Bring a Loupe: A Platinum Swatch, An Oversized Eberhard, And A Gold Heuer Carrera
Our weekly picks of watches from around the web.
Spotted – Liverpool FC’s Roberto Firmino with an HYT H0
Usually, professional football players show a preference for a handful of watch brands. They are usually spotted with mainstream brands like Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille or Rolex. I have observed a couple of players with timepieces from A. Lange & Söhne and Patek, and also watches from independent brand Urwerk. This leads […]
Introducing – Alpina Startimer Pilot Heritage Chronograph Monopusher
Alpina expands its 1970s-inspired Startimer Heritage Pilot family with a chronograph. Not just any chronograph, mind you, but a monopusher chronograph based on a movement by La Joux-Perret, not something you would expect to find on a watch retailing for just over EUR 3,000. Presented in three different colourways, the watch has a commanding presence […]
Experiencing Panerai's Marina Militare – we wish we were there
One of the most interesting watch ‘releases’ this year was Panerai’s series of experiential watches. Basically, the brand released a series of watches with a particular focus — diving, exploration, the armed forces — each with an associated ambassador or partner. One release was the regular version of the watch, and the second was a very exclusive limited edition, a twist on the watch that came with the opportunity to take part in an pretty exceptional money-can’t-buy experience. A few weeks ago, one of these experiences went down in Italy. Owners of the exclusive Marina Militare PAM961 (the less limited version is the PAM979, which you can check out below) spent a pretty serious 72 hours with the Italian Navy (AKA the Marina Militare). Of course, the Italian Navy link is one deeply seated in the lore and legend of Panerai, but the lucky few PAM961 wearers saw that link in a whole other light, putting their Panerai through the paces with the Italian Navy’s special forces, known as the Comsubin. From the vantage point of my desk chair, this experience looks pretty exhausting, and I’m sure it represented the merest fraction of what the actual Comsubin guys go through.…
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VIDEO: Classical elegance shines in the Seiko Presage SJE075 and SJE077
Over the last few years, Seiko’s Presage collection has earned something of a reputation for excellence in enamel, with a quick succession of hot watches with fired dials. And while in the past these pieces have leant towards complexity, SJE075 and SJE077 simplify things a little, and serve as contrasting tributes to the original Seiko Laurel. Both watches feature plain dials, with a date at three, Breguet-style Arabic numerals, and well-sized 39.5mm steel case with a super-hard coating. Reference SJE075 is the white dial, which amps up the vintage look, with the distinctive red 12 and blued steel hands, while SJE077 serves some more low-key style, in midnight blue. Regardless of your dial preference, these Presage models would make an excellent dressy daily option. Seiko Presage SJE075 and SJE077 price Seiko Presage SJE075 and SJE077, steel on leather, $4700 AUD Made in partnership with Seiko. However, the opinions expressed in this article are our own in accordance with our Editorial Policy.
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INTRODUCING: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked
Audemars Piguet have once again stunned everyone with their latest full-ceramic piece of timekeeping wonderment – the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked. Showcasing the Swiss marque’s ceramic prowess, the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar’s 41mm black ceramic case and conforming bracelet are finished to exquisite detail, and feature both brushed and polished elements. And when combined and contrasted with the gorgeously warm tones of the openworked dial’s pink gold accents, this makes for one of the most aesthetically appealing watches AP has released this year. Speaking of the openworked movement, it’s Audemars Piguet’s prodigious, in-house Caliber 5135, a self-winding work of art that houses a perpetual calendar complication, which intricately displays the day, week, month, date, leap year and moon phase. In addition, the mesmerising movement is fitted with no less than 374 parts, 38 jewels, and offers customers up to 40 hours of power reserve and beats away at a calm 19,800vph (2.75Hz). Surprisingly, this isn’t, strictly speaking, a limited edition timepiece. However, it is a boutique exclusive, which means that the closest store for Australians is Audemars Piguet’s Singaporean boutique … and we’re going to go out on a limb here and guess that the waiting list…
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Introducing: The Seiko SRQ029 & SRQ031 Limited Editions
Two models celebrating milestones in chronograph history.
Introducing: The Richard Mille RM 62-01 Tourbillon Vibrating Alarm
Forget Odell Beckham Jr. and camouflage compass watches with hydration tables, it is all about this wild new RM.
Introducing – Zenith x Bamford Chronomaster El Primero Radar
About a year ago, Zenith Watches teamed up with Bamford Watch Department to present the Chronomaster El Primero Solar Blue for MR PORTER. The success of this limited edition has encouraged the manufacture and the watch customiser to join forces once again. Meet the Chronomaster El Primero Radar, an unusual, bold and modern take on […]
Hands-On: The Carl F. Bucherer Heritage Bicompax Annual
Two useful complications in a classically handsome package.