Dear my fashionistas, welcome to the Mr.M blog! As every week, I always try to share some new fashion stories with you and take you on some new fashion adventures. I believe that all of us as children, under the influence of comics and with the appearance of animated films and series, endlessly admired the heroes with super powers.
I will start today’s post with an unusual question: “If you could choose a certain superpower, which one would you choose?“
I will give you my answer today, and that is the power of time travel. As a child, I always wondered how interesting it would be to be able to turn back time so that I could do some of my favorite activities again. As I grew, my desires grew with me, some changed, some remained the same. I may not have been able to get the real time machine, but my friends from Memorigin, a watch brand of tourbillon watches from Hong Kong, decided to fulfill one of my children’s wishes in an unusual way.
I may not have discovered the real time machine, but I received one unusual gift that can always remind me of a carefree childhood and when I dreamed that I could manage time. I am sure that all of us need a time machine to correct some of our decisions or to see once again some dear people who still have a special place in our heart, but are not physically present. Yes, one thing is for sure, we all need one time machine…
Let us remind you, Memorigin is one of the most famous Hong Kong watch brands, which was founded in 2011 by Mr. William Schum. The brand specializes in tourbillon watches, a mechanism that is often associated with luxury and prestigious Swiss watch brands. This mechanism is produced in only a few factories around the world. The prices of watches with this mechanism can range up to dizzying millions and billions of euros or dollars, depending on the brand.
The founder of the Memorigin brand decided that there is a possibility to produce a quality middle-class tourbillon, which will sell directly to the growing Chinese watch market and thus reach other world markets.
Tourbillon watches made by the Memorigin brand are unique because they combine Chinese and Western design elements. At the founding of Memorigin, Mr. Schum stated that he wanted to create watches that possessed “Swiss precision with Chinese characteristics and oriental spirit.”
Certain watch models from limited special art collections are often designed by the Memorigin brand in collaboration with well-known Hong Kong watch collectors. Memorigin has always shown interest in becoming a custom-made watch brand, not a mass-produced one.
The model that complemented my outfit today is the Memorigin watch from the special collection “The Time Machine Series“. This model is adorned with a timeless gold-plated rose steel case with a white dial without much detail, nurturing the aesthetics of simplicity and elegance. A luxurious crocodile bracelet emphasizes the elegance of this unusual watch. This watch is an interesting masterpiece, made for all lovers of true beauty and aesthetics that support the “laws of elegance”.
The designer of this exceptional collection of watches is Mark Lui, a watchmaker who believes that precision in time is the only gift that only people who are active in creating their own time can understand. Memorigin brand has really tried to bring every detail to perfection, such as work on smaller dials, the color of the crown, which has a specific design so that people with different tastes understand the value of time in their own unique way. The guiding idea for the creator of this amazing collection was one simple sentence: “Only time has the same value for different people.”
I will share with you some more technical information that will be useful to you, if you decide for this model of Memorigin watch:
Case Material: Stainless steel case
Case Diameter: 43mm
Watch Thickness: 15.5mm
Glass: Both sides sapphire crystal
Water Resistance: 5ATM \ 165ft
Frequency: 28800 Oscillation/Hour
Movement: Flying tourbillon
Features: 188 pieces of subassembly module & 21 jewels. The tourbillion located at 12 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle. Manual winding mechanism
Jewels: 21
Barrel: Twin mainspring barrel
Indicator: Power reserve indicator
Power Reserve: 60 hours
GMT: Day/Night indicator / 24 hours indicator
Dial: 4 columnar windows stand on the watch case
For all additional information and news about Memorigin watches, you can follow them on their official Facebook page and Instagram profile.
The Stenströms long-sleeved T-shirt made of the highest quality merino wool has a classic round neckline with navy-white stripes. An ideal piece for everyday casual outfits, especially since navy blue and white color easily fit with many colors. This t-shirt is made in knitted ribs in the cuffs and on the hem as well.
I decided to show you how you can wear this shirt in occasions that do not require a strictly formal way of dressing, but if you want to achieve a more elegant look, you can wear this shirt on classic navy blue or white-beige pants.
If you want to know more information about this interesting brand from Sweden, read my previous post at this link.
Since the whole outfit was in a certain everyday casual-elegant street style vibe, I decided to wear my new Louis Leeman python sneakers. I have to admit that they complemented this outfit in an unusual way. Of course, the white color goes great with my items in the wardrobe. Louis Leeman is an Italian brand that conquered the fashion scene in a short time and managed to take a high position in the world of fashion.
OUTFIT
Jacket: CH Carolina Herrera
T-Shirt: Stenströms
Watch: MEMORIGIN
Jeans: Brunello Cucinelli
Sneakers: Louis Leeman
My dear fashionistas, we have reached the end of this special post where we discovered some incredible brands from Hong Kong, Sweden and Italy! How did you like my outfit today? Have you found some inspiration for some of yours great outfit in red – navy color?
I really tried to prepare today’s post with a lot of love and I hope you will like it! See you in a couple of days with some new interesting story!
I advise you to listen to my advice due to the current health situation with the new variant of Corona virus – Lambda in almost all European and countries around the world. If you need to go out into the fresh air, take a walk and clear your mind and enjoy the charms of the last days of summer, feel free to do so, but do not go to places where there are a lot of people and thus encourage crowds.
If you have been vaccinated (both doses of the vaccine) you need to wear a mask for your own safety. If you are abroad on vacation, I would ask you to respect local COVID-19 laws related to community health.
If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or a message for me, you can write to me below in the comments. Of course, as always, you can contact me via email or social media channels, which you can find on the CONTACT ME page. I’ll see you soon!
With love from Berlin,
Mr.M
This post is sponsored by Memorigin, Stenströms, Brunello Cucinelli, Louis Leeman brands and represents my personal and honest review of their products.
Ciao Marko, thank you for the detailed review of this Memorigin watch. I tried on several forums to find more information about Time Machine Series watches, but I didn’t succeed. Today, for the first time, I found all the information about this brand on your blog. I will continue to follow your blog and look forward to new posts. Best regards from Padua, Antonio.
A wonderful outfit and an interesting watch! I like this unusual blend of classic and street casual style. Also, I am a big fan of the Carolina Herrera brand and the jacket is beautiful!
The watch is fascinating and beautiful, I especially like the color of the bracelet because this shade of blue is perfect that can be easily combined.
You always had style and you knew how to connect the details in the best possible way! I really like sneakers, a watch and a jacket! Everything fits perfectly and represents a real fashion harmony!
Hi Marko, as a longtime watch enthusiast this post really caught my attention. A flying tourbillon with a 60-hour power reserve from a twin mainspring barrel, all at a more attainable level than the Swiss giants, is genuinely impressive. I wear a Frederique Constant heartbeat myself, but seeing that cage rotate once a minute at twelve o’clock has me curious about Memorigin. The 43mm steel case with sapphire on both sides sounds beautifully balanced for the wrist. Do you happen to know whether the manual winding feels smooth, or is the crown a touch stiff as some micro-brands tend to… Read more »
Caro Marko, che bel pezzo dedicato all’orologeria. Trovo affascinante che Memorigin sia nato a Hong Kong nel 2011 grazie a William Schum, con l’idea di un tourbillon di fascia media. Io possiedo un Tissot Powermatic, ma un vero tourbillon volante a quel prezzo è tutta un’altra storia. La frase di Mark Lui, secondo cui solo il tempo ha lo stesso valore per persone diverse, è davvero poetica. Il quadrante bianco pulito con la cassa placcata oro rosa è di un’eleganza sobria.
Lieber Marko, herzliche Grüße nach deinem Berlin-Shooting! Als Uhrenliebhaber hat mich dieser Memorigin sofort gefesselt. Ein fliegendes Tourbillon mit 188 Bauteilen und 21 Steinen, das bei 12 Uhr in 60 Sekunden rotiert, ist eine echte Ingenieursleistung. Ich trage selbst eine Nomos aus Glashütte, doch ein Tourbillon hatte ich noch nie am Handgelenk. Weißt du, ob Memorigin diese Modelle auch nach Europa liefert, oder muss man direkt aus Hongkong bestellen?
Bonjour Marko, quel plaisir de lire un article aussi pointu sur l’horlogerie. Le concept de Memorigin, une précision suisse avec un esprit oriental, me parle énormément. J’ai longtemps porté une Longines automatique, mais ce tourbillon volant avec son double barillet est d’une tout autre ambition. La casse en acier de 43 mm avec saphir des deux côtés permet d’admirer le mécanisme à loisir. C’est exactement le genre de pièce qui raconte une histoire au poignet.
Hola Marko, un artículo apasionante para quienes amamos la relojería. Me parece extraordinario que Memorigin ofrezca un tourbillon volante con reserva de marcha de sesenta horas a un precio razonable. Yo llevo un Oris Big Crown, pero confieso que un tourbillon de verdad siempre me ha parecido inalcanzable. La indicación de día y noche junto al GMT lo hace además muy práctico para viajar. ¿Crees que el cristal de zafiro por ambos lados resiste bien los pequeños golpes del día a día?
Marko, this is exactly the kind of considered watch writing I enjoy. The Time Machine Series, designed by Mark Lui with that clean white dial and rose-gold-plated steel case, strikes a lovely balance between restraint and mechanical drama. I bought a pair of Brunello Cucinelli selvedge jeans after one of your earlier posts, so I trust your eye for quality completely. Pairing such a serious complication with a casual Stenströms striped tee is a bold but successful move. It proves a tourbillon need not be reserved for black tie alone.
Beste Marko, wat een boeiend stuk over horlogerie. Het idee van een betaalbaar vliegend tourbillon uit Hong Kong vind ik werkelijk verfrissend. Zelf draag ik een Seiko Presage, maar de roterende kooi op twaalf uur van deze Memorigin is fascinerend om te zien. De combinatie van Chinese en westerse designelementen geeft het horloge een eigen karakter. Weet je of de krokodillenband eenvoudig te verwisselen is voor wie liever een andere stijl wil?
Здравствуйте, Марко. Прекрасный материал для всех, кто увлекается часами. Меня поразило, что Memorigin создаёт настоящий летающий турбийон, механизм, который выпускают лишь несколько мануфактур в мире. Я ношу Frederique Constant, но турбийона у меня пока нет. Корпус сорок три миллиметра с сапфировым стеклом с обеих сторон позволяет любоваться этим сложным механизмом. Спасибо, что открываете такие необычные марки из Гонконга.
Hi Marko, a superb deep dive into a brand most people overlook. The technical sheet alone is a treat: a 4-hertz beat at 28,800 vibrations per hour, twin barrels and a flying tourbillon is no small feat. I currently wear a Hamilton with an ETA movement, but the idea of owning a genuine tourbillon has always tempted me. The four columnar windows on the dial sound like a distinctive touch. How legible is that white dial in practice, given how busy a tourbillon layout can sometimes become?
Olá Marko, que artigo fascinante sobre relojoaria. Saber que a Memorigin foi fundada em 2011 por William Schum, com a ideia de democratizar o tourbillon, é muito inspirador. Eu uso um Christopher Ward, mas um verdadeiro tourbillon volante continua a ser um sonho. O lema de que apenas o tempo tem o mesmo valor para pessoas diferentes ficou-me na memória. A caixa em aço com banho de ouro rosa e mostrador branco transmite uma elegância intemporal.
Caro Marko, complimenti per questo racconto cosi dettagliato. Il fatto che il tourbillon sia un meccanismo prodotto solo in poche manifatture al mondo rende questo Memorigin ancora più speciale. Io indosso un Baume & Mercier Clifton, ma confesso che la gabbia rotante mi ha sempre affascinato. La riserva di carica di sessanta ore con doppio bariletto è notevole per un orologio a carica manuale. Secondo te, i 15,5 mm di spessore si avvertono troppo sotto il polsino di una camicia?
Marko, what a wonderful blend of horology and street style. Setting a flying tourbillon against white Louis Leeman python sneakers should not work, yet somehow it does perfectly. I picked up a pair of Louis Leeman trainers after seeing them on your blog, and the craftsmanship is outstanding. The Memorigin philosophy of Swiss precision with an oriental spirit gives the piece a real identity of its own. It is refreshing to see a tourbillon worn with confidence in an everyday context rather than locked away.
Witaj Marko, znakomity artykuł dla miłośników zegarków. Imponuje mi, że Memorigin oferuje prawdziwy latający tourbillon w przystępnej cenie, co jest rzadkością na rynku. Sam noszę Longines Master Collection, ale tourbillonu jeszcze nie miałem na ręku. Mechanizm obracający się raz na minutę na godzinie dwunastej to prawdziwe dzieło inżynierii. Połączenie chińskiego i zachodniego wzornictwa nadaje temu zegarkowi wyjątkowy charakter.
Lieber Marko, schöne Grüße zu diesem Berliner Beitrag. Es freut mich, eine Marke wie Memorigin kennenzulernen, die das Tourbillon einem breiteren Publikum zugänglich macht. Der weiße, schnörkellose Zifferblatt im Kontrast zur rosévergoldeten Stahlcasse wirkt sehr edel. Berlin ist die perfekte Kulisse für einen so ruhigen, eleganten Look. Trägst du eine Uhr wie diese eher zu besonderen Anlässen oder ganz selbstverständlich im Alltag?
Cher Marko, ton article sur cette montre est passionnant. J’apprécie que tu détailles le mouvement à remontage manuel avec son tourbillon volant à douze heures. Je porte une TAG Heuer Carrera, mais l’artisanat d’un tourbillon est d’un autre registre. La verre saphir des deux côtés permet d’observer les 188 composants à l’œuvre, ce qui est un vrai bonheur pour un amateur. Memorigin prouve qu’on peut allier mécanique noble et prix raisonnable.
Hi Marko, a thoroughly engrossing read for any watch lover. The story behind the Time Machine Series, tied to your childhood wish for time travel, gives the piece genuine emotional weight. I wear a Sinn from Frankfurt for daily duty, but a tourbillon remains the one complication I have never owned. The 5 ATM water resistance makes it surprisingly wearable for such a delicate movement. Would you say a 43mm case wears true to size, or does the rose-gold tone make it appear larger on the wrist?
Hola Marko, un placer leer sobre una marca relojera tan singular. Compré una camiseta de merino de Stenströms tras una de tus historias y sigue siendo de mis prendas favoritas, así que confío plenamente en tus recomendaciones. El Memorigin, con su tourbillon volante y su doble barrilete, me parece una pieza de auténtico carácter. Yo llevo un Junghans Max Bill, de líneas muy puras, y este reloj despierta esa misma admiración por la mecánica. La banda de cocodrilo aporta el toque de elegancia perfecto.
Beste Marko, een prachtig en informatief stuk over horlogerie. Dat Memorigin samenwerkt met bekende Hongkongse verzamelaars voor zijn kunstcollecties, vind ik bijzonder. Zelf draag ik een Oris Aquis, maar een vliegend tourbillon heeft een heel andere allure. De gangreserve-indicator en de dag-nachtweergave maken het bovendien verrassend praktisch. Het is knap hoe je zo’n serieus uurwerk combineert met een ontspannen streetstyle look.
Marko, this is a fascinating introduction to a brand I had not encountered. The notion of a custom-made rather than mass-produced tourbillon house is precisely what appeals to collectors like me. I wear an older Frederique Constant Slimline, but the rotating cage of this Memorigin is mesmerising. The twin mainspring barrel delivering a steady 60-hour reserve speaks to thoughtful engineering. Do you know if Memorigin offers any personalisation on the dial or case for those wanting something truly unique?
Caro Marko, un articolo davvero affascinante per chi ama gli orologi. Mi colpisce che Schum volesse unire la precisione svizzera al carattere cinese e allo spirito orientale. Io possiedo un Frederique Constant, ma osservare un tourbillon volante in azione resta un’emozione unica. La cassa in acciaio con vetro zaffiro su entrambi i lati lascia ammirare ogni dettaglio del calibro. Berlino fa da cornice perfetta a uno scatto cosi elegante e misurato.
Lieber Marko, ein hervorragender Beitrag über eine ungewöhnliche Uhrenmarke. Dass dieses fliegende Tourbillon mit 21 Steinen und einem schwingenden Käfig bei 12 Uhr ausgestattet ist, beeindruckt mich sehr. Ich trage eine Junghans, schätze also klares, reduziertes Design, und dieses weiße Zifferblatt gefällt mir entsprechend gut. Die Verbindung von östlicher und westlicher Gestaltung verleiht der Uhr eine eigene Seele. Ein wirklich gelungener Mix aus Mechanik und Stil.
Marko, what a delightful surprise to read about a Hong Kong tourbillon house. Memorigin clearly punches above its weight, offering a genuine flying tourbillon where most brands at that level rely on simpler movements. I wear a vintage Seiko, but this piece has me reconsidering what is achievable mechanically. The crocodile strap and clean white dial give it a quietly refined presence. Your styling, mixing the watch with casual denim and a striped tee, makes high horology feel wonderfully approachable.
Hi Marko, a brilliant and detailed piece on a brand worth knowing. The dial layout with its four columnar windows and the tourbillon visible at twelve o’clock sounds genuinely architectural. I own a Christopher Ward with their in-house calibre, but a tourbillon is the dream complication I keep returning to. The fact that the cage completes one rotation every sixty seconds never ceases to fascinate me. Could you tell me how the watch fares for daily accuracy, since manual-wind tourbillons can sometimes be temperamental?
Marko, a thoroughly enjoyable close to a fascinating watch story. The emotional idea of a timepiece as a kind of time machine, reminding us of people and moments we hold dear, resonated deeply with me. As someone who has admired tourbillons from afar for years, learning that Memorigin makes them attainable is genuinely exciting. The rose-gold-plated steel case with that understated white dial is exactly the kind of restrained elegance I gravitate toward. Thank you for shining a light on a house most of us would never have discovered otherwise.