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Pre-SIHH 2019 - IWC Pilots Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition "The Longest Flight" IW395501 - Hands-On, Specs & Price
One of the four ‘teaser’ watches that IWC has unveiled ahead of the SIHH 2019, the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition ‘The Longest Flight’ introduces an unprecedented?display/movement. Based on the Timezoner?unveiled at SIHH 2016, this new version gets rid of the chronograph function to show a more balanced and legible dial focused on a world time complication – and it is cleverly conceived. Let’s take a look at this new ref.?IW395501, a limited edition of 250 pieces.While there is another watch in the Spitfire collection that will certainly draw even more attention (spoiler alert: a cool, reasonably-sized bronze chronograph), there is another watch in this sub-range that shouldn’t be overlooked. Ad - Scroll to continue with article This?IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner Spitfire is, “dedicated to the ‘
Chopard L.U.C XPS Azur - Cannes Red Carpet Edition 2019 - Monochrome Watches
Chopard capitalises on its role as the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival (14-25 May) and launches an azure version of its ultra-thin L.U.C XPS gent's model. Dressed for the red-carpet event, the L.U.C XPS Azur dons a handsome blue suit and comes in an 18k ethical gold case. Limited to just 10 pieces, the watch bears its very own accolades: the chronometric performance of the movement is COSC certified and the overall quality and finishes of the watch are endorsed with the Poin?on de Geneve seal.Red carpet flairSince Chopard became an official partner of the glamorous event devoted to cinema in 1988, Caroline Scheufele's high jewellery creations and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele's most elegant dress watches have accompanied the world's biggest stars down the red carpet. Last year, Chopard presented men with a L.U.C XPS 1860 edition with a flamboyant red guilloche dial and diamond hour markers. For 2019, the brand adopts the same top-of-the-line L.U.C XPS 1860 model with its thin p
Introducing The New Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Marquetry
During this year’s Geneva Watch Days, Ulysse Nardin unveiled the captivating and innovative Blast Free Wheel Marquetry. This creation showcases the artistic potential of silicon and features a familiar design reminiscent of the Executive Free Wheel Tourbillon, characterised by its captivating display of movement components. This latest horological composition echoes the recurring thematic of “floating” elements, encompassing a flying tourbillon, a poised gear train, and a power reserve indicator. Furthermore, this timepiece includes multi-coloured silicon marquetry, an artistry that had hitherto adorned the Freak X editions since 2019. This noteworthy revelation marks the inaugural integration of this artistic technique within the Blast collection. Let’s glance at this Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Marquetry timepiece.Presented in a 45mm white gold Blast case, the watch manifests an imposing presence, augmented by the deliberate omission of a conventional bezel
Intoducing - Roger Dubuis Excalibur Knights of the Round Table III (Specs & Price)
This new watch is certainly not the most discreet candidate we’ve covered this year. It is probably one of the most flamboyant models – to say the least. We also know that some of you won’t like it and will feel it is over-the-top and overdone. In all honesty, we can’t blame you. Yet, there’s something fascinating about the?Knights of the Round Table watches by?Roger Dubuis – the first one here and the second one here. Episode 3 of the series doesn’t disappoint either and reveals an incredible level of craftsmanship… really!The?Knights of the Round Table has become a recurring theme for Roger Dubuis – a quite rare one though. In 2013, the brand introduced the first watch in this series, followed in 2015 by a second iteration. The third one is about to be revealed, right here. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Hands-On With The Ultra-Cool Ice-Blue Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
Sometimes, small changes can make a huge difference, and create great enthusiasm. Yes, I know that the topic of the day will just be about a new dial colour. But in all fairness, that was a highly-anticipated one, an addition to an already very popular collection that will only make it more desirable. Tissot, with the PRX collection, seems to have found the sweet spot. Cool, well-made, well-equipped, accessible and answering to the market’s demand, it ticks many boxes. And as the collection evolves, Tissot answers the expectations of its clients. Easy-change rubber straps? Done. Chronograph in cool colours? Check. 35mm Automatic? Not entirely there yet… Ice-Blue dial with automatic movement? Yes, it’s there, and this Ice-Blue Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is really as cool as we wanted it to be!When in 2021 Tissot launched the PRX collection, it somehow created a small tsunami. Right in the middle of the hype for 1970s-inspired sporty-chic steel watches with integrated bra
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