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The Auction Hammer - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo - Monochrome Watches
Another magnificent find is an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo A-series, that is for auction this Saturday. Although the Antiquorum auction is in Hongkong, you can also bid online! Since this A-series of the Royal Oak Jumbo, the most sought-after of all Royal Oaks, featuring the AP logo just above the 6 o’clock position, in stead of positioned at the 12 o’clock position like later Royal Oak Jumbos. This A-series also features the finer hobnail dial, that looks more refined that the bigger hobnail pattern found on later RO’s. Ad - Scroll to continue with article According to Antiquorum this is No. A 745 and it’s made in 1972. The estimated price, between $ 7,800 and $ 10,000 , seems LOW. Even when you know the case has some scratches and the (original) hands are slightly oxidized. The Antiquorum condition report states that the movement is
First Look: The New Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Blue-and-Gold
Over the years, Bulgari has released various iterations of the Octo Finissimo Automatic, showcasing the brand’s willingness to experiment with diverse materials and textures. Each subsequent model breathed new life into its appearance, unveiling a captivating and distinct aesthetic. The brand also improved the Octo Finissimo Automatic series, notably increasing water resistance from the inaugural 30m to a commendable 100m. New to the series is this bold and luxurious new edition, a yellow gold and blue dial version of the ultra-thin Octo Finissimo Automatic.?In 2017, Bulgari achieved its third record in ultra-thin watchmaking with the Octo Finissimo Automatic, measuring a mere 5.15mm thick. This accomplishment followed the 2014 Octo Finissimo Tourbillon and the 2016 Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater. Despite these earlier achievements, the more accessible Octo Finissimo Automatic played a crucial role in solidifying the iconic status of the series. This watch, which started its life
Hands-On: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Glassbox
Born in 1963 and named after the dangerous Carrera Panamericana race, the uncluttered, legible design of Jack Heuer’s sporty Carrera chronograph for racing drivers has contributed to its enduring success. Turning sixty this year, TAG Heuer unveiled three higher-end Carrera chronographs with an intriguing Glassbox design during Watches & Wonders 2023. The new Glassbox models pick up on the domed hesalite crystals featured on early Carrera models of the 1970s. Among the three recent releases is this more complex standout piece combing a chronograph complication with a tourbillon. A winning combination of classic features and contemporary tweaks, the watch is powered by a reworked in-house chronometer-certified movement designed by the renowned watchmaker Carole Forestier-Kasapi, who joined TAG Heuer as director of movements in 2020.The Carrera is no stranger to the chrono/tourbillon combo. Who can forget that epic day in 2016 when TAG Heuer released its Carrera Heuer-02T in-hou
HeuerCamaro.com, a New Educational Website Dedicated to Heuer's Sleeping Beauty: the Camaro - Monochrome Watches
When you think about Heuer watches, everybody has in mind the Jack Heuer era, meaning the Carrera (in all its executions), the Autavia and, 50th anniversary obliges, the Monaco. Yet, there are many other watches, mostly chronographs, produced under the Heuer name that deserve some attention. One of them, a true sleeping beauty, a “Heuer which has often been overlooked but one that has become increasingly associated with the true heritage and pedigree of the world-admired watch brand” (quote from the website’s author) is the Camaro. And launching today, a new website – HeuerCamaro.com – will tell you all about this great watch.The golden era of Heuer, as most collectors agree, is when Jack Heuer joined the company in the early 1960s. Under his direction, some of the greatest watches produced by the brand were born – watches that are still the foundation pillars and success stories of the modern version of this brand, TAG Heuer. Think about the 1962 Au
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Green Dial - Hands-On, Specs & Price
Since its introduction about a year ago, ?the PRX (and specifically the Powermatic 80 automatic model), Tissot’s vision of the 1970s sports watch with integrated bracelet, has been a huge hit. And rightfully so, since it offers the flair of some of the most iconic watches of this genre with a very satisfying execution and a fair price. The PRX Powermatic 80 was initially offered in black, blue or silver with waffle dials?and later in steel-and-gold editions. There’s even a PRX Chronograph now in the collection. But today, Tissot goes back to the classic version and adds a trendy touch of colour, resulting in a version that is bound to be another success, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Green Dial.?The inaugural PRX Powermatic 80 collection, with silver dial (with PVD gold bezel), and classic black or blue versions.Basically not much has changed compared to the watch we reviewed in March 2021. What made the Tissot PRX a success back then is still very much alive today, with onl
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