Hands-On: The Breitling Chronomat Colt Automatic 41
Breitling’s latest update to their all-purpose sports watch keeps the smaller size option while adding a pair of handsome new dial colors.
Hands-on – Favre-Leuba Raider Sea King – A Subtler Take On The Brand’s Design
Since its re-introduction in 2017, Favre-Leuba brought several interesting purpose-built instrument-watches on the market – for instance, the Bivouac 9000 with a mechanical altimeter or the Bathy 120 MemoDepth with a mechanical depth gauge. Yet, at 48mm in diameter, we can’t say that these watches were the easiest ones on the wrist, at least for a daily use. Combining the cool and original design of the collection with a more restrained attire, here is the new Favre-Leuba Raider Sea King 41mm.
IN-DEPTH: A splash of colour and a lot of fun – the TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition
The story in a second: Two stripes are all it takes to amp up the legacy and motorsports heritage of the Monaco. I’m willing to put the success of the Monaco down to two things. The Steve McQueen link, and the square shape. I’m sure there are numerous other factors, like the Calibre 11, at play. But really, it’s the fact that this watch is so distinctive, and was worn by someone so cool that the Monaco has stayed strong throughout the decades. The latest brightly striped Gulf Special Edition takes both these factors to the next level. The dial Typically with in-depth reviews I start with the case, as it provides the foundational framework of the watch. But today I’m going with the dial, because this watch is all about the dial, and not just because of those stripes. The square Monaco dial is already pretty distinctive, due to its shape and those matching, rounded-off registers. This version takes as a base the blue starburst finish of the Cal. 12, and the dial layout (horizontal indices FTW) of the heritage, Heuer-only model. Of course you might not notice that the first few times you look at it, as overlaid…
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EDITOR’S PICK: 10 pilot’s watches that have the right stuff
Editor’s note: Along with dive watches, we seem to have an insatiable fascination with pilot’s watches — even though pretty much no one who wears one knows how to fly, and even if we did, they’ve been largely superseded by modern cockpit instrumentation. But this is a case of practicality being beside the point, as Cam explores in his excellent list … First things first, just what is a pilot’s watch? While I think most of us could instantly recognise one, there isn’t an exact formula like there is when it comes to dive watches — and there’s a lot more to it than simply being a watch a pilot would wear. Ultimately (since you asked), a pilot’s watch is one that is instantly readable at a glance, whether in simple time-only form, or more complicated with functions that a pilot might find useful. And while we can’t all be Maverick or Iceman (no one wants to be Goose), we can still live out the fantasy and feel the need for speed with these … Longines Avigation BigEye We love it, you love it, even the who’s who of the watch industry love it, with this Avigation claiming “Revival of the Year”…
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Recommended Reading: More Old, Issued Rolex Watches In One Place Than You Ever Thought Possible
This is not your average meet-up.
In-Depth: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Tourbillon
There’s a new automatic whirlwind in the brand’s collection.
Hands-on – The New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 Ref. 114300 with a White Dial
When launched at Baselworld 2015, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 ref. 114300 made no debate: it was a winning recipe. Simple, clean, utterly Rolex yet with a twist (thanks to the four inaugural coloured dials), perfectly proportioned, manufactured according to Rolex high-standards and best of all, rather accessible. While quiet for 3 years, this model made a very discreet comeback at Baselworld 2018, with the introduction of a new model with white dial – and in a way, it could be an alternative to our long-desired “Polar Explorer” (see our Rolex 2018 predictions here).
Hands-On: The Seiko Prospex SPB077 And SPB079
A decidedly modern take on a slice of Seiko’s past, these more affordable watches manage to capture some of the charm of the brand’s vintage 6159 diver.
Introducing – Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT – A New World-Time Limited Edition
At the SIHH 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre re-introduced one of its most emblematic collections, the Polaris. Slightly vintage-inspired, superbly executed (the case is superb), utterly JLC in the style but with a sportier look, it has been quite a success. Already comprising multiple models, including a 3-hander, a time-and-date, a chronograph, a chronograph-world-time and, of course, an alarm version (the Memovox), today Jaeger-LeCoultre adds a world-time-only edition to the Collection, with the new Polaris Geographic WT – a limited edition, boutique exclusive.
Introducing – A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Edition
While usually rather conservative in the design, A. Lange & Söhne can sometimes go a little bit more creative when it comes to limited editions or boutique exclusive watches – think, for instance, about the 1815 Chrono Boutique Edition or the Terra-Brown Saxonia. Today, the brand is unveiling a new version of the Saxonia Annual Calendar, a watch usually very discreet, which for the occasion gains in style with a new dial and a surprising strap. Meet the new A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Edition.