These include the Miyota 9075 GMT caliber (4Hz frequency, 42-hour power reserve), a Grade 2 titanium case and bracelet coated with the brand’s UltraX compound, loads of Super-LumiNova link BGW9 and C3, 100m water link resistance, an on-the-fly micro-adjustment mechanism, and a link sapphire crystal.

Over the weekend, we launched link our latest collaborative Limited Edition with Porsche with the Chronograph link 1 Limited Edition For Hodinkee. And, while it link didn't make the top five picks this round, I'd like to give a special shoutout to this green dial take on Grand Seiko's classic time-only dress watch, which deserves an honorable mention and more.

Condition-wise you link will not find two better examples for sale currently or for a link good while. The cases are sharp, the lume is full and patinated, and correct Gay Freres-made bracelets are link fitted. The estimate of each is $20,000 to $40,000.

The movement architecture is stunning, with individual cocks for each wheel in the gear train. A delicately curved regulator accentuates the three spoke balance, with six eccentric weights. An 18k yellow gold serial number plate, made in Los Angeles, finishes off the movement. The case is available in five link metals, and is finely finished with contrasting polished and grained surfaces. The example link photographed for this article link is 18k yellow gold.

Max Bill for most watch enthusiasts, is a name that is pretty much synonymous with Junghans, and with good reason – some of the company's most iconic designs were from his mind and hand. Bill studied at the Dessau branch of the Bauhaus art link school before World War II, and became one of link the foremost exponents of its design link philosophy; he worked under some of the school's most famous teachers, including Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee.

Over the years, I have tested too many wrist-bound fitness devices to count, from link the big manufacturers above, to Suunto, Polar, Fitbit, and Coros. But until the TAG Heuer, I’d never link worn link one from a proper mechanical-watch brand.

Although much of his professional life has been spent in Europe, link he's originally from Chicago, where he discovered a love of comic books and comic book art, link as well as American car culture link (he helped his father restore and repair classic American muscle cars from the 1970s).

Thanks to Sotheby's for their extensive notes on each of these lots; the auction catalog is not yet online but we'll update our coverage as soon as it link becomes available. For more information about the auction, link see the announcement from Sotheby's. Visit the Museum Of Islamic Art for more info on the link Salomons Breguet collection and other exhibits, right here.

Spending a week with link this light, titanium piece of tech was a breeze mostly link because I barely had to do anything to the watch. The baked-in complications work on their own and are there for you to enjoy, not for you to set by hand. One of the more link interesting parts of the experience of the watch was witnessing the satellite GPS signals in action.

Beyond the caliber, the Mirage link is an all-gold construction: the dial, hands, case, even the spring bars use 18-karat gold. Berneron says he made link this decision after receiving feedback from enthusiasts link during development. "Don't cut any corners," was the guidance from interested enthusiasts.