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First Look: New Grey Dials for the Steel AP Code 11.59 Selfwinding and Chronograph
In 2023, four years after the debut of the Code 11.59 collection in precious metals, Audemars Piguet introduced stainless steel models. The expansion included six Code 11.59 references – three Selfwinding and three Selfwinding Chronographs – featuring a fresh dial pattern, new colourways, and striking gradient dials with ceramic elements. The brand continues the collection’s evolution by revealing two new steel references, distinguished by a refined shade of grey accented with the signature Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 details. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Both the Selfwinding and Selfwinding Chronograph maintain the Code 11.59 collection's distinctive case architecture, characterised by openworked lugs, a slim bezel, and an octagonal case middle. The interplay of brushed and polished finishes enhances the dynamic look. The case is topped with a
Editorial: The Rise In Price of the Luxury Sports Watches in 2023
Few watch categories have seen such a surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch (or integrated watch design) over the past years. Demand has skyrocketed over the years, driven by iconic models, but now numerous new players Once limited to higher-end brands, the market has expanded with more affordable options. Last year, we looked at the prices of the steel luxury sports watches listing some of the main options. Brand and product positioning is sometimes a battle for the mind of the consumer While we will not again discuss the notion of price itself here, we have updated our charts, showing how the offer has expanded and how brands position themselves in this ultra-disputed category.For reference – The state of the luxury sports watch market in 2022 (Swiss retail prices), with the most important models listed (take into account the watches with * which are titanium)The watches listed in the chart above are a selection of automatic two- or three-hand models manufactured in st
Auction - Unique Roger W. Smith Series 1 by A Collected Man
Over the years, A Collected Man (or ACM), a watch curator based in London, has become one of the finest destinations for everything high-end independent watchmaking. For instance, they’ve been able to sell a 7 million Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie, or a simple yet tastefully-designed Baltic watch. Their business has recently expanded to online auctions, and the latest to appear is rather special and is exclusively focused on a single watch. And the watch in question is exceptional, being a unique, specifically commissioned Roger W. Smith Series 1. A monument of British watchmaking that will also benefit a good cause.If ACM has earned a reputation for the quality of the watches offered for sale, Roger W. Smith is without a doubt amongst the most important and talented watchmakers to perform this art on British soil. The sole apprentice to the late Dr George Daniels, leading him to master the 34 skills that comprise the Daniels Method, Smith eventually transitioned from
First Look: Ulysse Nardin Diver Net OPS & Diver X Skeleton OPS
Sustainability is a big trend in watchmaking today as brands jump on the bandwagon of environmentally friendly products. Some, like Chopard, ensure the sustainable source of their gold, while others look to innovative recycled materials with a lower carbon footprint. As a brand with legitimate and historical maritime ties, Ulysse Nardin's environmental focus is the sea. One of its first watches to use recycled fishing nets was the Diver Net Concept Watch of 2020. Turning to its Diver collection again in 2024, Ulysse Nardin gives its Diver and Diver X Skeleton models a sustainable makeover with on-trend camouflage. Used by animals to blend into the environment and survive attacks from predators, camouflage crossed over into the military to keep soldiers and their kit protected from enemy fire. A trend adopted across the board in watchmaking, Ulysse Nardin kitted its Freak One in military green to great effect.?Borrowing the rugged military camo uniform of the Frea
First Look: The New 39mm Doxa SUB 200T Collection (incl. Video)
The design for Doxa's signature diving watches, labelled SUB (and in particular the emblematic SUB 300 collection), was first introduced in 1966 and proved to be the blueprint for what we know and love today. While the iconic design has been retained over the years, Doxa has been playing around with the overall concept in recent years, with new materials and unexpected colour combinations, as found in the SUB 300¦Â (BETA) range for instance. Even though the SUB 300 has always been a relatively compact watch once strapped around the wrist, this year Doxa has decided to bring something fresh and in line with the current expectations of the market… Indeed, smaller watches are all the rage and it’s the perfect timing for the launch of the new 39mm Doxa SUB 200T Collection.After exploring materials, bolder styles and different colours, today it's about exploring different sizes. It’s no secret that for a couple of years now, the market has shifted towards smaller watches (l
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