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Up-Close with the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Panda Dial
If luxury stainless steel sports watches are a hot commodity on the market today, Vacheron Constantin‘s Overseas Chronograph Panda has just raised the bar from hot to hotter. Just ahead of Watches & Wonders 2023, Vacheron Constantin pulls a splendid white rabbit out of its top hat with the release of the latest stainless steel Overseas Chronograph with a panda dial. The brand’s latest take on its Overseas Chronograph ref. 5500V is the paragon of a sporty chronograph flaunting an eye-catching and remarkably legible 1960s-style panda dial. Combined with the distinctive case of the Overseas family, impeccable Geneva Seal mechanics and maximum versatility thanks to the three interchangeable strap and bracelet options, Vacheron has produced a winner. It’s evident that VC has been listening to feedback and has produced this much-anticipated reference that will have many collectors and enthusiasts going weak at the knees.Finger on the pulseWhat is surprising about a watc
IWC Pilots Watch Mark XVIII Edition Tribute to Mark XI (Ref. IW327007) - Specs & Price
IWC has been on a vintage-inspired tear for?quite a few months now. Following?the introduction of an entirely new Ingenieur collection, based on the original 1960s style, and?a 2017 Da Vinci Collection that is based on the original 1980s design, the Schaffhausen-based brand is now operating on its much-praised Pilot’s Watch, with a new edition that is (sorry for such enthusiasm) simply a killer! Reasonably sized, perfectly legit, historically relevant, tool-ish… The kind of IWC that we love. Here is the?IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII Edition “Tribute to Mark XI”, based on the 1948?RAF navigators watches.An example of vintage IWC Mark XI – source: AnalogShift Ad - Scroll to continue with article To give some background, here is an extract from one of our in-depth article about the IWC Mark Series of watches “The Mark XI is consid
Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue M79030B - Specs & Price
This is it… Somehow unexpected but also envisioned by some collectors, the new Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue. We thought Tudor was not introducing new models this year, and they proved us wrong. First in line for 2020 (and maybe the only new model), a rather simple but efficient animation of an existing watch. Based on the praised and well-executed model introduced a couple of years ago, the brand now adds a cold colour scheme to its vintage-inspired diver.Blue is part of Tudor’s identity and has been widely used in past and modern models.We’re not going to go into full details here since we’ll be having a hands-on with this watch in a few days. But here’s what you need to know in a glance. Blue is an important colour for Tudor, mostly seen in the highly collectable Submariner watches manufactured for the French Navy (Marine Nationale). As such, we’ve seen multiple editions of modern Tudor watches presented in this desirable colour, including the 4
Testing the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter in its Natural Environment - Monochrome Watches
Chocks away, chaps! Monochrome is taking to the skies, literally! We have been testing a watch in the environment it was designed for, which surprisingly doesn't happen too often. You never see a journalist driving an F1 car to test a racing Chronograph, do you? Oris released their Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter earlier this year, and cordially invited us to appropriately test-drive the world's first automatic, mechanical altimeter in a wristwatch. And, to be fair, Oris didn't disappoint! So, for the next few minutes, remain seated with your seatbelt fastened tightly. And in the event of a water landing, thank your lucky stars you are in a sea-plane!On a windy but bright Thursday afternoon I arrived at the designated airport for a flight in a true piece of history; a Consolidated Catalina PBY Flyboat. In fact, it is the most successful Catalina in history, sinking three German U-boats and irreparably damaging an important supply-vessel for the Axis navy during World War II. After the war
Hands-on with the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Black Titanium - Monochrome Watches
Built for the extreme, dive watches were born from an utilitarian purpose: diving is all about time and depth. Yet, their most important promise might very well be that strapping a rugged dive watch around your wrist, gets you ready for the next adventure or adrenaline fix. The perfect option if you want to test your ability “not to crack under pressure”. Celebrating the brand's tagline, Aquaracer collection is complemented by new attractive colored models. Monochrome goes hands-on with the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Black Titanium Sand' and Blue.TAG Heuer has always been a benchmark for sports watches. Modeled upon the Heuer's dive watch tradition (the 1000 and 2000 series in particular), the Aquaracer appeared in the early 2000s. Launched in 2015, the Aquaracer 300m with ceramic bezel is among the latest evolutions of this aquatic collection and is now enhanced with a refreshing splash of colors: beyond diving performance, the perfect pairing for casual occasions.
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