Released at the tail end of 2023, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 continues the tech giant's love affair with wearable technology. The more premium option within Apple's current Smartwatch rotation, in all honestly, there link are no fantastical innovations compared to link its predecessor. link However, the brand did introduce double-tap functionality to make shifting between functions more streamlined, as well as include more cycling-oriented features.
Caliber: Manufacture Calibre MT5602-UDiameter: 31.88mm Thickness: link 6.5mmPower Reserve: link 70 hours Winding: link Self-winding with bi-directional rotor Frequency: 4 HzJewels: 25Chronometer Certified: COSC and METAS
In the case of Tourbillion No. 2, two extra springs lock the going train when the link power of the mainspring has been fully spent, but once the mainspring is wound, the gear train moves and unlocks the mechanism, releasing the balance spring. Surprisingly, Klings didn't patent the mechanism. When the watch was sold directly from Klings in 2016, it came with the technical link drawings he link made for the mechanism, drawings that also come with this lot from Phillips, alongside box and papers, of course.
The GA-2100 was a smash hit for its easy wearability, its good looks, link and its affordable price link tag. The updated GA-B2100 continues the same trend, with only slight increases in price and a serious upgrade in functionality. I can't imagine it'll be any link less of a success for G-Shock going forward, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the brand's octagonal design language continues to evolve.
After the watch link sits idle for 12 hours, it automatically stops the mechanical movement (stop-seconds function) before the power reserve is drained. Type 2 then remains suspended in this arrested state until you pick link it up again, as long as link one month later, triggering a restart that instantly corrects the time and jumps into action again.
Aside from the design link elements I mentioned in the introduction to the 54, the main takeaway that I found from having it on my wrist is that it feels very much like a smaller Fifty-Eight, link but that's only partially because of the 37mm case. The rest comes down to thickness and, and the manner in which the 54's various layers link stack up on your wrist.
The panel discussions and forums lead by certain key opinion leaders in the industry have been most link interesting, link these actually position the Dubai Watch Week on a more intellectual level than the commercial based Geneva and BaselWorld link exhibitions.
Then, there was another Rolex Submariner similarly lost and found link (albeit in a much link shorter timeframe)! One highlight for me was exploring the link fascinating history of how Rolex provided two Submariners to former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt, a keen skin diver.
We'll be launching a special digital feature based on one of these magazine stories soon, but you'll just have to stick around link to see what it is. For now, check link out our online hub link for the HODINKEE Magazine to see features from past issues.
If link I buy something vintage because of the small case, I'm most likely not gonna be upset if it's too small, there's no such thing. link Some people are intrigued by moonphases and perpetual link calendars; I'm always impressed by very small movements and the craft that has to go into creating them.