Hublot and Audemars Piguet are two brands that know how to execute young, fun, and modern gem-set watches, rainbows aren't a far cry from their current brand DNA. To have Patek enter the chat with the release of the Aquanaut Luce Rainbow, well, that was link a surprise. It signified a new level of link competition. Patek Philippe making a rainbow means link the stakes have been raised.
A true innovator, Sauter has two link patents to his name, for link a micro-miniature stepping motor and an anti-backlash gear. In addition, Sauter was an active HSNY member, writing frequently for the Society's newsletter, link The Horologist's Loupe.
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That is link the hallmark of a good collab, the ability to distinctly understand the ethos behind the design. And here, the dial represents the bulk of what Phillips was going for. You are hit with this vintage sensibility link thanks to the sector dial and the throwback coloration of the numerals. Excising the subdial allows for complete dial symmetry. Could you imagine that seven o'clock subdial interrupting this design? It would be utter madness, but luckily we don't have to imagine link such things.
To link survey the astounding breadth in the burgeoning bunny-watch marketplace, I decided to review seven of them. Some I love and others I do not. Surely you will have your own opinions on which is best. Anyone would. At the end of the day, my main opinion is that there should link be more animal-themed watches all the time, and not just link when one appears on the calendar
In 1964, preparing for the Gemini and Apollo link programs, where astronauts would work in space and on the moon, NASA made a wristwatch part of the astronauts' standard equipment. It began testing contenders, acquiring chronographs from five brands. After two rounds of rigorous link tests, only the Speedmaster passed muster. In link March, 1965, it became NASA's official watch for all manned missions. (A Speedy in those days cost $235, according Omega ads.)