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Gerald Charles Maestro GC3.0-A Chronograph Steel - Hands-On, Price
There are understated watches, and then there are statement watches, timepieces with abundant character that tower above your conventional round cases. Gerald Charles's Maestro Chronograph is certainly a contender in this category. Gerald Charles was founded in 2000 by Gerald Genta, one of the most acclaimed and prolific watch designers of our time. His iconic Maestro timepiece of 2006 was revisited this year in the Maestro Premier 2021 launch, two high-end gold models that caught the eye of many aficionados. Following the success of the Maestro Premier 2021, Gerald Charles follows up with steel time-and-date and chronograph models with a choice of emerald green or black dials. A marriage of Gerald Genta's flamboyant case design with sporty chronograph and water-resistance credentials, today we’re going to take a closer look at the Maestro Chronograph with a black dial.?BackgroundGerald Charles Genta (1931-2011) is the name behind some of the most iconic watches of the 20th centu
Omega Introduces The Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black ETNZ Edition
Timekeeping in sporting events is of the utmost importance to not only determine a victor but also to start a race simultaneously for everyone involved. On land, it’s not that difficult to do, even though there can be quite a bit of tech involved. On the water, however, lining up for the start of a race becomes a whole different game. You have very little control, if any at all, over open water and wind, so how do you start a sailing race? By using a Regatta countdown timer that guides you through the various stages with precision and control. In preparation for next year’s 37th running of the America’s Cup and in partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand, Omega has just revealed the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black ETNZ Edition, dedicated to the world of competitive sailing.The America’s cupThe America’s Cup is the oldest competition in sailing, dating back to 1851. It’s a competition between two teams, with one being the defending team
Ulysse Nardin Blast HourStriker Tourbillon - Review, Price
Before the invention of portable clocks, pocket and wristwatches, telling the time was primarily an audible exercise. In the past, almost every major city and town had a church with a tower clock. Visible from close quarters but not from afar, a system of bells and hammers chimed the time. For centuries this technique has been refined and miniaturised to fit into a mechanical wristwatch. Ulysse Nardin now takes the next step in this highly complex yet ever so romantic field of traditional mechanical watchmaking. Today we're introducing the Ulysse Nardin Blast HourStriker Tourbillon.BackgroundIn the world of watchmaking, there are a few complications regarded as ultra-complex to master. One is the integrated chronograph, even more so when fitted with a rattrapante. Then there's the tourbillon and even double or triple-axis tourbillons. And finally, there are various striking mechanisms, whether a Sonnerie, a repeater or a striking time indication. There are only a handful of watchmakers
Interview - Mike Horn, Explorer & Panerai Ambassador, during SIHH 2019
Sometimes in life one is privileged enough to have an interaction which inspires so deeply, it forces you to question your personal output to its deepest level. I was fortunate enough to have one of these, last week in Geneva, with Mike Horn. For those unfamiliar with the man, Mike is a record-setting explorer, sailor and environmentalist, originally from South Africa, and now living in Switzerland.?Without recounting each and every one of his epic journeys, a few need to be celebrated: he has sailed around the world 14 times in the last ten years; he swam the Amazon River solo and has circumnavigated the globe unassisted; he walked to the North Pole during the dark season (more people have been to the Moon) and has scaled the world's 8,000-metre peaks, including a recent attempt to paraglide K2. But most importantly, Mike is a tremendously energetic, charismatic, friendly gentleman. We sat down to discuss his upbringing, his passion for the wild, his drive to push the limits, and of c
Microbrands vs. Accessible Established Brands - Are Newcomers Shaking up the Industry or Just Small Fish in a Big Pond? - Monochrome Watches
It's an interesting time to be a watch enthusiast. Fuelled by sites like Kickstarter, a phenomenon of?inexpensive, quality movements and parts is unfolding, available with the immediateness only online media outlets can offer. Small startups (or microbrands) are producing compelling watches with capital raised via crowdfunding and online-only storefronts, minimizing overhead that established brands still bear. A flurry of online watch publications cover a particular launch and suddenly a new watch is born. While microbrand offerings are often thought of as inferior, cheap watches thrown together in Asia, enough of these brands have surpassed the stigma and grown into competent watch companies. An excellent example is Farer Universal, a microbrand of just a few years that recently released a trio of unique chronographs that can go head-to-head with established brands like Hamilton or Tissot. Dedicated entrepreneurs are working tirelessly to steer your attention away from familiar brands
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