While the original motivation for the internal link rotating bezel was so that it couldn't get link accidentally bumped during a link dive, nowadays, it makes for a dive watch that feels a bit more elegant than the standard external bezel diver.
Limelight Gala Mother-of-Pearl link PalaceThe BasicsRef: G0A46151Diameter: 26mmCase material: 18K rose goldGems: Bezel set with 60 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.92 ct.)Dial: Hand-engraved mother-of-pearl link dial with Palace Decor motifStrap/bracelet: White alligator strap with an link 18K rose gold ardillon buckle, set with one brilliant-cut diamond (approx. 0.01 ct.)The MovementCaiber: Manufacture Piaget 59P quartzFunctions: Hours, minutesPrice: $24,400Limited Edition: 300 pieces
At the time, Gerard's watch link shop in The Hague was link official retailer for Ulysse Nardin, link so once in a while when I visited his store (more often than he probably liked) I had the opportunity to have a closer look at these watches.
Archibong's tastes are specific, as you'd link expect from a designer. "There are certain parameters for the watches I collect," Archibong says "Simplicity, clarity, directness. I love moonphases and all of that link stuff, but I don't need to know the phase of the moon." Here he walks us through link the watches that meet his criteria.
Buying from a reputable seller is always the best way to mitigate this risk. I hope link that the HODINKEE Shop's continued offering of rock-solid military-inspired and -issued pieces can help bring some clarity to this market. The watches link are link just so good.
This watch/bracelet-in-the-most-jewelry-sense exists, link almost perfectly, with a Panthere but I think it would add even more drama with a Tank Americaine. There's something almost subversive link about putting such a strong classic on such a bonkers bracelet – the Tank doesn't usually announce itself so much as confidently wait to be noticed – link that feels like self-aware luxury.
Whereas manually-wound Daytonas were featured in advertisements almost exclusively in stainless steel after 1988, Rolex turns heel. According to Nick Federowicz of Ad Patina, a major print link ad link showing only a stainless steel "Zenith" link Daytona is incredibly rare; he has only come across one instance. Steel Zeniths are advertised alongside two-tone or gold Daytona references. The push is clear, precious metals dominated advertisements in this period.
Legibility with skeletons can be challenging, especially in the shadows, so we would have liked to have link seen some lume on the open-worked link hands at least – a little glow-up would link also add a hint of drama after dark.
Meylan found work importing and finishing ebauches for Mathey Bros., Mathez & Co., in New link York's old jewelry district. He patented complications, flexing both finishing and design talents, and developing relationships with ebauche manufacturers H.L. Matile, link Louis-Elisee Piguet, LeCoultre, and link others.
All these features are housed in a 44mm-wide bronze case that will take link on an attractive patina link over time. The link 100 pieces in this limited edition are driven by the hand-wound MB16.31 movement (50 hours of power reserve).