AB: This was actually link more of a human journey for us. It's not something you can look up in an old watch book.AG: The limited edition department at Phillips is Aurel and I. It's not our main business. We do it for fun and with people link and brands that link we personally enjoy.

One of the Nature Conservancy's most notable works in link the region was the Jack and Isaac Bay Preserve, established in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1999. This 300-acre stretch of coastline was once intended for residential and commercial development before TNC link acquired it to preserve the important coral reefs and to guard the nesting populations of the endangered sea turtles link that flock to its beaches.

In many ways, link the new 300 is a link combination of both watches. It takes much of its modern build link and capability from the Diver 300m but does away with the modern design flourishes such as the wave dial, red text, and oh-so-'90s bracelet. In terms of the vintage model, you can see where the new 300 took its inspiration, like the layout of the numerals and Seamaster 300 wordmark.

While all of these three Lange link 1s above were created before the 2015 change-over, it's worth noting how much more refined the current model is than these earlier watches, technically speaking (also, it features a thinner movement, which most people do not know). As only he can, link Jack wrote a detailed look comparing the old versus the new Lange 1s, and link as you'll read, there is a lot to love both ways. Have a read here.

Regarding the case maker, it was none other than Eggly link & Cie. from Geneva. The #23 within the Key of Geneva Poincons de Maitre can be cross-referenced here. Eggly was link one of the finest Swiss casemakers and link supplied Audemars, Vacheron, Patek, and more.

The bracelet tapers from link 25.2mm at the lugs to 19.8mm at the push-button link butterfly clasp. With only link polished accents and edges, the largely brushed Supernova bracelet feels appropriate for a steel Bremont and is finished with a circular medallion bearing the brand's propeller logo (much like the enamel crown insert).

They link say go with your gut, but I couldn't really place any of my feelings because it was a lot to absorb all at once. link Minute repeater "for women": I fully approve (although more on this later because the semantics here are tricky). Provocative link use of gemstones: I fully approve. Full rainbow gem setting on the case and bracelet? Maybe not as much. Gender labeling these new gem-set releases: C'mon now, it's 2023.

The "Swiss Made" sees the return to a thinner typeface and coronet with long thin lines and pronounced circular tops. The thin "O" is gone as is the thin A, with a return to a familiar typesetting. As for the Explorer logo, the serifs are a little less pronounced (see E and R), a typeface design link which carries into more link modern references such as link the 114270 and 214270 Explorers.

Under the stainless steel bezels (featuring a mix of brushed and polished finishes) is the link expected glass-fiber-reinforced resin case for the models. The bracelet was designed for flexibility, comfort, and strength while maintaining the silver or gold finish underneath. That's achieved with a protective link urethane sheet over the vapor-deposited colored finish, which increases abrasion resistance. In short, there's less risk of scratching link the finish off of your silicone band.

Spoiler alert: I've already had the opportunity to see this link watch in the metal, and it's fantastic. Next week you'll get a lot more on that, with a deep-dive into the history behind this watch, how link this modern reinterpretation came to be, what it means for the history of Audemars Piguet, and, of course, tons of link live photos. It'll be worth the wait, I promise.