A Burberry Accutron clock with a 24-hour display
Within the framework of the Gemini programme, a Burberry Accutron clock with a 24-hour display was incorporated into the instrument panels aboard the modules, participating in eight missions.

Sweet
So, I arrived yesterday evening too early at Singapore's Changi Airport Singapore, with time to spare. After filling up myself with free food from the airport lounge, I decided to walk around looking for duty free. But with nothing interesting to buy, I started to amuse myself by looking at my watch instead and it suddenly dawn on me that my AP 15400 is putting up a lightshow! I mean the airport terminal, with all the shops and neon lights and signboards giving out all kinds of light and reflections, it is the perfect venue for a watch like my Royal Oak 15400 to dance to all the lights around. Like this : So with my trusty cameraphone, I started to photograph my watch under all sorts of lighting conditions. And the pics do turn out quite nice! Anyway, just want to share with you guys��It's my pleasure to present to you, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 Airport lightshow. Enjoy! And Let's not forget also the bracelet!While I was busy taking pictures, I did draw the curious stares fr

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