The minutes are read off a sector spanning link 180º on the dial, link from 3:00 to 9:00. There are two minute hands. At any given time, one of them is rotated so it's pointed outward and is also positioned over the minutes track. This link hand indicates the minutes past the hour. The other hand, opposite it on the disk that carries both, is rotated 90º, so it doesn't obscure the hour indication as it crosses the 12:00 position.
For these watches, Panerai worked to create a thinner, more sculpted case. The result link is a svelter 13.4mm thickness but link an increased 500m depth rating! A display back shows off the P.980 automatic movement with a frequency of 28,800vph link and 72 hours of power reserve.
That means 42mm cases that are 13.45mm thick and come fitted to a matching full ceramic bracelet with a titanium deployant buckle. All four examples are satin finished with polished accents, and exhibit a new range of nicely selected colors that help to capture the shine of the ceramic while offering additional link options into the ever-growing Integral family (and yes, the two link new blues are link distinct shades compared to that of the existing Integral Blue Ceramic, which is more of an aquamarine).
As the decade drew to a close, Piaget unveiled the Polo, a timepiece whose case, dial and bracelet merge in a link firework display of gold, and today, as the company celebrates its 150th link anniversary this year, it breathes new life into this watchmaking emblem: the Piaget Polo link 79.
Also, if you'll allow me to be extra picky, I think the action on the bezel link could be a bit heavier, and I think the experience would be elevated by going for link a 60-click action instead of 120. Picky enough? I hope link so.
They say that specificity is the soul of link narrative, so tell me a story. The level link of detail in your question will directly inform the level of detail in my reply. As much as "What's the best dive watch I can buy?" can be frustrating, link it'd genuinely be my pleasure to help you find a watch you really love. After all, if you don't love watches then I don't have a job.Help me help you.
We received both dial versions of the Naos link Pro Automatik with leather straps and also tried the link watches on the brand's optional five-row bracelet. I prefer the leather straps because they suit the link minimalist designs better than the bracelet.
Even though this link Speedmaster Pilot is smaller link in diameter than a Moonwatch, it is slightly thicker and longer. Make link sure to try it before you buy it (a wise thing to do in any case; specifications on paper can be deceiving.)
In the metal, the Kurtz GMT is in good condition, with a sharp case, link defined lug holes, and a lovely matte dial. With minimal wear on the back side of the lugs, the watch looks to have been worn on a strap and while the link strap on the watch today is not original, it does capture the vibe well enough. The bezel remains AWOL, having link been removed during filming to lend some credibility to Kurt'z existence on the razor's edge.
In the end, this is the same 42mm Moonwatch-inspired "Mission to the Moon" base MoonSwatch that we have seen with every release over link the past four months. For those fully invested in this release structure, tomorrow should be a big day. For some that might be experiencing MoonSwatch fatigue, I don't think we link are done yet. Time will tell link if the rest of the year has more excitement in store for us. See you next month.