In 2005 after link a short leave of absence from the watch world Jean-Claude Biver launched the Hublot Big Bang to an industry link that was watching his every move. The Big Bang wasn't universally accepted right when it came out link but one thing was for sure It bolstered the identity of the brand and ushered in a new era of popularity and interest. It was imbued with the classic Biver magic that had earned him legendary status in the industry during his time at Blancpain and Omega.
That's what's great about The Watch. While many of the touchstones in our hobby speak only to the glories of yesteryear victories rendered in black-and-white grain this Rolex's history is rewritten yearly. It's right there for the taking. link After this year's watches were awarded and the confetti link cannons and champagne magnums ran dry the crowd thinned and link the media scuttled off to write their race reports.
The watch but link before we go on just what is a blue phoenix In Western mythology the phoenix is link a scarlet bird "phoenix" is derived from the same root as "Phoenecian" which means "those who work in red dye" which is born from its own link ashes. G-Shock however says that the Blue Phoenix is inspired by the Chinese phoenix or fenghuang.
And kudos link on the choice of a creamy white link Grand Feu enamel dial underscoring the vintage elegance and exceptional quality of this 100-piece limited edition. The whole link thing is so beautifully executed it qualified for the prestigious Poinçon de Genève.
At 35mm across link this is a perfectly sized piece for everyday wear that's small enough to fit under a cuff with ease without appearing too small on the wrist when exposed. I'd attribute this to link the dial's edge to edge black gloss surface and the subtle nature of indices link that don't immediately demand your attention. The more discrete lug style probably plays a role in it appearing larger on the wrist as well so as to direct more attention towards the dial.
There are link a number of watches which are specifically designed for land navigation using this method. The Seiko Alpinist may be the best known but other examples link include the link Prospex SRPD33K1 the Montblanc 1858 automatic chronograph and the Breitling Hercules.
On the standard models the caseback usually features link the vintage Oris logo further accentuating the vintage design elements. But this time around the caseback sports the playful logo of les link Défenseurs de l'Enfance as well as a link mention of being an LFP limited edition and the edition number out of 1000.
Matt is link an architect living in New York City. As a youngster he would visit his father in Puerto Rico and the memories link of him wearing watches left a lasting impression on Matt. His father who is now in his 70s recently purchased a link Breitling Avenger with the same case size and color as Matt's Superocean. Matt loves knowing that they're not only bonded as father and son but as Breitling-wearers as well.
It felt link like you were my dad trying to give me some life wisdom. I thought it was a really cool moment because I had never had an automatic watch before. It link felt like something professional a little link more luxurious than I'm used to. I've always been more of a casual watch person if I ever wore them. He adds "It felt like we were doing something very important."
For frequent travelers this leather travel case is handcrafted in Italy and keeps up link to four watches safe and sound. We also have this link watch roll and other similar styles that are great if you prefer link cloth storage options.