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Auction - Highlights "Complications: Dates & Calendars" Ineichen
Ineichen, the fast-growing auction house based in Zurich, seems to have a thing for both modern, important watches as well as something that is dear to us, independent watchmaking. Following thematic sales focused on one specific material?or an iconic watch celebrating its 50th anniversary, we’ve seen an October sale dedicated to tourbillons and skeletonization. Today, we’re announcing the second part of this thematic auction, this time devoted to date and calendar complications… And as you can guess, the selection of watches to be featured is certainly more about complex displays than the classic date window. Here are 5 of our favourites.?Ineichen’s “Complications: Dates & Calendars” sale will be taking place in Zurich and online on December 3th, 2022. It features 54 watches ranging from classic high-end calendars from established manufacturers like Vacheron Constantin or A. Lange & Sohne (with a wide range of Datograph models), as well as h
Hands-On Review Grand Seiko Spring Drive SLGA007 Lake Suwa (Price)
During the past year or so, fans of Grand Seiko have been well treated. The many new and superbly executed watches forming the Evolution 9 collection have provoked some discussions and certainly some sales too. And the two White Birch models, either the Hi-Beat Automatic SLGH005 or the Spring Drive SLGA009, have been some of the most coveted watches in the recent history of the brand. Yet, not everyone will be attracted by these light, intensely textured watches. But you don’t have to feel neglected if the White Birch isn’t your thing. Grand Seiko has more to offer, specifically with the “Lake Suwa” SLGA007, which is basically the same watch, sharing the same qualities, but with a different expression and dial colour that could even make you turn your back to the silvery-white version.?Grand Seiko White Birch Spring Drive SLGA009 (left) and Hi-Beat SLGH005 (right), both with a shimmering silver-toned and strongly textured dial.I’m not going to lie; the Gra
2019 Seiko 5 Sports Watches - Full Review, Specs & Price
When Seiko presented the Prospex LX Line at Baselworld 2019, there were long and vehement discussions on the pertinence of such a collection, and how the brand was way out of line for trying to compete with the sacred cows of Swiss watchmaking (understand here and Omega) in their own arena: sport watches with a price between EUR 5,000-8,000, depending on the model – and not even members of the Grand Seiko family.?This was just the beginning… Ad - Scroll to continue with article However, that was nothing compared to what happened a few months after Baselworld when Seiko unveiled the new Seiko 5 Sports collection: reactions hit stratospheric levels. But not because of what was arriving per se, but because of what was departing. Let's take a look at what generated this hot topic of debate, the relaunched Seiko 5 Sports Watches 2019 Collection.
Buying Guide - 6 Cool sports watches with integrated bracelet of 2021
The luxury sports watch segment, the hottest and most desirable type of watch in the industry for a couple of years now, is bustling with exciting new entries outside of the Holy Trinity. If you're willing to look beyond the usual suspects, you have plenty of options to choose from, ranging from budget-friendly watches from big-volume manufacturers to proper high-end complicated models made by independent watchmakers. In today's Buying Guide we've included six of the most intriguing new sports watches with an integrated bracelet of 2021.The Holy Trinity of luxury steel sports watches.Citizen “The Citizen” Caliber 0200Earlier this year Citizen wowed us with its refreshing take on the concept of a luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet. The Citizen The Citizen Caliber 0200 has a sharp and edgy steel case with brushed finishing alternated with polished edges. The black dial has an asphalt-like texture with a small seconds subdial that has a very fine concentric patter
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Bacchus
Vacheron Constantin is a veritable pioneer in horological complications and began producing complications soon after its foundation in 1755. The tradition of piling complication upon complication is alive and kicking today.?Designed to celebrate its 260th anniversary in 2015, Vacheron released ref. 57260, the most complicated pocket watch ever with a staggering 57 complications followed by the Split-Seconds Chronograph Tempo wristwatch in 2020 with 24 complications. For horophiles with deep pockets, Vacheron has a dedicated department known as Les Cabinotiers, where highly complicated watches are made on demand. It's the ultimate bespoke, made-to-measure experience for watch lovers where even the wildest dreams are translated into technical and artistic realities. The latest masterpiece to emerge from Vacheron's specialised workshop is the Grande Complication Bacchus, a unique piece with two dials and 16 complications. Lavishly decorated with hand-engraved vine leaves and ripe ruby gra