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Five watches presented this year that shows it's hip to be square
Heuy Lewis & The News sang “It’s Hip To Be Square” in their hit song from 1986 and in watches, you could kind of say the same. Amongst watches, square ones always tend to stand out a bit more, and few have even stood the test of time and earned the status of horological icon. Watches like the TAG Heuer Monaco or Cartier Santos need little introduction, really. But more recent offerings tend to tap into the same group of possible clientele that’s into square-shaped watches. And to be honest, I have two on my personal wishlist as well. there’s just something unique about having a square watch on the wrist. So with that in mind, we’re taking a closer look at 5 new watches with a square(-ish) case!TAG Heuer Monaco Purple EditionArguably one of the most famous square watches available, the TAG Heuer Monaco has become an icon thanks to a brilliant marketing ploy by Jack Heuer, using the Monaco Grand Prix and Steve McQueen to make it beyond cool. Many i
The Collector's Series - Tom's Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono
It is 2023, and we’re back with a new instalment of the Collector’s Series, a column where we let watch aficionados talk about their passion for a specific watch. Today we’re talking to Tom, also known as Wtt1975 on Instagram. He is a 47-year-old Dutch company owner with a wide range of interests, including a passion for beautiful watches, but not only. The remarkable story of his company might just require a separate interview – and we just might do that for some hot Petrolhead Corner stuff – however, today, we’ll talk watches. Wtt1975 got himself the Alpine Eagle Chrono XL with that gorgeous blue dial. And he’ll explain what’s so special about it.Chopard is a well-known brand; how did you get to know it?I knew Chopard as the primary sponsor of the classic car rally Mille Miglia and their special editions for that race. And, of course, I knew it as a jewellery house. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Pre SIHH 2012 - Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometrea Quantieme Lunaire 40.5 - Monochrome Watches
In 2010 Jaege-LeCoultre introduced the Duometre?¨¤ Quantieme Luniare, which became immediately populair amongst watch fans and it was even chosen as Timezone Watch of the Year 2010. Now Jaeger-LeCoultre releases a new version… It’s called the Duometrea Quanteme Luniare 40.5. From its name (and specifications) we can conclude it now comes in a more elegant size. The previous model was 42 mm in diameter and?the new one is 40.5 mm. Is Jaeger-LeCoultre setting the trend for down-sizing? And what more did they change on this new Duometre? Ad - Scroll to continue with article First and foremost I think it’s good to take note that JLC already started with down-sizing with 2011 novelties?like the Master Geographic and the Master Ultra Thin (MUT) Moon. Many watch fans, aficionados and collectors have been longing for the moment the trend of ‘big, b
2021 Yema Superman Heritage GMT Pepsi and Grey-Blue Hands-On
Yema is arguably one of the best-known French watchmakers with a rich history. Younger French brands such as Baltic have been getting a lot of attention lately, but Yema dates back to 1948 with several historic watches. The Superman model is its crown jewel, which debuted in 1963 and became a favourite of French Air Force pilots and professional divers. It came standard with a 300-metre water-resistance rating and unique bezel-lock mechanism. Yema draws from the past with two new Superman Heritage GMT dive watches, one with an always popular Pepsi (blue and red) bezel, and one with a more toned-down grey/blue colour scheme. Let’s have a closer look at these two new editions.The Yema SUPERMANBased in the town of Morteau, France, Yema has definitely left its mark in a crowded industry. Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti wore a Yema Rallygraf chronograph and Jean-Loup Chretien brought the first French watch into space in 1982, the Yema Spationaute 1. A specialised model was also used
Richard Mille RM 11-02 Le Mans Classic - Monochrome Watches
After a spectacular (in terms of execution and visual aspect) watch introduced a few days ago, the?RM 68-01 Tourbillon decorated by street-artist Cyril Kongo, Richard Mille goes back to more fundamental inspirations, with a new limited edition of its Dual Time Zone?chronograph dedicated to classic cars and racing, the?Richard Mille RM 11-02 Le Mans Classic. A partner of the event since its inception in 2002, Richard Mille celebrates the Le Mans Classic by creating a new watch for each edition of the race. Here is the 2016 edition, limited to 150 pieces.For this year’s edition of the Le Mans Classic, Richard Mille uses one of our favorites to create a limited edition, the RM 11. Favorite because this watch certainly best represents what a RM watch should be – without considering some totally crazy editions, like the Nadal watches. This watch is sporty, it has a chronograph, its design is bold and at the same time, it features impressive complications and technicality. The RM
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