HANDS-ON: The Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue – the rebel Rolex

Even though many look to Rolex as a steadfast, unchanging bastion of the watch world, there are some definite outliers in the field. Bejewelled GMT-Masters, leopard Daytonas (which have now given way to unobtainium rainbow Daytona). These models are so uncommon and special that they do not really skew the public’s view of Rolex as a manufacturer of all-business timepieces. The Rolex Milgauss aims to offer a moment of madness to everyday watch wearers. For years it has been known as the scientist’s watch due to its inherent ability to withstand strong magnetic forces. This is beneficial to absolutely everyone working at CERN and pretty much no one else, but hey, when was the last time you took your Submariner to 300m below the sea? I’m not going to delve into too many technical details but the internal build is as impressive as any other professional watch from this company. The 3131 movement is a familiar workhorse replete with the trademark Parachrom blu hairspring and that strong magnetic shield which lends the Milgauss its purpose in life. So it is another over-engineered tool watch and status symbol?  Don’t be so quick to jump to that conclusion as the Milgauss blazes its own trail…

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Hands-on – Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to Rembrandt

When introduced back in 1931, the Reverso was designed with one purpose in mind: protecting its dial. It was a watch made for polo players, who needed to have the glass of their watches (at that time still mineral glass) hidden – hence the idea of a reversible case. Since then, such needs aren’t relevant […]

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Introducing – Favre-Leuba Bivouac 9000 Black Edition (Live Pics)

There are not so many watches equipped with a mechanical altimeter out there. Among them is the Favre-Leuba Bivouac 9000, a watch inspired by a vintage, 1960s model of the brand, already equipped with an altimeter. Presented at Baselworld 2017, the modern Bivouac 9000 stands out as being the first mechanical watch capable of displaying […]

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LIST: 3 Hublot watches spotted at Watches & Wonders, and why they’re so very Miami

Thanks to some last-minute magic, I found myself pointed towards Miami for some much-needed warmth and the slew of watch industry shenanigans that was Watches & Wonders Miami. Having missed SIHH this year due to unfortunate timing, this was the prime opportunity to get hands-on with the watches that were launched at the fair. Beyond that, I’ve always found there to be something special about the Miami vibe, and the watch culture and buying habits it brings out. With that on my mind, I rolled into the Hublot boutique in the Miami Design District (where all the W&W chaos was underway) for a look at some quintessentially Miami releases from the brand. In the US, Miami is a huge market for Hublot. Much like Las Vegas, a combination of wealthy visitors, and the expressive “No Fs Given” mindset of the majority in the area with money to burn, means that being low-key or stealthy is exceptionally uncommon. This isn’t a criticism in the least, as in many ways it’s a refreshing opposition to the cultural stereotypes found in Beverly Hills and West Los Angeles. LA and Beverly Hills can be flashy, but there the resounding sentiment is of sizing one…

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