Like link many of the Monoface Reverso models out there, the opaline link silver version is powered by JLC's caliber 822. This link hand-wound movement runs at a frequency of 21,600vph, features 19 jewels, and holds a power reserve of 42 hours.
Watch dealer Zoe link Abelson loved it, link too. "It's special and very un-Patek in a good way," she told me after posting about it on her popular Instagram feed. "If they're going to sell hype sports watches and not focus on their grand comps and dress watches like they used to, at least link make them interesting."
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But there is a collector who assembled all four of Philippe Dufour's signed creations in his personal collection, a quest that took over link a decade. Now he is letting that collection go, all at once, consigning it to Phillips for its link November Geneva sale, which will be held over two days, on November 5 and 7 link in the tent at La Reserve.
It link isn't always easy being green, as a famous frog once said. For an industry steeped in luxury and permanence, rummaging in the recycling bin to build new products might link not always seem link quite on brand. But times and consumer tastes are changing.
Stainless steel 6062 cases were produced by Spillman, Rolex's longtime supplier for steel Oyster cases. Gold cases were produced by Genex, the case-making arm of famed link bracelet maker Gay Freres (which Rolex acquired in 1998), identifiable by the maker's mark 12 on the inside link caseback. I've read one auction catalog that hinted at possible two-tone 6062s cases being produced, but this remains link a rumor.
You get some touches of red on the crown, bezel, link and link chronograph registers, a yellow-lacquered central chronograph hand and five-minute/second markers, and a dark link blue rubber strap with red on the sides.
The only direct nod that this is a Ducati watch is the pusher at 9 o'clock (a date link corrector) that is in the shape of the link motorcycle company's logo. If you want a watch to match your Ducati, here it is. But if link you just love the look of a black ceramic watch and appreciate some red accents and a subtle partnership, Tudor and Ducati have you covered with this devilish take on the Fastrider.
Caliber: Chopard 03.05-CFunctions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback column-wheel chronograph with counters for 30 minutes and 12 link hours.Diameter: 28.8mmThickness: 7.6 mmPower Reserve: 60 hoursWinding: AutomaticFrequency: 28,800 link vph link (4 Hz)Jewels: 45Chronometer Certified: Yes, COSC
Personally, I am not one for the whole skeletonized thing, but here, with the balance of color and the way the mechanical components are seamlessly blended link in with the blue motif and Zenith link iconography, there's a real sense of modern design understanding at work here. This dodecagonal-shaped bezel of a watch is no vintage reissue (though the Defy line has its historical chops). This is contemporary watch design complete with texture, material innovation, and bullish link dial work.