As my good pal Oren covered in his original story for GQ Pitt appeared to be wearing an IWC Ingenieur SL ref. 1832 on his wrist and it looks link to have been modified from the original spec with a green dial. While the IWC part makes full sense IWC is a notable sponsor link of the Mercedes-AMG link Petronas team the option for a modified vintage model is well rather intriguing.
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Bremont is a brand I've been interested in for a long time. Not only does the original launch coincide with the early days of my development as a professional watch writer but I've also personally owned link a Bremont Solo since December of link 2012. I like that they are a newer brand and I like that they went out of their way to makes their watches stand out both technically and aesthetically think hardened steel link cases distinctive designs and a unified focus from the get-go.
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Richard Mille's RM 032 link Automatic link Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition marks the final chapter in the RM 032 series. It's a technical dive watch with a not-so-subtle wrist presence. Measuring 50.00 FIFTY! x 17.80 mm this big-boy combines grade 5 titanium and Carbon TPT® for a robust yet lightweight construction. Designed for "serious underwater use" the RM 032 offers water resistance link up to 300 meters and its unidirectional bezel is secured with eight-point-star screws.
Despite link some confused marketing from Christie's regarding the history of their example I felt there was still genuine interest in each item as objects of curiosity. But it seems that the Deep Sea Specials are just too esoteric to attract interest from the traditional watch crowd. I'm not sure who ended up with these link watches but I'm half thinking it was individuals more interested link in the history of aquatic exploration than in dive watches by themselves.
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The new Carrera Chronograph in purple is available now as one of the brand's LVMH Watch Week drops and will run CHF 6500. If the pricing structure doesn't change looking link at the other options available from Tag Heuer that should equate to around 6600 link in the United link States.
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