Archive for March 2021
Perfect PCG Gilt Gloss 1675 Rolex GMT-Master
Though perhaps slightly less collected than the 6542, the 1675 GMT-Master is a definite cult classic. Though the red and blue pepsi bezel is certainly the most iconic GMT of all time, it has never been the only option. Less common are the red and black, all black, and (perhaps) blueberry bezel varieties. This all…
Read MoreAnniversary Patek Philippe 3940G Salmon Dial
When the 5711 was discontinued a few weeks back, asking prices rocketed north of 100K. That is an astonishing sum for the humble Nautilus. When the market goes mad, you have to maintain logic. And in that vein, you have to consider this Anniversary 3940G. For a paltry additional 50K (laughable statement, I am aware)…
Read MoreOne Unreal Heuer Carrera 3647ST
The 3647 Heuer Carrera is a piece which needs nothing additionally said about it. The legacy of Jack Heuer’s leadership and his Formula 1 affiliations speak for themselves. The simple, legible design and accuracy of its Valjoux made a perfect pairing for a golden era of F1. The immediate success of the Carrera should be…
Read MoreClass & Taste: IWC Ingenieur 666AD in RG
IWC first marketed the 666AD with the tagline “For the man who expects the impossible from his watch”. Even 50 years on, the line holds up. The first Ingenieur is a classic with real engineering, beautiful design, and understated proportions. The watch is every bit an exceptional pick in vintage dress. Designed to take on…
Read More70s Crystallized: Tropical Omega Flightmaster
At the start of the 70s, Omega set their sights on the growing GMT-Master market. They aimed to create the perfect pilot’s watch for professional use. The result was a highly-practical chronograph with a GMT, AM/PM indicator, and inner rotating bezel. The 1970s and advent of jet travel introduced pilots to much quicker flight times…
Read MoreJenny Accurist Super Submarino
Watchmaker Jenny created a monocoque cases designed for Valjoux movements in the early 60s. The patent design was named ‘Monobloc Triple-Safe’. The brand licensed their tech to Jacques Monnat, Dugena, Ollech & Wajs, Haste, Jacquet Droz, Fortis, Aquadive and Philip Watch. The design even served as a base for early Doxa designs. From there forward,…
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