In-Depth: The History of the Almost Century-Old Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Today, there is only one Reverso, with Jaeger-LeCoultre printed on its dial, but this was not always the case. During the 1930s, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier made watches that used the Reverso case for their timepieces. Moreover, the 1931 Reverso was not the first reversible case design. A few years earlier, Universal Geneve was already offering its Le Cabriolet model – a wristwatch in a rectangular case that rested in a frame with a screw at 6 o’clock, which allowed to pop out the inner container, rotate and then snap it back into place. I’ve also encountered mention of one Louis van Bemmel, a citizen of Holland residing at Maastricht in the Kingdom of Holland, as an even earlier inventor of a reversible clock. However, a quick search revealed no patent info still, it seems the idea of such casing for the watch was in the air, and a few people without knowledge of each other’s work created their versions.? Unfortunately

Buying Guide - 5 of The Most Iconic Pilot Watches You Can Buy In 2018
Aviation-inspired watches are said to have made their debut?on the wrist of aviator Alberto Santos Dumont.?At the beginning of the 20th-century, Louis Cartier made a watch for his Brazilian friend, who wore it to time his flights. It was the first purposed-designed wristwatch. Since then, many watches have been inspired by the world of aviation, all born out of practicality - in particular, pilot watches. Today, the pilot watch category is one of the most popular genres.Here are some of the most iconic aviation-inspired watches (watches that have set new standards and that have stood the test of time) that you can buy in 2018. Of course, you'll have your own thoughts on this so do not hesitate to give us your feedback in the comment section below! GMT Master II Pepsi SteelHard to believe but, yes, the GMT Master II is first and foremost a pilot's watch. The model was first released in the mid-1950s and it was originally designed in tandem with Pan American Airways to equip its crews

The Omega Seamaster Automatic 120m Chronograph (Ref.176.004) a.k.a. the Big Blue - Monochrome Watches
In this article we will examine an instrument that is so important that the life of its operator depends on it. The operator in question is a diver, submerging in a hostile environment either to make a living, or to hunt fish. No, it is not a big dive computer with a huge lcd screen that performs countless calculations per milisecond based on complex algorithms. This is Monochrome, so we are going to investigate a very unique instrument which is strictly mechanical: a watch. A diver’s chronograph watch to be more precise – the Omega Seamaster Automatic 120m Chronograph a.k.a. Big Blue.History of the Diving WatchThe history of the diving watch is intimately coupled, right from the start, with the human attempts to master and understand life underwater. Either in war or for recreational diving, whether in spearfishing or servicing oil rigs in the North Sea, the diving watch has been a timekeeping apparatus of utmost importance to the life of the diver in question. The first e

Hands-On Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci Limited Edition
Stylish, casual yet elegant, the Bulgari Aluminium makes a great option for a summer watch The timing is therefore appropriate for a review of the latest iteration that has been released in the collection, a limited-edition GMT paying tribute to an emblematic Italian vessel and the spirit of adventure it represents. Let’s have a closer look at the new Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci Limited Edition.The classic versions of the Bulgari Aluminium, when relaunched in 2020Presented in 1998, the first-generation model of the Bulgari Aluminium was an instant success with its unconventional combination of materials – aluminium and rubber. This slick sports watch made a comeback on the occasion of the Geneva Watch Days 2020 – now 40mm in diameter, the aluminium watch with rubber bezel still stands out with its distinctive rubber/aluminium bracelet.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article

TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 France Edition CAW211S.FC6375 (Specs & Price)
What we have here is nothing especially new or highly innovative… However, it certainly is one very cool edition of one of the most iconic racing chronographs ever: the TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 – you know, the watch worn by the “King of Cool”, Steve McQueen, in movie?Le Mans. Made especially for the French market (without a single reference to France in its design), very limited in production, and with a dial that recalls a certain “Dark Lord”, here is the?TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 France Edition.What we have here is a sort of mix between several watches from the current catalogue (the Heritage-inspired Monaco?CAW211P and the Monza 40th anniversary) together with some elements of a precise vintage watch, the highly coveted and rare Monaco “Black Lord” (the one with a black-coated case and a black dial with orange accents). In short, a mix that could either be 1. quite dangerous and unbalanced, or?2,?a watch that can talk to vintage a