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Tour of Independence Dinner in Singapore - Roger Smith, Vianney Halter & Kari Voutilainen
Jul 14 2008,05:09 AM

Two weeks ago The Hour Glass held its annual Tour of Independence event to showcase the fine works of leading independent watchmakers. Roger Smith, Vianney Halter and Kari Voutilainen were present, along with their best works. This report details the Singapore leg of the tour, a dinner at the excellent Garibaldi restaurant along Purvis Street.

All photos courtesy of The Hour Glass

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Part I: Guests
Jul 14 2008,05:22 AM

Ang Teck Meng, Tay Kok Choon, Lionel Kok and Joseph Koh

 

Dr Lee Kang Hoe with Irin Gan of The Hour Glass

 

Jaslyn of The Hour Glass with Harry Tan

 

Lim Joo Boon with Alan Teo of The Hour Glass

 

Dr Bernard Cheong and Dolly Cheong

 

Harry Tan with Zach Toh

 

Bernard Cheong, Chang Ching Wyin of The Hour Glass, Dolly Cheong

 

Kari Voutilainen, Vianney Halter, Irin Gan, Roger Smith, Dr Bernard Cheong and Michael Tay 

 

Roger with Bernard

 

Lim Joo Boon, Dr TC Khoo, Michael Tay, Chew Choon Seng and Peter Chong

 

Philip Tan, Dr Joanna Ang, Linda Liauw and CH Liauw

 

Raphael Too, Joseph Koh, Vianney Halter and Ang Teck Meng

 

Tan Puay Hiang, Kari Voutilainen, Jim Seah and CH Liauw

 

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Part II: Cocktails
Jul 14 2008,05:29 AM

Bernard explaining the Max Busser & Friends Horological Machine No. 1...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Alan Teo with Peter Chong

 

Laurence Wee and Michael Tay, Executive Director of The Hour Glass

 
Michael Tay, Joanne Seah and Jim Seah

 
Tan Puay Hiang, Kari Voutilainen and Dr Kenny Chan, CEO of The Hour Glass

 

Michael working hard to convey the finer points of Roger Smith's Series 2...

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Part III: Dinner
Jul 14 2008,05:37 AM

Tay Kok Choon, Peter Chong and Dr TC Khoo

 

 

 
George Ho (left) with Mr and Mrs Zach Toh

 

 
Victoire Halter, Dolly Cheong and Vianney Halter

 
Linda Liauw, Alan Teo and Kari Voutilainen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Dolly Cheong and Chang Ching Wyin

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Part IV: The watches
Jul 14 2008,05:43 AM

 

Urwerk and MB&F

MB&F HM1 (top) and HM2

 
Urwerk 103

 

Vianney Halter Goldpfeil and Classic

Antiqua and Trio


Equation of Time

 
Voutilainen Cal 27 chronometer

 
Roger Smith Series 2

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Part V: More watches
Jul 14 2008,05:51 AM

 

 

 

 
A BRM and the MB&F HM1

 

An Antiqua in rose gold

 

 
MB&F HM1 with a pair of Vianney Halter Classics; the number of Vianney Halter watches in the dining room was unbelievable, at least 15 guests were wearing them, that's more than what dealers carry in stock

 
Irin Gan with the MB&F HM1

 

 

 
Roger Smith Series 2

 

 
A selection of Vianney Halter watches

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Part VI: The watchmakers
Jul 14 2008,05:55 AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Great report SJX
Jul 14 2008,11:14 AM

That VH Trio is amazing in white gold.
Geo

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the photos...
Jul 15 2008,05:19 AM

do justice to a most memorable night... great memories from it thanks for the post sjx

cheers
raph

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Brilliant to see these living greats of the watchmaking world get the recognition...
Jul 18 2008,15:10 PM

Great report, looks like a good time was had by all.
Cheers,
Tim

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great report and pics, thanks! (nt)
Jul 26 2008,06:08 AM

nt

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Thanks a lot SJX for all these pics ! [nt]
Jul 14 2008,06:43 AM

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Thanks SJX :-)
Jul 14 2008,07:39 AM

I must say Vianney watches are looking yummy again. It is progressive in an old world feel.
Lovesss*CL

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You shouldn't be distracted - focus on no. 178. ;-) NT
Jul 14 2008,07:41 AM

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Arrgghh..how can you guys be "distracted" by the watches!
Jul 14 2008,16:39 PM

There were too many beautiful women around.

I didn't even look at the watches...and..OK..who used to say that cars draw more women than flashy watches?

Now, although the watch has not yet "broadly" attracted chicks to the guys wearing them, I think the quality of the women..both in looks and sexy minds, are sort of more in the watch partise than the car ones.

Believe me, I have been comparing...hehe. A subject for more debate!

I think that AHCI watches with "flash" draw more chicks than the mainstream ones with "cash". Say MBF1 versus Patek Tourbillon.

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Thanks for the report SJX...
Jul 14 2008,11:06 AM

but give CL a break.... those watches are more than just a little distracting !
Don

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Too bad Romain Gauthier couldn't make it
Jul 14 2008,17:28 PM

I would love to have seen and handle the Collection Prestige in my hands. Hope there will be some more reports from Bangkok? Jia Xian, thanks for the post.

Best,
Lionel
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Thanks for the report SJX!! [nt]
Jul 14 2008,21:17 PM

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Other watches and delights
Jul 15 2008,07:14 AM

Thanks SJX for the report.

Here are a few personal impressions of the night.........

 

Snap!  Unbelievable coincidence that 2 Calabrese 'Sun-Tral' out of 50 made would appear on the same table!

 

Property of a PuristS supporter

Choose your dial - salmon or blue....... 

Roger Smith showed his goodies 

Kari Voutilainen also showed his goodies 

Another splendid watch at Table A

 

 

Big for this guy

 

Vianney in full flow - he's French you know...........very passionate about something horological 

More Guests

 

 

The WFED bit

Carpaccio di Tonno
Tuna Carpaccio with dried grey mullet roe and orange dressing

 

 

Gambero alla Griglia
Grilled Big-Head Prawn with Garlic and Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

 

Ravioli di Granchio
Crab Ravioli with Prawn sauce and Fresh Tomato

 

Manzo all'Olio con Risotto ai Porcini
Braised Beef Oyster Blade in Olive Oil with Porcini Mushroom Risotto

 

 

Delicatezze di Pasticceria
Rum Baba, Cannoli, Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Gelato

 

Regards,

MTF

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Bravo, Melvyn (",)
Jul 15 2008,21:19 PM

Now that's what I like in one post!!! Time pieces and food. My two fave objects of interest. Thanks for posting it. Nice to see the palatable dishes again. . And yesss, that night, Vianney was in full spirit. Quite funny, too.
CHEERS (",)

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Fine report but many destractions. (nt)
Jul 16 2008,02:48 AM

NT

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Thanks SJX for the insight, Regards, Jack [nt]
Jul 16 2008,03:13 AM

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