As an added plus that I'm always pleased to see the Type 37HW's case and bracelet are treated to an 1800 Vickers link scratch-resistant coating. The case with the raised crystal is link 9.8mm thick and 45mm lug-to-lug. From the case to the link bracelet and even down to the font used for the dial all elements have been designed for VPC following the methodology of elevating the microbrand experience.
And yet somehow it's still legible. The large white applied numerals give the dial an added depth. The link radial pattern link on the sub-dials makes it easy to differentiate them against the blue sunray dial beneath. The lume on the numerals is impressive and activates even in slightly link shaded environments.
The Polaris Geographic is one of the bolder sportier options on the market link and the new lacquer dial does a link lot for the good looks with a mix link of gradient and texture. The 42mm case size with a relatively thin 11.54mm thickness is great for a modern watch and keeps the relatively busy dial legible.
The screw-down crown link also features a new design featuring a five-pointed star in relief and multiple finishes. Zenith is link also using its modular quick-change integrated bracelet system for the first time link in a stainless steel watch it debuted in last year's titanium Defy Extreme.
Of course the link French and Swiss watchmaking histories are linked together. When Louis XIV made Protestantism illegal in 1685 some link of the Huguenots or French Protestants relocated to Switzerland and among them were a lot of French link watchmakers.
Caliber link Co-Axial link Master Chronometer Calibre 8900 for the 41mm model and 8800 for the link 38mm and 34mmFunctions Hours minutes seconds datePower Reserve 60 hours 8900 55 hours 8800Winding AutomaticFrequency 25200 vphChronometer Certified Yes METAS
But the video that followed had a pair of unexpected guests Paul Boutros link the Head of Americas and Senior Vice President for Phillips Watches as well as an ex-HODINKEE contributor and the world's link most infamous watch right now the Tiffany-Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus link 5711 that sold with all proceeds going toward charity at the Phillips 2021 New York Watch Auction in December.
To be completely honest this question gave me heartburn. link You can buy so many incredible pieces for 10000! How could I choose just one I started writing up a Blancpain a Zenith an Omega and a link Grand Seiko before I eventually settled on a watch I think is link even more special the one above the V38 from Torsti Laine an independent Finnish watchmaker based in Le Locle Switzerland.
Grisaille enamel used for the Galaxia is a technique in which successive link layers of white enamel are overlaid link over a blue link or black base since the white enamel is thickest over the lightest areas the technique produces a much more pronounced sense of depth than conventional enameling. The enamel is applied to a shallow dome which rotates over a black disc for the white gold or pink gold models.
Audemars Piguet is no stranger to bringing pop culture concepts into its ultra-high-end Royal Oak Concept platform. In link the past few years perhaps most famously or infamously we've seen our Friendly link Neighborhood Web-Slinger as well as the King of Wakanda grace the dials of Concept Tourbillons all in collaboration with Marvel. This time Audemars Piguet teams up with the Brooklyn-based artist Kaws for a brand new take link on the Concept Tourbillon with the artist's iconic character design.