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First Look: The New IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 Black Ceramic (Incl. Video)
IWC staged the much-anticipated return of its Ingenieur in 2023, an iconic reference designed by the late Gerald Genta. Recovering genetic traits of Genta's famous 1976 Ingenieur SL Jumbo reference 1832, the current collection was rekindled with a handsome, fully integrated 40mm Automatic in steel and titanium. The latest Ingenieur Automatic is slightly larger and dressed in black ceramic from head to toe for a sharper, more technical look. Another aspect that distinguishes it from the regular 40mm Automatics is the incorporation of IWC's in-house 82110 calibre.Developed in 1955 for technical and scientific applications, the Ingenieur was water and shock-resistant and fitted with a soft-iron cage to protect the movement from magnetism. The watch's original 1950s dress watch aesthetics were given a radical overhaul by Gerald Genta in 1976. With its large 40mm case, wide bored bezel with five functional screws, sculpted integrated H-link bracelet and grid dial, Genta's Ingenieur SL Jumbo
the A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Date (Video, Specs, Price)
If you thought the original Zeitwerk was a wonderful time machine with no room for improvement, you haven't met Anthony de Haas, Director of Product Development for A. Lange & Sohne. The incorporation of a date complication might not sound like a very big deal, but when you discover the mind-bending solutions inside the newly designed movement, you won't be able to look at the Zeitwerk Date in the same way any longer. What’s usually considered a simple complication in a watch becomes a technical challenge here.Deceptively simple, extremely complexHowever, before we explore the technical solutions required to make the Zeitwerk Date, it's worth taking a quick look at the ingenious mechanics of the original Zeitwerk. The distinctive display of the Zeitwerk - with two large rectangular apertures in the centre of the dial, the signature time bridge spanning the length of the dial and dipping to embrace the small seconds counter and the AB/AUF power reserve indicator at the top
Recap: The Best of Integrated and Elegant Sports Watches of 2024
Watches with an integrated design, elegant sports watches, luxury sports watches… Call them what you want, but we’re talking about one thing precisely: watches that play on the vibe created by the AP Royal Oak in 1972, watches with integrated bracelets and a combination of sporty elements and elegance. We're all well aware that the luxury sports watch segment has exploded over the past few years. To the point where almost all brands had to have one in their collection. This year, we’ve seen the trend slowing down a bit… just a bit, as there were still plenty of elegant sports watches released – the most talked about being undoubtedly the Patek Philippe Cubitus. We've gone through all the new entries of this year and have narrowed it down to what we think are the five best in the game in 2024.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar John MayerThis QP version of the AP Royal Oak might not be the most revolutionary model of the year, but it is nevertheles
Introducing New Blue PVD Santos de Cartier Large Model (Specs & Price)
Since its introduction in 2018, the Santos de Cartier has been the best example of a sporty/luxury watch for the brand. With its interesting mix of traditional, dare I say emblematic design with casual elements and overall robustness, it has since been seen in various editions designed to add a touch of boldness to the collection. In addition to the classic steel models, but also versions with a gradient blue dial or a black-coated case, it now comes with a new blue-coated bezel and new dials, all featuring an unprecedented striped pattern. Meet the new blue Santos de Cartier for Watches and Wonders 2022.While faithfulness and traditional elegance are to be found in the Santos-Dumont collection, the classic Santos de Cartier is a sporty, casual luxury watch with daily wear in mind. Hence the relative heft of the case, its modern dimensions and decent water-resistance make it a weekend-ready Cartier. With this in mind, it’s also a great vehicle for colour combinations, playing wit
First Look: The new, Sporty-Chic Briston Clubmaster Legend Collection
Briston is an independent French brand created in 2012. It was founded by industry veteran, Brice Jaunet, who worked with different brands, including Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Raymond Weil and Zenith. Briston offers accessible, sporty-chic watches with a twist. The brand's quirky designs rely on a cushion-shaped case with the Clubmaster collection, while another of the signature features has been the incorporation of tortoise-shell acetate into watch cases. Presented this fall, the Clubmaster Legend is the latest evolution of the model. In tune with the times, it is slightly smaller and comes with more pronounced retro-styled accents. Ad - Scroll to continue with article For now, the Clubmaster Legend collection is composed of two main iterations, a rather classic small seconds model and a more robust dive-oriented watch.The classic Briston Clubmaster Legend
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