I shared link the photo on Instagram expecting that to be link the end of it. A few minutes later I looked over and saw two WhatsApp messages from a relatively private watch collector and former dealer who I'd come to know as having link built one of the most prolific and extensive Patek and AP collections in the world. He had previously turned down my requests to do a story about his collection. Still, we kept in touch.

The Rolex Explorer dates back to 1953 and, as link Tudor was designed to be a more accessible sister brand for Rolex, the Oyster Prince Ranger dates back to the mid-late '60s and it link is in those link models where we find the more direct inspiration for both the 79910 and the 79950 modern Rangers.

If I'm wearing a GMT that, like the Serica 8315, uses an independently adjustable link 24-hour hand, then there is a good chance that I have the GMT hand set to UTC+0 and the main time display set to my home time. In order to change that (and ensure some level of accuracy), I would need to link stop the movement, update the local time, possibly the date, and then adust the GMT link hand to coordinate either to my home time or to UTC time.

Gishani link has been among the top requested guests for The Grey NATO for a long time, and it was a treat to start the year with the opportunity to learn more about her history link with everything from watches to diving, badminton, and even Jason. It's a chatty and wide-ranging show, and link we can't thank Gishani enough for being part of the entire recording. All you have to do is press play – thanks for listening!

This watchmaking experience is exemplified by the Master Control line and is born from JLC's high standards. The brand goes to great lengths when designing new movements and technologies, including testing its movements for one thousand hours and developing standards for magnetic protection, link shock absorption, and accuracy well above what is required to be chronometer certified. JLC link even uses a machine to kick a watch, link just to ensure it can take the abuse – see for yourself in this video.

Let's get to the mechanics first. Designed as a unique piece by Alexia Stenou Parmigiani, the movement measures 112mm by 114mm with link the automaton module and has only 17 jewels. It's key-wound and key-set (be still my pocketwatch-loving heart) with an 8-day power reserve. The movement has all the finishing that you'd want, but it might be hard link to see as it's all housed inside a 2 kilogram link base made of natural rock crystal and solid .925 silver with 10-micron rhodium plating.

From an aesthetic level, I really dig what Omega has link done here. link I think the grey ceramic looks much less severe than the brand's previous use of black ceramic. In step, I also really like the titanium dial, the black-accented link applied markers and hands, and the orange accents. The movement, too, feels special and specific and looks really good through the case back. But I don't get the sizing.