In this article are two versions of the limited-edition Greubel Forsey Signature 1 watch. You might recall that the Signature 1 is the most accessibly priced watch that Greubel Forsey currently produces. All that really means is that it has a sub $200,000 price. Still, it is almost half as expensive as the next step up in the Greubel Forsey brand catalog.
By Roberta Naas
Just in time for the upcoming SIHH 2017, HYT unveils an exciting new timepiece that blends history with futuristic concepts. In its all new Skull Pocket watch, the brand combines its famed liquid time indication with a mechanical light source to enhance the dial and time-telling function — all in a modern, yet vintage-inspired, pocket watch rendition. This marks the brand’s first-ever skull, mechanical light source combination. It is also the brand’s first pocket watch.
Marvel comic villains looking for a dramatic statement piece used to measure the countdown to interplanetary destruction will be pleased to learn of the newly announced HYT Skull Pocket Watch – a wild reinterpretation of the humble pocketwatch that would have its inventor, clockmaker Peter Henlein, rolling in his Nuremberg grave.
Two thousand and sixteen will surely go down in the annals of watch-lore as the year of the Daytona. Not only did Rolex finally update their stainless steel icon, but they also unveiled two new precious metal versions. We’ve already looked at the oh-so-shiny green and yellow gold version, and today we hold in our hands the slightly more understated white gold option. The main change here is, of course, the dial. The iridescent blue starburst is called, somewhat unimaginatively, ‘blue’ by Rolex. We were hoping for something more romantic, like ‘ocean depths’ or ‘arctic night’. Regardless of what you call it, the dial is a stunner, and the perfect counterpoint to the high shine of the heavy white gold case, especially with the red highlights on the counters and the ‘Daytona’ text. As far as colour combos go, this one works beautifully – understated and distinctive all at the same time. Unlike its steel brethren, the bezel on the 116509 hasn’t recieved a ceramic upgrade, and is still polished gold, though the tachy text is in the new radial style. The calibre 4130 ticks away behind the scenes, with superlative accuracy. Of the three different metal versions of the Daytona Rolex…
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Soon to be officially unveiled at SIHH 2017, HYT‘s first pocket watch is a hunter or savonette, with a hinged lid on the front that lifts to reveal the skull-shaped face. The time display is identical to that of the Skull wristwatch, with fluid travelling through a tiny glass tube that traces the outline of the […]
HYT‘s first pocket watch is a hunter or savonette, with a hinged lid on the front that lifts to reveal the skull-shaped face. The time display is identical to that of the Skull wristwatch, with fluid travelling through a tiny glass tube that traces the outline of the skull. It indicates only the hours, with […]
Following up on our earlier watch spotting with director Damien Chazelle, dreamy actor Ryan Gosling was also spotted wearing a cool watch at the Golden Globes last night. Gosling was nominated and subsequently won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role in “La La Land,” and was sporting a vintage Rolex on the wrist in the process.
Greubel Forsey is known for several things – extremely inventive, groundbreaking tourbillons for one; extreme attention to detail with respect to finish and design for another. Today, however, they’ve announced that after a decade of research, their “Mechanical Nano” project is ready, if not for Prime Time just yet, then at least for a major teaser.
It is now a tradition for watchmakers to observe Chinese New Year by creating beautiful, decorative timepieces. The rooster is the eleventh sign of the 12-year zodiac cycle. According to Chinese astrology, the rooster is loyal and punctual – a great fit for a timepiece! Check out these pieces by Jaquet Droz, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Chopard, and Panerai.
As you may have heard (or seen), the 74th Annual Golden Globes were on television last night with a bevy of stars, sequins, and, most importantly, watches. There were several noteworthy moments, Meryl Streep accepted the Cecil B. DeMille award, a tribute was paid to the late Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, and La La Land (starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling – swoon) swept the show winning a record seven awards, including Best Musical or Comedy. The film’s director also had his wristwear majorly on point.