Horological Events: Red Army Watches x NUS Horology

A few Saturdays ago, the members of NUS Horology Club were mobilised at Kith Café to get themselves conscripted to the Red Army.

Just kidding! We were there for a private showcase, organised by Red Army Watches. Red Army Watches is a local retailer that was built by local entrepreneur Sugiharto Kusumadi, or simply and affectionately known to collectors as Sugi. The idea is to build a retailer that is non-conformist, and giving collectors exposure to unconventional watches or access to watch manufacturers that are pretty much unknown to the mass market.

A massive 55mm watch by Laco, paying homage to the B-Uhr watches that were worn during the World War.

One of the more interesting brands that Red Army Watches carry: Itay Noy, an Israeli-based independent watchmaker.

The watches that they carry are indeed interesting. A majority of the manufacturers are from Russia and German, which include lesser-known names such as Alexander Shorokhoff, Schaumburg, and Sturmanskie. There are also independent watchmakers such as Pita Barcelona and Itay Noy as well. On top of that, there are local names such as Azimuth and Zelos. Oh, and of course not forgetting SEVENFRIDAY!

Asaph, from Red Army Watches, gave a presentation on the company and highlights some of the brands that they carry.

The session began with a presentation by Asaph, who walked us through some of the watches that Red Army Watches carries. This was followed by a hands-on session, in which the team had graciously brought a huge variety of watches for the members to admire and try on.

Some of the watches that were on showcase.

It was not only a feast for our eyes; we were also treated to a sumptuous three-course lunch too!

The Full Monty! Apparently some members did not receive the right memo…

Overall, it was a wonderful experience for our members. We were exposed to a different side of watchmaking – one that is vastly different from the major manufacturers that were based in Switzerland or even Japan. Additionally, we have learnt quite a fair bit about watch making as well, from Sugi, Asaph, and Geok Leng. It was tremendous, and we thank Red Army Watches and its staff for making this session possible.

 

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