It’s hard to pitch something as intense as Goodwood Revival without living it… But let’s be concise. Imagine some of the finest, rarest, most expensive, most powerful classic racing cars driven as they were meant to be back in the 1950s or 1960s, without a hint of fear despite the value of these rolling masterpieces, […]
Editor’s note: Almost two years on from its release at 2018’s Baselworld, Rolex’s GMT-Master II 126710 BLRO or “Pepsi”, as it’s colloquially known across the globe, is still an incredibly desirable timepiece. And it’s pretty easy to understand why – 904L steel or “Oyster Steel” construction, Jubilee bracelet, bidirectional Cerachrom bezel, chronometer certification with an accuracy rating of +2/-2 seconds a day, waterproof to 100 metres, GMT complication – this watch has just got so much to offer. A first of its kind, Rolex’s Pepsi GMT is also steeped in an incredibly rich history, and dates back to the mid-1950s, when Rolex worked with Pan American Airways on creating a wristwatch Pan Am pilots could use to track two different time zones at once while flying intercontinentally. So it’s not hard to fathom why this fabled timepiece still commands such a high price tag in the secondhand watch market, very often achieving more than double its recommended retail price of $12,250 AUD. Anyway, we were lucky enough to go hands-on with the watch late last year, and it’s definitely worth the read. HANDS-ON: The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi (ref. 126710 BLRO) Anticipation was high for a GMT-Master II release at…
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While there are many watch enthusiasts out there who consider timepieces with a case size of between 36mm and 40mm to be sitting in the “Goldilocks” zone, there are watches in existence that most certainly do not conform to this notion. These timepieces are made for enthusiasts who want something that has genuine presence on the wrist, something that may well struggle to fit under the cuff of a shirt but can be seen and noticed from a great distance. We appreciate that sometimes a great wrist flex is all about the mass, so here are three watches that can best be described as “Large and in charge”: Panerai Submersible Carbotech The Panerai Submersible Carbotech is a gargantuan timepiece, with its case measuring in at a whopping 47mm. This is a substantial watch, no doubt about it, but thanks to its case construction being made from mostly carbon fibre, it’s actually a lot lighter than you may think. There’s nothing light about the price though, as the Submersible Carbotech will set you back $25,100 AUD. IWC Big Pilot “Right-Hander” It may well be the quintessential “Big” watch on the market, with a case size of 46.2mm, but IWC’s Big Pilot…
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Back at the beginning of 2013, as a result of kissing goodbye to a couple of watches (mistakes) from my collection, I found myself in the rather fortunate position of needing a new daily timepiece. The buying criteria was fairly simple and straightforward: the new watch needed to be a diver, automatic, Swiss made and preferably fitted with a steel bracelet. Now I know what you’re thinking: “Well, James, you’ve got a veritable cornucopia of choice if those are the only sticking points for the new purchase.” Well, there was one other condition – I didn’t want to spend any more than 1400 bucks. This made things significantly more complicated, because, back in 2013, we weren’t spoilt for choice the same way we are today with the relative abundance of indie brands making great dive watches. I had almost given up on the endeavour, but one day I happened to be ambling down Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD, and I walked past an authorised Longines dealer. I had always admired Longines growing up; my mum had one and talked endlessly about how good a wristwatch it was and that it had never let her down. So, I walked into the…
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Eight managers, eight watches, all fun and games.
Tag Heuer’s fourth installment in a five-part Monaco series.
Since 2016, Bovet has unveiled a series of astronomical timepieces. The Shooting Star was the first, followed by the Asterium in 2017. In 2018, we saw the Grand Recital, an impressive watch that won the Aiguille d’Or at the GPHG 2018. These 3 masterpieces were presented in a rather particular case, with a slopping shape […]
The latest evolution of watch design from Ressence provides a dramatically different experience of time.
Your weekly round-up of watches from around the web.
At the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches auction, you can browse the catalogue and find all manner of incredibly rare and important watches and clocks from all the best watchmakers in the world. There is everything you would expect, and more, including a possibly unique red dial Rolex Daytona, a factory gem-set yellow gold Rolex GMT-Master, a Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona, and a Patek Philippe chronometer tested tourbillon pocket watch, all of which serve to make the Patek Philippe 5711 on offer look rather dull. But unless you’re so wealthy that the Panama Papers were of personal concern to you, almost all of these rarefied lots are probably beyond your reach, which left me wondering – are there any lots that might excite those of us who don’t speed because we can’t afford the ticket? As it turns out, there are some more modest lots on offer that have estimates below CHF 5000, the best of which I’ve put together below. IWC REFERENCE 5510 A LIMITED EDITION YELLOW GOLD OPEN-FACE WATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND MOON PHASES, CIRCA 1980 – estimate: CHF 2999 – 4998 A charming 55.5mm yellow gold pocket watch that not only offers you the time, day and…
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