Call it Type 20 and not Type XX. What you see here is a true revival of the original, military-issued pilot Chronograph made by Breguet in the 1950s. Once again this year Breguet participates in Only Watch with what could be the coolest watch of the entire auction lot. Meet the Breguet Type 20 Only […]
Following the watches we’ve already presented for the charity auction Only Watch 2019, it is now time to look at Audemars Piguet’s contribution. In 2017, the Le Brassus-based brand presented a unique blue dial version of its full ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar for the fund-raising event. This year, the brand takes its latest and […]
For well over a decade Swedish craftsman Patrik Sjögren and Johan Gustafsson have been making watches, a curious blend of Damascus steel and Scandinavian heritage. Every creation in hand-forged steel features details inspired by Viking folklore and the natural beauty of Sweden’s landscape. Now, all that culminates in the Sarek Trollius, a fully engraved version […]
A few weeks ago we spent some quality time with a few friends and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s latest Master Ultra Thin pieces, with eye-catching guilloché enamel dials. Well, before the watches were locked away for the evening in their display cases, we took the opportunity to get up close and personal with these beauties. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel When Sandra first looked at the white gold JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon back at SIHH, she commented that its big trick was to transform a discreetly elegant design into a breathtaking showstopper. A few months on and that statement is, if anything, even truer. The lustre of this dial is next-level, and on its own it would be enough. For me, though, the contrast provided by the matt finish of the laser-etched date display around the moon phase display makes it. $55,500 AUD Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar Enamel If you need more complexity in your life than the moon can provide — how about the perpetual calendar version? An elegant 39mm across, this 10.44mm tall watch is packed with complication, classically displayed on the dial. Like all these three watches, the movement has been upgraded, with the power reserve…
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OK, so on the surface this story is nice and simple. Philip McColl, a sailor who had his engraved Rolex Submariner (a commemoration of his 1988 World Championship win) stolen in 1998 returned to him by Christie’s auction house. Good news story, right? Well, the actual story is a little more complex. Turns out that Christie’s contacted Mr McColl way back in 2016, asking if he wanted to buy his watch back. Click here for more on that. Mr McColl, presumably miffed that an auction house was trying to sell him his own stolen watch, went ahead and sued Christie’s. Fast forward to 2019 and Christie’s has returned the watch to McColl, after a court order. A happy ending for McColl, and a big ’ol caveat emptor for everyone else. Read the full story here. Our biggest takeaway, though? Get your watch engraved. Just in case …
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When you are first getting into watches, spending a thousand dollars seems like a ridiculous thing to do. Hell, even when you have started your journey into the rabbit hole, $1000 is still a lot of money for the vast majority of people living on planet earth. So with that in mind, I wanted to have a look at some of the best watches under $1K. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and I would love to hear what you would add in the comments, but these were some pieces that stood out to me (I even bought one of them). TIMEX MARLIN BLACKOUT TODD SNYDER Have you ever tried looking for a manually wound dress watch for under $200 US? The options are pretty scarce. This year the search got a whole lot easier with the release of the Timex Marlin Blackout. Made exclusively for American fashion designer Todd Snyder – and sold exclusively through his website – the Blackout follows the winning blueprint of 2017’s smash hit version of the Timex Marlin. This version sports an elegant black sunburst dial. Case size 34mm, Case material Steel, Movement MOVT CHINA, Price $199 USD DAN HENRY 1970…
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Our boy Jason Heaton goes diving with the AP ROO Diver. You know, so you don’t have to.
Watch dials rarely venture to red. Less formal than dark colours, red grabs your attention. But red can be very attractive and elegant, as you’ll see. Especially if you are confident in your ability to carry off colours or like to stand out from the crowd. If this is the case, we have rounded up […]
Editor’s note: If you want to impress someone with how cool your watch is, it’s hard to beat the Breitling Emergency. We revisit Ben’s story from a few years back to find out why … There are few watches that live up to their marketing hype, and even fewer that can claim to have genuinely saved lives. Breitling has long been considered the pilot’s watch of choice, but it was the Breitling Emergency that solidified the company’s commitment to aviators and adventurers around the world with one truly unique complication — the personal locator beacon. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, we explore one of the most unique watches ever made. The story began with Ernest Schneider, the man who acquired Breitling in 1979 when it was on the verge of collapse, and kept it afloat during the quartz crisis, thanks to a new generation of iconic Breitling models. An officer with the Swiss Army signal corps during World War II as well as a passionate pilot and engineer, he was involved in discussions at a NATO conference in the mid-1980s about emergency beacons and the high incidence of false activations that cost the relevant authorities significant time and money.…
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Editor’s note: Cam wrote this snappy little opinion piece for us last year, and you know what — we still don’t know how many watches he owns. More than two, and less than 20 … we think. I think we’ve all found ourselves in a similar situation. You’re at a BBQ, surrounded by friends and family, and everything is going great. The food is good, the drinks are cold, and the stereo is pumping out banger after banger, like it was playing straight from your Spotify playlist. While all around you the conversations are flowing and everyone is happily mingling. Next thing you find yourself chatting to a friend of a friend who you’ve heard of but never actually met. And they’ve just found out that you’re a watch guy. “So, you’re into watches, huh … how many do you have?” And that instant feeling rushes over you. You know the one. It’s kind of like when you’re on a date and they ask that other inevitable “number of” question. And even though you knew it would come eventually, you’re still put on the spot and have to suddenly do the quick math in your head and remember if you’re…
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