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Hands-on IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Racing Green IW503005
IWC Schaffhausen's emblematic Big Pilot's Watch collection is of great historical relevance and has evolved from a purely functional piece to more of a statement watch if there ever as one. The very idea of legibility and oversized cases is still very much alive and serves the BP collection well.?This year alone, several new models have been released already, including a smaller time-only model, the Big Pilot 43, a rather cool Top Gun Mojave Desert edition and the incredible Schock Absorber XPL. The latest in line, adding complexity and colours in the process, is the IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition Racing Green IW503005.When it comes to the Big Pilot’s Watch, a few things are established; an oversized case with a large diamond-shaped crown and a dial as clean and legible as possible. After all, the original Big Pilot's Watch 52 S.C. served a very clear purpose and that spirit hasn't changed much ever since. However, as the very necessity for such a watch has evol
IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation - Monochrome Watches
Each year, IWC selects?one of its newest timepieces and fits it with a beautiful blue dial and a special engraved caseback… and there’s a good reason for that, a reason called charity, to be precise to fund the?Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Thus, this year, IWC comes with one of these blue dial watches, and for the first time in 10 years, it will be a ladies watch. Here is the?IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.2013 – IWC introduced the?Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. 2014 – we’ve seen the?Portuguese Chronograph Classic Edition Laureus. 2015 – it was the?IWC Ingenieur Automatic Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. For 10 years now, IWC?has been supporting the Laureus foundation on an annual basis by launching a special watch in aid of the cause.Sport eliminates differences, imparts self-confidence and promotes team spirit: this is the motto of Laureus Sport f
Your Guide to the "Dirty Dozen" - Including the Only British Member, VERTEX - Monochrome Watches
In our modern age of smartphones and wearable tech, it's easy to forget just how indispensable the humble mechanical wristwatch once was. Yet even a brief foray into the world of military watches is enough to provide a vivid reminder. Rugged, reliable and entirely fit-for-purpose, these simple timekeepers have played a critical role in the successful execution of military operations that dramatically shaped the course of modern history. Particularly during World War II, the period which we will be focusing on for the purpose of this article. Arguably the best-known such watches from this era are those of the British Military. More specifically, the Dirty Dozen.The 12 watches that compose the so-called “Dirty Dozen” – Photo by A Collected ManBackgroundChances are you're already familiar with the Dirty Dozen, or have at least heard the name. That's probably because the Dozen is amongst the most sought-after series by military watch collectors. If you're not familiar wit
Baume & Mercier Clifton 8-Day Power Reserve (specs and price) - Monochrome-Watches
Another novelty from Watch &?Wonders 2014. And a pretty interesting one too. To celebrate its 185th anniversary, Baume & Mercier will please the collectors with a refined and elegant watch. You’ll argue that the brand is already used to create such watches. Yes, it is true. But this one plays?into another mechanical level, as it comes with a large, complicated IWC movement. Here is the Baume & Mercier Clifton 8-Day Power Reserve.The Clifton can be seen as the flagship timepiece of the brand. We recently reviewed the Retrograde Date Edition and we’ve been quite impressed by the quality of the package delivered. It is clearly?not a passionate’s or collector’s watch, but it is a solid choice as a refined daily beater. However, into the collection, some of the watches are playing into another category: more refined, more complicated and more collectible. The first example was the?Baume & Mercier Clifton 1830. No more ETA /?Soprod movement and stainle
We once more look at independent watchmaking outside of Switzerland.
Over the last two weeks, in this first installment and in this second one, we have dedicated our Sunday posts to indie watchmakers from outside of Switzerland. And even though the vast majority of watches are produced, or use components produced in Switzerland, why should it stop there? The allure of Swiss Made is understandable, but with the right mindset and the right people, a good watch can be produced anywhere. With that in mind, it's time for our third and final (for now probably) rundown of some of the coolest non-Swiss independent watchmakers.Ketelaars – the NetherlandsCall us chauvinistic, but yes, we're once again including a Dutch indie watchmaker. In recent years, our little country has been bustling with exciting things in the watchmaking industry, which we happily share with all of you. One such watchmaker is Stefan Ketelaars, a young man from the south of the Netherlands, who creates intricate 3D displays. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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