The Grey NATO: Ep 103: The Isolation Tapes // Work From Home Like A Pro
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Hands-on – Porsche Design 1919 Chronotimer Flyback Blue & Leather
Minimalistic but detailed, designed with true ergonomics in mind, as precisely built as the cars that share their name with this watch… Porsche Design watches are unique, in the best sense of this word. But they aren’t just an exercise in style; what you get with Porsche Design watches goes well beyond just a pretty […]
Industry News – The Start of the Downturn – Swiss Watch Exports Down 9% in February 2020 (and it’s just the beginning…)
The FHS, the Swiss Watch Federation, just released its export statistics for the month of February 2020, and, as you might expect, these are down. The value of exports contracted by 9.2% to CHF 1.6 billion. But, this does not even reflect the severe and jittery situation on the market provoked by the Coronavirus Pandemic. […]
London, New York, Paris, Tokyo: The limited edition Hublots that celebrate the big 4 cities
Hublot has decided to celebrate their love of Britain’s capital city in quite a literal way – by producing this, the Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition London. Based on the standard Classic Fusion, the 45mm case of the new London edition features bespoke elements such as a polished black ceramic case, black satin-finished bezel and a rubber band that’s capped with a velvet-effect “City Of London” tartan theme. The real pièce de résistance of the new limited edition watch, however, is its brushed black ceramic dial, which features a micro-blasted Union Jack motif, which is etched into the dial and spills out onto the bezel. Hublot has seen fit to proclaim their adoration for the UK’s most populous city by printing “Hublot Loves London” on the sapphire crystal display caseback. The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition London is limited to just 50 pieces in total, and you’ll only be able to purchase the matte black marvel at Hublot’s New Bond Street boutique or from the UK’s premier retailer, Harrods. As the title of this story alluded to, this isn’t the first time that the Swiss watchmaker has commemorated one of the world’s greatest cities. In fact, Hublot’s London special edition…
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A powerful demonstration of why magnetism matters, with the Baume & Mercier Baumatic
Daniel Braillard, the COO of Baume & Mercier, is itching to show me something. The pleasantries ahead of the interview are going on, but he holds in his hand a Baume & Mercier Classima and in the other his iPhone, in its case. I take the bait. What’s up? Is there to be a demonstration? He nods, and places the watch on a device that connects to an app on his phone which measures the accuracy. It is measured at +6 seconds per day. Not bad. The Classima has a viewing window on the escapement. Next he places it over the iPhone case. Specifically, he places it on the part of the case where a magnet is concealed, which allows the flip front of the case to securely close. The escapement, as if stunned by a blow, wobbles and then stops moving. He places the watch back on the device … the accuracy is now +1.9 minutes a day. We go through the process again with the Baume & Mercier Baumatic, an absolute breakthrough watch for the brand, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and an antimagnetic movement, either COSC certified or not, depending on the model. Without spoiling…
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Business News: Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, And Hublot Announce Temporary Production Halt
As coronavirus spreads in Switzerland, more companies shut down.
Hands-on – The Milus Archimedes, A Reissue of the 1970s Super Compressor
As the trend for vintage-inspired watches consolidates, brands continue to dig into their archives to find inspiration and breathe new life into past models. Milus, a brand with over 100 years of history and recently revived has some rich background in field watches and divers’ instruments. Following the Snow Star we recently presented to you, […]
Watch Spotting: A Seiko SKX007 In The New FX Hulu Series ‘Devs’
And you thought Bond had tricks…
Introducing: The Autodromo Group B Series 2 Safari
Rally-prepped Porsche not included.
INTRODUCING: The Franck Muller Vanguard Classic that can take you from boardroom to beach
Fans of Franck Muller will know there is something in the Vanguard collection for everyone. With more than 30 different references in the current lineup, including chronographs, tourbillons and skeletonised movements, the independent watchmaker has ensured that no matter where you want to take your watch, there is a generously curved creation for you. Despite the range of options, each reference evokes a specific lifestyle that each watch is suited to, be it for the international money mover, or the type who prefers to spend their time on the deck of a yacht. When it comes to the Franck Muller Vanguard Classic, however, the cleaner design might speak most strongly to those who prefer a less cluttered approach to watchmaking. With the Franck Muller Vanguard Classic reference V45 SC DT TT NR BR NR, you get the same concave caseback that wraps intuitively along the contours of your wrist that all members of the Vanguard family offer, but on the dial side you’re treated to a sight that is striking without being overwhelming. The bold Arabic numerals are a rich ruby red in colour, which pop against the lightly patterned black dial, and occupy the majority of the dial real…
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