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Pre-Baselworld 2015 - Oris Divers Sixty-Five - Specs and Price - Monochrome-Watches
Oris is known for creating interesting, solid, affordable but classical tool watches, including a bunch a very good dive?timepieces, such as the recently revealed Oris Aquis Depth Gauge. However, for this edition of Baselworld, the brand will strike hard and as they are?about to introduce a very cool watch, inspired by a practically unknown (and it’s a shame) vintage diving tool. It is called the?Oris Divers Sixty-Five and it could easily?change your opinion about Oris.The 1965 Vintage Oris Diver that inspired the 2015 editionThe watch you can see here is the one that inspired the new?Oris Divers Sixty-Five. It was introduced in 1965 and came with a 36mm chromium-plated brass case with a domed plexi-crystal, a bi-directional rotating bezel painted in black, and a black plastic tropic design' strap. It was water-resistant to 100m and featured a date window. Now that you have the ancestor, let’s have a look at the 2015?Oris Divers Sixty-Five. Ad - Scroll to continu
VIDEO - Full Guide to All Omega Watches in James Bond 007 Movies
A few weeks ago, we published “The?Definitive Guide to James Bond 007 x OMEGA Watches,” an in-depth look at all the OMEGA Seamaster watches that have been worn by the British secret agent in the 007 franchise, from Goldeneye to the latest episode of his adventures No Time to Die. But we thought we could do better and offer you an even more detailed and entertaining report! So pour yourself a glass of Bollinger champagne or anything that you’d like to drink for the next 16 minutes and sit back and enjoy our complete video coverage tracing the entire story of the OMEGA x James Bond 007 connection, from the origins of the partnership, the choice of watches and the involvement of actors in the selection to the creation of the models. And for that, we have invited some very special guests to our show!?Following the release of the latest movie with the most famous secret agent, James Bond 007, we’ve decided to look back at the connection between EON Productions, the 0
Introducing: Panerai Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean Experience Edition PAM01643
Panerai's watches were born with saltwater in their veins. Designed for Italian Navy frogmen on the eve of WWII, Panerai's rugged Radiomir not only timed their secret underwater missions and detonations, but its luminous radioactive radium-based paste lit up the murky depths. Panerai has always cultivated strong ties to all things nautical, including the purchase of the Eilean, a beautiful 1936 Bermudian ketch that was lovingly restored to her former glory. The latest Radiomir 8 Giorni Eilean (ref. PAM01643) is a limited edition of 30 pieces and features bronze recovered from the famous ketch and a very appealing surprise in the box. As part of the brand's ‘Experiences Program’, the watch comes with an invitation to explore the cultural riches of Sicily, including a cruise on board the Eilean.As any collector knows, a watch with a good story is always more collectable, and the history of the Radiomir, the first professional underwater military watch, is action-packed. But w
Introducing: The Rado Captain Cool x Cameron Norrie Limited Edition
Rado has sponsored tennis for over three decades now. Since 1985, the brand has partnered with several tournaments but also with athletes such as Ashleigh Barty. Their latest tennis-themed timepiece is a limited edition created with young British player Cameron Norrie, a member of the Rado Tennis family since 2021. And as you have probably guessed from the start, it is based on one of their star collections, the Captain Cook.Presented during the tennis grass season, this limited-edition Captain Cook comes in a 42mm steel case with a unidirectional bezel fitted with a green polished ceramic insert. It is matched by a domed green-to-white gradient dial. The Rado moving anchor logo is featured on a purple back plate and adds a playful element to the dial. The use of Superluminova on the bezel, dial and hands provides enhanced legibility in all conditions while bringing a sporty touch. The tip of the second hand is highlighted in yellow as a reference to tennis balls. Ad - Scrol
De Rijke Watches & Co. Amalfi Series I - a Drivers Watch with a Rotating Case - Monochrome Watches
A category not often touched upon, as eligible entries are few and far between, are driver's watches. Seasoned watch geeks or serious collectors might recall the Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921, or even the MB&F HM8 Can-Am. However, we might have a more affordable solution to driving, preferably fast, and not having to take your hand off the steering wheel. Introducing Dutch start-up De Rijke Watches & Co.’s Amalfi Series I.Straddling his vintage Vespa moped, Laurens de Rijke travelled through eastern Europe right after graduating as an industrial engineer from the Technical University of Delft, the Netherlands, along with some friends. During his adventures, he stumbled upon a local flea market. Meandering through the stalls, he spotted a vintage mechanical Vostok which he bought to keep track of time while riding his Vespa. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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