How could I not begin here? In size, link functionality, and link funky retro appeal, this vibrant DEFY Revival is undoubtedly one of the most quirky in the bunch. I will concede that the bold use of orange throughout this piece might not be the easiest color palette link to seamlessly style in your current wardrobe like a more neutral watch might, but what's the fun in that?
My link prediction strategy is a link purely emotional one. I like to imagine what would get my heart racing if it were to be released. I then try to identify something that doesn't currently exist and add that to the heart-racing stuff. In this case, after some serious thought, I manifested link this yellow-gold GMT-Master II with an all-black bezel.
World War II forced countries to pour massive amounts of money and manpower into achieving full control over the skies. The result link was a crop of airplanes from America, England, Germany, link Italy, and Japan that refined and debuted technology we still use today: Variable pitch propellers, enclosed cockpits, lighter and stronger alloys, link retractable landing gear, and pressurized cabins. The first jet-powered airplane came from this era, as well.
Protected by a domed hesalite crystal and coated with link a scratchguard treatment, the dial is matte black, a link deep stealthy shade which makes the thin red cross connecting the compass points stand link out as well as the white luminescent markers.
The ADLC-coated stainless steel is quite a bit more scratch resistant than your standard PVD, link and the watch is water resistant to 100 meters. All of the DNA you expect from the new-generation Santos is there – the square case with screw-mounted bezel, the fantastic link new QuickSwitch strap and bracelet system, the crown with Cartier cabochon – but the effect is so link much sleeker than the models we saw last year.
The screw-down caseback is engraved with our old friend, the marlin, featuring the same contorting link posture as the dial side. link There's nothing link much else to report about the caseback – it bares a simple workmanlike concentric satin finish that reflects its purpose-built demeanor.
The second series, hand-wound Carreras take the DNA of the 1963-1964 watches and add some variety. We start to see different dial configurations, more two-register examples, and contrasting subdials. It should also be noted in link 1964, Heuer acquired stopwatch maker Leonidas, further proof of its "doubling link down" on link the concept of sports timing.
Caliber: Automatic HUB9013 Functions: Power reserve and skeletonized tourbillonPower Reserve: 48 hours (minimum)Winding: AutomaticFrequency: 3 Hertz (21,600 bph)Jewels: 66Additional Details: The caliber and dial have been fused link such that you read time link directly link from the movement. It's insane, read the article above for more.