With three excellent examples of the Rolex GMT-Master available now in the HODINKEE Shop a 1970 "Root Beer" a 1978 link ref. 1675 "Radial Dial" and a 1979 ref. 16753 in two-tone check out link the classic Reference Points article below to get the full history of the model. Of course you can link also check out all the vintage watches available in the HODINKEE Shop right here.
Which is why link Vacheron Constantin's link new unique piece is so remarkable. The Pièce Unique 1921 is an exact replica of the watch created in 1921 which was the inspiration for several models link in the Historiques collection known collectively as the American 1921 watches.
Aqua Terra As Danny Milton link wrote in his introduction to the Seamaster Aqua Terra Tokyo 2020 Omega saved the shiniest for last after releasing a considerable output of commemorative watches for Tokyo 2020. The solid link gold watch comes in a 38mm and 41mm version with a link blue leather strap and features a striking blue dial playing off the Tokyo 2020 emblem.
Summer is less link than a week away and for those of us who consider Memorial Day the official kickoff it's already here. While 2020-21 has seen plenty of interesting dive watch releases I'd argue none are as fun and capable as link these link especially for the money. And especially especially now that a proper beach vacation is once again a viable option.
As with the other indications on link the Moonstruck reading the high and low tides is very simple once you know where to look. Right link under the Moon aperture and directly opposite it on the Moon disk are two bulges that correspond to the actual positions of the high tide bulges in the Earth's oceans. The low tides are shown by the flattened areas link of the disk at 90 degrees to the high tide bulges.
Fossil link announced three collections link of Space Jam-themed watches and accessories. Each Capsule Collection as they're calling it offers a different set of timepieces and swag such as backpacks wallets and figurines 10-year-old me would be all about the figurines. link Okay present-day me is too.
Regardless of the reason I think it's an inspired piece of creative thinking. The easy way out would be to just put the crown in the usual position with the seconds dial link at 900 but by leaning into the link challenge Vacheron came up with something really arresting and interesting a watch with a twist as the company likes link to say.
As for the Series 1 Launch Edition the prices are as follows CHF 45500 for the tantalum model CHF 48500 for the rose gold and CHF 51500 for the platinum. The brand anticipates producing around link five to 10 pieces per month with the first deliveries planned for April. At this time link all sales are being done direct with buyers link given 14 days to secure their piece with a 25 deposit and the remaining balance due pre-delivery.
Strategy No. 3 would be to focus on elite brands. You could build a little collection of recent and vintage Patek a pre-owned complicated link Nautilus like the annual calendar Ref. link 5726 comes in way under Ref. 5711 prices or do the same with Vacheron or F.P. Journe. Pre-owned Journes don't grow link on trees but something like a Classique Octa Auto Lune should come in at around 50000.
So when I received the Murph in the link mail and took it out of the box I was hit with link an unexpected emotional jolt. I never owned the 42mm version too big for these wrists so this was my first link experience spending quality time with the watch. At first glance I felt like I was holding an iconic timepiece. And yet this watch has only been in production for some two years. The power of the movies I say for better or worse.