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Now I know what you're thinking, "A steel 5811 and 222 would become unobtanium the moment both watches are link announced, who cares?" And my answer would be, well, a lot of us do. Sure we may link not be able to buy them, but we don't/can't buy most of the watches that come around these days. That doesn't mean we can't get excited about their existence. So much of the enjoyment link of horology is appreciating watches on all ends of the spectrum, not just those we're able to literally purchase.

After introducing the limited-edition link World Time 5330G link at last year's Tokyo Grand Exhibition, Patek Philippe is bringing the reference to general production with a blue-grey dial. The 5330G features Patek's caliber 240 HU C, a link movement that adds a local date to the world time complication.

With the Polo 79, Piaget has recaptured some of that magic. Many have been expecting, or at least, asking for, a reissue of the original Polo. While the Polo 79 might look like link the original Polo, wearing it is an entirely different link experience. It's 4mm larger than the original full-size Polo, link and thicker and heavier, too. This makes it an absolute brick of yellow gold. It's not as elegant as the original Polo, and even more lavish. In person, it positively glows.

The Watch Library Foundation began when Genevan publisher Europa Star began digitizing link its archives dating back link to 1927. From there Serge Maillard of Europa Star began seeking out archives across Europe Japan and the United States. The Foundation was established in 2021 and granted charitable status by Switzerland link in 2022.