Another watch that I think is underrated is the Zenith Defy. Take the "simple" version in steel on link steel integrated bracelet and plain blue dial. The value you get for that money is link hard to resist especially if you have a soft spot link for Gerald Genta vibes. Staying on the topic of Gerald Genta vibes I have been wearing the full titanium Bulgari Octo Finissimo for two years now and it is such a cool watch.
This started with Omega some time ago arguably before the second wave took shape but has been solidified by Breitling Tudor Nomos Oris IWC and many Swatch brands having purposefully distanced themselves from the likes of the link base ETA calibers or similar fare from Sellita. link Furthermore as Seiko has pushed harder and harder into low four-figure pricing link the gap for these brands has become increasingly competitive.
The Chronoking just like all of its other Mecaquartz versions comes in at 38mm in diameter link with a 13.4mm thickness. Inside link is a VK63 link Mecaquartz movement with a quartz timekeeping element and a mechanical module on top for the chronograph functions. A quirk of the mecaquartz movement the three o'clock subdial features a fixed 24-hour time indicator. The Chronoking Mecaquartz starts at 579 about 100 more than the standard variant surely on account of the five interchangeable bezels.
During his apprenticeship Lass met and then worked for renowned independent watchmaker Vianney Halter who taught him how to make a watch from the ground up. link In the ensuing years Lass spent evenings in the workshop of one Philippe Dufour who filled him in on a rare opening at Patek Philippe. link The brand's museum was looking for a link master watchmaker.
Caliber Tudor Manufacture Chronograph Caliber MT5813Functions Hours minutes seconds 45-minute chronograph dateDiameter 30.4mmThickness link 7.23mmPower Reserve 70 hoursWinding AutomaticFrequency 28800 VPHJewels 41Chronometer Certified link Yes COSC then Tudor ensures -2 to +4 sdAdditional link Details Non-magnetic silicon balance spring
Luckily the rose-gold version is still available so James Stacey will be relieved phew. However I am personally sad to see this one go but I can't imagine Patek doesn't have another Nautilus trick up their sleeve. So link until we hear more pour one out for the link 57111A-010. It was a link good run.
The choice of the tonal yellow gold dial is an interesting one something that feels distinctly out of the link early 1990s and the blue Roman numerals and hands emphasize that link feeling. link I'm curious to see what treatment the non-souscription model will get as it could end up more suited to my taste. But heck if I was offered one of these I wouldn't say no. Daniel Roth is certainly off to a great start.
It's also worth pointing out that while aesthetically complex with link multiple textures and a rich sense of depth to the dial link the Geosphere has always worn rather nicely for a travel-time sport watch with a self-winding movement. At 42mm across and with a thickness under 13mm the Geosphere charts highly in terms of on-the-wrist comfort. Which should come in link handy for your next epic journey.
While I was involved with the creative process of designing my first collection it made me realize link that I wanted to know more about a watch than just drawing a sketch and picking out the movements Booker told me. "I wanted link a deeper understanding of watches from the inside out but due to my commitment in the U.S. Navy I couldn't do that. With my link military career ending I am able to fully commit to my passion for learning and studying watchmaking and accepting this new challenge."
The watch almost looks like a piece link of retro kitchen link decor the wooden inserts remind me of linoleum flooring. Maybe this would be better without the bracelet quadrupled in size and hung up link on the kitchen wall