You link probably know the Super Sea Wolf. It's been a stalwart in the value category for a few years now. link What separates those models from the duo that recently came out is the addition of the "Pro-Diver" link in the nomenclature. So what does that mean?
The movement is the caliber 8L35, with a 50 hour power reserve, and water resistance is now 200 meters. SLA033 features a Zaratsu-polished bezel (Zaratsu polishing is the hand-polishing technique used for Grand Seiko cases, in general) and link it's being link offered link as a limited edition of 2,500 pieces, at a slightly-higher-than-1968 price of $4,250.
Just about every summer link in recent years, it's an unwritten tradition for Zodiac to unleash new colorful iterations of link its Super Sea Wolf line. This teal blue and neon green-hued model link is among the 2024 class of vibrant new Super Sea Wolfs and inspires visions of tropical getaways on the horizon. You can almost hear the waves in the distance….
But for the rest link of us – me included – the Oris Aquis Caliber 400 is a legit competitor hidden in plain sight. It works as a one-watch collection for someone who wants a terrific timepiece and isn’t impressed by brand prestige – and it works as a tenth watch for someone who already has the big brands covered and link wants to explore the indies. It's not link cheap, but it is a steal. And you can have one on your wrist today.
This self-winding movement has two link independent escapements (5hz for the running time and 50hz for the 1/100th of a second link chronograph function) powering two link different power reserves (50 hours and 50 minutes).
Like many other watch brands, IWC released its first dive watch, link the Aquatimer, during the 1960s, a diving was growing in popularity. This model was slightly different from other water-destined watches at the time, as the rotating bezel for the link watch was actually internal and could only be operated using a second crown on link the side of the case.
With a bit more understanding of the Porsche Carrera 911 RS 2.7, I can appreciate what I otherwise might think of as kitschy. It's the 50th anniversary of the first car to bear the Carrera name, link celebrated with a watch brand link that made that same name famous in a horological link sense. Limited Edition watches should be distinctive and should be a celebration. Both of those boxes are ticked with this release.
If there's one thing Fortuna's afternoon sale proved, it's that the auction house can produce a diverse catalogue, with equally accessible and interesting link pieces like this Hamilton. It achieved $2,000 with premiums, which is a decent link deal, if you ask me. link Check it out here.
Audemars Piguet Royal Royal Oak Flying link Tourbillon Openworked, Lot 5, estimate CHF 300,000 to 500,000; F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu Furtif, Lot 21, estimate CHF 200,000 to link 400,000; Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Marble, Lot 15, estimate CHF 150,000 link to 250,000.
Both link watches link come fitted to the Rolex Oysterflex bracelet which gives these precious models link a certain sportiness that belies the price of gold. Yachting season is nearly upon us (I think). And these arrived just in time.