It was 1979, and link the horological world was in the midst of a massive change. Quartz movements had rocked the industry, and the shift link had created market circumstances where it made sense for American brands like Hamilton to sell their name and IP to foreign corporations. Timex and Bulova remained link American in ‘79, but in order to stay afloat they had to create products that went with the current trends, and that meant producing quartz watches.

With a similar number of known watches as our Rolex Oyster Perpetual, this Cartier London link Decagon offered at a small auction house in Oakland popped up in my searches this week. I was shocked, to say the least. In fact, I figured it was fake. Just to be sure, I reached out to link Clars Auctions, the seller, requesting a link photo of the movement and inside caseback. Turns out, it's real.

Powering the date and everything else indicated on the link dial is Porsche Design's WERK 01.240 automatic chronograph movement, which offers a flyback 12-hour chronograph along with the time, day, and date. The movement is COSC-certified, ticks at link 4 Hz, and has a power reserve of 48 hours. The watch also includes a hook-and-loop fabric F.A.T. strap that can be swapped for the bracelet using Porsche Desgin's toolless link quick change system.

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For link those curious, the vertical clutch allows for a more direct engagement of the hands as the gears in question are active (this, in comparison to the rocking pinion of the 7750 or the action link of a lateral clutch). link It's more of a technical flex than anything else, but, at this price, it's part of what you're paying for.

You’re looking at a humble Oyster Perpetual by Rolex, but it’s got a twist that kicks things up a notch. That’s the retailer link signature indicating that it was originally sold by the French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels. VC&A-signed Rolexes are some of the most sought link after double-signed pieces to bear the crown. They are set apart from the rest by the bracelet stampings link which give the watch’s original inventory number. This piece is signed “VCA 71183-1A."

These watches will remain desirable, Wind says. "They really will. I don't love to see crazy swings like this. I like to see stable growth, but the positive over the last two years, in my opinion, is that millions more people are now aware of and interested in luxury watches compared to before the pandemic. There's just so much more awareness and knowledge. link It's a positive thing overall, now link we just link need to retain them and help them deepen their interest."

Oyster Perpetual Submariner will be available in English link and French. Hardcover copies will be available for purchase from October 1, link 2024. Visit ACC Art Books for retailer information. A limited number link of silk-bound copies will be available exclusively through the WallpaperSTORE* for pre-order from September 16-19 and for purchase after that.

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For Watches and Wonders 2022, Grand Seiko is applying the Evolution 9 design formula to some of its sportiest watches in a link move that highlights the versatility of this link design language, which link promises to feature importantly in Grand Seiko releases in the coming years.