Oris has been known for several decades as a brand capable of creating great, robust watches at fair prices. No doubt on that. More recently, the brand also managed to infuse coolness to some of its creations, replacing the rugged and functional aspect of some pieces (think about the Aquis) with a nice dosage of […]
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As a brand, Baume & Mercier presents a lot of benefits to its consumers. They have established themselves as a luxury watch manufacturer that aims to present some of the best builds for the best dollar. It would be fair to say that what Longines represents to the Swatch Group is what Baume & Mercier means within the Richemont group. With the Clifton Baumatic Automatic COSC and Day Date Moon Phase, Baume & Mercier bring undeniable value to the consumer with watches that technically punch far above their price point. With upgrades such as silicon hairsprings, 120 hours of power reserve, and quick-release style straps and bracelets, it is really hard to find dealbreakers within the specifications of these offerings. The Automatic COSC is a reliable yet elegant daily wearer, perfect for the office, and the Day Date Moon Phase stretches the offering even further with highly desirable complications. The shaded lacquer dials create an attractive gradient that brings increased depth to the overall aesthetic of each watch, proving that more approachable priced watches do not have to compromise quality and can still compete in today’s marketplace for even the most picky enthusiasts and buyers. Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic…
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Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. In this series ‘11 Days of Londoners’, Mike will be sharing the stories of a few notable local collectors, starting on Day 1 with King Nerd, and with a stellar lineup still to come. Lastly, you might ask, why 11 days? That, friends, will become clearer over time … In the past decade, the hype around vintage watches has escalated to a point of no return. For all the woke vibes floating around the watch industry in 2020 and on people’s wrists, it’s great that the value of relic pieces has never been higher. One man knows this only too well, Mr David Silver of the Vintage Watch Company. The story behind the watch I’m wearing today I’m wearing my 1966 Vintage Rolex GMT-Master with Pepsi bezel. This watch features in the opening pages of my new book, Vintage Rolex: The Largest Collection in the World. I love to wear it on all variety of different skin straps which I have made in Italy. Each time I change the strap I feel like I’m wearing a new watch and get…
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On December 2, 1950 at 7:08 am, Michel Parmigiani was born. Seventy years later, this man, founder of a watch manufacture named Parmigiani Fleurier (among other companies) is still regarded as one of the most influential contemporary watchmakers. When the watch industry was suffering from the quartz crisis, in 1976, Parmigiani decided to establish his […]
The new London Chronograph with a historical, restored Valjoux 88 movement from the 1950s belongs to Speake-Marin’s Vintage collection. Speake-Marin might be based in Switzerland, but it likes to emphasise its British roots and its somewhat eccentric British styling. The latest model to join the Vintage collection is this London Chronograph Triple Date powered by […]
Editor’s note: This story is useful for two reasons. First, it dispels any idea that we are not suffering through the Rolex drought like you all are. If there is a notion that we – as media – have access to the brand that has practically vanished from its own boutiques, and rocketed in price at second-hand and grey dealers, it can be retired. Matt, our Operations Manager, is just like you. He wanted a Sub. He wanted an Explorer. They were not available in Australia for what he considered to be reasonable premiums over retail. So he went hunting. He recounts every step here. Matt’s success, and two glittering trophies, led to an email to me. “Can we contact Bob’s Watches to discuss working together?” The spoiler alert is simply that he’s had two great experiences with them, and will – according to Matt – have many more. An email turned into a Zoom call with the Bob’s Watches team, then another. And now, the story is useful for a second reason. It is our first in partnership with Bob’s Watches, and it provides a tried-and-tested option for those wanting to buy Rolex for a reasonable price, but feeling stymied by the current scarcity issue.…
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Today, we’ll review a special watch… Sure, it looks stunning, but there’s far more to this watch than its pretty face. The 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold represents many things. First of all, it’s always a pleasure to see an A. Lange & Söhne made of 18k Honeygold, the brand’s proprietary gold alloy, always reserved for special […]
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