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The Omega 125th Anniversary Pocket Watch - Review, Price
If the project had been announced a couple of years ago, we had not got the chance to go hands-on with the commemorative pocket watch released to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Omega name. On the occasion of the visit to the Omega headquarters in Biel, we were finally able to take to a look at this fascinating timepiece. And this was well worth the wait, in particular in view of the work performed in the reconstruction of the famous 19-ligne calibre powering the watch, partially using original partsFrom the Omega Museum – An Omega/Louis Brandt et Frere Pocket Watch fitted with 19-ligne calibre – here in DDR execution, one of the highest and most coveted grades produced for this legendary movement (together with VeryBest)BackgroundIf the roots of Omega go as far back as 1848, when Louis Brandt set up an etablissage assembling watches in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Omega name goes back to 1894 and the presentation of the Omega 19-ligne calibre (a ligne is an ancient French
Hands-On Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 60 Years Of James Bond Steel
In 1962, on the 5th of October to be precise, the world discovered a character that will become a legend of the silver screen. Adapted from the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming, Dr. No will start an emblematic series of 25 movies featuring a British secret agent working for MI6 under the codename 007, James Bond. 60 years later, the impact of the series is undeniable. James Bond isn't only a character, it's a lifestyle, gathering elements that have become as iconic as the man. Cars, of course, such as the DB5, but also watches. And if multiple brands have been involved in the earliest days, Omega has, since 1995 and GoldenEye, become the archetypal Bond Watch. And now, both parties celebrate 60 years of 007 movies, with the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 60 Years Of James Bond. And if it comes in steel and with new colours, the main topics are the comeback of the wave dial and the cool animated caseback… Some good GoldenEye vibes are in!60 Years of James Bond 007 Movies
Pre-Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic and Reverso Classic Large Duo - Monochrome Watches
Earlier this week, we showed some first anniversary editions of the?Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso – because yes, the old lady celebrates its 85th birthday this year… making it one of the oldest watches with a continuous production, and thus, one of the most iconic timepiece?(and luxury object) available. If these new introductions were focused on heritage, Jaeger-LeCoultre also renewed the more modern, classic editions – the ones with automatic movements. Here are the?Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic and Reverso Classic Large Duo to be introduced at the SIHH 2016.The?Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic AutomaticThe?Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic is certainly the most classical, timeless edition of the collection. For the 85th anniversary of this model, the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture offers a facelift and some technical improvements. Previously, this Reverso Classic was available?with a plain dial and a manual movement. The SIHH 2016 editions of the?Jaeger-LeCoultre Revers
Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph - Minerva Movement and Gorgeous Salmon Dial (Hands-On) - Monochrome Watches
In recent years Montblanc has made a concerted effort to remind watch lovers everywhere of its rich history with Minerva, the Villeret-based manufacture that it owns and that is known for its incredibly beautiful chronograph movements. Now, Montblanc further underscores that commitment to integrating Minerva's finest handcraftsmanship with its state-of-the-art watchmaking to create new Heritage pieces inspired by the 1940s and 1950s - not the least of which is the new Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph. A steel case, a salmon dial and a Minerva 13.21 combined in a superb watch.Deftly blending past influences with an updated spirit of sophistication and elegance, Montblanc revisited its Minerva archives – purposefully selecting the era of chronograph innovation and timeless designs that were a high point in the mid-20th?century. This year at SIHH 2019, the brand unveils its newest Heritage product line that embraces design codes from the 1940s and 1950s - codes such as domed dials with
First Look: The Gerald Charles Masterlink Luxury Sports Watch
One trend that was once dominated by the big players in the watch industry and caught on with independent watch brands is the luxury sports watch. As one of the most popular, if not the most popular, watch categories, there are many candidates out there vying for your attention. While some flaunt their maritime or racing credentials, there are others that could be broadly categorised as dressy luxury sports watches, which is precisely the sub-genre that Gerald Charles enters with its brand-new Masterlink. Designed by Gerald Genta in 2006 for his Gerald Charles brand, the enigmatic contours of the Maestro case have been slimmed down and married to an integrated asymmetrical bracelet to become, the Masterlink.Although there have been sporty versions of the Maestro in Gerald Charles’ portfolio, like the GC Sport Titanium, the new, slimmer Masterlink with its integrated steel bracelet is a bona fide player in the luxury sports watch genre. The challenge for Octavio Garc¨ªa, creative d
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