My dear fashionistas, welcome to a new fashion story on the Mr.M blog. I have a small confession, and some of my watch friends may raise an eyebrow. For most of my life, I believed haute horlogerie had a postcode. It lived in a few Swiss valleys and a handful of German workshops, and nowhere else. Then the Peacock Divine Craft Tourbillon arrived, and that old belief suddenly started to feel a little lazy.
Its dial carries more than a thousand lines struck by hand. Inside beats a flying tourbillon caliber just 3.5mm thick. Above all, it comes from a company whose story began with four watches and homemade tools. I did not expect to be won over. Yet here we are.
In this post, I will walk you through the watch in detail, from its history to its finest finishing. Of course, I also dressed around it, because that is what I do here on Mr.M. You will meet an olive Loro Piana linen jacket, a Giannetto Portofino striped shirt, wide Visvim denim and Christian Louboutin python high-tops. Each piece earned its place. However, only one of them made me rethink an entire category.
CAN A CHINESE WATCH REACH THE LEVEL OF HAUTE HORLOGERIE?
It is a fair question, and I asked it myself. Haute horlogerie is not a price tag. In my view, it rests on three pillars: a demanding complication, serious hand finishing and a genuine sense of artistry. A watch needs all three to earn the title.
Peacock clearly understands that test. Ariel Adams, founder of aBlogtoWatch, writes that Peacock positions its tourbillons as a practical alternative to much pricier Swiss and German pieces, without chasing the lowest price. He also notes that the brand produces its movements in-house. That combination matters. Anyone can buy a movement. Far fewer companies can design one.
In a separate review, his colleague Mike Razak argued that affordable tourbillons have shattered the old illusion of exclusivity surrounding this complication. I agree with him, with one small addition. Accessibility alone would not have convinced me. What convinced me was time. Peacock gave an artist six months to take a single dial design from sketch to metal. It also hand-polishes bevels that most owners will never see. Those are not the habits of a company chasing volume. They are the habits of a true maison.
So, can a Chinese watch belong to haute horlogerie? After living with this one, my answer is yes. Still, let me show you why rather than simply tell you.
PEACOCK WATCHES: THE STORY BEHIND THE CHINESE WATCHMAKER
Every great watch hides a good origin story, and this one could fill a film. Late in 1957, seven technical workers at the Andong Metal Products Factory built their own equipment and assembled a first batch of four watches. They named them Qianjin, which means Advance. Andong is today’s Dandong, a port city in Liaoning Province. The city hosted six of China’s earliest watch factories and grew into one of the country’s biggest producers.
The Peacock name came two decades later. In the second half of 1978, the Liaoning Watch Factory launched Peacock as a new brand. Then the numbers exploded. By the mid-1980s, the factory produced more than 3.8 million watches a year and employed around 12,000 people. Very few European houses have ever operated on that scale.
Of course, the road was not always smooth. By the late 1980s, the factory had slipped into a semi-shutdown, and workers returned in large numbers only after reforms began in 2000. A 2008 reorganization created Liaoning Peacock Watch Industry Co., Ltd., and a new watch industry park opened in 2011.
Today, the brand signs its work with one simple line: Chinese Haute Horlogerie since 1957. I like that phrase more every time I read it. It sounds less like a slogan and more like a promise kept across almost seven decades.
HOW RARE IS THE PEACOCK DIVINE CRAFT TOURBILLON?
Rarity is part of the appeal. Peacock limits each color of the Divine Craft to 108 pieces and offers four dials inspired by traditional Chinese colors: Glacial Green, Petaline Pink, Skybound Blue and Obsidian Blue. Mine is reference PCG0601.01, the light Glacial Green edition.
Each shade also carries its own Chinese character. For the green, Peacock chose 泠 and linked the tone to chilled jade and the clarity of mountain springs. I find that far more poetic than the usual color names. Western brands tend to borrow from oceans or racing cars. Here, every dial reads like a line of classical verse.
Collectors will appreciate two more details. Buyers can choose their serial number, and the price sits at $4,899. For an in-house, hand-finished tourbillon, that is a remarkable figure. Most Swiss tourbillons live several price brackets higher. Still, rarity and price are only the frame. The real picture is the dial itself.
INSIDE THE PEACOCK DIVINE CRAFT TOURBILLON’S HAND-ENGRAVED DIAL
This is where the watch truly stopped me in my tracks. Peacock creates the dial through micro chasing, a traditional metal-sculpting craft rarely seen at this level in watchmaking. The artist uses three custom-made tools on a surface only 30mm wide.
The process sounds almost meditative. Each stroke begins with a hairline guide, followed by controlled hammering where a one-degree slip or a single extra gram of force can break the balance. Too light, and the metal barely responds. Too heavy, and it fractures.
The finished dial holds a three-layer radial pattern of more than 1,000 individually struck lines, shifting from coarse to fine as they move inward. On the wrist, the effect is hard to photograph and impossible to forget. Light runs across the surface like wind across a wheat field. Every new angle reveals a new halo.
Here is the part I love most. Peacock deliberately preserves the tiny traces of the human hand, so the surface seems almost to breathe. Machine guilloché aims for perfect repetition. This dial aims for life instead. Once engraved, each dial receives a coating that both protects the metal and gives it color.
WHO IS PROFESSOR ZHAO YI? THE ARTIST BEHIND PEACOCK’S DIVINE CRAFT TOURBILLON
Behind every great dial stands a great pair of hands. Here, they belong to Professor Zhao Yi, a contemporary jewelry artist from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. She is known for reviving traditional techniques such as chasing and forging, and for merging lacquer with metal.
Her reputation reaches far beyond China. In 2018, she received the Cominelli Prize in Italy, one of the highest honors in contemporary jewelry. For the Divine Craft, her work took six months to move from a paper sketch to finished metal.
I find something quietly moving in this collaboration. A jewelry artist brings a sculptor’s patience to a watch dial. A manufacture brings the mechanics. Meanwhile, that Italian award closes a lovely circle, since half of my outfit also comes from Italy. Modern luxury feels most alive exactly at these crossroads.
THE PAX9610A: AN ULTRA-THIN IN-HOUSE TOURBILLON MOVEMENT
Now for the engine room. The real headline is the new in-house caliber PAX9610A, a manually wound tourbillon only 3.5mm thick. That thinness changes everything. Peacock’s earlier Classic-Grandeur Tourbillon shared an almost identical case shape at 43mm, while the Divine Craft shrinks to just 39.5mm.
The upgrades go deeper than size. The new caliber runs at 4Hz, or 28,800 vibrations per hour, instead of the older 3Hz, and its power reserve grows from 48 to 68 hours. It has 24 jewels.
Then comes the balance. Peacock fits a Gyromax balance, an innovation pioneered by Patek Philippe, which adjusts inertia through weights and keeps the hairspring in its ideal shape. According to the brand, this improves isochronism and long-term precision. Also, the spinning tourbillon cage doubles as the seconds display. Finally, Peacock sets the tourbillon with natural micro-diamonds.
Because the caliber winds by hand, my mornings now begin with a small ritual. A few turns of the crown, a quick glance at the cage, and the day can start. Honestly, I have grown very attached to that moment. This is not my first Peacock: I also wore this tourbillon in my Valentino white linen story.
WHAT IS A TOURBILLON? THE HISTORY BEHIND ONE OF WATCHMAKING’S GREATEST COMPLICATIONS
To appreciate this cage, we need to visit Paris in 1801. That year, Abraham-Louis Breguet patented the tourbillon. His logic was elegant. Pocket watches spent most of their lives upright in a waistcoat, so gravity kept pulling the balance in one direction. By placing the escapement inside a rotating cage, Breguet spread those small errors evenly.
The next chapter unfolded in Germany. Glashütte gave the world the flying tourbillon, a design that removes the upper bridge normally holding the cage. Watchmaker Alfred Helwig introduced the idea there in 1920. Without that bridge, the cage seems to float in open space, which is exactly what you see on this dial.
Notably, most Peacock tourbillons follow the flying design, and the Divine Craft continues that tradition.
Of course, a wristwatch moves constantly, so gravity rarely pulls one way for long. Today, a tourbillon matters less as a correction and more as a statement of skill. I have no problem with that. After all, nobody buys a hand-engraved dial for practical reasons either.
UNDER THE LOUPE: THE FINE DETAILS OF THE PEACOCK DIVINE CRAFT TOURBILLON
Turn the watch over, and the craftsmanship continues through the sapphire caseback. The main plate shows hand-finished perlage beneath circular Geneva stripes. Meanwhile, the great wheel carries a dual rotational motif, and the smaller wheels feature fine spiral patterns. The beveling includes four inward angles and one outward angle, all polished by hand until they reflect light like silk.
One story made me smile. Peacock calls the tourbillon screws Peacock Eye screws, and their 200-micron recesses come from precision chemical etching rather than machining. The team redesigned the matching screwdrivers several times, moving from brass to 316 steel and finally to high-carbon T10 steel. That kind of stubborn problem-solving tells you everything about a workshop.
The front deserves the same attention. The hollowed hands feature contrasting yin and yang brushing and end in polished domed tips. Each index is a four-sided chiseled marker with brushed flanks and a recessed core. In sunlight, those markers flash like tiny flames. Indoors, they turn soft and pearly. You will not notice any of this from across a room. Up close, however, it is pure pleasure.
HOW DOES THE PEACOCK DIVINE CRAFT TOURBILLON WEAR ON THE WRIST?
The case has a name, and it earns it. Peacock calls it Wrapped Vision, a multi-zone construction inspired by palace architecture. Mirror polish covers the edges and inner lugs, while fine brushing covers the upper and lower surfaces. A recessed inner bezel draws the eye toward the tourbillon.
Peacock crafts the case from 904L steel, which it describes as 22% harder than 316L and more resistant to corrosion. The watch measures 39.5mm with a visual profile of 38mm, is 8.9mm thick and offers 5 ATM of water resistance.
Now for a personal note. My wrist sits on the slimmer side, so I usually stay between 39 and 40mm. This watch fits me as if someone had measured first. It slides under a shirt cuff easily, yet it never disappears. Ariel Adams also described it as thin-feeling and comfortable.
The strap completes the picture. Peacock cuts it from fine-grain calfskin and reinforces it with hand-stitched waxed thread. Adams felt that the 18mm gray strap with white contrast stitching gives the light green dial a sophisticated, city-ready character. I agree completely.
One more observation. This dial adores light. In bright sun, a slight tilt of the wrist brings the hands forward instantly. At dusk, the engraved rays shimmer like water. It is a watch that rewards attention, and I happily give it.
STYLING THE PEACOCK DIVINE CRAFT TOURBILLON: OLIVE, SAGE AND INDIGO
I always dress from the most precious object outward. Here, the dial wrote the brief. Its cool green asked for a deeper echo, a soft bridge and a solid anchor.
The olive Loro Piana jacket became the echo. It repeats the green, only darker and warmer. Next, the sage-gray Giannetto Portofino shirt became the bridge. It sits halfway between the jacket and the dial, so nothing clashes. Then the indigo Visvim denim became the anchor. Its depth keeps the lighter tones from floating away.
Finally, the Louboutin sneakers close the circle. Their python carries copper, gold and small flashes of turquoise. Those turquoise notes mirror the watch almost exactly. As a result, the eye travels naturally from wrist to feet and back again.
Texture tells the second half of the story. The watch brings hand-hammered metal, while the jacket brings linen. The shirt adds a washed cotton-wool blend, and the denim adds crisp twill. Python scales finish the list. Five surfaces, one calm conversation. Nothing shouts. Still, everything has something to say.
OUTFIT
Linen Jacket: Loro Piana
Shirt: Giannetto Portofino
Watch: Peacock
Jeans: Visvim
Sneakers: Christian Louboutin
LORO PIANA: WHAT MAKES THIS OLIVE LINEN JACKET SO SPECIAL?
Some names need no introduction, yet this history is too good to skip. The Loro Piana family began as wool merchants from Trivero in the early 19th century, before moving their business to Valsesia. In 1924, engineer Pietro Loro Piana founded Loro Piana & C. in Quarona.
Each generation pushed the house further. In the 1960s, his grandson Franco began exporting fine fabrics to Europe, America and Japan. During the 1970s, Sergio and Pier Luigi focused on exceptional cloth, and in the 1980s they launched the first ready-to-wear collection. Since 2013, LVMH has held a majority stake in the company. Its textile division works with cashmere, vicuña, merino wool and linen.
My jacket shows why that heritage still matters. It is an olive linen piece with a zip front, a soft stand collar and a single patch pocket on the chest. When it falls open, a printed lining appears for a brief, private moment. Linen remains my favorite fabric for changing weather. It breathes in the heat, yet it still holds its shape when evenings cool.
During the shoot, I wore it two ways. First, I simply hooked it over my shoulder. Later, I put it on and left it open. Both felt natural, which is always the mark of a good cut.
GIANNETTO PORTOFINO: WHY I KEEP COMING BACK TO THIS ITALIAN SHIRTMAKER
Regular readers know this name well, and loyalty like mine needs a reason. The story began in 1979 in Southern Italy, when Riccardo and Nunzia Sansonne set out to create garments of uncompromising quality, shaped by hand and guided by tradition. In 2000, their children Vincenzo and Stefania joined the business, and Giannetto Portofino was born.
You can feel that family spirit in the fabric. This shirt is a washed cotton-wool blend in soft sage-gray, crossed by clean white stripes. It comes in a regular fit, carries a Made in Italy label and retails for €220.
The washing is what makes it special. The shirt feels lived-in from the very first wear, while the wool adds a gentle weight and a lovely drape. Because the washed fabric drapes so softly, I wore it untucked. It moves with the body and suits wider trousers perfectly.
There is also a quiet detail I only noticed while editing the photos. The vertical stripes echo the radial lines of the watch dial. Both are fine and rhythmic, and both play softly with light. Small links like this make an outfit look considered rather than assembled.
VISVIM: HOW JAPANESE DENIM COMPLEMENTS A LUXURY DRESS WATCH
For the trousers, I looked east. Visvim founder Hiroki Nakamura spent eight years as a designer at Burton Snowboards before launching his own label. The brand began mostly with footwear and later grew into a complete apparel collection. Headquartered in Tokyo, it sells through retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman in New York and Dover Street Market in London.
Even the name has a charming backstory. The word itself means nothing. Nakamura liked logos with a V, so he searched that section of a Latin dictionary until he found vis and vim and liked them together.
The label calls its approach future vintage, and Nakamura keeps exploring both old and new ways of weaving, dyeing and assembling textiles. You sense that philosophy immediately in this denim. My jeans come from a limited collection. They are cut wide, with a sharp crease pressed down the front. A copper-toned button and orange stitching warm up the deep indigo.
That crease is the secret. It makes jeans behave like tailored trousers. That is why they sit comfortably next to a hand-engraved tourbillon without looking underdressed. Relaxed, yes. Careless, never.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN RANTUS ORLATO: ARE PYTHON SNEAKERS TOO BOLD?
Every outfit needs one playful note, and mine comes from the ground up. Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique in 1991 in the Galerie Véro-Dodat, a covered arcade near the Louvre, after training under Charles Jourdan and Roger Vivier.
His signature red sole has a famous origin. According to the house, it appeared in 1992, when Louboutin found the black sole of his Pensée prototype too dull and painted it with his assistant’s red nail polish. Almost two decades later, in 2011, he launched a line of men’s shoes.
The Rantus Orlato is a lace-up high-top sneaker, and my pair comes in python leather on a rubber sole. The skin shifts between copper, gold, silver and small patches of turquoise. A gold-toned medallion with the designer’s signature sits proudly on the ankle.
So, are python sneakers too bold for a refined look? On paper, maybe. In practice, they unlock everything. The copper warms the cool greens, while the turquoise speaks directly to the watch. Without them, the outfit would simply be elegant. With them, it feels personal and a little mischievous.
WHAT FINE WATCHMAKING CAN TEACH US ABOUT THE ART OF DRESSING
More than I expected. First, start with your finest piece and let it choose the colors. A single hue from a dial, repeated twice elsewhere, creates instant harmony.
Second, give fine watches room to breathe. A slim case deserves clean cuffs, so avoid bulky sleeves that swallow the wrist. Let the watch appear naturally whenever your hand moves.
Third, pair precious with relaxed. A hand-engraved tourbillon looks fresher with linen and denim than with a stiff suit. In my experience, casual clothes often make fine watchmaking feel more confident, not less.
Fourth, let texture do the talking. Linen, washed cotton-wool, denim and python create interest, with just one discreet signature medallion on the sneakers.
Finally, respect the strap. The gray calfskin works here because it calms the green dial and blends with the neutral shirt. A black strap would push the entire look toward formal.
Above all, dress the way this watch was made: slowly, with intention and with a little wit.
SO, DID THE PEACOCK DIVINE CRAFT TOURBILLON REALLY CHANGE MY MIND?
It did, and I am happy to admit it. I began this story as a polite skeptic. I finish it as a genuine admirer.
The reasons are simple. This watch has roots in four handmade pieces from 1957. It carries a dial struck by an artist more than a thousand times. Its tourbillon beats inside a caliber only 3.5mm thick. Above all, it proves that haute horlogerie is no longer a question of geography. Instead, it is a question of patience, skill and respect for the human hand.
The clothes around it tell the same story. Loro Piana brings a century of Italian textile mastery. Giannetto Portofino adds a family tradition of shirtmaking. Visvim contributes Japanese curiosity, while Louboutin adds a flash of Parisian wit. Different countries, one shared belief: real luxury is crafted, never rushed.
So here is my advice. Stay curious. Look beyond the usual names, and trust your own eye. Sometimes the pieces that move you most come from places you never thought to look. And sometimes they arrive in a quiet shade of glacial green.
Now it is your turn. Would you wear a Peacock tourbillon, and if so, which model would you choose?
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With Love,
Mr.M
This post is sponsored by Loro Piana, Giannetto Portofino, Peacock Watches, Visvim and Christian Louboutin. This post is my personal and honest product review.
Marko, what changed my opinion most was not the price of the Peacock but the amount of thought behind its dial. More than a thousand individually struck lines on such a small surface demand a level of patience that deserves genuine respect. I also appreciate that you explained the difference between a decorative feature and a complication with a technical purpose. The 3.5 mm movement is particularly impressive when you consider the watch’s relatively restrained proportions. I would love to see this piece next to a traditional Swiss dress watch in natural daylight. Do you think the hand-worked dial would… Read more »
Hallo Marko, dein Beitrag hat mir gezeigt, wie wenig sinnvoll es ist, die Qualität einer Uhr allein anhand ihrer Herkunft zu beurteilen. Besonders die Zusammenarbeit mit Zhao Yi finde ich überzeugend, weil hier Schmuckkunst und mechanische Uhrmacherei tatsächlich miteinander verbunden werden. Das Zifferblatt wirkt dadurch wie eine kleine Skulptur und nicht bloß wie eine dekorative Fläche. Auch die zurückhaltende Kombination mit Olivgrün und dunklem Denim gefällt mir ausgesprochen gut. Sie nimmt der Uhr nichts von ihrer Bedeutung, sondern macht sie alltagstauglicher. Mich würde interessieren, ob du die grüne Variante auch zu einem dunkelbraunen Sakko tragen würdest.
Bonjour Marko, votre article m’a intéressé parce qu’il aborde la haute horlogerie sans se limiter au prestige d’un nom connu. Le travail de Zhao Yi sur le cadran mérite une attention particulière, surtout lorsqu’on comprend que chaque ligne est frappée individuellement. J’aime aussi votre manière de relier cette recherche artistique à l’histoire industrielle de Dandong. Cela donne à la montre une identité qui ne dépend pas uniquement de son tourbillon. La teinte vert glacier me semble particulièrement réussie avec les matières naturelles de votre tenue. Pensez-vous qu’un cadran aussi travaillé reste suffisamment lisible dans un environnement peu éclairé?
Marko, me ha gustado que no presentes el origen chino del reloj como una curiosidad, sino como parte de una historia relojera que merece ser conocida. El detalle de las herramientas fabricadas por los primeros trabajadores de la fábrica en 1957 ayuda a entender el camino recorrido. También me parece acertado que expliques el movimiento antes de hablar únicamente de su precio. Un tourbillon de cuerda manual tan fino tiene interés incluso para alguien que ya conoce las complicaciones suizas. En cuanto al conjunto, los tonos oliva y verde glaciar crean una continuidad muy agradable. ¿Crees que este reloj quedaría… Read more »
Marko，你的文章让我重新思考了中国制表在高级钟表领域中的位置。最吸引我的不是价格，而是赵怡在如此小的表盘上完成的手工錾刻工艺。一千多道纹路需要耐心、稳定的手法和对细节的充分理解。你还介绍了丹东制表工厂的发展历程，这让腕表背后的故事更加完整。冰川绿表盘与橄榄绿色亚麻夹克的搭配也很自然，没有刻意强调奢华感。我想知道，在室内灯光下，这种表盘的纹理是否同样明显?
Ciao Marko, ho apprezzato soprattutto il fatto che tu abbia raccontato il tourbillon senza trasformare l’articolo in una semplice lista di specifiche. Il quadrante lavorato a mano da Zhao Yi sembra avere una personalità propria, quasi fosse un piccolo oggetto d’arte da portare al polso. Anche la storia della manifattura di Dandong merita attenzione, perché dimostra quanto possa essere lungo il percorso tra produzione industriale e alta orologeria. Trovo intelligente la scelta di abbinarlo a una giacca di lino e a jeans dal taglio ampio. In questo modo l’orologio non sembra riservato esclusivamente alle occasioni formali. Secondo te, il cinturino… Read more »
Hej Marko, jag uppskattar att du vågar ifrågasätta den gamla föreställningen att avancerad urmakarkonst bara kan komma från Schweiz eller Tyskland. Det handarbetade urtavlan är särskilt fascinerande eftersom små variationer i ytan gör den mer levande än ett helt maskinellt mönster. Jag fastnade också för uppgiften om den tunna PAX9610A-kalibern. En mekanisk konstruktion på bara 3,5 millimeter är en intressant prestation, även för någon som vanligtvis föredrar enklare klockor. Din olivgröna jacka fungerar fint mot den ljusgröna tavlan utan att färgerna blir alltför matchade. Skulle du själv välja den här modellen framför en klassisk dressklocka till en middag med mörk… Read more »
I enjoyed the historical section more than I expected, Marko, because it explains why this watch represents more than an attractive complication. The story of seven technical workers assembling four watches with homemade equipment is a remarkable starting point for a manufacturer that now produces sophisticated tourbillons. I also appreciate your distinction between exclusivity and craftsmanship. A high price can create distance, but it cannot automatically prove that every detail has been executed well. The hand-polished internal angles and the work on the dial provide more meaningful subjects for discussion. I wonder how much of this finishing could realistically be… Read more »
Marko, najbardziej przekonało mnie to, że opisałeś zegarek przez pryzmat pracy ludzi, a nie wyłącznie jego ceny. Ręcznie wykonana tarcza Zhao Yi sprawia wrażenie elementu, który ma własną strukturę i niepowtarzalny charakter. Interesująca jest również historia marki, rozpoczynająca się od zaledwie czterech zegarków zbudowanych w 1957 roku. Podoba mi się, że nie próbujesz udowodnić, iż każdy chiński zegarek dorównuje najlepszym szwajcarskim konstrukcjom, lecz oceniasz konkretny model na podstawie jego cech. To znacznie uczciwsze podejście. Czy miałeś okazję porównać wykończenie koperty z bliska z zegarkami z wyższej półki cenowej?
Hei Marko, jeg likte særlig hvordan du forklarer at et avansert urverk ikke automatisk gjør en klokke interessant. Det er samspillet mellom mekanikken, håndverket og den visuelle utformingen som gjør Divine Craft spesiell. Den håndbearbeidede urskiven er kanskje den mest overbevisende delen, fordi den viser hvor mye tid som ligger bak et tilsynelatende enkelt fargefelt. Jeg synes også størrelsen på 39,5 millimeter virker fornuftig for en klokke med så mye teknisk innhold. Den passer bedre til en avslappet garderobe enn mange store, iøynefallende modeller. Hvordan synes du den fungerer sammen med en klassisk hvit skjorte sammenlignet med linjakken du bruker… Read more »
Marko, I have always admired the engineering behind a tourbillon, but your explanation of the dial made me look at the artistic side differently. The fact that the pattern is created through individual hammer strikes rather than simply printed or machine-cut gives the surface a different kind of character. I particularly liked your point about preserving traces of the human hand instead of pursuing absolute repetition. That philosophy feels refreshing in a market where technical perfection is often discussed as if it were the only goal. The transparent caseback also gives the owner something private to appreciate after the initial… Read more »
Marko, je verhaal over Peacock heeft me nieuwsgierig gemaakt naar een deel van de horlogewereld waar ik tot nu toe weinig aandacht aan besteedde. Vooral de combinatie van een handgemaakte wijzerplaat en een eigen tourbillonkaliber maakt dit model interessant. Ik vind het sterk dat je ook de beperkingen en de praktische kant bespreekt, in plaats van alleen bewondering uit te spreken. De kast van 39,5 millimeter lijkt mij bovendien een prettige keuze voor iemand die een verfijnd horloge zoekt zonder een overdreven groot formaat. Je outfit laat zien dat zo’n technisch bijzonder uurwerk niet uitsluitend bij een formeel pak hoort.… Read more »
Marko, j’ai trouvé votre passage sur le Gyromax particulièrement intéressant, car il montre que la finesse du mouvement ne constitue pas son seul défi technique. Le réglage de l’inertie du balancier et la recherche d’une bonne régularité ajoutent une dimension mécanique que l’on ne perçoit pas immédiatement sur les photographies. J’aime également le fait que vous évoquiez les finitions du mouvement, notamment les angles polis à la main. Ce sont des détails que le propriétaire peut apprécier même si personne d’autre ne les remarque. Votre approche rend l’horlogerie plus accessible sans la simplifier à l’excès. Une version avec un cadran… Read more »
마르코, 이번 글은 중국 시계에 대해 가지고 있던 선입견을 다시 생각하게 만드네요. 특히 자오 이가 작은 다이얼 위에 천 번이 넘는 선을 손으로 새겼다는 설명이 인상적이었습니다. 이런 작업은 사진으로 보는 것보다 실제로 가까이에서 관찰할 때 더 큰 감동을 줄 것 같습니다. PAX9610A 무브먼트의 두께가 3.5mm라는 점도 흥미롭습니다. 올리브색 리넨 재킷과 빙하를 연상시키는 녹색 다이얼의 조합은 자연스럽고 세련되어 보입니다. 이 시계를 처음 접하는 사람에게 가장 먼저 보여 주고 싶은 부분은 다이얼인가요, 아니면 투명한 케이스백인가요?
Hello Marko, the most convincing aspect of this review is that you allow the watch to challenge your own assumptions rather than pretending you were always a believer. That honesty makes the technical details more engaging. I was particularly interested in the reduction from the earlier 43 mm Classic-Grandeur to the Divine Craft’s 39.5 mm case. A complicated watch should not need excessive dimensions to communicate its importance. The slim profile also makes the choice of a soft linen jacket and relaxed denim feel entirely reasonable. I would be interested to know whether the crown is comfortable to operate during… Read more »
Olá Marko, gostei da forma como apresentaste a história da Peacock sem cair na ideia de que a origem de uma marca determina automaticamente a qualidade do produto. A colaboração com Zhao Yi dá ao relógio uma dimensão artística que vai muito além da complicação mecânica. Também achei interessante a referência às diferentes técnicas de acabamento visíveis através do fundo de safira. São pormenores que talvez passem despercebidos numa fotografia rápida, mas que podem fazer toda a diferença para quem aprecia relojoaria. A escolha do verde glaciar combina muito bem com os tons naturais da roupa. Achas que este modelo… Read more »
Hei Marko, artikkelisi sai minut kiinnostumaan Peacockista aivan eri tavalla kuin tavallinen tuote-esittely olisi tehnyt. Zhao Yin käsityönä työstämä taulu vaikuttaa erityisen kiinnostavalta, koska sen pinta syntyy tuhansista yksittäisistä iskuista. Pidän myös siitä, että kerrot valmistajan historiasta etkä keskity pelkästään kellon teknisiin ominaisuuksiin. 39,5 millimetrin kuori kuulostaa tasapainoiselta ratkaisulta näin monimutkaiselle kellolle. Asukokonaisuutesi osoittaa, että tällainen kello voi toimia myös rennon pellavatakin ja farkkujen kanssa. Miten itse huolehtisit näin hienosta kellosta matkustaessasi, kun mukana on myös muuta arvokasta tavaraa?
Marko, I found your discussion of the flying tourbillon more useful than the usual claim that the mechanism is simply beautiful to watch. Explaining the missing upper bridge makes it easier to understand why the cage appears to float. I also appreciate that you acknowledge how the tourbillon’s original role has changed in a modern wristwatch. Its appeal today can be as much about mechanical ingenuity as about correcting positional errors. The Divine Craft seems to make that argument particularly well because the dial and movement both reward close inspection. If you were introducing this watch to a collector who… Read more »
Marko, die Kombination aus Uhr und Kleidung ist in diesem Beitrag für mich mehr als eine schöne Bildidee. Das kühle Grün des Zifferblatts findet sich in der Farbwelt des Outfits wieder, ohne dass Jacke und Uhr exakt aufeinander abgestimmt wirken. Besonders gut gefällt mir, dass die Jeans durch ihre Bügelfalte etwas von der formellen Wirkung einer klassischen Hose übernehmen. Dadurch entsteht ein spannender Gegensatz zum technisch anspruchsvollen Tourbillon. Die Geschichte von Zhao Yi gibt dem Zifferblatt zudem eine künstlerische Bedeutung, die über reine Dekoration hinausgeht. Würdest du die Uhr im Alltag eher mit einem schlichten Strickpullover oder mit einem Hemd… Read more »
Hola Marko, me parece valioso que hayas explicado cómo la marca pasó de fabricar sus primeros relojes con herramientas improvisadas a desarrollar un tourbillon tan delgado. Esa evolución aporta contexto y evita que la historia se reduzca a una comparación de precios. La esfera trabajada a mano es, para mí, el detalle más distintivo del reloj. También me gusta que hayas elegido una correa gris, porque no compite con el tono verde de la esfera. El conjunto con lino y denim demuestra que una pieza complicada puede integrarse en un estilo relajado sin perder importancia. ¿Crees que una correa marrón… Read more »
What I appreciated most, Marko, was the attention you gave to the finishing that remains hidden beneath the caseback. Hand-polished internal angles are not the sort of feature that sells a watch to everyone, but they tell a knowledgeable owner something about the workshop’s standards. The story of the specially developed screwdrivers was another memorable detail because it shows how one small component can create a disproportionate engineering challenge. I find that more revealing than broad claims about luxury or exclusivity. The watch seems to have been designed for people who enjoy discovering details over time. Do you think this… Read more »
Marko，这篇文章最吸引我的地方，是你把机械结构和艺术创作放在同 个故事里。赵怡的手工錾刻让表盘具有丰富的层次，而飞行陀飞轮则展现了另 种精密工艺。两者结合起来，比单纯强调复杂功能更有说服力。我也很喜欢你介绍丹东工厂早期历史的部分，因为它让品牌的发展有了清晰的背景。39.5毫米的表壳看起来比例适中，不会让整只表显得过于张扬。你认为这款冰川绿版本最适合春夏穿搭，还是也能成为秋冬衣橱中的亮点？
Ciao Marko, il tuo articolo mi ha colpito perché affronta il tema dell’alta orologeria senza trattare la provenienza geografica come un criterio assoluto. La lavorazione del quadrante è un argomento concreto, e il riferimento alle oltre mille linee incise a mano rende subito comprensibile la complessità del progetto. Ho apprezzato anche la spiegazione del tourbillon volante, che aiuta a capire perché la gabbia sembri sospesa. L’abbinamento con il lino verde oliva è elegante, ma non eccessivamente formale. Mi piace soprattutto il contrasto tra il quadrante delicato e le sneaker in pelle di pitone. Pensi che un orologio così particolare debba… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, je trouve que votre article pose une question essentielle : faut-il juger une montre selon son origine ou selon le travail réellement accompli ? Vous apportez des éléments concrets avec le calibre PAX9610A, le tourbillon volant et les finitions manuelles. Le récit de la fabrication du cadran est particulièrement parlant, car il permet d’imaginer le temps nécessaire à chaque étape. J’apprécie aussi votre choix vestimentaire, qui évite le costume attendu et donne à la montre une allure plus contemporaine. Le denim indigo apporte une profondeur bienvenue à l’ensemble. Seriez-vous tenté de porter cette montre avec un blazer beige… Read more »
Hi Marko, your explanation of the colour names was an unexpected highlight for me. Calling the green dial Glacial Green is attractive enough, but connecting it with the Chinese character 泠 and the imagery of chilled jade gives the shade a more personal identity. I also like that the watch comes in several distinct colours rather than relying on a single signature version. The hand-worked surface should make each option respond to light in its own way. Your outfit demonstrates that colour coordination does not require identical shades, only a thoughtful relationship between them. Would you choose the pink version… Read more »
Hallo Marko, het verhaal over Zhao Yi vond ik misschien wel het sterkste onderdeel van je artikel. Het is bijzonder dat een kunstenaar uit de sieradenwereld haar kennis van metaalbewerking toepast op een horlogewijzerplaat. Daardoor krijgt het ontwerp een andere betekenis dan een patroon dat uitsluitend machinaal wordt gemaakt. Ook de geschiedenis van de fabriek in Dandong maakt duidelijk dat de ontwikkeling van een merk uit verschillende periodes en ervaringen bestaat. Ik vind de groene wijzerplaat mooi, maar vooral de combinatie met de grijze band spreekt me aan. Zou een zwarte band volgens jou te veel contrast geven met de… Read more »
마르코, 이번 글에서 가장 인상 깊었던 부분은 시계의 가치를 가격이나 브랜드 이름만으로 판단하지 않았다는 점입니다. 손으로 만든 다이얼과 정교하게 마감한 무브먼트는 실제 제작 과정에 대한 관심을 불러일으킵니다. 특히 3.5mm 두께의 투르비용 칼리버는 기술적인 관점에서도 흥미롭습니다. 저는 화려한 시계보다 세부적인 마감에서 매력을 발견할 수 있는 모델을 더 오래 좋아하는 편입니다. 그런 면에서 이 시계는 가까이에서 관찰할수록 새로운 특징을 발견할 수 있을 것 같습니다. 실제로 착용했을 때 셔츠 소매 아래에서 케이스가 얼마나 자연스럽게 움직이는지도 궁금합니다.
Marko, I was pleased to see that you treated the watch as something to be worn rather than a museum object that must remain separate from everyday life. The 39.5 mm case and 8.9 mm thickness sound like sensible proportions for a complicated piece. I also found the discussion of the recessed inner bezel useful because it explains how the watch can appear visually smaller than its measurements suggest. That matters more to me than a dramatic wrist shot. The olive jacket, soft striped shirt and indigo denim create a relaxed setting for the movement without making the watch feel… Read more »
Cześć Marko, bardzo spodobało mi się porównanie zegarka do małego dzieła sztuki, ale bez pomijania jego mechanicznej strony. Ręcznie wykonana tarcza ma własną fakturę, a przezroczysty dekiel pozwala docenić zupełnie inne rodzaje wykończenia. Szczególnie interesujące są dla mnie ręcznie polerowane kąty, ponieważ wymagają umiejętności, których nie da się zastąpić samym efektownym projektem. Historia marki pokazuje również, że chińskie zegarmistrzostwo ma znacznie więcej do opowiedzenia niż stereotypy o masowej produkcji. Twoja stylizacja jest elegancka, ale pozostaje swobodna. Czy uważasz, że taki zegarek najlepiej prezentuje się na skórzanym pasku, czy warto byłoby zobaczyć go również na bransolecie?
Marko, a parte sobre a evolução da fábrica de Dandong tornou o relógio muito mais interessante para mim. É fácil olhar para uma complicação sofisticada e esquecer as décadas de aprendizagem necessárias para chegar até ela. A história dos primeiros quatro relógios dá uma escala humana a essa evolução. Também gostei de saber que a Peacock desenvolveu um movimento próprio para este modelo. A combinação com a jaqueta de linho e os jeans largos mostra uma abordagem moderna à relojoaria clássica. Gostava de saber se a cor verde do mostrador muda muito de intensidade quando o relógio passa da luz… Read more »
Hello Marko, the comparison between machine-made patterns and the hand-struck dial is what stayed with me after reading this piece. Repetition can be beautiful, but the slight irregularities left by a human hand can give an object a much more intimate character. I also appreciate that you explain the six-month development process instead of using the word craftsmanship as a vague compliment. The connection between Zhao Yi’s artistic background and the watchmaking team feels central to the identity of this model. It is an unusual collaboration, and that is precisely why it interests me. Do you think the watch would… Read more »
Marko, det var roligt att läsa en klockberättelse där även kläderna får en tydlig funktion i helheten. Den gröna urtavlan och den olivfärgade linnéjackan skapar en färgmässig koppling, men materialskillnaderna gör att det inte känns överdrivet matchat. Jag tycker också att de breda jeansen ger en modern kontrast till den traditionella komplikationen. Berättelsen om Zhao Yi gör dessutom att man ser tavlan som ett konstnärligt arbete snarare än enbart som en del av klockans design. Det är ett bra exempel på hur mode och urmakeri kan berika varandra. Skulle du själv bära den här modellen även under en varm sommardag,… Read more »
Hallo Marko, besonders überzeugend finde ich, dass du die Geschichte der Marke nicht auf ihre Produktionszahlen reduzierst. Der Weg von den ersten vier Uhren bis zu einem so flachen Tourbillon zeigt, wie sich technisches Wissen über Jahrzehnte entwickeln kann. Auch die Entscheidung, die Spuren der Handarbeit auf dem Zifferblatt sichtbar zu lassen, finde ich spannend. Sie unterscheidet sich von der Vorstellung, dass jedes Detail möglichst vollkommen und identisch aussehen muss. Deine Kombination mit der Leinenjacke wirkt deshalb passend, weil sie ebenfalls natürliche Strukturen betont. Hast du den Eindruck, dass das Zifferblatt bei direkter Sonne deutlich lebendiger erscheint als bei diffusem… Read more »
Marko, me ha parecido muy interesante que expliques la diferencia entre un reloj técnicamente complejo y uno que además tiene una identidad artística. El tourbillon atrae la mirada, pero el trabajo manual de la esfera es lo que hace que este modelo resulte diferente de muchas otras piezas complicadas. También agradezco que menciones la historia de la fábrica y los cambios que atravesó durante las últimas décadas. Ese contexto ayuda a entender que la relojería es una industria construida con conocimiento acumulado. La combinación de verde, gris e índigo me parece elegante sin resultar demasiado seria. ¿Te gustaría explorar en… Read more »
Marko, I particularly liked the discussion of the watch’s hand-wound movement because it highlights a part of ownership that is easy to overlook. Winding a watch each morning can become a small ritual, especially when the mechanism has a visible complication to admire. That experience is different from simply checking the time on an automatic watch. I also appreciate the practical details you included about the case and water resistance, since an elegant appearance should not replace basic information. The 5 ATM rating is worth understanding before anyone treats this as an all-purpose sports watch. Would you personally remove it… Read more »
Bonjour Marko, j’ai beaucoup aimé votre réflexion sur le luxe accessible, car elle évite deux erreurs fréquentes. Un prix moins élevé ne signifie pas automatiquement qu’une montre est sans intérêt, mais un prix attractif ne prouve pas non plus qu’elle est exceptionnelle. Votre analyse s’appuie sur des éléments précis, comme le mouvement développé par la marque et les finitions visibles au dos. La collaboration avec Zhao Yi apporte une dimension artistique supplémentaire, ce qui distingue cette montre d’un simple exercice technique. J’apprécie également la manière dont vous l’intégrez à une tenue décontractée. Quel serait, selon vous, le principal point à… Read more »
Marko, pidin erityisesti siitä, että nostit esiin kellon huomaamattomat yksityiskohdat etkä vain näkyvää tourbillonia. Käsin viimeistellyt viisteet ja koneiston erilaiset pintakäsittelyt kertovat paljon tekijöiden taidoista. Myös erikoistyökalujen kehittäminen pieniin ruuveihin oli kiinnostava yksityiskohta. Se muistuttaa, että laadukas lopputulos syntyy usein monista pienistä ratkaisuista. Kellon vihreä taulu sopii mielestäni hyvin yhteen oliivinvärisen pellavan kanssa, mutta yhdistelmä ei näytä liian suunnitellulta. Olisi kiinnostavaa nähdä, miten sama kello toimisi tummanharmaan villatakin ja mustien housujen kanssa.
Hi Marko, I was drawn to the article because it treats the watch as a meeting point between different cultures rather than as a national contest. The manufacture’s history in Dandong, Zhao Yi’s artistic contribution and the German origins of the flying tourbillon all form part of a wider conversation about craft. That is more interesting than asking whether one country can simply defeat another at watchmaking. I also like the way the watch sits beside Japanese denim and Italian linen in your outfit. The styling reinforces the idea that good design can cross borders without losing its identity. Would… Read more »
Marko, ik vond vooral de uitleg over de verschillende afwerkingen van het uurwerk sterk. De combinatie van perlage, cirkelvormige strepen en handgepolijste hoeken laat zien hoeveel werk er achter een transparante achterzijde kan zitten. Het verhaal over de aangepaste schroevendraaiers maakt dat zelfs een klein onderdeel een interessant technisch probleem kan worden. Dat soort informatie geeft een recensie meer diepgang dan alleen een beschrijving van het uiterlijk. De kleur van de wijzerplaat vind ik bovendien bijzonder goed gekozen bij je kleding. Zou jij voor een formele gelegenheid dezelfde grijze band behouden, of zou je liever een donkerdere leren band gebruiken?
Marko，我很喜欢你对手工制作和机械技术之间关系的解释。飞行陀飞轮具有鲜明的视觉效果，但这款表的吸引力并不只来自旋转的结构。手工錾刻的表盘、精细的倒角以及透明底盖，都让人有理由慢慢欣赏它。你介绍品牌历史的方式也很自然，没有把过去的困难简单包装成成功故事。这样的叙述让读者更容易理解一件复杂腕表背后的长期积累。你觉得这款表的设计更适合喜欢传统正装表的人，还是更适合愿意尝试新风格的收藏者？
Ciao Marko, la tua recensione mi è piaciuta perché non confonde la complessità tecnica con il valore complessivo di un orologio. Il tourbillon è certamente spettacolare, ma la lavorazione manuale del quadrante è ciò che rende questo modello davvero riconoscibile. Anche la scelta di una cassa relativamente contenuta mi sembra intelligente, soprattutto per chi non ama gli orologi troppo grandi. Il contrasto tra il verde glaciale e il denim indaco crea una combinazione moderna senza risultare eccessiva. Trovo inoltre interessante il legame tra la storia industriale di Dandong e la collaborazione con un’artista contemporanea. Pensi che questa direzione artistica possa… Read more »
Marko, your article raises an important point about how collectors develop their taste. Many of us begin by recognising a handful of famous names, then gradually learn to examine movements, finishing and design decisions more critically. The Peacock Divine Craft seems like a useful case study because it gives readers several concrete details to investigate. I was particularly interested in the free-sprung balance and the way the tourbillon cage also serves as the seconds display. Those details make the watch worth discussing beyond its unusual origin. I would be curious to hear how the winding experience compares with other hand-wound… Read more »
Hei Marko, jeg synes det er forfriskende at du vurderer klokken ut fra håndverk og konstruksjon i stedet for bare merkevare og pris. Den håndbearbeidede urskiven er et godt eksempel på en detalj som krever tid, men som ikke nødvendigvis er synlig ved første øyekast. Jeg likte også at du forklarer hvordan den flygende tourbillonen er bygget opp. Det gjør mekanismen lettere å forstå for lesere som ikke arbeider med klokker til daglig. Antrekket ditt viser dessuten at en komplisert klokke ikke trenger å kombineres med dress. Ville du valgt samme klokke til en mørk ullfrakk om vinteren?
Marko, the limited production of 108 pieces per colour is an interesting detail, but I am glad you did not make scarcity the main argument for the watch. Limited editions can be appealing, yet the design and execution still need to justify the attention. Here, the hand-struck dial and the slim in-house movement give the piece a stronger foundation than a number on a caseback. I also found the four colour options intriguing because they suggest different styling possibilities without changing the central idea. The Glacial Green version feels particularly natural with the olive jacket you chose. If you could… Read more »
Marko, ciekawie przedstawiłeś różnicę między ceną a rzeczywistą wartością zegarka. Szczególnie przekonuje mnie opis ręcznego wykańczania mechanizmu, ponieważ takie detale wymagają umiejętności, których nie da się ocenić wyłącznie na podstawie specyfikacji. Podoba mi się również to, że nie pomijasz praktycznych aspektów, takich jak rozmiar koperty i grubość zegarka. Dzięki temu łatwiej wyobrazić sobie, jak będzie wyglądał na nadgarstku. Zielona tarcza w połączeniu z lnianą marynarką wygląda elegancko, ale nadal swobodnie. Czy Twoim zdaniem pasek z ciemniejszej skóry nadałby tej wersji bardziej klasyczny charakter?
Marko, j’ai été surpris par la place accordée à l’histoire industrielle de la marque, et c’est précisément ce qui m’a plu. Le passage des premiers modèles assemblés avec des outils fabriqués sur place à un mouvement tourbillon aussi fin donne une véritable profondeur au récit. Je trouve également intéressante l’idée de conserver les petites irrégularités du travail manuel sur le cadran. Elles rendent la surface plus vivante et moins impersonnelle. Votre tenue fonctionne bien parce qu’elle reprend certaines couleurs de la montre sans chercher à l’imiter exactement. Pensez-vous que le cadran serait encore plus expressif avec une chemise blanche unie… Read more »
Hello Marko, I particularly enjoyed the way you connected the watch’s proportions to your own wrist rather than treating measurements as abstract numbers. A 39.5 mm case can look very different depending on the bezel, the dial opening and the shape of the lugs. Your observation that the recessed inner bezel makes the watch appear closer to 38 mm is therefore useful. I also appreciate that the thin profile allows it to sit comfortably beneath a shirt cuff. The combination with a relaxed linen jacket makes the watch feel like part of a real wardrobe rather than a special object… Read more »
Hola Marko, me ha gustado que presentes el tourbillon como una expresión de habilidad mecánica y no como una necesidad para medir mejor el tiempo en cualquier situación. Esa distinción ayuda a entender por qué alguien puede admirar la complicación incluso cuando su utilidad práctica es limitada. El reloj también tiene un componente artístico muy interesante gracias al trabajo de Zhao Yi. Me parece acertado que la esfera conserve una textura visible en lugar de buscar una uniformidad absoluta. La chaqueta de lino y los vaqueros añaden una sensación cotidiana que equilibra la sofisticación de la pieza. ¿Qué otra complicación… Read more »
Marko, the part about the watch’s 68-hour power reserve made me think about how practical details influence the experience of ownership. A complicated hand-wound watch may be fascinating, but the reserve determines how forgiving it is when you leave it unworn for a day or two. I also liked your description of winding the crown as a morning ritual. That small interaction can create a stronger relationship with a mechanical object than simply putting it on and forgetting about it. The transparent caseback offers another reason to turn the watch over occasionally. Would you find a longer power reserve more… Read more »
Olá Marko, a tua abordagem ao relógio pareceu-me muito equilibrada porque consegues falar de técnica sem perder o lado emocional da peça. O mostrador trabalhado à mão tem uma personalidade própria, enquanto o movimento revela o trabalho de engenharia necessário para criar um tourbillon tão fino. Também gostei da referência à história da fábrica, que mostra uma evolução real ao longo de várias décadas. A combinação com ganga escura e uma jaqueta de linho verde torna o relógio menos previsível do que seria com um fato formal. É precisamente essa versatilidade que me interessa. Achas que a versão azul teria… Read more »