Quite like this ‘classic’ style piece (not a big fan of B&R’s square models).
A svelte 41mm in stainless steel, it has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and water resistance to 100 meters.
Movement is the automatic ETA caliber 2894-2. It has 37 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 42 hours.
Whatcha reckon?
Masters of the public transport clock, Mondaine, have released a 400-piece limited edition run of their ‘Vintage’ model.
Keenly priced, at around the $800 mark, this is a 41mm stainless steel piece.
It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back and water resistance to 30 meters.
Movement is the manual-wind ETA caliber 2801-2 with 17 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 46 hours.
Really good value for that price IMHO.
This Zeno ‘Classic Chrono’ has some appeal, but the position of the moon-phase indicator seems rather strange to me.
Obviously constrained by the movement – a Valjoux 7768 manual wind – but it looks a bit squished upwards, don’t you think?
It’s a 44mm piece in stainless steel. There’s a sapphire crystal and display back, with water resistance to 30 meters.
The aforementioned movement has 17 jewels, beats at 28,800 vph and carries a power reserve of 38 hours.
A new limited edition from Fortis for Baselworld this year: 500 of these will be made in blue and 500 in orange.
At 40mm (looks like it would be bigger, don’t you think?) and in stainless steel, it has an AR-coated domed sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back, and water resistance to 50 meters.
Movement is the automatic Fortis caliber F-2020: 47 jewels, 28,800 vph and an Incabloc shock absorber. Woot!
[Press Release] At the same time classic and cutting-edge, the Vintage 1945 collection is a symbol of contemporary watchmaking that Girard-Perregaux has been careful to perfect. Taking its strong lines from the Art Deco movement, the new Vintage 1945 Large Date Moon-Phases incorporates an emblematic design. Its case, with its skilfully rounded shapes in both directions, houses a Girard-Perregaux mechanical movement with automatic winding that displays a large date and moon-phases on an equally curved dial. This contemporary piece is a resounding success in both aesthetic and technical terms.
Girard-Perregaux has made its mark on the history of timeless watches. For over 50 years, the Vintage 1945 collection has represented an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the Manufacture. Its strong design, alternation of lines and curves, and personality blending classicism with modernity have paved the way for unique creations. These include the legendary limited-edition Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold Bridges featuring rhodium-plated skeletonised bridges. Remaining faithful to the spirit of the collection, Girard-Perregaux presents a new Vintage 1945 Large Date Moon-Phases that is in all respects tied to the essence of its predecessors. Its roots: a pure style, perfect symmetry and a Manufacture mechanical movement.
With its perfect circle and open case-back that displays the movement, the Vintage 1945 Large Date Moon-Phases perfectly embodies the spirit of the collection. All the time displays are harmoniously arranged and readable at a glance. At 12 o’clock, the instant large date displays the date on a pair of discs – one of which is transparent – in a patented system. It beats the tempo with a railway minute track that runs around the dial. The hands and applied Arabic numerals display the time with simplicity. The meticulously crafted curved hour markers are particularly delicate. Traditionally positioned at 6 o’clock, the raised moon-phases indicator is presented beneath a sky of perfect clarity.
Combining aesthetics with a beautiful mechanism is a golden rule at Girard-Perregaux. With its 282 components, the calibre Girard-Perregaux 03300-0062 features precision characteristics that are the Manufacture’s own. Exceptionally reliable, it beats to a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The list of finishes resembles an anthology of ornamental High Watchmaking traditions: the rhodium-plated mainplate boasts circular diamond-polishing and circular-graining of the visible and non-functional areas. These preciously decorated bridges create a gentle harmony: circular diamond-polishing, circular-graining on the trottoir and Côtes de Genève decoration. The wheels are gilded, the pivots burnished and the drum of the barrel embellished with a sunray finish.
The Manufacture has turned to its expert craftsmanship in order to place its Art-Deco-spirited collection in the limelight once again. The Vintage 1945 Large Date Moon-Phases presents perfect classicism and unity between form, function and the nuances of the materials. It remains a true artistic icon, a worthy heir to Girard-Perregaux’s unique history.
Pink gold or steel case with anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back closed with 4 screws with sapphire crystal
Dimensions: 36.10 mm x 35.25 mm
Water resistance: 30 metres
Crown: pink gold or steel with engraved GP logo
Girard-Perregaux 03300-0062 movement
Mechanical with automatic winding
Display: hours, minutes, small seconds, large date, moon-phases indicator
Dimensions: 11½”’ x 12¾”’ – 25.60 mm x 28.80 mm
Total height: 4.90 mm
Number of components: 282
Jewels: 32
Power reserve: minimum 46 hours
Winding: automatic, 5N18 gold oscillating weight on the pink gold model and bi-metallic on the steel model
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations / hour (4 Hz)
Black alligator strap
Folding clasp in pink gold or steel
References
Pink gold: 25882-52-121-BB6B
Steel: 25882-11-121-BB6B
[Press Release] The Fleurier Watch Company is very proud to present the Arcadia Vintage 23.
One of six skeletonized masterpieces to be handmade over the coming two years.
The movement, a legendary Valjoux 23, a column wheel chronograph with hand blued screws has been engraved, polished and angled to give an exquisite finish.
The movement may be admired through each sapphire crystal front and back.
The unique case concept, striking in 18 carat rose gold and sapphire crystal has no visible fixings, accentuating the breathtaking beauty and simplicity.
This exceptional timepiece reinforces Arcadias place in history as one of the finest watch makers.
Connoisseurs and collectors will be able to view the stunning Vintage 23 at the Geneva Time Exhibition from the 15th of January 2012.
Montblanc continue their storming run-up to SIHH with another cracker – the Vintage Tachydate.
Part of the same collection as their Pulsograph – unveiled at last year’s SIHH – this 43.5mm polished white or red gold piece will be available in 58 piece limited runs (58 for each colour).
You get a solid gold dial with ivory lacquer finish (or silver finish on the white gold model), painted numerals and an alligator strap.
Movement is a new in-house caliber developed specifically for this watch, the MB M16.32.
Beautiful!
Hmm.
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but this Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military looks to be inspired by .. something .. what do you think? ;-)
This is a 42mm stainless steel piece.
The crystal is a domed sapphire with AR-coating on the inside.
It is water resistant to 200 meters.
Movement is the Swiss automatic ETA caliber 2824-2 with 25 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 40 hours.
Yours for bargain 330 Euros.
I have to say, I’m more of a ’round’ Bell & Ross kind of a guy than a ‘square’ B&R fella.
This Vintage WW1-92, therefore, definitely appeals.
It’s a 45mm piece in stainless steel blasted grey.
There’s an AR-coated dome sapphire crystal and the piece is water resistant to 50 meters.
The watch features removable wire lugs.
Movement is a Swiss automatic (base ETA) caliber.
Simple .. but it works!
Welcome the very Anonimo-esque Militare Vintage from Anonimo (funny that!).
Available in a choice of dial colours (well .. two choices anyway) the 43.5mm case is in stainless steel.
The watch has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 120 meters.
Movement is the Swiss automatic Sellita caliber SW260-1 with 31 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 38 hours.
It comes on an ‘Opera Kodiak’ leather strap which apparently is suitable for extended immersion in water , but I’m not sure I’d chance ruining my new baby by trying that out. ;-)
Very nice!
