Dear my fashionistas, good morning and welcome to my blog. Difficult times have come and instead of counting down to the holidays that are getting closer to us, we live in fear that we will be healthy the next day. At the very beginning of the post I would draw your attention to be careful and to look out for others. I think that each of us has a conscience, and if you feel bad, stay at home and let’s hope that this health catastrophe will pass soon and that we will all see the light at the end of the tunnel together.
Today, this cold November Tuesday, I am sharing with you another fashion story from the streets of Berlin. November is sometimes really the last month of the year when we can take advantage of the weather and walk some of our favorite fashion pieces that occupy a special place in our closets. In my case, it would certainly be – a Trench Coat!
In the previous post, you had the opportunity to see a navy blue trench coat, but today I will show you a honey-colored trench coat, which is one of the most famous and best-selling colours of the fashion house Burberry.
I remember when I got my first Burberry coat which I still keep today, but if someone had told me I would get a similar coat few years later, I really couldn’t believe it.
In addition to this favorite piece of mine that has refreshed my fall wardrobe for this and next seasons to come, I am also looking forward to some new unexpected details that have enriched my outfit today.
The watch is known as the best fashion accessory for every man. There is a quote: “Show me what kind of watch you wear and I’ll tell you who you are.” Every man determines his style, and fashion accessories are the ones that determine the direction in which that style will develop.
A wristwatch is much more than just a time indicator. A watch is a piece of art that adorns the hand of every man and woman and depicts the personality of the person wearing it. When buying a watch, the most important thing is to forget about trends and find yourself and stay consistent with yourself and your style.
Today I decided to show you a new watch in my collection – Epos Originale 3420 SK – an elegant automatic skeleton watch in an extremely thin edition.
The Epos company was founded in 1925 when Mr. James Aubert founded his own watch factory “James Aubert SA” in Vallée de Joux, a valley in the Jura Mountains that many consider to be the “cradle” of mechanical watches and is located in the Swiss canton of Vaud (Waadt).
Mr. Aubert was a passionate mechanical watch engineer, who dedicated his life to the development of new watch mechanisms. He was a top master of his craft and spent most of his efforts focusing on the technical development of chronographs and minute tutors.
He passed on his true love for watches and his knowledge to his son-in-law, Jean Filion, who then became the leading manufacturer of EPOS watches for many years. Mr. Filion has continued the tradition and made great strides in the innovations that have made this brand so unique in the market.
In the early 1980s, the success story of the traditional Swiss watch stagnated. New quartz technology has radically changed the true face of the watch industry. There were almost no brands that wanted to produce classic mechanical watches, with the exception of a few luxury watch brands.
Peter Hofer, a longtime expert in Swiss watch production, was one of the few who still believed in the future of mechanical watches. Believing in this vision, his wife Erna, as the biggest support, decided to found their own company in 1983: Montres EPOS SA.
Their only property was exclusively a passion for mechanical watches and all the necessary technical knowledge to create mechanical masterpieces.
Personal contacts with key people in the Swiss watch industry, as well as extensive knowledge of the global watch market, have enabled Peter Hofer to successfully develop his own brand. From the very beginning, Hofer was supported by Jean Fillon, who was the driving force behind many interesting EPOS innovations.
During 20 years of his work, Hofer has remained true to his vision, developing stunning collections that include fascinating mechanisms in collaboration with Mr. Fillon.
In the early 2000s, Peter Hofer sought successors who shared his indescribable passion for mechanical watches.
New business partners in EPOS are the Chonge-Forster family, a family with deep roots in the Swiss watch industry: Ursula Forster, who became the new president of the company, comes from a family with a long and rich tradition in the production of Swiss watches. Her husband, Tamdy, who has taken over as CEO, has been working in the top positions in the Swiss watch industry for many years.
Together, they took over the company from Mr. Peter Hofer in 2002 and have since developed the EPOS brand, expanding their product portfolio and expanding internationally. Building on the long legacy and knowledge selflessly invested in the company, they have always focused on creating highly sophisticated mechanical masterpieces at affordable prices, remaining true to the company’s slogan: Art in the watchmaking world.
After this interesting story about time and tradition in Switzerland, where time is highly valued, we move briefly to the most famous cradle of fashion – Italy.
There is no person in the world who cannot hide his joy when he smells the new Italian skin. Today I present to you the most famous workshop that creates real small leather masterpieces. Welcome to the Restelli workshop where the art, tradition and beauty of handicrafts meet.
Now let’s all imagine this picture together: “Milan, 1920 and a glove shop near the Duomo”. At the same time, they made personalized gloves in according to the wishes and tastes of each customer.
At that time, gloves were a symbol of elegance and sophistication, an irreplaceable fashion accessory for all occasions. Piero Restelli soon realized that his passion, handwork with the best and most precious types of leather and deep respect for craft production were just the beginning of a long successful journey that would reshape the glove industry.
The factory was founded with its own leather reserves, which played a very important role in the leather processing process, over time production began to increase. The success of this small family company goes further and takes us to the early 50s when Piero Restelli Jr. and his wife, young and determined, presented their special collection of sportswear…
Soon, on the streets of Milan and throughout Italy, waterproof gloves made of the highest quality peccary leather covered with warm opossum fur became a symbol of the Italian “Jet Set” of high society and Restelli became a world-famous brand.
Making gloves is not only a job but also a real art. Passion, emotions, tradition and knowledge have been passed on to the third generation after 100 years! Rafaela Restelli has fully accepted the challenges of the new fashion era in which the market and the way of selling have changed with deep respect and belief in tradition and love for beautiful masterpieces that last!
Restelli gloves are not valued with money, but with a tradition and history full of love and patience that have no price.
I believe that today we have all recognized something beautiful in these stories, and that is respect for and preservation of tradition, following innovations in step with the times and dedication that has no price.
Work, effort and discipline are the three basic things that are needed to maintain in any business. Of course, there are also those moments when happiness, belief in one’s work and dedication play an important role.
The COVID-19 health situation brought difficulties to everyone, the world stopped and just started to develop and return to normal, but the new wave that started in Europe during October 2020 resulted in another wave that affects the development and survival of many industries.
In Germany, the economy began to recover, but with this renewed “quarantine” many people lost their jobs. Some world experts believe that the damage caused by the Corona virus will be significantly greater because many people have lost their jobs and many companies have closed their doors. Do you know how many families were left without income?
Picard, a brand that you have had the opportunity to see on my blog for years, are the famous leather backpacks that kept me company on my travels around the world. My new Picard buddy, we can call him Relaxed We decided to keep each other company on the streets of Berlin while we wait for this health situation to calm down and wait for better days to continue our traveling adventures.
Picard Relaxed is great for every day because it is big enough that I can take everything I need to do my daily duties around the city. The big advantage is the new special lining material that prevents the spread of radiation so you can carry various types of electronic devices without fear that some of the devices will affect your credit card or mobile phone.
OUTFIT
Trench Coat: Burberry
The Roll Neck Sweater: Loro Piana
Watch: Epos
Gloves: Restelli
Backpack: Picard
Trousers: Brunello Cucinelli
Sneakers: MooRER
Of course, I also completed this outfit with the perfect brown MooRER sneakers that you had the opportunity to see in previous posts of this fashion season. I can’t wait to show you other models of MooRER sneakers so you don’t criticize me for having only one pair to wear this season.
My problem sometimes is that I get attached to some things and I am ready to wear them a couple of times in a row. This is exactly what happened with the things of the fashion house MooRER, and from a lot of things which I got, I became attached to brown pieces for now, trying to move to another world of colors.
I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to the self care and protection of yourself and your loved ones. Let’s prevent the spread of the Corona virus and try to make this as just one bad dream that we have successfully forgotten.
Since I made these photos outdoors and I respected all the prescribed physical distance of 2 meters, I didn’t need to wear mask, but I wear a mask indoors and regularly buy hand sanitizers in small packages so I can always carry them with me.
Dear my fashionistas, we have come to the end of this special fashion story about the dedication, tradition, love and patience. How did you like this honey – golden – brown outfit of mine that I walked the streets of Berlin today? I have prepared this outfit for you with a lot of love and I hope you like it! See you in a couple of days with a new fashion story from Germany!
If you have a question, comment, suggestion or message for me, you can write me down in the comments. Of course, as always you can contact me via mail or social media channels, which you can find on the CONTACT page. Stay tuned!
From Berlin with Love,
Mr.M
This post is sponsored by Burberry, MooRER, EPOS, Restelli and Picard brands and represents my personal and honest review of their products.
My friend shared a link to your post and as soon as I saw the Burberry coat I had to look at the post. Everyone can notice that you spent a lot of time fitting all the details, especially the gloves and the watch, I like how they combined with the coat. Congratulations! I am glad that someone young is so successful.
Dear Burkert, thank you for your wonderful compliments. We share the opinion about Burberry trench coat. Have a nice day!
Best regards,
Marko
Brown and camel colors are the most popular this season! I have a few trench coats, they are not Burberry, but they are similar color. I would love to buy a Burberry coat one day, I like their cuts, models and styles they are for me pure perfection. I think some smaller backpack would fit better in this fashion story, but it looks great this way too! Greetings from Birmingham
Der Mantel ist wunderschön! Die Farbe und Länge sind toll, ich würde wirklich gerne kaufen. Ist das ein Kensington- oder Chelsea-Modell?
Sehr geehrter Herr Bernande, dieser Mantel, den ich trage, ist ein Kensington-Modell. Freundliche Grüße
Ich liebe Braun, deshalb mag ich deine Handschuhe wirklich. Kann ich irgendwo in Berlin Handschuhe anprobieren? Freundliche Grüße
Lieber Martin, danke für den Kommentar. Leider werden Restelli-Handschuhe online verkauft und haben ein eigenes Geschäft in Mailand, Italien. Sie können die Größe der Handschuhe kaufen, die Sie normalerweise kaufen. Ich trage Größe 8 und Restelli Handschuhe Größe 8 passt zu mir.
[…] Of course, as you could see in one of the previous stories, my new friend that helps me not to be late, while still having one unusual masterpiece on hand, is a wristwatch made by the famous Swiss brand Epos. If by any chance you missed reading an interesting story and history of this company, you can do so by clicking on the link. […]
[…] Italian brand that you had the opportunity to meet last week on my blog, which is known for handmade real small leather art masterpieces, is the Restelli Guanti […]
[…] In the last year, I have returned to the good old habit of wearing watches, which I must admit I am glad and proud of! Today, I decided to take to the city one of my faithful allies who helps me not to be late, and at the same time to have an unusual masterpiece on hand is a wristwatch made by the famous Swiss brand Epos. If by any chance you missed reading an interesting story and history of this company, you can do so by clicking on the link. […]
Hi Marko, what a beautifully layered autumn story from Berlin. The Epos Originale 3420 SK is the piece that truly caught my eye, since an ultra-thin automatic skeleton at this level is a rare find. I love that Epos traces its roots to James Aubert and the Vallée de Joux, the very cradle of mechanical watchmaking. I wear an Oris Artelier myself, but a properly slim skeleton sits so elegantly under a shirt cuff. Do you find this thin case slips easily under a fitted sleeve, or does the open dial make you wear it over the cuff to show… Read more »
Caro Marko, che bella storia autunnale da Berlino. Mi affascina che le tue storie uniscano sempre orologeria e artigianato, come con i guanti Restelli nati a Milano nel 1920. L’orologio Epos scheletrato, con il suo movimento a vista, è un piccolo capolavoro meccanico. Indosso un Frederique Constant e capisco bene il piacere di ammirare gli ingranaggi in movimento. Il trench Burberry color miele completa il tutto con grande eleganza britannica.
Lieber Marko, eine herrlich herbstliche Modegeschichte aus Berlin. Mich beeindruckt, dass Epos seine Wurzeln bis 1925 und James Aubert im Vallée de Joux zurückführt. Ich trage selbst eine Schweizer Automatik, doch ein so flaches Skelettwerk wäre eine echte Bereicherung. Dass Peter und Erna Hofer 1983 an die Zukunft der mechanischen Uhr glaubten, finde ich inspirierend. Weißt du, welches Basiskaliber im Originale 3420 SK verbaut ist?
Bonjour Marko, quel plaisir de te lire depuis Berlin. L’Epos Originale 3420 SK m’a immédiatement séduit, car un squelette automatique aussi fin reste une rareté. J’apprécie que la maison soit née dans le Vallée de Joux, berceau de l’horlogerie mécanique. Je porte une Tissot automatique, mais voir le mouvement à nu est un tout autre plaisir. Le trench Burberry couleur miel et les gants Restelli complètent un ensemble d’une élégance intemporelle.
Hola Marko, una historia otoñal preciosa desde Berlín. Me fascina que Epos defienda la relojería mecánica con su lema “el arte en el mundo de la relojería”. El Originale 3420 SK, esqueletizado y ultrafino, es una verdadera joya para los amantes de la mecánica. Llevo un Longines automático, pero una esfera abierta tan delgada siempre me ha tentado. ¿Recomendarías un esqueleto tan fino para el uso diario, o conviene reservarlo para ocasiones especiales?
Marko, a wonderfully composed story for a grey November day. I bought a Loro Piana roll-neck after one of your earlier posts, and it remains my favourite layer under a coat in cold weather. Pairing it with the honey Burberry trench and the slim Epos skeleton makes for a beautifully cohesive autumn palette. I admire that you give the watch as much narrative as the coat itself. Berlin in late autumn is the perfect backdrop for such warm, tonal dressing.
Beste Marko, wat een verfijnde herfststory uit Berlijn. De Epos Originale 3420 SK sprak me meteen aan, vooral omdat een ultradun automatisch skeletuurwerk zo zeldzaam is. Zelf draag ik een Frederique Constant Slimline, dus ik waardeer een slank profiel enorm. Dat Epos teruggaat tot James Aubert in het Vallée de Joux geeft het merk echte geloofwaardigheid. Vind je dat een skeletwijzerplaat in de winter goed afleesbaar blijft, of vraagt dat wat gewenning?
Witaj Marko, przepiękna jesienna opowieść z Berlina. Imponuje mi, że Epos broni mechanicznej tradycji od czasów Jamesa Auberta w Vallée de Joux. Originale 3420 SK, szkieletowany i wyjątkowo cienki, to prawdziwa gratka dla miłośników mechaniki. Sam noszę Certinę, ale otwarta tarcza pokazująca pracę mechanizmu to zupełnie inny poziom. Berlin jesienią stanowi idealne tło dla tak eleganckiego zegarka.
Hi Marko, a thoroughly engaging read for any watch lover. The Epos Originale 3420 SK appeals to me because Epos has always championed affordable mechanical artistry rather than chasing quartz, as you note about the brand’s history. An ultra-thin skeleton is genuinely difficult to execute well, so it speaks to real craftsmanship. I own a Hamilton Intra-Matic, but a slim openworked piece like this is on my wish list. Could you tell me roughly where the Originale 3420 SK sits in price, since Epos is known for value?
Caro Marko, complimenti per questa storia raffinata da Berlino. Trovo affascinante che i guanti Restelli, in pelle di pecari foderata di opossum, fossero il simbolo del jet set italiano negli anni Cinquanta. L’orologio Epos scheletrato aggiunge la nota meccanica perfetta a un look cosi curato. Possiedo un Maurice Lacroix e apprezzo molto gli orologi a carica automatica con quadrante aperto. Hai unito tradizione svizzera e artigianato italiano in modo magistrale.
Olá Marko, que história outonal encantadora desde Berlim. Fiquei impressionado por saber que a Epos nasceu em 1925 com James Aubert no Vallée de Joux, o berço da relojoaria mecânica. O Originale 3420 SK, esqueletizado e ultrafino, é uma verdadeira obra de arte mecânica. As luvas Restelli, feitas à mão desde 1920 em Milão, acrescentam um toque de elegância intemporal. Achas que um esqueleto tão fino combina bem com um trench casual como este, ou pede um look mais formal?
Marko, this is exactly the kind of considered accessory story I enjoy. The Epos Originale 3420 SK, with its slim automatic skeleton movement, proves that mechanical art need not come at an astronomical price. I appreciate that Epos stayed faithful to mechanical watches even when quartz nearly wiped them out in the eighties. The honey Burberry trench and brown MooRER sneakers tie the whole tonal look together beautifully. It is a masterclass in letting accessories carry an outfit, just as your title promises.
Lieber Marko, eine elegante Herbstgeschichte aus der Hauptstadt. Es freut mich, dass du die Geschichte von Epos so ausführlich erzählst, von James Aubert bis zur Familie Forster, die 2002 übernahm. Das Originale 3420 SK mit seinem flachen Skelettwerk ist ein echter Hingucker. Ich trage eine Nomos aus Glashütte, schätze also schlanke, klare Uhren. Würdest du dieses Modell eher als dezente Alltagsuhr oder als kleines Sammlerstück einordnen?
Cher Marko, ton sens du détail est toujours admirable. J’apprécie que tu rappelles que Epos est née de la passion de James Aubert puis de Peter et Erna Hofer en 1983, fidèles à la mécanique. Le squelette ultra-plat est un véritable exercice de style horloger. Les gants Restelli et le trench Burberry miel donnent à l’ensemble une chaleur automnale parfaite. Berlin en novembre offre un décor sobre qui met tout en valeur.
Hola Marko, otra crónica espléndida desde Berlín. Compré unos guantes de piel tras una de tus historias y entendí por qué insistes tanto en los accesorios bien elegidos. El Epos Originale 3420 SK, esqueletizado y delgado, me parece una joya de la relojería suiza asequible. Me admira que la marca proceda del Vallée de Joux, cuna de los relojes mecánicos. El abrigo Burberry color miel completa el conjunto con auténtica elegancia.
Beste Marko, een prachtige en sfeervolle herfststory uit Berlijn. Het verhaal dat Epos trouw bleef aan mechanische uurwerken toen quartz alles overnam, vind ik bewonderenswaardig. Een ultradun skeletuurwerk is technisch knap en oogt bovendien zeer verfijnd. Zelf draag ik een Tissot, maar een open wijzerplaat heeft toch iets magisch. Het samenspel met de honingkleurige Burberry trench maakt het geheel warm en tijdloos.
Caro Marko, una storia di moda davvero ispirata da Berlino. Indosso da anni capi nei toni del marrone e capisco bene il tuo amore per questa palette autunnale. L’orologio Epos scheletrato, con il suo profilo sottile, è un piccolo gioiello meccanico. Apprezzo che Epos mantenga prezzi accessibili pur offrendo vera arte orologiera. Il trench Burberry color miele e i guanti Restelli completano un insieme di rara eleganza.
Hi Marko, a refined and atmospheric read. The Epos Originale 3420 SK stands out for me because a thin automatic skeleton is one of the hardest things to pull off elegantly. I wear a Tudor with an in-house calibre, but I have always been drawn to openworked dials for their honesty. The fact that Epos calls itself “art in the watchmaking world” feels entirely earned here. Set against the streets of Berlin, the watch and the honey trench make a wonderfully timeless image.
Olá Marko, que crónica elegante desde Berlim. Adorei a forma como ligas a relojoaria suíça da Epos ao artesanato italiano dos guanti Restelli, ambos guardiões da tradição. O Originale 3420 SK, fino e esqueletizado, é uma peça que qualquer entusiasta apreciaria. Eu uso um Christopher Ward, mas um esqueleto automático tão delgado seria um sonho. As fotografias em Berlim transmitem na perfeição o espírito sereno do outono.
Marko, a beautifully judged autumn story from the German capital. The Epos Originale 3420 SK is a quiet triumph, proving that a slim mechanical skeleton can be both elegant and attainable. I admire how you frame the watch as a piece of art rather than a mere time-teller, which suits Epos perfectly. The honey Burberry Kensington trench is a timeless choice that never dates. It is the kind of considered, head-to-toe styling that keeps me coming back to your blog.
Lieber Marko, eine wunderbar stimmige Herbstgeschichte aus Berlin. Die Epos Originale 3420 SK mit ihrem ultraflachen Skelettwerk gefällt mir ausgesprochen gut. Es ist beeindruckend, dass die Marke seit den 1980er-Jahren der mechanischen Uhr treu geblieben ist. Der honigfarbene Burberry-Trench und die Restelli-Handschuhe verleihen dem Look eine warme, klassische Note. Ein gelungenes Zusammenspiel von Schweizer Mechanik und britischer Eleganz.
Bonjour Marko, quelle élégante histoire d’accessoires depuis Berlin. L’Epos Originale 3420 SK incarne parfaitement le slogan de la maison, “l’art dans l’horlogerie”. Un squelette automatique aussi fin est un vrai plaisir pour les yeux d’un amateur. Je possède une Frederique Constant, mais ce profil mince et ce mouvement ouvert me fascinent. Le trench Burberry miel apporte la touche chaleureuse idéale pour une promenade automnale.
Hi Marko, a genuinely captivating read for any horology enthusiast. The Epos Originale 3420 SK, ultra-thin and skeletonized, is the sort of watch that rewards a long, close look. I appreciate the brand’s story of staying true to mechanical movements when quartz dominated the market. I currently wear a Junghans Max Bill for its clean lines, but an openworked Epos would be a lovely contrast. Could you tell me whether the skeleton dial remains legible enough for everyday timekeeping, or is it more about the visual artistry?
Olá Marko, que forma elegante de encerrar mais uma história de moda. O Epos Originale 3420 SK, com o seu movimento automático esqueletizado e perfil fino, é verdadeiramente uma obra de arte para o pulso. Fascina-me que a Epos preserve a tradição mecânica a preços acessíveis, fiel ao seu lema. As luvas Restelli e o trench Burberry completam um conjunto outonal de grande requinte. Berlim revela-se o cenário perfeito para celebrar os acessórios bem escolhidos.