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In-Depth: The Steel Patek Philippe Cubitus Steel 5821A on the Wrist
This was, by far, the most anticipated launch of the year, but also (and unsurprisingly) the most discussed and commented new release of 2024. In fact, I can’t recall witnessing such an amount of reactions from the watch community since the launch of the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection – which, for several reasons, shouldn’t come as a surprise. We’re here to talk, of course, about the Patek Philippe Cubitus. And now that the dust has settled, and following our initial article presenting the collection, we thought it would be relevant to return to the topic, and specifically to look at the core model, the Steel Cubitus 5821A. It’s time to give you our impressions on the wrist – a.k.a the best way to give an objective opinion about a watch.Context of the launchFor several months now, we knew Patek was cooking something, a new collection of sporty-chic watches. Knowing the category, the anticipation was high, to say the least. In addition to that,
Daniel Craig to wear an Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial on striped NATO Strap in James Bond 007 Spectre - Monochrome-Watches
You hear that unmistakable?music, you see the twisted barrel of a gun appearing, a man takes place in the middle of it and then comes the brutal sound of a gunshot. Yes, you’re watching at James Bond 007. Ok, even if we’re big fans of the 007 movies here, we’re also watch guys and, for this simple reason, knowing what James Bond will wear in the next episode of his adventures is always exciting – and now we know that?Daniel Craig is about to wear an Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial on striped NATO Strap in James Bond 007 Spectre (not official but 100% sure).James Bond 007 and watches always had a strong?link. In each 007?movie, the ‘so-British‘ secret?agent wears a specific watch – and these timepieces are fully part of the story. For Ian Fleming – author of James Bond – watches are part of the equipment of 007 and those are used not only as timekeeping objects but filed with all sorts of gadgets. Everything started in 1962, as S
First Look: TAG Heuer Brings a Beads-of-Rice Bracelet to the Carrera Glassbox Collection
Bracelets are a perfect example of how functionality and aesthetics work harmoniously, producing visually striking and surprisingly practical, literally pleasing results. A well-crafted bracelet elevates the value of a watch, which is why collectors pay such close attention to them – far more than the average wearer, for whom metal links may seem simple and utilitarian. And in many cases, they are. Enters the Beads-of-Rice for the Carrera Glassbox.One of the most iconic bracelet designs, the Beads-of-Rice (BoR) style first appeared in the 1940s and has recently experienced a resurgence driven by the retro/vintage trend. Renowned for its exceptional comfort – thanks to numerous links, a great articulation and often rounded profile – the BoR bracelet has inspired many variations over the decades. Among the legendary bracelet makers, Gay Freres – once an independent company before acquired it in the 1990s – played a significant role in shaping this aspect o
The Petrolhead Corner: The Cerbera Speed 12, TVR's Maddest Car Ever Made
The mid-1990s GT1 era of endurance racing sparked some of the most gorgeous, finely tuned racing cars ever conceived. Cars like the McLaren GT1, Porsche 911 GT1 and Mercedes CLK-GTR all became poster cars for the manufacturers, but also for the class they competed in. The same goes for the homologation road cars, the Strassenversions, as the legacy of each is well documented, and well known by many. Although the holy trinity of GT1 racing might be on everyone’s mind, there was more very cool stuff that graced the tracks. Cars like the Toyota GT-One, the Jaguar XJ220 GT, the Batmobile-like Panoz GTR-1, and the Lotus Elise GT1 Turbo. But the car we’re looking at today is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before unless you have played around with several of the Gran Turismo video games or have more than just a small interest in cars. The car in question is the mad-beyond-belief TVR Cerbera Speed 12, a firebreathing monster of a car built for racing, but converted for road
Just Because: Singapore Watch Club Releases a Collection of 15 Vacheron Constantin Chronograph 47101
Watch clubs are burgeoning worldwide to gather enthusiasts around a single passion: their appreciation of beautiful timepieces. We’ve seen this in all regions, such as, for instance, the Emirates Watch Club founded by Malek bin Easa. Travelling further East is the Singapore Watch Club, which was founded in 2015 and has been gathering collectors and watch enthusiasts for over eight years. And to celebrate their existence, 15 members have been working together with Vacheron Constantin around the creation of a collection of restored neo-retro watches, the glorious Chronograph 47101. The result is here, and it is stunning. To quote its members: “The Singapore Watch Club was founded on 31st October 2015 when a few watch geeks who met on Instagram got together and bonded over beer, and the rest is history“. Born from the simple idea of sharing a common passion for watches, the SWC is yet another great initiative to raise awareness of watchmaking and c
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