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Breguet Classique Complications 3797 Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon (Specs & Price)
A compendium of Abraham-Louis Breguet's ingenious inventions and style, the Classique Complications 3797 is a magnificent perpetual calendar tourbillon laden with nostalgia for the undisputed horological star of the 18th century. Released in 2014, the 3797 is Breguet in his purest, unadulterated form with all the unmistakable signs' of the creator and a couple of 21st-century tweaks that the maestro would surely relish. Although almost all the heavyweights of the watch scene have produced a perpetual calendar tourbillon combination - ALS Lange 1, IWC Portugieser,?Patek, Chopard et al. - none of them can match the historical clout and legitimacy of Breguet in this department. The 41mm case of the 3797, in?rose gold or platinum, is a time capsule transporting the wearer (or in this case, the admirer) on a historical journey back in time.The extraordinary talents of Abraham-Louis BreguetEvery detail of the 3797 shouts Breguet: from the engine-turned dial to the Breguet overcoil below deck
SPOTTED: Prototype AP Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Skeleton Tourbillon in STAINLESS STEEL - Monochrome Watches
Admit it, we all do it. Trying to find out what other people have strapped to their wrist while we are on the go, or at a party of some sort. Oogling, if you will. Perhaps the place to be oogling ones wrist, without coming across like a total creep, is a watch fair! During the recent storm of novelties coming out of the SIHH, we spotted a very special one-off: a Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 40th Anniversary Skeleton Tourbillon. STEEL PROTOTYPE!Obviously, the Royal Oak family needs no introduction, but we'll run down the important bits nonetheless. Ever since the first model(ref. 5402ST), designed by Gerald Genta back in 1972, the Royal Oak has become synonymous with Audemars Piguet. It is the quintessential watch that saved the brand from bankruptcy. Its instantly recognizable shape, the octagonal bezel with hexagonal screws, the visible gasket in between, the often portrayed grande or petit tapisserie decoration on the dial and the iconic metal bracelet are just a few touches that have g
First Look: The Chopard L.U.C Heritage EHG Moon 122
While Chopard's high-end L.U.C watches are built to outlast generations, the watchmakers and artisans who make the watches are not. Foresight is not a common virtue, but co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele is determined to pass the baton and prepare future generations of watchmakers. The watch unveiled today is a testament to his commitment. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Geneva School of Watchmaking (EHG), Chopard releases the L.U.C Heritage EHG Moon 122, powered by a base movement co-developed with apprentices from the prestigious school. Presented in a 44mm rose gold case, aficionados will have a hard time deciding which view they prefer: the hypnotic aventurine dial with an astronomical moon phase display or the gorgeous 38mm manual-winding movement on the reverse. ?Co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele's dream of mechanical independence materialised with the presentation of Chopard's first in-house movement in 1996. Known as the calibre 1.96 and fitted inside the first
Hands-On - The Longines Spirit Green Dial Collection (Specs & Price)
Presented in 2020, the Longines Spirit collection is a tribute to the pioneers who conquered the air, land and sea relying on their Longines time instruments. While it combines characteristic Longines and aviation design cues, this vintage-inspired line is not a re-edition and was created from scratch to celebrate this rich heritage. The collection comprises 40mm and 42mm time-and-date models and a chronograph, and all come with a chronometer-certified movement. Following the classic silver, black and blue dial iterations, the time-and-date models are now available with a green twist.?Green is the new blue, which was the new black, and it is now featured on the dial of the Longines Spirit watches with a dark shade of khaki paired with a matte sandblasted finish. Next to the classic silver, black and blue dial iterations, it allows Longines to introduce an additional colour to the collection with a sporty yet elegant twist. And, this feels rather coherent with the model's vintage-inspir
Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph 180th Anniversary REVIEWED - Monochrome Watches
Over the past years Longines has released quite a few historically inspired timepieces like the Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch and the Weems Second-Setting Watch, which both featured in our History of the Pilot’s Watch part IV. But Longines didn’t stop there. They do have a very rich and long history, meaning many important timepieces from the past that easily qualify for a re-issue. Today we’re gonna have a look at the Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph that was released in celebration of the 180th anniversary of the brand.Today Longines is not only known for their rich history, but also for the ‘affordable luxury’ they create. I cannot think of another brand that has so much, including in-house movements, and prices them in the range from roughly € 1.000 Euro to 6 or 7k Euro for a full gold timepiece with an in-house column wheel chronograph. If that isn’t impressive! For this review Longines lend us a very special piece that was intro
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