VIDEO: Two precious metal Grand Seiko First references to celebrate the 60th anniversary
Grand Seiko are marking the 60th anniversary of their first watch with a small collection of dress watches that are based on the first ever watches to be made with Grand Seiko on the dial. These classically styled time-only dress watches set the foundation for what Grand Seiko are becoming known for today; a knack for traditional watchmaking expressed in simple and coherent designs. We took a closer look at two of the three watches in this collection, the SBGW257 in platinum and the SBGW258 in yellow gold, which are two precious metal watches that offer different experiences of the same watch design. While the platinum is both more luxurious and subtle, it also has a coolness to it with a sharper edge. The SBGW258 in yellow gold, on the other hand, is more clearly a gold dress watch in the most classical sense, mostly due to the warmth of the coloured precious metal. The three watches in this collection are not limited in their production numbers, giving everyone the opportunity to wear a piece of Japanese watchmaking history on their wrist. Australian pricing of the Grand Seiko First in platinum and yellow gold: The Grand Seiko SBGW257 in platinum…
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The Home Delivery Watch Fair is back, with Part 2 of (pretend) Baselworld! In this episode we have Rolex predictions with Frank from Monochrome, a live schnitzel dinner with beers, and watches from a slew of brands including Rado, Blancpain, Hublot and H. Moser & Cie. Video Giveaways In each of these Home Delivery Watch Fair and Watch & Chill episodes we give something away. The first episode was a Collector’s Pack of NOW Magazines. In Baselworld Part 2, we’re once again offering two viewers a Time+Tide strap changing tool and an orange single watch pouch, worth a pretty penny. To be eligible, just list your five favourite watches from Part 2 of Baselworld 2020 in the comments. Voting on whether or not the #coronabeard should stay remains voluntary. Stay tuned for episode three of the Home Delivery Watch Fair, Basel Edition, dropping at the same time next week! 12pm AEST, 10pm in NYC and 7pm in LA. If you missed part one, find it right here:
Editor’s note: This one’s an oldie but a goodie by Luke that stuck in my, and many other reader’s heads. Whenever I see people at a wedding sneaking off for a wristshot, I think of it. And I’ve recently seen a couple of fresh examples that I’ve added here. So we’ll consider it a rolling list that we can update for the times. Let’s get this straight at the outset: you should go easy on the watch shots full-stop. As normal as it might be among your watch loving pals, standing in the middle of a casino, trying to frame up your watch and the Singapore Slipper in your hand just so, with enough DOF to show where you are is a weird look. And potentially an invitation to get mugged if the watch you’re drawing attention to is any good. But there are scenarios where it’s not just foolish, but expressly forbidden. Doing anything dangerous Walking the tightrope. Riding a motorcycle. Going over Niagara Falls in a barrel. These are activities that require every iota of mental and physical focus — there’s minimal room for human error. We understand that you bought this rugged sports watch to reflect your inner…
Jaeger-LeCoultre must be strong proponents of the adage “you can never have too much of a good thing”. Why? Well, it’s not even been two months since the Le Sentier outfit unveiled their excellent 2020 novelties at this year’s digital Watches & Wonders, and already they’re dropping two new models that are sure to have us watch enthusiasts … chiming. That’s right, JLC has bestowed us with not one, but two new iterations of the Memovox; the Master Control Memovox and Master Control Memovox Timer. These new timepieces carry on a complication that JLC themselves lament is, often times, too easily forgotten. We are, of course, talking about the alarm complication. Seldom seen today but still a mightily helpful feature, the first Memovox that JLC created dates back to the late 1940s. These two new interpretations represent the brand’s desire to revive the popularity of this useful complication, and they appear to have done so with aplomb. Borrowing stylistic cues from both vintage JLCs of the 1950s, as well as the overarching design languages of the current Master Control family, both of these Memovox models are going to appeal to a very broad range of enthusiasts. The stainless steel cases of…