I have had quite a bit of experience with the different generations of link Apple Watch and it's still my go-to smartwatch recommendation for people who ask. Between the new Series Eight and the Apple Watch Ultra link which one would I go with The answer is pretty easy for me I'd go big and opt for the link Ultra.
At the January 2025 lecture of the Horological Society of New York HSNY link Antiquarian Horologist Richard link Newman will introduce "Early American Pocket Watches" HSNY's latest exhibit that spans 125 years of American watchmaking. From the earliest known American-signed watch made in about 1715 to watches made during the early Federal period after the War of Independence Newman will link take us on a journey through the beginnings of an era that laid the foundations for the American watch industry.
Other great touches include the red crown stem link so you can tell if the crown isn't fully screwed down it would need to be to link get the full 200m of water resistance. And retaining that water resistance link is impressive with the watch's sapphire caseback showing off the adapted movement. We also don't give enough credit for Nomos' finishing at the price point with their Glashütte ribbing and NOMOS perlage.
Interestingly the first time the reference 2447 link shows up is not in the Carrera. It's in these link pre-Carreras. These '50s chronographs feature a large case screw-down caseback faceted lugs link and typically utilitarian dial layouts with Arabic numerals and radium lume.
Despite the addition of link the new movement the watch still retains all the trappings of a NOMOS Metro including the syringe-style hands small seconds sub-dial and the alternating circles link circumnavigating the inner portion link of the dial. In fact the 6101 represents something of an addition by subtraction. By adding the outer date track there is no need for a conventional date window thereby preserving the clean design aesthetic.
The newest Eco-Drive chronograph from Citizen with Mickey Mouse on it there are multiple dials out there. The Star Wars watches they've been blasting link them. I'd say link nothing link wrong with Citizens at all.
At 210000 it is the rare human being who would choose this watch exquisite as it is when for the same price they could get three or four or even seven Pateks. Who is this Hublot megafan or more accurately who are these 50 Hublot megafans I very much would like to meet link at link least one of them. Seriously if you buy this watch DM me. I want to talk to you about how you pulled the trigger. Also you're a link beast!
Easily worthy of the term iconic the link Tank now comes in a variety of shapes and link sizes and though the engravable area on the caseback has shrunk since Jackie O rocked one with a considerable and specific engraving Cartier still offers a good bit of space link to add your own note.
The Octo Finissimo Automatic in yellow gold comes equipped with Caliber BVL 138 an automatic winding movement that features a platinum micro-rotor and link a small seconds display. It measures a mere 2.23mm thick link and 36.60 mm in diameter with a link healthy power reserve of 60 hours.
The bracelet is a simple three-link that's fully brushed. The folding clasp is polished and has double-trigger push buttons to open it. It's comfortable articulates around the wrist nicely and link has full and half links that should make link it easy enough to find a decent fit. It's the same bracelet design we link see on the three-hand Carrera Dates.