Revisiting One That Got Away...

From Pequignet -

Courtesy of Pequignet

I wanted to re-heat this one. I personally like it when a watch maker takes what is expected, and puts a fun twist on it. This one came around nearly 4 years ago now, but it still fascinates me to this day.

Now I realize, this is maybe not everyone's demitasse if espresso, but as I look at it - life is short. There are plenty black and white watches out there, but life is not always black and white, is it?

This is the Rue Royale Reference 9010433 FJ.

Pequignet is at once a known quantity and yet and still a mystery to a lot of watch folks out there. For many of us we think Pequignet de facto means moon phases, power reserve indicators and big dates.  Very formal, very uniform. And that's okay. Pequignet has established a fairly defined design language insofar as the layout of the watch dial and functions.  

But for those of us with a wild color itch to scratch, this little wrist bijoux is the horological equivalent of a colloidal oatmeal bath, followed by a generous application of Benadryl ointment and loose fitting t-shirt.  IT IS AMAZING!  And yes, it soothes that manic itch that some of us have for a wonderfully complicated watch with a bit of color, fun and quirkiness.  

Yes gentle reader, I REALLY WANTED THIS WATCH!

Although it is now firmly in the rearview mirror, it does show that Pequignet may still have a few surprises up their sleeves ; )

Here are the pertinents -

MOVEMENT
Calibre Royal movement
88-hours power reserve
Small second
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case-back
Date
Large red accurate moonphase at 6.00

CASE
316L Stainless steel case

DIAL
White dial, Luminova hands
White small second counter and power reserve counter

BRACELET
White alligator strap with blue stitching
Folding buckle with clasp

Limited edition

The Multiply

By Horage -

Courtesy of Horage

Following their first two successful Kickstarter campaigns, Horage is back with a third project that is likely to eclipse the previous two projects not only in terms of participants, but money raised.  And they are doing it with a slightly different approach.  Through this project, you now have the opportunity to design your own personal Horage with Horage's configurator.

The Venturer Big Date

From H. Moser & Cie -

Courtesy of H. Moser & Cie

Available in 2 versions, both are tripartite and of red gold.  Measuring 41.5 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in height.  

Traveller moonphases and large date from Girard-Perregaux

Girard-Perregaux announced the creation of a new family of timekeepers - Traveller, and this is one of the first members of the collection - the Traveller moonphases and large date.

Courtesy of Girard-Perregaux

Now when I saw the name, my thoughts first went to the Girard-Perregaux Traveller II which had an alarm and a second time zone feature.  But tin this instance the family name Traveller is not necessarily intertwined with telling time in different locations at the same time.

Hours, minutes, seconds, moonphase, large date and power reserve are indicated.  Here are the details:

Girard-Perregaux Traveller moon phases and large date


Technical specifications

Case in steel or in steel with ceramic bezel
Diameter: 44.00 mm
Glass: anti-reflective sapphire
Case back: sapphire crystal, secured with 6 screws
Water resistance: 100 meters


Girard-Perregaux Movement GP03300-0080 (white date window) or GP03300-0080 (black date window)
Self-winding mechanical movement
Caliber: 13 ½ ’’’
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h - (4 Hz)
Power Reserve: 46 hours minimum
Jewels: 35
Functions: hour, minute, small second, large date, moon phases indicator, power reserve indicator


Case in steel with opaline dial
Black alligator strap
Folding buckle
Reference: 49650-11-131-BB6A


Case in steel with black dial
Black alligator strap
Folding buckle
Reference: 49650-11-631-BB6A


Case in steel with ceramic bezel and gray dial
Brown leather strap
Folding buckle
Reference: 49650-82-231-HBBA