Horological Meandering

On 20th October 2015, RALPH LAUREN Watch And Jewelry hosted an event to showcase their new RALPH LAUREN RL Automotive Skeleton in Singapore at their duplex Marina Bay Sands Boutique. Please join me on a virtual tour of the evening and followed by a closer...  

Taking visual cues from the Bugatti and merging it into his passion for watches the outcome is with a purpose. I am interested in the weight and curious to see some wrist shots. Great job for Ralph Lauren and thanks Kong for the insight into the launch of... 

it is not heavy, all I can say. Unfortunately, I did not photograph a wristshot, as this is the only piece that is going around the region. Thanks for viewing. Kong

At the same time I have to agree with you, that the logos are unnecessarily prominent. Ralph Lauren has probably best managed to separate his cheaper clothing lines from the more exclusive ones (at least in terms of succeeding so globally) and is one of t... 

Unfortunately, the sister's Weinmaraner puppy decided that the Tissot Wood watch was a chew-toy.... Even before that Chew Incident, it was not in the same league as the Ralph Lauren watch! Tissot Wood watch Regards, MTF ...  

But to a 12 year old who has never seen a RL the wooden Tissot was the real deal

Don't you think the RL logo at 12 o'clock is required to balance the subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock? It would look empty if the logo were not there. A BIG Black space because the mainspring barrel plate must be there. See below... Balance at 12 and ...  

Not saying it would be better but could balance the small seconds out...

Could make it float above?

And that gave it to Valfleurier to skeletonize it? I am not into black cased watches, but I find this one quite interesting, aesthetically speaking. The contrast between the black metal, dial / movement and the wooden bezel is just splendid. Like you, I f... 

"The open-work is well-planned with balance symmetry and nicely exposing the large balance wheel of the hand-wound IWC-sourced FA Jones 98290 movement." "The FA Jones caliber is skeletonised by ValFleurier at the component level." "The whole assembly of t...  

Remove the RL logo, it is even more powerful. Best, Nicolas

In my opinion, the blackened and skeletonized FA Jones movement is much better looking here than in its native IWC context. I like the style too. I'm just disappointed that the edition will be so small. Cazalea

I heard a while ago, the FA Jones movements are very limited, even scarce for IWC. Have a look when the watch arrives at your region. It looks better in metal. Thanks for viewing. Kong

Ugh!

mostel, I like some of the Ralph Lauren watches in the Safari range. Maybe its the wood or gun-metal grey/black/blued? As the movements are sourced from Richemont Group like IWC, JLC, Piaget etc, I have no qualms about the mechanicals. We can focus on the...  

This Ralph Lauren Automatic Skeleton watch looks like an interesting watch. I may not be the target audience for this watch but those looking for a lifestyle watch may want to take a look at this watch. I'm curious to see how well the wood bezel will stan... 

Great coverage, thanks for the photos and write up so we could virtually attend the event I love the wood bezel. Feels and looks very classy with an old world charm I really like. Will it be able to withstand wear and tear like moisture? Cheers Robin