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Is this a watch or a living thing? 🪼The MB&F HM7 Aquapod doesn’t ask to be taken seriously. It demands to be stared at.H...
09/05/2026

Is this a watch or a living thing? 🪼

The MB&F HM7 Aquapod doesn’t ask to be taken seriously. It demands to be stared at.

Here are the 5 things everyone asks when they first encounter it:

🪼 Is that actually a jellyfish? Completely intentional. Every mechanism, from the titanium te****le winding rotor at the bottom to the flying tourbillon at the top, rotates concentrically around the centre, mirroring a jellyfish’s radial symmetry. The biology is the blueprint.

🤿 Can you actually dive with it? That floating bezel screams dive watch, but MB&F make kinetic sculptures, not tool watches. Making the crowns screw-down for real dive depth would’ve pushed the case even larger, so they drew the line at 50m. Wear it near water. Just don’t push it.

🕰️ How do you even tell the time? Ironically, the HM7 is considered one of the most legible MB&F creations. Two rotating rings, hours and minutes, straightforward once you stop being distracted by the tourbillon floating above it all.

💡 Does it glow? It glows on the hour and minute numerals, around the inside of the movement, and along the winding rotor. It’s alive by day. It’s _more_ alive at night.

🖼️ Is it a watch or a sculpture? Both! The movement was completely restructured to fit the design, not the other way around. Form first. Always.

So, watch, sculpture, or deep-sea creature? You tell me 👇

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📸 Photo reference: MB&F Official (mbandf.com) Artwork inspired by the MB&F Horological Machine N°7 Aquapod. All visual rights belong to their respective owners. Artwork by .past.ten.

What does it look like when a legend gets reborn from the actual material of space? 🌌In 1962, Scott Carpenter wrote a le...
24/04/2026

What does it look like when a legend gets reborn from the actual material of space? 🌌

In 1962, Scott Carpenter wrote a letter to W***y Breitling. He needed a watch built for orbit, wider bezel for gloved hands, a stretch bracelet over his spacesuit, and most critically, a 24-hour dial. Because when the sun rises every 90 minutes, you need a watch that won’t lie to you. That watch became the Navitimer Cosmonaute, the first Swiss wristwatch in space.

🌑 The original had a black dial. This one has a meteorite dial. Cut from an extraterrestrial stone composed primarily of iron and nickel, the galaxy-blue meteorite reveals its natural Widmanstätten pattern when etched, meaning no two dials are identical. The material on your wrist literally came from space.

⚙️ Same soul within the movement. The hand-wound Calibre B02 carries over a deliberate choice tracing back to 1962, when self-winding movements weren’t trusted in zero gravity. Some things don’t need fixing.

🚀 From Mercury to Artemis. The caseback bears the Artemis II mission logo patch and the engraving “One of 450,” bridging NASA’s earliest orbital missions to humanity’s return to deep space.

🔵 The 24-hour dial remains. The defining feature Carpenter requested remains largely unchanged. In orbit or on Earth, it’s still the detail that makes this watch unlike anything else on a wrist.

The original was one-of-a-kind, purpose-built for one man and one mission. This is 450 pieces, purpose-built for those who believe the next chapter of space exploration deserves a seat on the wrist too.

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📸 Photo reference: Breitling Official. Artwork inspired by the Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute Artemis II Ref. AB02307A1C1P1. All visual rights belong to their respective owners. Artwork by .past.ten

As 2025 comes to a close, it feels like a year of foundations. Moving into my own place was a huge milestone — finally s...
01/01/2026

As 2025 comes to a close, it feels like a year of foundations. Moving into my own place was a huge milestone — finally settling in, finding rhythm, and making space to create. And just like that, it’s already 2026.

Last year brought new friendships, meaningful conversations, and the chance to make art for more people than I ever expected. I’m deeply grateful for every project and commission — each one taught me something new, not just about art, but about managing ideas, timelines, and the logistics of bringing work into the hands of those who support it.

There’s still so much to learn, but I’m hopeful that 2026 will bring even more conversations around watch art, more shared curiosity, and new connections within this community. Thanks for being part of the journey, let’s keep the dialogue going.

What happens when a young maker treats watchmaking like sculpture?The Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier isn’t just another ...
13/12/2025

What happens when a young maker treats watchmaking like sculpture?

The Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier isn’t just another tourbillon, it’s a statement from one of the newest independent voices in haute horlogerie. Built around a central tourbillon, precision-machined bridges, and a clean, architectural aesthetic, this piece blends modern design with artisanal technique.

✨ Key details worth talking about:
• CNC-machined bridges — each one shaped with precision to create a layered, almost architectural dial field.
• Central flying tourbillon — bold and visible, a focal point that anchors the design.
• Minimalist design language — clean dial, open spacing, and a contemporary form that pushes against traditional styles.
• Independent craftsmanship — reflecting a personal vision rather than a design house formula.

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📸 Photo reference courtesy of Rémy Cools official materials.

What happens when a young maker treats watchmaking like sculpture?The Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier isn’t just another ...
12/12/2025

What happens when a young maker treats watchmaking like sculpture?

The Rémy Cools Tourbillon Atelier isn’t just another tourbillon, it’s a statement from one of the newest independent voices in haute horlogerie. Built around a central tourbillon, precision-machined bridges, and a clean, architectural aesthetic, this piece blends modern design with artisanal technique.

✨ Key details worth talking about:
• CNC-machined bridges — each one shaped with precision to create a layered, almost architectural dial field.
• Central flying tourbillon — bold and visible, a focal point that anchors the design.
• Minimalist design language — clean dial, open spacing, and a contemporary form that pushes against traditional styles.
• Independent craftsmanship — reflecting a personal vision rather than a design house formula.

👉 Follow .past.ten for more illustrated horology conversations, and tag a friend who loves tourbillons and bold design.

📸 Photo reference courtesy of Rémy Cools official materials.

Special request from a fellow collector of cocktail inspired pieces🚦it does remind you of the traffic light colours, don...
29/11/2025

Special request from a fellow collector of cocktail inspired pieces🚦it does remind you of the traffic light colours, don’t they?

Can’t wait to see the trio together and huge thanks for the trust to make this artwork for you!

🛠️ When passion turns artisanal Meet LOTH , the first Singapore-based craft watchmaker that rewrites the rulebook. Here’...
14/11/2025

🛠️ When passion turns artisanal

Meet LOTH , the first Singapore-based craft watchmaker that rewrites the rulebook. Here’s what sets this story and the timepieces apart:
• Founded by Tristan Ho, a self-taught horologist who taught himself via YouTube and hand-built his first calibre in his home workshop.
• Each watch undergoes unique finishing details: wide-angled polished anglage, hand-polished screws, free-style mosaic dials hand-constructed from German silver.
• Exclusivity is real: small editions (12 pieces in the debut series), crafted in Singapore yet competing globally in finishing and design.

Let’s talk: if you could pick one finishing detail (dial texture / anglage / screws) that defines a handmade watch for you — which would you go for?

🕰️ Tag a collector who loves discovering indie craftsmanship, and follow .past.ten for illustrated journeys into watch art.

📸 Photo reference: LOTH official visuals

Aurora: Where Craft Meets Collaboration ✨Charles Berret and Micro Indy Collective return after their sold-out Nebula wit...
05/11/2025

Aurora: Where Craft Meets Collaboration ✨

Charles Berret and Micro Indy Collective return after their sold-out Nebula with the Aurora — a luminous evolution of design and craftsmanship. Available in two stunning editions, Aurora White and Aurora Black, this 40mm masterpiece continues the mother-of-pearl theme while refining every detail.

Key highlights:
• Dial Craftsmanship: CNC guilloché detailing paired with heat-treated or mirror-polished hands.
• Refined Movements: Freehand tremblage and engraving on gold or silver-plated bridges, with optional personalized initials.
• Exquisite Finishing: Polished and satin-brushed steel case, domed sapphire with 5 layers of AR coating.
• Limited to 60 pieces — each paired with handcrafted leather straps from Opto Straps.

This artwork captures the luminous interplay between the Aurora’s black and white variants — a tribute to collaboration, refinement, and individuality in independent watchmaking.

Pre-orders open November 8, priced at $3599 USD, inclusive of shipping.
Which dial would you choose — the bold Aurora Black or the ethereal Aurora White? Let’s discuss below 👇

Photo and reference credit: Charles Berret & Micro Indy Collective

Took a short break from my home renovations to check out the GMT Master Exhibition! The team really did an awesome job w...
02/11/2025

Took a short break from my home renovations to check out the GMT Master Exhibition!

The team really did an awesome job with the floating bezel in the middle of the exhibition hall. Lovely hospitality by the team at as well!

I would love to add the huge GMT Master II as part of my home deco 🤣 Meanwhile, I will set up a mini gallery compromising my watch artworks 👀

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