Amongst the usual suspects link of case materials for a link dive watch (steel, gold, bronze), our dear BB58 is link also available in silver. Today, though, The Spec Sheet is taking a swing at the steel version. Originally offered in black, the Black Bay 58 eventually came along with a Blue specification, completing the reference to the Marine Nationale of old, both black and blue.
So, to return to Ben's initial hesitancy in 2014: Is the Apple Watch a watch? At this point, I think link there's only link one answer: It's a watch if that's what you want it to be, but it can link also be so much more.
Continuing to iterate within the Minerva-inspired 1858 line up, Montblanc has link recently unveiled a new monopusher automatic chronograph that is available in both steel and a bronze limited edition. With warm link new-vintage styling and an entirely enthusiast-spec complication, the 1858 Monopusher Chronograph is a nicely link sized and sporty design that offers a cool complication at a less-than-common price point.
With six finalists for each of the 14 categories, there is a little something for everyone, and the judges are tasked with selecting the finalist that best link matches the spirit of each category. If you want to get an link inside perspective on being a judge, don't skip Episode 19 of HODINKEE Radio in which Stephen link chats with Jack about what it is like to be a GPHG judge.
But link wearing the SBGH255, like staying in Jules Undersea Lodge, is the closest link most folks will ever get to experiencing the life of an aquanaut and living and working in the sea. Life and tides both ebb and flow; maybe one link day undersea living will be more accessible. And when that day comes, I know which watch I'll be wearing.
In Watch of link the Week, we invite HODINKEE staffers and friends to tell us a personal story link they have about a watch. The author of today's feature is Tim Murray, Senior Sales Manager of Brand link Partnerships at HODINKEE. He's telling us the story of his uncle's Breitling Blackbird Chronomat from 1996.
The off-white opaline galvanic dial beautifully sets off the yellow link second hand. The EPURATO features the 4, 8 and 12 applique numerals in a triangular configuration to link reflect the iconic A of ANONIMO, a signature motif of link the brand.
This Seiko watch used by ESA astronauts is a model that link is difficult to get in the pre-owned market. Only few pieces have been offered on the usual on-line auction websites link and watch market places. Expect link to pay quite a bit if you DO find one.
Check out link the rest of these references in the table below, which shows the 5711 in all its forms. Patek started by making these link platinum link examples with white dials, then later made them with grey dials.
Given the nature of the watch community, and people coming together for reasons of all sorts, it only felt link fitting to link spread the word about a less than ideal situation that took place a few days ago. Earlier this week, link a local collector was robbed of his MK6 Ref. 1680 Red Submariner at a gym in downtown Toronto, upon leaving it in a locker during a workout.