Introduced in 2013, the Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Acciaio PAM 524 watch is perfect for lovers of the iconic Luminor 1950 case who want something a little more special.
The story in a second New movement + new look = new ball game? Hublot describe their Meccano-inspired Big Bang Meca-10 as a ‘transitional object’. It’s an interesting choice of phrase. You could take it literally and assume that Hublot are referring to the watch as a way for people who obsessed about Meccano and technical constructions when they were younger to move into some more grown up gadgets. Or you could interpret that it’s talking about a transitional object for Hublot the brand, and their design language. We are erring on the side of the latter. You see, we think the Big Bang Meca-10 is quite an important watch. With a deep new movement (that isn’t a chronograph) and a look that somehow seems even more confident and assured, we can’t help but wonder if this the start of the next chapter of Big Bang? The dial What dial? But seriously folks, it looks like Hublot forgot to include the dial when they cased up these watches. And honestly, we’re so glad they did. Because the view of the pinions, gears, wheels and springs draws you in with seemingly endless, enthralling detail. And Hublot is absolutely right; if you were the sort…
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Blancpain continues its Ocean Commitment with this second special limited edition of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph.
It’s 5:00 AM, and I’m standing outside my apartment building in the pre-dawn darkness. On my left wrist is an Apple Watch Series 2. Turning it to face me, I see Mickey Mouse pointing to the time, and tapping his foot to an unheard rhythm (exactly once per second). I swipe across the face of the watch with one finger, and Mickey slides away. Swiping past several watch faces I don’t need, I get to the Activity Digital face, which shows the time, as well as Move (red) Exercise (green) and Stand (blue) goals for the day. I tap the small icon at the top right of the screen showing a running figure, and the Workout app launches; I select Quick Start for an outdoor run and set off.
This month’s roundup is all about new watches, and we have got all sorts lined up for you, including Patek Philippe’s super elegant new ref. 5396 Annual Calendar watch and a super rare Rolex that you might never know existed.
Pictured is an object that has a strong horological tie, but does not tell the time. It is something that might be used every day, but is less-used these days. It looks like it might fly, but it does not have wings. What do you think it is? Or, even better, in your wildest imagination what might it be? Let us know in the comments.
Manufacture Royale has released a new double flying tourbillon, but with a catch. Each of the tourbillons in the 1770 Micromegas Revolution rotates at its own speed (instead of both operating in sync). This watch is an addition to the existing 1770 Micromegas Collection, named after a short story written by Voltaire in 1752, and it is a significant departure from the earlier pieces in the collection. Let’s take a closer look.
Presage This year, Seiko introduces the Presage collection to a wider audience. The collection already existed in some markets, but not in Europe for example. Let’s have a look at one of their novelties, the Seiko Presage SPB041J1. 60 Years Ago The first wristwatch of Seiko was their Laurel timepiece, in 1913. A few decades later, […]
This week’s edition offers a strong focus on diving watches and military-issued watches. It starts with a Tudor Submariner used by the Marine Nationale, which comes with the correct papers, and also we’ve found an early LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm reference E857. Chronographs are also well represented, with an Ebel from the Norwegian Air Force; also there is a Patek Philippe Reference 530 that I would absolutely not advise buying. This is your Bring A Loupe for October 14, 2016.
Last week, our selection of 5 Cool Finds was clearly on the safe-side; 5 ultra-essential dive watches from mainstream brands, the kind of watches you can never go wrong with. This week, in our new episode of the Cool Finds, we’re going to explore completely different territories: the super-complicated watches. You want gold; we have. You want high-end brands; we have too. You want complications; oh yes we have. You want the kind of watches that reflect your tastes and your love for haute-horlogerie, we definitely have that. You want understated though, yes that’s what you’ll get. Together with our partner Chronext, here are 5 complex and super-luxurious watches that will make you feel like Gatsby – or simply fulfill your need of being the man that knows a lot about watches.