Over the 40 years of The Hour Glass’ existence, numerous working partnerships have been forged with some of the most renowned names in watches. In tribute, these brands have released ‘The Hour Glass’ editions of their iconic models
Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935
In two exclusive models and a limited and numbered series of 40 pieces, these are unique reinterpretations inspired by a piece ordered by the American army from Longines in 1935. The various chronograph functions can all be operated by pressing the single push-piece set in the fluted crown. The sunray champagne or blue dial is angled at and displays 12 large yellow or white Arabic numerals that stand in high contrast to the face. Boasting a 41 mm case made of bronze, this multi-faceted metal gives the watch a warm and unique style thanks to its characteristic colour. A commemorative engraving on the polished titanium case back confirms each model’s unique identity.
Sinn 356 Pilot The Hour Glass
Sinn’s 356 series was first created in 1996 with the characteristic FLIEGER [PILOT] logo on the matte black dial. The commemorative traditional chronograph with acrylic glass comes with a stainless steel, bead-blasted case diameter of 38.5 mm as well as a solid case back. It is somewhat smaller, but even more successful in design. Bringing out the functional, utilitarian Sinn style, the limited edition sports a vintage-style matte dial on a textured suede calf strap. This classically elegant chronograph captures your attention with its clean aesthetic. Everything is designed to ensure accurate reading of the various times. The hour, minute and centrally positioned second hand are skeletonised and coated with special long-lasting, luminous paint, as are the large, clearly readable Arabic numerals. The 356 Pilot also features the date and day displays at 3 o’clock.
Tag Heuer Monaco Calibre 11
Packaged in an exclusive box and limited to 50 pieces, the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 The Hour Glass Edition boasts a 39mmwide black PVD steel case and bezel. Its open sapphire case-back reveals the intricacies of Calibre 11, which is water-resistant to 100m. On its unique beige opaline dial are two chronograph counters at 3 and 9 o’clock, a date window at 6 o’clock and red indexes with white Superluminova. The hour and minute hands are black, with white Superluminova and the central hand is lacquered in red, a powerful colour combination that makes a strong statement on the wrist.
Ulysse Nardin Freak X Carbonium Gold The Hour Glass
Limited to 30 pieces, this very special Freak X comes with a matte-finish champagne color movement and a carbonium gold “bran-card” framework, This new iteration is a cool & fresh version with a strong design and technology that defies expectation, it is an imposing, magnificent timepiece. The sizing is tighter - 43mm instead of 45mm - but it is easier to read and operate. It has a crown for time correction, which breaks with one of the most iconic aspects of the crownless Freak Vision or Freak Out models, which correct time by the bezel. The “baguette” movement is still a carrousel, turning once on itself every hour; it is simpler, bolder, and has fewer wheels. It has no dial and no hands - the central bridge acts as a minute hand and one of the wheels indicates the hours.
Urwerk UR-105
In tribute to a 15 year partnership is a series of three self-winding watches made in bronze. “Bronze also marks the passage of time,” Urwekr’s co-founder, Martin Frei, points out. “Every hour leaves its mark, creating a living patina.” This unique trio of watches features Urwerk’s emblematic wandering hours indication in a new case that takes up some of the design features of models during its association with The Hour Glass: the shape of the sapphire glass recalls that of the UR-103 series that started the partnership 15 years ago. The imposing crown comes from the UR200 collection, while the acid green of the Superluminova has been borrowed from the UR-105.
NOMOS Glashütte Tangente
A design classic, there are four new special edition Tangente with ancient scripts and “Little Red Dot” on the dials to celebrate 200 years since Singapore was founded in 1819. Numerals in Chinese oracle bone script, the earliest known form of Chinese writing, grace the dials of the salmon- and silvercolored versions. The ruthenium and midnight blue watches feature Hinduarabic numerals, which has become the most commonly used numeral system in the world. Together, these two ancient scripts reflect the diversity of the bustling city state. All four watch versions also pay tribute to Singapore with a “Little Red Dot” at six o’clock, celebrating the global reach of the city, despite its relatively small size.