Posts Tagged ‘Chronograph’
3237 Breguet Classique Chronograph in YG
In 1970, the Chaumet brothers were hired to bring Breguet back to their former glory. One of the longest running and most historically significant manufactures of all time (ever heard of the Breguet hairspring or overcoil?), Breguet was to be made the high-end name in Switzerland once again by new investment. The brothers hired a…
Read MorePatek Philippe 130 in Double Yellow Gold
The Beatles are not remembered as they are today for their outright technical skill. Nor are they forever loved simply for being handsome, though they certainly had that in spades. The Beatles aren’t even remembered as they are for merely innovating, treading new musical territory. The Beatles are the most influential band ever because when…
Read MoreMk1 7032 Tudor ‘Home Plate’
There are many superlatives in my feed. Such is the the way when you strive to feature the best things from all over the market and are equally excited by them. Let me add to that collection today, because this is the greatest Tudor chronograph reference of all time. The Home Plate is one of…
Read More‘Batman’ 890101/01 Universal Genève Aero-Compax
In terms of historically significant flagships, the Aviator’s Compact Chronograph (Aero-Compax) sits right alongside the Polerouter as modern collector’s iconography. This mid-1960s second major iteration of the famed chronograph shifted focus from timing dual events to displaying a secondary 24 hour time through its very unique bezel. Though today appreciated mostly for its sheer beauty,…
Read More7863 Heuer Autavia 30 Dato
Heuer’s Autavia could be fairly said to be the backbone of vintage Heuer enthusiasm, alongside (but perhaps slightly ahead of) the Carrera and Monaco. To the layman, the Monaco is probably most recognizable for its Le Mans movie placement, on the wrist behind a 917K. The Autavia, however, was actually worn by real racers like…
Read More5699 Longines Sommatore
Auro Montanari once stated in a Phillips interview some years ago that he mainly collects five houses: Omega, Longines, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex. I am certain there are exceptions, for example I’ve seen his Universals in other media, but when pressed those five came to mind. If one needed endorsement as a collector to…
Read More79180 Silver Tudor Big Block
Few watches will ever experience the fame that the Daytona has gathered in its recent decades. Perhaps the Few watches will ever experience the fame that the Daytona has gathered in its recent decades. Perhaps the Nautilus and Royal Oak have seen similar ascensions, but that’s all I can think of with a massive 10…
Read MoreValue Proposition: 222101/1 Universal Genève Compax
The humble three-register chronograph: executed by many, yet perfected by few. I am not claiming that the 222101 is a perfect watch, within Universal that’s probably something we call Nina. Outside of Universal, we call it Daytona or Speedmaster. However, I am saying that outside of this triumvirate, it is one of the best ever…
Read MoreMk1 Porcelain Zenith De Luca
When I say El Primero, you likely imagine the A386. You may even think A384, A3818, hell maybe you even think of the G381. What you almost certainly do not imagine is this: the early 90s chronograph which goes by De Luca. And yet, that’s a shame, because it’s one of the more classical modern El Primeros (if a…
Read MoreAlbino, Porcelain 79160 Tudor Big Block
What makes a wristwatch great? Is it ultra-engineered complication? Ridiculous levels of hand finishing? Rarity? Artful expression? You won’t be surprised to hear, no one has a definitive answer. The attraction inherent to watch collecting is aa varied and deep as the threads of humanity itself. If you were to ask me why I like…
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