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Founder & CEO of @emilsjewellery @dailydeluxe @dailydeluxe.media
📷Content creator / Watch photographer
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Strapping the @jacobandco Bugatti Tourbillon in black DLC titanium onto my wrist is an exercise in pure mechanical overload. At 52mm by 44mm, its sculpted case immediately demands attention, echoing the aggressive lines and front horseshoe grille of its automotive namesake. Despite its imposing footprint, the black-PVD titanium chassis feels surprisingly manageable and exceptionally light on the wrist, trading the ostentatious weight of traditional gold or sapphire for a stealthier, driver-focused aesthetic.

The dial layout mimics an instrument cluster. Looking straight down, your eyes are drawn to the three-dial configuration featuring a dashboard-inspired jumping retrograde hour and minute display that snaps back with satisfying precision. Right next to it sits a double power reserve indicator tracking both the timekeeping barrel and the automation sequence. Tucked near the top, a mesmerizing 30-second flying tourbillon spins rapidly, adding frantic, high-frequency energy to the visual drama.

The true masterpiece reveals itself when you press the crown-integrated pusher. Through a massive sapphire crystal block, a fully functional, miniature V16 engine block automaton bursts to life. For 20 seconds, a solid gold crankshaft rotates rapidly as 16 titanium pistons fire up and down in perfect harmony. Seeing this level of micro-engineering move independently under the crystal feels less like wearing a watch and more like hosting an operational hypercar engine on the wrist. At $340,000, it represents the pinnacle of hyper-exclusive, uncompromising horological performance.

#hautehorlogerie #tourbillon #jacobandco #bugatti

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After spending some quality time on the wrist with the @ulyssenardin Diver Air, I completely understand why the immediate reaction to its Velcro strap is so critical.

For a luxury timepiece carrying a retail price of thirty-eight thousand dollars, a simple hook and loop fabric fastener can initially feel like an afterthought or even cheap. However, once you actually wear this piece and experience the engineering philosophy behind it, you realize that any other strap choice would have fundamentally ruined what makes this watch an absolute masterpiece.

The entire concept of the Diver Air centers on pushing the absolute limits of weight reduction. Ulysse Nardin managed to engineer a forty-four millimeter mechanical dive watch that weighs a staggering fifty-one grams. To put that into perspective, the highly skeletonized titanium movement itself weighs under nine grams.

If you were to pair this featherweight case with a traditional luxury rubber strap and a heavy milled titanium deploying clasp, you would instantly add thirty to forty grams back to the watch. That would completely destroy the floating, weightless sensation that defines the entire wearing experience.

The elastic fabric Velcro strap weighs a mere six grams. It aligns perfectly with the watch’s mission by prioritizing raw function and weight efficiency over traditional jewelry luxury. Beyond the math of the weight savings, the practical execution on the wrist is flawless. Because the watch is so light, it does not suffer from the top-heavy wobble that usually plagues large sport watches. The Velcro allows for micro-adjustments down to the exact millimeter, meaning you can dial in a perfect fit whether your wrist is expanding in the afternoon heat or contracting in cold water. It conforms to your skin comfortably, dries incredibly fast, and ensures that the watch practically vanishes when worn.

For a hyper-focused dive watch that isolates its movement in eighty percent empty air, this minimalist strap is a stroke of design genius.

#hautehorlogerie #ulyssenardin #divewatch #worldrecord

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Today, I had the pleasure of checking out the newly refreshed Omega Speedmaster 38mm collection at @lesambassadeurslux

While the new “Speedmaster Reduced” no-date steel version is getting a lot of attention, the standout star for me is the gorgeous two-tone steel and 18k Moonshine Gold model (ref. 324.20.38.50.02.001).
Strapping it on, the color harmony is immediate. Omega paired a striking green aluminum tachymeter bezel with Moonshine Gold accents on the crown, pushers, and the inner links of the Moonwatch-style 5-link bracelet. The dial is a beautiful silvery opaline PVD base featuring applied Moonshine Gold markers and hands. It is incredibly elegant.

On the wrist, the 38mm diameter is very friendly. The compact 44.96mm lug-to-lug makes it wear beautifully on smaller or average wrists. However, you will feel its presence; at 14.75mm thick, it is noticeably chunky due to the automatic Calibre 3330 inside. Thankfully, Omega brought back classic round sub-dials instead of the old oval ones, bringing it much closer to the iconic Moonwatch DNA.

This version includes a discreet date window at 6 o’clock. The COSC-certified column-wheel chronograph movement offers a solid 52-hour power reserve and a co-axial escapement. With 100m water resistance and a micro-adjusting clasp, it balances everyday durability with luxury style. Coming in at around €11,500, it is a magnificent, colorful twist on a classic.

#omega #speedmaster #chronograph #moonwatch

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The Jacob & Co. Gotham City Double Tourbillon is one of those watches that doesn’t translate through photographs. The moment I had it on my wrist, I realised just how much thought had gone into balancing outrageous mechanics with a surprisinglycohesive design. The black DLC titanium case gives it an almost stealth-like appearance, allowing the movement—not the case—to dominate your attention. It feels every bit like a machine built for Batman rather than just another timepiece.

The highlight is undoubtedly the pair of flying triple-axis tourbillons. Watching both constantly rotate at different speeds is mesmerising, and the movement seems alive from every angle. The architecture has incredible depth, with layers of black bridges, polished bevels and suspended components creating a three-dimensional effect that changes every time light catches the movement.

Despite measuring 45.5mm across, the lightweight titanium construction makes it more comfortable than expected. The curved lugs help the watch sit securely, while the black rubberstrap keeps it planted on the wrist. It has undeniable presence, but it never feels unnecessarily bulky.

The Gotham inspiration is handled with surprising restraint. Rather than filling the dial with comic-book graphics, Jacob & Co. uses architectural shapes, dark finishes and the striking onyx bat motif to capture the atmosphere of Gotham City. It feels sophisticated rather than gimmicky, and the monochromatic palette reinforces that identity beautifully.

Legibility isn’t the priority here. Reading the off-centre display almost becomes secondary because your eyes are constantly drawn to the hypnotic motion of the twin tourbillons. This is a watch to experience rather than simply wear.

After spending time with it, I came away genuinely impressed. Beyond the Batman connection, the Gotham City Double Tourbillon is an extraordinary demonstration of modern haute Horlogerie. The black DLC execution is, in my opinion, the most compelling version, giving the watch a darker, more purposeful personality that perfectly complements its technical brilliance.

#hautehorlogerie #batman #gothamcity

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When you think of James Bond, your mind instantly goes to Omega or Rolex, but hear me out: a real modern secret agent would actually wear the new @mauricelacroix Pontos S Solar Chronograph. Traditional mechanical luxury is romantic, but a double-O agent in the field values absolute survival over horological sentimentality.

Think about the sheer volume of sudden accelerations and violent shocks James Bond encounters on a single mission—firing automatic weapons, absorbing heavy recoil, jumping from helicopters, and surviving near-miss explosions. A mechanical watch, with its delicate balance wheel, fragile hairspring, and hundreds of intricate moving parts, is highly susceptible to losing regulation or completely shattering under that kind of intense G-force trauma. Quartz, however, is an inherently robust, solid-state technology that shrugs off violent impacts without skipping a single beat.

Strapping this 42mm stainless steel piece onto my wrist, the first thing I notice is how exceptionally balanced it feels despite the technical 13mm thickness. The smoked dial has a stunning, semi-transparent gradient that allows you to peek into the solar panels integrated directly into the subdials. These panels drive a precise Swiss Ronda 2040.D quartz movement, giving the watch an incredible five months of autonomy on a single full charge. It means Bond never has to worry about battery failures or manual winding during an extended extraction.

The build quality is undeniably robust. It features a unidirectional aluminum dive bezel, a sturdy crown guard, and a dual-color Super-LumiNova scheme that glows blue for minute tracking and green for the hours. Combined with a rugged 200-meter water resistance, this watch is engineered to take a serious beating while remaining completely sharp.

This is the ultimate blueprint for a Q-Branch gadget. Its tactical gunmetal DLC options and rugged layout make it a perfect candidate for hidden modifications. More importantly, it strikes a flawless balance between high-octane field durability and tuxedo-ready elegance. It is understated, highly technical, and completely reliable when everything else fa

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After spending time with the @jacobandco Mystery Tourbillon Blue Sapphire, I can confidently say this is one of the most outrageous and technically fascinating watches I’ve ever handled.

The 50mm white gold case is drenched in invisibly set icy blue sapphires and diamonds, creating an almost liquid appearance under direct light. Jacob & Co. uses over 550 gemstones throughout the case and rotating display rings, and in person the effect is hypnotic rather than cluttered.

The centerpiece, though, is the triple-axis flying tourbillon. Watching the twin back-to-back tourbillons rotate in three dimensions feels unreal on the wrist. Unlike many tourbillons that become background decoration after a few minutes, this one completely commands your attention every time you glance down. The movement itself contains 430 components and rotates across multiple axes at astonishing speed, yet it still appears smooth and almost weightless.

Reading the time takes a moment of adjustment because there are no traditional hands. Instead, floating concentric sapphire-set rings indicate the hours and minutes using diamond pointers. Initially it feels theatrical, but after a few minutes the display becomes surprisingly intuitive. The lack of visible support beneath the rings creates the illusion that the indications are suspended in midair, a nod to historic mystery clocks.

Despite its massive dimensions, the curved lugs and alligator strap distribute the weight better than expected. It’s certainly not subtle or practical, and nobody buys this watch for discretion. But that’s precisely the appeal. The Mystery Tourbillon Blue Sapphire exists to showcase what happens when extreme gem-setting and uncompromising watchmaking collide.

What impressed me most is that beneath all the extravagance lies genuine horological innovation. Many ultra-luxury watches rely purely on excess, but this piece combines engineering, finishing, and visual drama at a level few brands would even attempt.

#hautehorlogerie #tourbillon #watchcollector

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Hands-on with the @jacobandco Oil Pump in its 49.5mm blacked-out execution — and honestly, this is one of those watches that makes “watch” feel like a bit of an understatement.

The first thing that hits you is the sheer presence. At 49.5mm wide and around 20mm thick, this is absolutely not trying to disappear under a cuff. But that’s also the entire point. The black DLC titanium treatment gives the Oil Pump a darker, more technical personality, and somehow makes all of the tiny mechanical details feel even more dramatic.

Then you press the pusher.

The oil derrick comes alive, pumping up and down like a miniature piece of industrial machinery. It’s completely unnecessary… and completely brilliant. This isn’t an animation playing on a screen — it’s a mechanical automaton driven by the watch’s movement, bringing the entire oil-field scene to life on demand.

And underneath all that theatre is serious watchmaking. The JCAM33 is a hand-wound calibre with 510 components, a roughly 60-hour power reserve and a double-axis tourbillon. The two tourbillon axes rotate at different speeds, adding another layer of motion to an already ridiculously busy dial.

What surprised me most in person is how much more dimensional it feels than photographs suggest. The pipes, derrick, barrels, grille and tourbillon create a miniature industrial landscape, while the blacked-out treatment strips away much of the visual noise and lets the mechanics do the talking.

Is it practical? Absolutely not. Is it subtle? Not remotely. Is it fun? Without question.

The Oil Pump is Jacob & Co. at its most unapologetic: part haute horlogerie, part kinetic sculpture, part mechanical theatre.

And after finally getting it on the wrist, I completely understand why this watch exists.

#hautehorlogerie #tourbillon #jacobandco

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But Please: Don‘t tell my wife. 🤣

#grailwatch hunting is a mindset, not a question of budget. Experience doesn’t require ownership. But to be fair, it sure would feels good to have these pieces in my collection 😅

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