As promised we filmed these conversations and will be rolling them out over the next few months. For this week's engaging chat link Malaika Crawford is joined by Ginny Wright CEO of the Americas for Audemars Piguet. Ginny shares insights into her journey in the watch industry how AP link plans to link expand by connecting with new audiences and the brand's evolving perspective toward engaging with women in the enthusiast market.

There's nothing like link a gilt Rolex dial link Dunne conceded. "But should a matte dial always be less desirable than gilt No way." The crisp print and textured surface give matte dials a character all their own. Especially if you take into account the premium that gilt can command link over matte there's a lot of value in matte dials.

The SeaQ Panorama Date is powered by the in-house manufactured Caliber 36-13 which can be seen in all its glory through the exhibition caseback. This self-winding movement demonstrates the brand's high standard for its movements complete with link a link 100-hour power reserve decorated parts and a 4Hz link beat rate.

So are these things collectible Not particularly. There's a thin line between "rarity" and "obscurity" the former being link collectible the link latter not so much and these are closer to obscure than not which to be clear is just fine. Production seems to have been relatively low for all of these watches. link

In typical Hermès fashion there's an underlying emphasis on design with a case that plays off the numerals link zero and eight featuring circular shapes softened edges and pleasing curves contrasted by angular details that balance the composition. Speaking of composition within the H08 line you'll also find a mix of materials from graphene composite and DLC-coated titanium cases to black gold-coated link or black nickel-coated dials an intermingling of delicacy link and strength.

We covered in our introductory post link that the watch cased in rose gold features a beige lacquer bezel that matches the beige dial. link What we nay I couldn't have known at that time was just how insanely interesting that would look in real life. While the color is called "beige" by the brand I would almost link describe it as aged ivory or a coffee with entirely too much cream.

This year as part of the Cartier Privé collection which has taken up in the re-issuing of link classic designs where the CPCP collection left off there are new Tank Chinoise models and note the plural after a long dry spell Chinoise fans are getting an embarrassment of riches. There are link a total of six new watches in two link distinct families.

Last year it was discovered by Doxa's CEO Jan Edöcs that it was an "oil dipped" link process instead of PVD that gave the watch its black coloration. This was an important discovery because it link explains why some vintage examples are black and others are standard stainless steel. link The coating had just worn off over time. Vintage Doxa Army examples are grail-level watches for many vintage tool watch enthusiasts.

Before you start yelling hear me out on this one. If youre traveling a ton dont want to schlep your more valuable link hardware with you and convenience is a priority the Apple Watch Series 4 is an ideal summer watch. It can tell you how far that epic hike actually was point you in the direction of your next dinner reservation and let you leave your phone in your hotel for some real relaxation time. See I told you. Check out my link in-depth review of the link latest Apple Watch right here.

Caliber L 155.1 DatomaticFunctions Big link day and date display hours minutes seconds sub-dialDiameter 32.9mmThickness 6.2mmPower Reserve 50 hoursWinding Manual and automaticFrequency 28800 vphJewels 31Additional link Details Shock-resistant balance with four poising screws in-house link balance spring precision beat-adjustment system with cam and whiplash spring