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Audemars Piguet - Jules Audemars Extra-Thin Bolshoi Limited Edition - Monochrome Watches
Audemars Piguet released a limited edition of the Jules Audemars Extra-Thin in honor of the re-opening of the Bolshoi theatre. The facade of this renowned Russian theatre is engraved in the rotor.?Although we believe the Bolshoi is a beautiful theater, we are actually more exited about the limited edtion Audemars Piguet created. The Jules Audemars collection does unfortunately not get enough attention on the internet, being blown away by the massive popularity of the Royal Oak (RO) and Royal Oak Offshore (ROO). ?Luckily there are other AP models that do get some attention, like the Millenary 4101 that recently was?awarded?with the Public Prize of the Grand Prix, the Millenary Star Wheel and now this Jules Audemars Extra-Thin Bolshoi. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The special Jules Audemars Extra-Thin Bolshoi comes in either pink or white gold and has an e
A Week in Japan with Grand Seiko Reveals Secrets of the Brand's Unique Craftsmanship
Stating that Grand Seiko is Japanese is like saying that the Eiffel Tower belongs to Paris. It seems so obvious at first that you might forget that France’s most famous monument wasn’t meant to become a permanent fixture. With Grand Seiko, the Japaneseness of the brand isn’t just about the location. It’s not about making watches in Japan; it’s about making watches the Japanese way, something the brand calls Dou (µÀ) or The Way. A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week in Japan and my goal was, besides visiting several key locations for the brand, to understand what makes Grand Seiko unique. To discover what makes it intrinsically, deeply, brilliantly Japanese.?When I received an invitation from Grand Seiko in the late summer to finally visit Japan and the brand’s manufactures and other important locations (I say finally because this trip was initially planned for spring 2020…), I couldn’t hide a certain excitement. I h
The 2021 Piaget Polo Date 36mm Collection (Live Pics)
Presented (not without debate) in 2016, the Piaget Polo has become the brand’s take on the sporty-chic watch. With a relaxed, casual attire and daily-wear capacities, it is still through and through a true Piaget. Based on a concept launched in 1979 by Yves G. Piaget, the watch was only available in larger cases mostly made for a masculine audience and even in a highly attractive Skeleton model. This year, the brand enlarges the collection with a? mid-size model for a more refined look or a feminine audience. Meet the new Piaget Polo Date 36mm Collection.Origins of the Piaget PoloThe creation of the Piaget Polo can be credited to Yves G. Piaget, the fourth generation of the Piaget dynasty, a man passionate about horses and equestrian events – which led the brand to sponsor the largest polo tournament in the world for six years and provided Yves Piaget with the perfect milieu to promote the Polo watch. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
First Look: The New Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic
Polo is a highly important name for Piaget. It dates back to 1979 when the brand launched its luxurious solid gold watch with an integrated bracelet and signature gadroons all around. Although it was recently recreated, today’s audiences associate the name Piaget Polo with something far more contemporary and sleeker. Presented in 2016, the Polo collection is the brand’s vision of a luxury sports watch with time-and-date and chronograph options. One of the most appealing options in this collection is the Polo Skeleton, adding thinness and mechanical pedigree to its streamlined design. And this year, it’s back in a bolder, more masculine and sportier model, the Piaget Polo Skeleton Ceramic.?Over the decades, the Polo collection has evolved from a slightly extravagant and opulent watch – typical 1980s luxury – to a more discreet and casual model. When it was introduced in 2016, the contemporary Piaget Polo S collection opened the door to stainless steel cases
First Look: The Surprisingly Good Circula Facet
Circula might be a relatively new brand to some, as it was only revived in 2018. However, it was originally founded in 1955 by Heinz Huber, but what makes this different from most reboots is Cornelius Huber, the grandson of Heinz, who's behind the brand today. So, Circula is truly a family business and already has an extensive portfolio, but the new Facet, designed by Guy Bove, the former Creative Director of TAG Heuer, is its most mature piece to date. That certainly doesn't imply that prior models are in any way pedestrian as a bona fide super compressor diver sits in the mix of an impressive collection. Attention to detail, design sophistication and a new movement do elevate the Facet and show where Circula may be heading in the future.The stainless steel case is fairly compact at 38mm in diameter, fitting in with today's trend of smaller cases, and is primarily made up of angles/facets rather than curves. Starting with the brushed bezel, your eye is drawn to polished facets that cr
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