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Introducing The New Black/Gold Audemars Piguet ROO Chronograph
It’s hard to believe, but the Royal Oak Offshore is coming up for its 30th birthday this year. Presented by Audemars Piguet in 1993 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak in a bolder, more virile format, the Royal Oak Offshore, aka The Beast, made an indelible impression on the crowds at Baselworld. Its muscular 42mm case bristling with textures and bold combinations of materials included an exposed black rubber gasket between the case and the bezel. The latest facelift took place in 2021, resulting in a more ergonomic 43mm case, interchangeable straps and the incorporation of the brand’s latest integrated flyback chronograph movement, calibre 4401. Dressed in a handsome John Player Special livery, this 43mm Royal Oak Offshore ref. 26420CE?comes in a black ceramic case with striking 18k yellow gold accents.Two-Tone CaseComplying with the design upgrades of 2021, the 43mm black ceramic case features the redesigned pushers nestled inside matte yellow gold struct
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Black Sandblast-Polished Ceramic
Monochromatic, full-black, stealth… What a bold watch! While the classic titanium or steel versions of the Octo Finissimo Automatic need little or no introduction anymore, fewer might know that a full black ceramic version was also introduced at Baselworld 2019 – well, it wasn’t forgotten by someone from the team who declared it as “one of the best watches of the year”. This year, as part of the novelties presented by the brand in Dubai, is a new version, the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Black Sandblast-Polished Ceramic.As with the satin-polished steel or gold models we’ve presented to you very recently, the concept here is to create new animations around the Octo Finissimo Automatic, but not by playing on colours (the too-often-seen ‘new dial colour’) but on finishings and materials. The basic concept of the monochromatic look of the original titanium Octo Finissimo is still present in this new version, yet some contrasts have been a
Six of the best new dive watches of the year, so far.
The dive watch. The embodiment of a product that is over-engineered for what most owners will use it for yet remains ever so popular. Admittedly, even I own dive watches that never see any action close to the limits of either of them. But there is a thought of comfort to put one on and go about your business care-free, knowing your watch will do its job and does it well. And year after year, new dive watches are presented, from affordable to luxury to high-end. And even though it’s still only March, we’ve seen a fair share of very cool, very capable new divers. And here’s six of the best of 2022… so far that is.Longines Legend DiverThe Longines Legend Diver is a watch that defines the look of the compressor-style diver (even though technically, it isn't one). It's a watch that needs little introduction amongst enthusiasts and collectors. Ever since it was reintroduced by Longines, we've seen multiple new editions with bold, fresh new colours and materials like b
Oris Divers Sixty Five Chronograph Steel-and-Bronze (Specs & Price)
After Oris introduced the Bronze Carl Brashear Chronograph earlier in 2018, and after the brand announced teaming up with Swiss retailer Bucherer to created a new episode of the “Blue Editions”, we knew that the standard version of the Divers Sixty Five Chronograph was about to come. So end of the teasing: here is the regular production model of the Oris Divers Sixty Five Chronograph – and indeed, it still looks good in steel-and-bronze.When Oris and Bucherer introduced their shared vision of the “65 Chrono”, we wrote: “The Divers Sixty-Five is Oris' most successful collection of the last five years. An affordable, well-executed, good-looking diver with a fair amount of vintage elements, it has been praised by many - including us. What started as a stand-alone piece quickly became a full collection, with 36mm, 40mm, and 42mm models and with steel, BiCo' steel-and-bronze or full bronze versions. Last year saw the first introduction of a complication i
Panerai Luminor 1950 Automatic Flyback Chronograph PAM00653 (Specs & Price)
If you had to define a Panerai watch to somebody who knew nothing about the brand, you would probably end up with a description along these lines: a hefty cushion-shaped case, vintage accents, a unique Italian flair and a simple dial with signature numerals glowing in the dark. Iconic for some, but for others perhaps a bit too minimalist, too empty. However, Panerai has more to offer than time-only watches and if you want more going on your dial, the following?Panerai Luminor 1950 Automatic Flyback Chronograph PCYC (Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge) ref. PAM00653 is definitely one to consider. Let’s get straight to the point: it is one of the coolest Panerai models of the lot (almost unanimously approved among the redaction team).The?Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Acciaio 44mm?(note to Panerai: please make simpler names for your watches), or the PAM00653 for more simplicity, is part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge (PCYC) collection,?the leading
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