Category: Horology
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Auction Season – Gamal Abdel Nasser’s Rolex goes under the hammer.
A Rolex president of a president who revolutionized the Middle East. A country has many leaders throughout its history, there are solemn few who are fondly remembered years after their passing. Gamal Abdel Nasser is one amongst them. This is the story of the man and his watch. Nasser was…
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Watches of October 2.
October 2 is more than just a day. The date is deeply engrained in modern Indian and general history of the world. Today, we take a look at the horological links of the occasion. Each year on this October 2nd, Indians are given a national holiday – the Gandhi &…
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Watches, Diplomacy & Polo.
In this article we take a look at Diplomacy, Polo and the watches in between. Pictures published recently by Ministry of External Affairs (@meaindia) of PMO’s visit to Brunei Darussalam, PM Narendra Modi is being welcomed to the Istana Nurul Iman, official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah…
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Sabre Slayers – The Keelor Brothers, A Tribute.
This article is about two warrior brothers, their laurels and something about watches of IAF, the Indian Air Force. Air Marshal Denzil Kellor, VrC, KC, AVSM, PVSM. Air Marshal Denzil Kellor (Retd.) left for his eternal flight on 28th August 2024 aged 90. A decorated combat pilot, leader mentor, and…
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Gifts Worth Mentioning
The city was decorated, guests were invited, billions were spent and the couple tied the knot -at the centre of it – an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar. Asia’s biggest wedding is taking place in Mumbai, the trade capital of India – amongst all the news, a gift makes…
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Rolexes of the Republic
As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day, we explore the history of two most coveted timepieces of modern Indian history. Rolex came to India in 1920’s when P. Orr & Sons, Madras sold the country’s first watch from the brand for a sum of Rs 198. The brand subsequently expanded…
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The Tale of Three Reversos
JLC Reverso and the game of Polo Polo is generally credited for inspiring the creation of the famed Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso. The game, which is now widely played around the world, originated in India. It was popularized in the state of Manipur by then-King Kangba, who gave the game its…
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