLIO/ CEL Development/ Coty/ Confetti by Mui/ Canon/ Dolce & Gabbana/ Distillery/ D Editors/ Dell/ Franck Muller/ Flower Diamonds/ Fujitsu/ Fuchsia Lane/ Farm Best/ Ferrari/ Girard-Perregaux/ Genting/ Green Chapter/ Gucci/ Geyer/ Harry Winston/ Hassell Studio/ Hilton Hotel/ Heeton/ Hublot/ Hassell Studio/ HDB/ Hermès/ I.D.Department/ IWC/ Image Bank/ ICI Duluxe/ Inoue Japan/ Jobstreet/ Jaeger-LeCoultre/ Johnny Walker/ JOID/ Kwanpen/ Krieit Associate/ KrisShop/ KFC/ K-Suites/ Louis Moinet/ Levi’s/ Lalique/ Luminox/ Lloyd’s Asia/ Ladurée/ Lush Radio/ Louis Vuitton/ Leonard Drake/ Livita/ Lifelink/ Manolo Blahnik/ Montblanc/ Mediacorp/ MCL Land/ Mirinda/ Marc Anthony/ Maxis Mobile/ Novetel Hotel/ NTU/ National Geographic/ Omega/ Patek Philippe/ Piaget/ Philips/ Playboy/ Prada/ Pepsi/ Pure Earth/ Richard Mille/ Rolex/ Roger Dubuis/ Resort World Sentosa/ Richemont/ Reebonz/ SkysShop/ Singland/ Splendor/ Sarcar/ Sinn/ Shangri-La Hotel/ SIA/ Shelton/ Sally Hansen/ Skin Science/ StarAsia/ Skin79/ Sally Hansen/ Sports Toto/ Spritzer/ 7-Up/ The Mill/ Tag Heuer/ Tiffany/ Transware/ The Hour Glass/ Tudor/ TV3/ Universal Studio/ Ulysse Nardin/ UOI/ UOB/ Vihari Jewels/ Vacheron Constantin/ Van Cleef & Arpels/ Wild Rice/ Zenith
EDITORIAL
August Man/ Affluent/August Women/ Appetite/ Adore/ Awesome/ Business Time/ Baccarat/ Business Craft/ Crown/ CitaBella/ Esquire/ ELLE/ Fiori/ Golf Vacations/ Harper’s Bazaar/ Inspire Travel/ Jewels & Time/ Jewellery Craft/ L’Official/ Luxury Guide/ Luxury Insider/ Luxx Jewellery/ Legacy of Singapore/ Men’s Folio/ Man Stuff/ OASiS/ Prestige/ Prestige Lifestyle/ Pen Craft/ PC World/ PC Magazine/ Robb Report/ RWS Invites/ Solitaire/ Style/ Tatler/ Tatler Wedding/ Tatler Home/ Time Craft/ TiCTalk/ World of Watches