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A new deep-blue dial for the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SRQ043
1969 was a monumental year for multiple reasons. It’s the year mankind set foot on the moon for the first time, the Boeing 747 Jumbojet made its maiden voyage, Eddy Merckx wins his first of five Tours de France races, and the Beatles made their last public performance. In watchmaking, it will forever be the year of the automatic chronograph. Next to Hamilton/Heuer/Breitling and Zenith, Seiko was also pushing to be the first and came out with the 6139. This legendary movement was the first automatic chronograph with a column wheel and vertical clutch, which made for a more precise and error-free measurement of elapsed time. Honouring this momentous achievement, Seiko introduced the Prospex Speedtimer collection in 2021, combining the aesthetics and technical elements of some of its earliest chronograph watches. Three years and multiple iterations onwards, Seiko now introduces the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SRQ043. The original Seiko Speedtimer released in 1969, with its aut
The New Bulgari Octo Finissimo Carbon Gold Editions (Live Pics & Video)
Attaining iconic status in the world of watchmaking is no easy feat. This is what however very much what Bulgari has achieved in a record span of just ten years, with the bold contemporary Italian design and sophisticated Swiss mechanics of the Octo Finissimo. Naturally, the Octo Finissimo is above anything else a statement of style and class. Bulgari crowned itself the master of ultra-slim movements, through what the brand likes to call La Estetica de la Meccanica. This culminated in no less than 8 world records in ultra-thin watchmaking since 2014. But one aspect that is not often widely discussed is how the use of the material has been crucial in the evolution of this collection, if only for a matter of colour, comfort and touch for this eminently tactile and ergonomic watch. On the occasion of Geneva Watch Days 2023, Bulgari introduces two new versions of its ultra-thin luxury sports watch in an original combination of materials: Carbon and Gold.Following titanium, platinum, rose a
TAG Heuer And Porsche Join Forces For The Legends Of Panamericana
Throughout history, Porsche and TAG Heuer have crossed paths on many occasions. This has led to a long and extensive partnership of the two legendary manufacturers, with watches and timekeeping on one end, and high-performance sports and racing cars on the other. Not only do the two brands share history on-track but also off-track, with special edition watches such as the Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche being a very recent example. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Porsche, as well as the 70th anniversary of the Carrera Panamericana this year, a new collaborative project has just been released, which is inspired by one of the most significant Porsche racing cars in history; the humble Porsche 550 Coupe.?The carrera panamericanaThe Carrera Panamericana is simply put one of the most famous yet daunting road-racing events in history. It’s on the same level as the Targa Florio and Mille Miglia in Italy. Competitors have to navigate more than 3,400 kilometres throughout Mexico, basic
3 Questions to Guillaume Tetu, COO of Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewelry Co - Monochrome Watches
We caught up with Guillaume Tetu, COO of Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewelry Co (RLWJ) in Geneva a couple of weeks ahead of Watches and Wonders Miami 2018. He shares his vision for RLWJ's future as the brand will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, including a sneak preview of the new Ralph Lauren RL Automotive Skeleton Steel presented at Watches and Wonders.Before we talk about the ins-and-outs of this year, how was 2017?2017 has been a good year for RLWJ. With the introduction of new products to complete our latest women RL888 collection launched in 2016 (RL888 32mm/38mm Steel Snowfall Diamond Case, and RL888 32mm/38mm Steel Black Dial), we sustained the momentum and enlarged the offer to our clients. Ad - Scroll to continue with article RL888 Steel Snowfall Diamond CaseThe other great novelty comes from the men's 867 collection: 4 new timepieces have been cr
Hands-On Piaget Polo S Automatic Green-and-Gold Limited Edition
Presented in 2016, the Polo S is Piaget's take on the steel luxury watch. Infused with 1970s vibes, this versatile timepiece is evocative of the category's icons but also displays a clear lineage with the Piaget Emperador, one of the brand's most recognizable designs. For 2020, the collection welcomes an attractive version with green dial and rose gold indices, fitted with a steel bracelet.Besides the steel bracelet, the eye-catching green dial is the main novelty and attraction of this new iteration of the Piaget Polo S. If the colour is not new – as can be seen here – the applied indices, hands and the frame of the date window are now rendered in rose gold. Both original and subtle, this new dial is embossed with the signature striped pattern of the collection. The green surface stands out with beautiful changing colours and striking metallic reflections – thanks to the colour obtained by PVD coating. The contrasting white markings ensure perfect legibility. Just li
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