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April 17, 2018

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Harry Winston Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Harry Winston is among the most dynamic watch manufacturers today not only because of the sheer diversity of the aesthetic styles and movements, but also due to the huge divide between their most conservative and many crazy watches. Now, I am going to look at something that is, remarkably, sort of in the middle, melding classic elegance with a unique-looking haute horology high-end movement. Here is the Harry Winston Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour, and when the recently covered Harry Winston Opus 14 is not for you, then perhaps something like this from this Ocean collection is more to your liking.When the Swatch Group purchased Harry Winston, a lot of people speculated that uncontrolled high-end watches such as this would begin to be phased out in favor of more classic and straight-forward luxury watches focusing on diamonds along with girls. Yes, diamonds are still a cornerstone of this Harry Winston brand, but beneath direction from Nayla Hayek, Harry Winston does not seem to be abandoning its more exotic high-complication watches which continue to match the brand nicely. OCEMTJ45WW002 version of the timepiece. OCEMTJ45WW001, but right now, I am discussing the 18k rose gold variant which is the reference OCEMTJ45RR001 which you see before you.

Harry Winston is one of the most dynamic watch makers today not only because of the sheer diversity of their aesthetic styles and movements, but also because of the vast divide between their most conservative and most wild watches. Today, I am going to look at something which is, remarkably, sort of in the middle, melding classic elegance with a unique-looking haute horology high-end movement. This is the Harry Winston Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour, and if the recently covered Harry Winston Opus 14 isn’t for you, then perhaps something like this out of the Ocean collection is more to your liking.

When the Swatch Group purchased Harry Winston, a lot of people speculated that wild high-end watches like this would start to be phased out in favor of more classic and straight-forward luxury watches focusing on diamonds and also women. Yes, diamonds continue to be a cornerstone of the Harry Winston brand, but under leadership from Nayla Hayek, Harry Winston does not seem to be abandoning its more exotic high-complication watches which continue to fit the brand nicely. With that said, if you want the Harry Winston Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour watch with diamonds – it is available (at least in the 18k white gold version). Yes, 58 baguette-cut diamonds (over 6 carats) line the bezel and lugs of the ref. OCEMTJ45WW002 version of this timepiece. The 18k white gold model without diamonds is ref. OCEMTJ45WW001, but right now, I am talking about the 18k rose gold version which is the reference OCEMTJ45RR001 that you see before you.

The watch begins with the Ocean-style case which has the brand’s distinctive “crown claw” and other case design elements. For this Ocean model, Harry Winston set the case at 45mm wide with a nice combination of polished and brushed surfaces. Yes, it wears large, but that is sort of the point. I think the mixture of elegant and sporty lines is something that should appeal to a very broad spectrum of watch lovers seeing something distinct but also versatile. Perhaps, the Harry Winston Ocean collection is worth a closer look for many people?

Harry Winston included such an interesting dial and movement that I hope people take the time to appreciate the case. Mostly skeletonized and very exposed, the manually wound mechanical movement inside of the Harry Winston Ocean Tourbillon Jump Hour is the star of the show. Operating at 4Hz (28,800 bph), this modern movement has a long power reserve of 110 hours – which is really great. You can see the mainspring barrel on the left-side of the dial. Stuff like this makes it hard for me to accept lower frequency regulation systems in other tourbillon watches when offering a 4Hz (versus say 3Hz) tourbillon is really not that big of a deal.

One of the coolest parts of the tourbillon is the Harry Winston Shuriken logo (found on many of their watches) which doubles as a running second indicator being connected to the tourbillon. On the rear of the movement – which is nicely done, with a mixture of silver and black-colored elements – is a handy power reserve indicator (that I feel is a “must have” on high-end manually wound movements).

Moreover, I like the modern look of the movement that, in my opinion, offers a fresh look on a high-end mechanical movement that is contemporary as well as approachable. Reading the time is interesting, as well, because Harry Winston marries a traditional minute hand with a jumping hour indicator on a dedicated subdial at 12o’clock. A disc indicates the hours and “jumps” to the next full numeral position each time the hour changes. The one legibility issue with the watch is the rather small red arrow which acts as the minute hand. The full scale of minute markers as well as the five minute indicators is helpful, but reading the minutes takes a second to find the red arrow, meaning it requires more than a mere glance. Perhaps a small price to pay for something this interesting on the wrist?

An interesting part of the dial which indicates the time is the more traditional Harry Winston “HW” logo over the piece of black-colored sapphire crystal. It is designed to be invisible in some light, and visible in others. I think this move was intentional in order to make the dial a bit more visually interesting, forcing the wearer to move the dial around in the light in order to appreciate it – actually in a similar manner that people do when looking at diamonds as they sparkle and glisten in the light.

With a complicated design, the Harry Winston Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour is actually a very simple watch to live with given the relatively straight forward complications and its simplicity of use. Exotic high-end watches like this might have unique designs but are actually pretty decent when it comes to daily wear – and for that I am thankful each time I find watches of this type. Attached to the case is a fitted, tapering black alligator strap that completes the look. The three currently available versions of the Harry Winston Ocean Tourbillon Jumping Hour are part of a limited edition of 75 pieces each. Price in 18k white or rose gold is $217,300 and with diamonds in 18k white gold the price is $378,400. harrywinston.com

April 17, 2018

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My only idea is that with a 36mm dial, it may be a little large for the conventional cocktail watch, however I am interested to learn how it lies on the wrist. It could go either way on a case by case basis, with the larger dial layout featuring more as a beautiful bracelet, or perhaps only a gorgeous casual costume-occasion watch.Bottom lineup: for all the hopeless romantics that have secretly imagined committing their wife/girlfriend/passionate-unrequited-love-interest a flock of trained butterflies delivering a diamond (you know who you are), this is a wonderful alternative. Additionally, though, in the event that you simply wanted a gift having a little whimsy and charm that this is actually also an intriguing choice with a sentiment just romantic enough that cannot be missed on the receiving end. And finally, for women who are looking for a superbly designed dialog piece with a story, and a real automatic movement to add to their collection, the newest Harry Winston Premier Precious Butterfly collection is well worth considering.Having seen several unique dials, marquetry methods and craftsmanship in women’s bits, what I personally love is the idea that, for a cost, you can basically get a little “pixie dust” on your watch.The Harry Winston Premier Precious Butterfly collection watches come in four variations: The “Chrysiridia Madagascariensis” – 18K white gold butterfly marquetry theme in Emerald on black silk technician strap, (PRNAHM36WW004) price: $42,500. “Agrias Claudina Lugens” – 18K rose gold on champagne-toned beige tech satin strap (PRNAHM36RR007) cost: $41,500.

Was it worth it for Grieb & Benzinger to sacrifice an A. Lange & Sohne Tourbillon for the one-of-a-kind Blue Merit watch? We talk about new watches from Ulysse Nardin as well as the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 5 – which is pretty cool.

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April 17, 2018

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Harry Winston Opus 14 'Jukebox' Watch Hands-On Hands-On

Last night, here in Baden-Baden, Germany, Harry Winston held a rather interesting event to launch the highly anticipated Harry Winston Opus 14 watch (debuted here – where you’ll find most of the technical details). As a follow-up to the aBlogtoWatch debut of the Opus 14, I’d now like to go hands-on with the Harry Winston Opus 14 as well as talk a bit about the launch and what it means for Harry Winston in general. I also recommend listening to Foreigner’s song “Jukebox Hero” while reading this article – which is embedded below.

Harry Winston is the Swatch Group’s latest acquisition, and the Hayek family (that runs the group) has been deeply involved in almost every move the brand has made since it became part of the group. Very little was known about what would become of the formerly American company under its new ownership, and many people guessed that the Swatch Group would transform Harry Winston into the high-end women’s jewelry watch maker that it always wanted. Of course, Harry Winston already had a fine stable of diamond-decorated women’s watches, but they also had a number of interesting as well as ultra-exotic men’s watches.

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The shining beacon of what is possible in the Harry Winston watch department has always been the Opus collection. Started by Max Busser (later of MB&F) in 2001 when he was running the watch business at Harry Winston, the Opus timepieces were meant to be the ultimate collaboration project between big brand and independent watchmaker.

For 13 years, a new Harry Winston Opus watch was debuted on an annual basis. Harry Winston also had a dodgy reputation when it came to actually delivering these masterpieces. A prime example is the Opus 3, done in collaboration with Vianney Halter which was not delivered for about eight years after its launch. Delays when it came to the delivery of new Opus watches almost became a meme in the watch industry. The Opus 13, for example, still has not been delivered because, according to Harry Winston, the ultra-complicated movement is still not ready. The unique movements and exclusivity of the Opus watches pretty much make sure that the design, development, and production of the watch is always a challenge.

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So when the Swatch Group inherited the Opus responsibility along with the purchase of Harry Winston, there was wide speculation that the Opus collection would be retired. Not only was the Opus range a headache, but the nature of the Harry Winston Opus concept as a collaboration project went against the predominant policy of the Swatch Group to promote brands versus people. Only brand CEOs and the Hayek family are allowed to speak on behalf on brands, and only the Hayek family speaks on behalf of the Swatch Group itself. So to produce a timepiece that promotes a specific watchmaker or other brand goes against what people have come to understand is the policy at the Swatch Group.

The presentation box of the Harry Winston Opus 14

All of this pointed to the eventual demise of the Harry Winston Opus project, but of course, reality is much stranger than our imaginations. A few months ago, I was told that Harry Winston would be releasing an Opus 14, and that a big launch would be forthcoming. It goes without saying that everyone was eager to see the first Opus watch from a Swatch Group-owned Harry Winston. I will also take this opportunity to clear up two more things. First, the Harry Winston Opus collection will keep going. Harry Winston has confirmed that at least two more Opus timepieces are currently in development. On top of that, new Harry Winston Opus watches will not be released each year, but rather staggered out a bit. This makes sense, since the effort needed to ensure quality control for each Harry Winston Opus model is intense and the annual production cycle just doesn’t fit with the reality of what is involved. So Opus lives, and it will be part of the future of the Harry Winston brand.

The Harry Winston Opus 14 launch event was retro American diner themed. Yes, that is right. Apparently, Harry Winston wanted to actually do the event in the US given the diner and Route 66 theme, but that ended up being too complicated to arrange. Instead, they opted for Baden-Baden, which is a really lovely place, but of course, everyone is a bit confused about why the launch event was here. Nevertheless, Harry Winston was able to hire a bunch of people in the region who owned classic American cars to drive us around – that was certainly fun.

So why the Route 66 diner theme? Well, it goes to the jukebox style complication in the Harry Winston Opus 14 watch that uses “record-style” plates which are pulled out from a stack and used to indicate the date, a second time zone, or a record-style disc which has a blue star by default but can be customized for each customer. In fact, Harry Winston is probably hoping that each Opus 14 buyer will take the opportunity to make their Harry Winston Opus 14 personalized. What is interesting is that the jukebox record theme extends to the design of the watch itself, including the “Opus 14 highway sign” styled logo and vinyl record style design motif on the disc surfaces.

A good question is who designed the Harry Winston Opus 14, and how did Harry Winston allow them to share in the launch? For many people, this was one of the major questions, because the Harry Winston Opus family has always been about giving independent watchmakers the opportunity to do something really wild. I’ve included a picture in this article of Nayla Hayek and son Marc sitting on one side of a table and the watch movement designers Franck Orny and Johnny Girardin of Telos Watch sitting on the other. This was very interesting because it showed the designers and the Swatch Group on more or less the same level.

Franck Orny & Johnny Girardin of Telos Watch to the left and Nayla & Marc Hayek of the Swatch Group to the right.

The communication tactic seemed to be that if a specific person (or people) are going to be promoted in the context of a product launch, then the people who represent the Swatch Group will be there too. Thus, if the gentlemen from Telos Watch are to be mentioned, Nayla (who oversees Harry Winston) and Marc (who oversees the group’s prestige brands such as Breguet, Blacnpain, and Jaquet Droz) will be there as well. The concept actually worked out pretty well, and I think people appreciate the dedication of the Hayeks to this special product launch.

Many people don’t know Telos Watch, but Mr. Girardin and Mr. Orny were the people behind the Montblanc Metamorphosis that was originally launched several years ago in 2010. The concept there, as it is with the Harry Winston Opus 14, is to create a dial that transforms into something else. The record changer concept promotes this notion because it allows for a part of the dial to be used to indicate various things – and playing with this complication is really fun.

It starts with a slider switch on the left-side of the Harry Winston Opus 14 case that has three positions. This slider combined with a pusher on the right of the case allows for the discs to be changed, and watching this happen is super cool. Overall, the Harry Winston Opus 14 movement offers the time with “digital hours” on a disc, a retrograde minute hand, a power reserve indicator, the date, and a second time zone. In fact, if Harry Winston was to have a “signature complication” based on what you see in so many of their high-end timepieces, it would easily be having two time zones available to the wearer to reference.

Harry Winston took the opportunity to announce Robin Thicke (who performed at the event) as a new brand ambassador during the Harry Winston Opus 14 launch.

The Harry Winston Opus 14 is a huge timepiece, and the case design is thematically similar to my favorite Opus of all time which is the Opus 11 (hands-on here). I say this because of how the 18k white gold and sapphire crystal case is designed like a series of stacked cylinders. It is a logical design given the movement and dial layout. While it lacks refined elegance often found in traditional mechanical watches, the Harry Winston Opus 14 isn’t trying to be that. In fact, this ultra-luxury timepiece is a unique glimpse at how Europeans see American culture. The Harry Winston Opus 14 is a manifestation of how many in the luxury watch industry imagine American history and aesthetics. This is Mel’s Diner meets high street shopping, and of course, the result is just as polarizing as you’d expect.

Just when we found that Harry Winston may not be able to outdo its mind-boggling Histoire de Tourbillon 7 released last year, the renowned jeweler has just announced the Histoire de Tourbillon 8 — the latest in an ongoing collection of tourbillon watches whose level of complication and unconventional design appears to grow exponentially with each new addition. But while each new entrance had somehow managed to up the ante, the HDT 8 appears to ditch the bi-axial tourbillon complication of its predecessor, while now offering up a new time screen with skipping hours and minutes, and a few other aesthetic tweaks. It’s much less of a radical upgrade to the HDT series than we’re used to seeing but stays impressive for the same reasons.Now, before we get too deep into the inner workings of the Histoire de Tourbillon 8, it’s worth pointing out the evident that Harry Winston might be more correlated with jewellery compared to ultra high-end watchmaking in the heads of many. To be honest, the guy (and more recently, the brand) has historically spent more time at the headlines since the jeweler of choice for the Hollywood elite, in addition to current or former owner of a number of the planet’s most renowned gemstones. The latter includes the 726-carat uncut rough diamond termed “Jonker” in the mid-1930s, subsequently the Hope Diamond in 1949, and more recently, the flawless 101.73-carat Winston Legacy. During that timeline, Winston started selling watches in the late 1980s, but things actually didn’t start to ramp up in complication before the brand opened its own manufactory at Geneva in 2007, and afterwards began producing the remarkable high-complication series such as the Histoire de Tourbillon, which we’re more than pleased to gawk at now.

Would Harrison Ford have looked cool wearing the Harry Winston Opus 14 in the movie American Graffiti? This is sort of the question Harry Winston is asking with the product, and it has found a lot of love from those who have fond recollections of America during arguably its strongest time in history in the 1950s in a post World War II economy. While so much of the rest of the world was rebuilding (especially much of Europe), America was building and thriving. So while plenty of cheesy things came out of 1950s and 1960s America, the period has had a lasting effect on culture both in and outside of the United States.

April 17, 2018

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Harry Winston Histoire De Tourbillon 8 Watch Watch Releases

Just when we gambled that Harry Winston might not be able to outdo its mind-boggling Histoire de Tourbillon 7 released last year, the renowned jeweler has just announced the Histoire de Tourbillon 8 – the latest in an ongoing series of tourbillon watches whose degree of complication and unconventional design seems to grow exponentially with each new addition. However, while each new entry had somehow managed to up the ante, the HDT 8 seems to recycle the bi-axial tourbillon complication of its predecessor, while now offering up a new time display with jumping hours and minutes, and some other aesthetic tweaks. It’s far less of a radical update to the HDT series than we’re used to seeing but remains impressive for the same reasons.

Now, before we get too deep into the inner workings of the Histoire de Tourbillon 8, it’s worth pointing out the obvious that Harry Winston might be more associated with jewelry than ultra high-end watchmaking in the minds of many. To be fair, the man (and more recently, the brand) has historically spent more time in the headlines as the jeweler of choice for the Hollywood elite, as well as former or current owner of some of the world’s most famous gemstones. The latter includes the 726-carat uncut rough diamond named “Jonker” in the mid-1930s, then the Hope Diamond in 1949, and more recently, the flawless 101.73-carat Winston Legacy. Within that timeline, Winston began selling watches in the late 1980s, but things really didn’t start to ramp up in complication until the brand opened its own manufactory in Geneva in 2007, and subsequently began producing the impressive high-complication series like the Histoire de Tourbillon, which we’re more than happy to gawk at today.

And speaking of gawking, there’s more than an eyeful to go around with the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 8 as you take in the twin bi-axial tourbillons. Now, as mentioned, this is the same complication that punctuated the previous HDT entry, but it’s back with a twist. In place of the traditional two-handed time display at the 3:00 side of the dial, we have a pair of rotating discs – hours at 1:00, and minutes at 4:00, which “jump” as each hour and minute clicks by.

But the real story here, as it was with the HDT 7, is the twin tourbillons. Granted, little has changed since we last saw them – but the execution is still mind-bendingly complex, and a treat to behold, particularly when juxtaposed against a less traditional timekeeping display – an aesthetic that seems to more neatly fit the overall nü-industrial vibe of the watch. To the left of the time display dance the tourbillons – each of which completes a rotation on a 30-degree inclined axis. Nestled between that rotational movement, a second cage turns on its own axis, completing a rotation every 45 seconds. Within the latter, the balance wheel maintains a steady tempo of 21,600vph, throughout the watch’s power reserve of around 55 hours (indicated by the cone at 6:00).

The whole concept behind a tourbillon itself is to minimize gravity’s influence on the balance wheel, by actively subjecting it to the widest variety of movement positions possible. By putting the tourbillon on a second axis, and then doubling the complication itself, the balance wheel is placed within an exponentially greater number of positions, thereby theoretically yielding an even higher level of chronometric performance.

What makes the wizardry of the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 8 so interesting, though, is not just that we have two independently operating tourbillons, both operating on two axes each, but that their mechanical operation results in a single time measurement. To ensure the accuracy of this single measurement, the HDT 8 employs a spherical differential, which maintains an average between the two – an average which is displayed in the form of the time to the right of the dial.

The case of the HDT 8 itself is made of white gold, the rotating time discs from aluminum, and the tourbillon cages and movement bridges from titanium. Dimension-wise, the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 8 carries its case sizing over from the HDT 7, which is by no means small: 51mm by 17mm. But bear in mind that the calibre HW4503 that houses the twin tourbillons (each of which contains 117 components alone) is 43mm on its own. Large? Yes, but at least there’s a justifiably large amount to look at here, even if it’s a far cry from being legible. In addition to the tourbillons dancing the hours away, the dial itself is a sight to behold – comprised of a single component with 13 different textured elements. Each of these textures is executed through a different finishing technique – from sanded, grained, and satin textures, to the complex honeycomb and engraved script pattern at 12:00.

Only twenty pieces of the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 8 will be produced (ten with the red dial, and ten in anthracite grey). We don’t yet have a confirmed price, but if the HDT 7’s $600,000 price tag was any hint, expect those twenty owners to be extremely well-heeled indeed. harrywinston.com

And speaking of gawking, there’s over an eyeful to go around using all the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 8 as you take in the double bi-axial tourbillons. Now, as mentioned, this is precisely the same complication that punctuated the preceding HDT entrance, but it is back with a twist. In place of the traditional two-handed time display at the 3:00 side of the dial, we’ve got a pair of rotating disks — hours at 1:00, and moments at 4:00, which “leap” as every hour and moment clicks by.But the real story here, since it was with the HDT 7, is your double tourbillons. Allowed, little has changed since we last saw them — but the execution is still mind-bendingly complicated, and a treat to behold, particularly when compared to a less traditional timekeeping display — an aesthetic which seems to more neatly fit the general nü-industrial vibe of this watch. To the remaining time display dance the tourbillons — all which finishes a rotation on a 30-degree inclined axis. Nestled between that rotational movement, another cage turns on its own axis, finishing a spinning every 45 seconds. Within the latter, the balance wheel maintains a steady pace of 21,600vph, throughout the watch’s power book of around 55 hours (signaled by the cone at 6:00).The whole concept behind a tourbillon itself would be to decrease gravity’s influence on the balance wheel, by actively hammering it to the broadest variety of movement positions possible. By putting the tourbillon on another axis, and then doubling the complication itself, the balance wheel is put within an exponentially greater number of positions, thus theoretically yielding an even higher degree of chronometric performance.

April 17, 2018

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Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 5 Watch Watch Releases

Only twenty pieces of this Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 8 will probably be produced (ten with the red dial( and ten in anthracite grey). We don’t yet have a verified cost, but when the HDT 7’s $600,000 price tag was any hint, anticipate those twenty five owners to be extremely well-heeled indeed. Harry Winston’s Project Z collection has been around for over a decade now, and also the famous jeweler and watch manufacturer has recently shown off the 10th watch in the group. Dubbed very simply the Harry Winston Project Z10 watch, this watch, like its predecessors, features the use of Zalium and is heavily influenced by engineering and architecture.If the Harry Winston Project Z is unfamiliar to you, here’s a brief recap. The Z refers to Zalium, a private zirconium-based alloy developed by Ron Winston, the son of Harry Winston, who also was a rather talented chemical engineer who did a lot of use rocket propellants.He soon realized that the properties of zirconium were ideal for watchmaking. Not only was it extremely resistant to corrosion, it was also watertight, very strong, and mild. Ron then produced a distinctive zirconium metal and named it Zalium. Back in 2004, the first Harry Winston Project Z watch has been launched and this was the beginning of the collection.Fast forward 12 decades and we have the 10th watch at the group – the Harry Winston Project Z10 watch. Like the remainder of the Task Z watches which preceded it, the Harry Winston Project Z10 view has a case made from Zalium. The case is 42.2mm wide and has a chunky design with very pronounced crown guards. The case is also full of details, which is impressive considering how difficult it’s to work with Zalium due to its hardness. It’s harder than stainless steel and even titanium.

The Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 5 watch is likely to be the final model of the limited edition collection legacy that began with the first Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon in 2009. From the start the Histoire de Tourbillon series was meant to be limited, and represent just a handful of watches. Each is limited to just 20 pieces, making these among the most rare, highly-exotic timepieces in the world. The Histoire de Tourbillon project began prior to The Swatch Group’s acquisition of Harry Winston so that is why it is still being released, but all management signs seem to point to a future where timepieces like this will no longer be part of Harry Winston’s “brand strategy.”

Harry Winston did not show a final Histoire de Tourbillon 5 watch at Baselworld 2014. In 2013 they did show the Histoire de Tourbillon 4. All that is available of the 5 are some renderings of what the watch will look like, and given Harry Winston’s typical practices, we expect the timepiece will be slowly developed and released… whenever they feel like doing so. Swatch Group purchased the brand so that they would have a high-end jewelry company under their umbrella of brands. In a sense it was done because The Swatch Group’s relationship with Tiffany & Co. fell apart, so rather than partner with a company they simply purchased it.

In the early 2000s, when Max Busser was heading the watch division at Harry Winston he instituted the Opus collection, where Harry Winston collaborated with high-end independent watch makers to produce amazingly complex limited edition men’s watches. It was a bit out of character for a brand known for diamond-studded timepieces and other items of elegance. The Opus collection helped spawn some other interesting men’s collections in the brand as well as the Histoire de Tourbillon–which I always called “Opus light” (though not “light” from a price perspective).

The Harry Winston Project Z10 features an off-center principal dial which is made up of a black grid with a dark satin-finished chapter band and rhodium hour markers. Elsewhere, you will find more grids and lattices rendered in blue anodized aluminum that adorn the dialup, and it draws you to both retrograde displays. At four o’clock is a retrograde day screen, while in the other hand at 8 o’clock is a retrograde minutes display. Finally, at 6 o’clock there’s a date display.According into the new, the inspiration behind the Harry Winston Project Z10 watch comes from the iconic Manhattan Bridge, that is appropriate, taking into consideration the brand is based in New York. This also explains the grid and latticework that adorns the dial.The movement is Harry Winston’s automatic standard HW3305. It is composed of 312 parts, beats at 28,800bph, features a silicon balance spring, and a power reserve of 65 hours. Harry Winston calls it a “double strap” and it is a mix of blue alligator and rubberized. Rubber can be used to line the back of the alligator strap and that should increase the wearing comfort. And although it is not quite as complicated nor as flamboyant as its forebears, its simpler design has allowed it to become more legible and also functional. The Harry Winston Project Z10 watch will be limited to only 300 pieces, and it is priced at $22,100.

The point of the Histoire de Tourbillon collection was to go wild with the concept of tourbillons and overall case design. The Histoire de Tourbillon 5 has a triple axis tourbillon which exists in a bulbous cage under the sapphire crystal bubble on the left side of the case. The triple axis tourbillon is a tourbillon that revolves on three axis points in a series of cages. The outermost cage rotates once each 300 seconds, the middle cage, once each 75 seconds, and the innermost cage rotates once each 45 seconds. Note that none of them are a standard 60 second tourbillon.

Inside the watch is a manually wound movement known as the caliber HW4303, made up of 381 parts that has a 50 hour power reserve which will operate at 21,600 bph (3Hz). The tourbillon elements contain 143 parts and much of the movement is produced from titanium. Functionally, the movement will indicate the hours and minutes on separate discs on the right on the dial, and there will be a seconds counter near the tourbillon area. Above the tourbillon is a small power reserve indicator.

Harry Winston will produce the Histoire de Tourbillon 5 in 47mm wide case that is a rather thick 21.7mm (due to the tourbillon bubble). It will be produced from 18k rose gold in a case that has a signature Harry Winston design, attached to a black alligator strap. From a design perspective, I still like the first Histoire de Tourbillon watch the most I think, but the 5 isn’t bad. It does look like a combination of the Histoire de Tourbillon 2 and 4, though. Having said that, the Histoire de Tourbillon watch collection was never about elegance or pretty design, but rather being completely “out there.”

While I can’t say for sure that Harry Winston’s new ownership will completely abandon watches like this in the future… I am pretty certain that will be the case. It isn’t really Swatch Group style, and I don’t think it is what they have in mind for the brand moving forward. Though they do need to keep the “legacy” of the brand alive for a while as they transition it to fit their ideals. So the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 5 might be the last of its kind, a period in Harry Winston’s history that I, for one, will miss and have always been surprised by and enjoyed. The Histoire de Tourbillon 5 will be ref. HCOMTT47RR001 and will be limited to just 20 pieces–the same as each other Histoire de Tourbillon model. harrywinston.com

April 17, 2018

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Harry Winston Opus 14 Watch Watch Releases

Today, as we are in Baden-Baden, Germany, with Harry Winston, we have some terrific news for the fans of independent watchmaking: the Harry Winston Opus 14 watch has, at last, been revealed. Pursuing a ’50s America vibe and featuring some automaton mechanisms inspired by the iconic record changer machines of the era, the Opus 14 appears to be more of a new beginning for the series than just another chapter.

Watch enthusiasts around the world have waited rather long for this remarkable series of highly complicated timepieces to continue, and many were worried that maybe we would never see the Opus collection expand with another new piece again – here’s why.

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The Harry Winston Opus series dates back to 2001, when then-CEO of Harry Winston Rare Timepieces, and since, founder and CEO of MB&F Maximilian Büsser and Francois-Paul Journe created the Opus 1. With that, a wonderful venture into the very depths of the independent watchmaking universe began – and it continued in what turned into the Opus series of watches, where Harry Winston continued to work together with some of the greatest independent watchmakers of our time. Some 13 iterations later, in 2013, the project was believed by many to have come to its end when Swatch Group purchased Harry Winston.

The concern of watch enthusiasts was valid in the sense that what made the Opus series so special was that it provided the opportunity to some of the genius master watchmakers of our time to create bold, new mechanical pieces that either offered a totally new way of telling time – like the Opus XIII (hands-on here) –or made for a new expression of a watchmaker’s trademark complication, like the Opus 5. Losing out on such a unique initiative would have been a real shame. Even if the utmost majority of the Opus line’s admirers could not possibly acquire a piece from the series, it allowed them to better appreciate the works of some of today’s finest watchmakers and designers – and so they were rightfully concerned about never seeing this initiative continue.

Today, however, the Harry Winston Opus 14 watch has made its debut in Baden-Baden, Germany – see Ariel’s wristshot from the event just above – and that means that the Opus name lives on. What is new, however, is that we see more of an automaton-style mechanism stealing the show as opposed to a funky, extremely complicated new way of indicating the time as, again, had been the case for the last several years.

Harry Winston has worked with Franck Orny and Johnny Girardin of Télôs SA, two master watchmakers and designers who began with a clean slate when they started the design and development process of the Harry Winston Opus 14. The resulting timepiece is a more-than-bold 54.7 millimeters wide and 21.9 millimeters thick – not entirely unusual for the Opus line of super complicated watches which tend to require a lot of space to house the massive and often unusually shaped calibers.

The round, asymmetrical case, therefore, contains the HW4601 movement that comprises a whopping 1,066 individual parts and 124 jewels, offers 68 hours of power reserve for the movement, and up to 5 hours of “back and forth disk movements.”

The Harry Winston Project Z10 comes with an abysmal main dial which consists of a black grid with a dark satin-finished chapter band and rhodium hour markers. Elsewhere, there are far more grids and lattices left in blue anodized aluminum that adorn the dialup, and it brings you to its two retrograde displays. At four o’clock is a retrograde daytime display, while at the opposite side at 8 o’clock is a retrograde minutes screen. In the end, at 6 o’clock there is a date display.According into the brand, the inspiration behind the Harry Winston Project Z10 watch comes from the iconic Manhattan Bridge, that is appropriate, taking into consideration the brand is headquartered in New York. This also clarifies the grid and latticework that adorns the dial.The movement is Harry Winston’s automatic standard HW3305. It is composed of 312 components, beats at 28,800bph, features a silicon equilibrium spring, and a power reserve of 65 hours. Additionally, it has an 18k gold skeletonized rotor, circular Côtes de Genève on the bridges, and snailing on the plate.What’s also interesting about the opinion is your strap. Harry Winston calls it a “double strap” and it is a blend of blue alligator and rubberized. Rubber is used to line the back of the alligator strap which should increase the wearing comfort. The strap is also marked using a shuriken motif.The Harry Winston Project Z10 is a much welcomed new addition to one of the more interesting collections from Harry Winston. And although it isn’t quite as complicated nor as flashy as its forebears, its easier design has enabled it to be more legible and also functional.

The disk selector of the Harry Winston Opus 14 – with GMT, Date and Star settings.

Yes, in line with the ’50s theme, the Harry Winston Opus 14 features a classic record changer-inspired automaton complication that has three records to play, so to speak. By using the slider set into the left side of the case, one can choose between the following three disks: GMT time, the date, and a star bearing the signature of Harry Winston, a reference to the stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The way it works is that the selector on the left side has to be set into one of its three aforementioned settings, marked by GMT, Date, and a star Emblem. Then, by pressing the pusher at the 4 o’clock position of the case, a moving arm picks up the disk and sets it onto the platform that is at the 2 o’clock position on the dial. Press the pusher again, and the arm will move the disk back into the store.

The 1,066-part movement is hand-wound, comes with a silicon balance spring, 31 bridges (that is an unusual specification that would be cool to see for other movements as well), and has two mainspring barrels – one for the timekeeping and the other for the automaton functions. Both the GMT and the date indications can be set through corrector pushers at the 12 o’clock position of the case, while the time is adjusted via the crown at 2.

Beyond the sheer complexity of the piece, what is rather impressive is the fluid and smooth motion of the animation: it really does capture some of the charm and mechanical workings of those ancient record changer machines. The theme is an interesting and unexpected choice – even more surprising than the whopping dimensions of the white gold case – and yet, we are more than happy to see the Opus line continues along the “expect the unexpected” route. For a line of incredible watches that many considered to have come to an end, it is fantastic to see the Opus line live on; we only hope to see even more in the coming years. Price for the Harry Winston Opus 14 is 428,000 Swiss Francs. opus.harrywinston.com

April 17, 2018

Replica Watches Free Shipping Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic Watch Hands-On

Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic Watch Hands-On Hands-On

You know a watch is downright attractive when non-watch lovers comment on how nice it is. There are quite a few examples of clean, classic aesthetics that speak a universal language. With the release of the Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic watch, the innovative Swiss brand is spreading its message through the dialect of design. To me, the Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic is one of those watches, just like the Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase, and the Nomos Lambda, that would look just as comfortable on a gallery wall as it would on the wrist.

Both biaxial tourbillons each contain 117 components and every weigh 0.76 g — that is… wait for it… a mind-boggling 0.0065 gram average weight per part in those “whirlwinds.” The balance wheels inside the tourbillons have been inclined at 30 degrees (read more about why that matters in this epic hands of this Greubel Forsey Dual Balancier) and are ticking away in a relatively hectic 3 Hertz or 21,600 beats per hour. Biaxial means two axes of rotation, and that, subsequently, usually means two distinct timings. The situation is just the same in the event of the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7 either, as the interior cages of the tourbillons create a full rotation in 45 seconds, while the exterior pliers come around in 75 seconds, respectively. This dance lasts about 55 hours, when you will want to manually re-wind the hand-wound caliber.Focusing on the tourbillons has also simplified the dial up and made the watch overall more legible — an achievement we love just as much (or even more), as any further advancements in technical sophistication. The dial is this rectangular, softly skeletonized layout in anodized aluminum, with numerals and hands which you can actually read. Considering that the 50.9millimeter diameter of the enormous, 18k white gold case, the dial must be about the same size as you would see on a Reverso — therefore legibility shouldn’t be a problem anymore.ou’ll also notice that while the white gold case was slimmed to a paltry ~51mm in diameter and 17.3mm in thickness the lugs have also been shortened and turned down, likely in a bid to further enhance wearability as well.Only twenty pieces of the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7 will be produced — ten at a red dial option, and ten at an anthracite variant, along with the jury’s still out on whether or not the cost will exceed last year’s version. Stay tuned for official pricing and opinions from our Baselworld 2016 coverage.

I’m often guilty of overlooking Harry Winston’s non-Opus output, but have a firm respect for the brand’s direction in light of their acquisition by the Swatch Group. Continuing with the Opus series was a great move by one of the industry’s giants, as it perpetuates the sense that this brand means business. In the case of the Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic watch, the looks may well get your attention, but the technical execution of the piece is likely to keep it.

The Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic is powered by the HW3203 movement. It is an in-house, self-winding calibre with an operating speed of 28,800vph. The movement’s main complication is a moon phase indicator located in the lower right quadrant of the dial. Above this, a silvered sub-dial displays the hours and minutes. The face also indicates the date by way of a second sub-dial, larger than that of the time itself. A long, thin, pointer-style hand circles a chapter ring bearing the days of the month. This multi-dial overlay arrangement will probably divide opinions, and I keep imagining their presence as being arranged by a compass.

When we gambled that Harry Winston may not have the ability to outdo its overpowering Histoire de Tourbillon 7 released last year, the renowned jeweler has just announced the Histoire de Tourbillon 8 — the latest in a continuous series of tourbillon watches whose degree of complication and unconventional design appears to grow exponentially with every new addition. However, while every new entry had somehow managed to up the ante, the HDT 8 appears to recycle the bi-axial tourbillon complication of its predecessor, while now offering up a brand new time screen with skipping hours and moments, and a few other aesthetic tweaks. It’s far less of a radical update to the HDT show than we are utilized to seeing but stays impressive for the exact same reasons.Now, until we get too deep into the inner workings of the Histoire de Tourbillon 8, it’s well worth pointing out the obvious that Harry Winston could be more correlated with jewelry compared to ultra high-end watchmaking from the heads of many. To be honest, the man (and more recently, the newest) has historically invested more time in the headlines as the jeweler of choice for the Hollywood elite, in addition to former or current owner of a number of the planet’s most famous gemstones. The latter comprises the 726-carat uncut rough diamond named “Jonker” from the mid-1930s, then the Hope Diamond in 1949, and much more recently, the flawless 101.73-carat Winston Legacy. Within that deadline, Winston began selling watches in the late 1980s, but things really did not start to ramp up in complication before the brand started its own manufactory at Geneva in 2007, and afterwards began producing the remarkable high-complication series like the Histoire de Tourbillon, which we are more than happy to gawk at now.

Giving the date so much space is a nice touch from an aesthetic and philosophical perspective. By placing the visual emphasis on the days, rather than the hours and minutes, the Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic watch suggests time is not of paramount importance. It’s a relaxed way to look at life. The absence of a seconds hand renders the dial relatively static. With a minute hand that sweeps instead of ticking, the dial appears to move through its functions languidly. Given that the date hand will jump just once a day (at or around midnight), it’s very likely you’ll never see any great activity on display.

Between nine and eleven o’clock, the Harry Winston wordmark arcs. Punctuating the brand name is a 0.03ct brilliant cut diamond set just before the traditional position of 12 o’clock. Personally, this is the one thing I didn’t like about this watch. That may just be a matter of preference and isn’t really a knock on the watch as a whole.

At 42mm, the rose gold case is hardly too big to be worn by a woman, but the styling suggests a more male focus to me (the intention is for the Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic watch to be unisex). I think this might have something to do with the relative thickness of the bezel and the bulk around the crown created by the familiar “three bar” design. For that reason, the diamond seems a little unnecessary and possibly even contradictory to me. In a sense, its glittery nature could be intended to evoke thoughts of starlight, which marries well with the moon phase complication, but that’s probably just me reaching for a reason to feel totally comfortable with it.

The Harry Winston logo in rose gold is applied at the 12 o’clock position of the hours and minutes sub-dial. This appears to be a very nicely executed application and fits nicely with the simple colour palette of this timepiece. The Harry Winston Midnight Date Moon Phase Automatic watch is water resistant to 30 metres and comes on a crocodile strap with ardillon buckle. The rose gold version pictured here has a price of $28,400. The watch is also available in white gold for a $29,500 price. harrywinston.com

April 17, 2018

Replica For Sale Harry Winston Histoire De Tourbillon 7 Watch

Harry Winston Histoire De Tourbillon 7 Watch Watch Releases

In terms of the last outcome, the colours are quite stunning, particularly that of the shade of green to the Emerald piece. Furthermore, taking a look at the design of the dial, the craftsmanship recreating the wing design on alloy in what’s basically a mix between marquetry and cloisonné procedure with much finer, albeit virtually microscopic material is impressive.The new Harry Winston Premier Precious Butterfly set comes housing a automatic mechanical movement (the HW2008) that especially incorporates a horizontal ion equilibrium spring hammering at 4Hz. That Harry Winston clearly took the opportunity to integrate a thoughtful quality automatic movement rather than an easy quartz one is something that I really enjoy for a number of reasons.First, not only did it include it, however, they also made certain to feature it with a sapphire caseback, rhodium plating, also round Côtes de Genève finishing, as it is purposely intended to be looked at. Second, in an opinion like this where the artistry and the intricacy of the dial would clearly take center stage, the movement indoors becomes something more personal. While lots of people would notice the intricacies of this dial function, it is the woman wearing it that’s actually enjoying the automatic movement underneath whether anyone sees it or not. This design strategy evokes a focus on the modern “Harry Winston woman” and why she actually wears amazing things.

The Histoire de Tourbillon series is going to get Harry Winston in trouble. Seeing how every iteration of this series of incredible legacy watches has gotten exponentially more and more complex every year, we’re starting to wonder how on Earth will they be able to deliver something that can up the ante from the previous version. Still, it doesn’t look like 2016 will be the year the Histoire De Tourbillon plateaued, with the introduction of the downright galactic Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7 for Baselworld.

So how, exactly, does one go about topping 2015’s eye-watering, $600,000 Tourbillon 6, which marveled with nearly 700 parts, two time indicators, an 80-hour power reserve, and a tri-axial tourbillon – all housed in a titanic 55mm case? Easy. You double down with not one, but two bi-axial tourbillons married by a spherical differential that averages their behavioral patterns relative to position and gravity to yield a spectacular, synchronous ballet with time. Easy, right?

On paper, the HW4502 movement might appear simpler, as it’s comprised of only a hair over 500 components and 84 jewels. Plus, this latest version doesn’t contain nearly as many different complications as the Tourbillon 6. Also, it’s still about the same size as your (above-average-sized) modern wristwatch, at 43.5 millimeter wide and 8.65 millimeter thick – and again, those are the dimensions of just the movement alone! Anyhow, that notable reduction in component count seems to have enabled the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7’s movement engineers to focus on the technical wizardry behind taking a single tourbillon complication with two axes of differing trajectories that drive the escapements, and doubling it – a scientifically calculated feat Winston describes was accomplished with “extraordinary technical intensity.” Sounds about right.

The two biaxial tourbillons each contain 117 parts and every weigh 0.76 g — that is… wait for it… a mind-boggling 0.0065 g average weight per part in these “whirlwinds.” The balance wheels within the tourbillons have been inclined at 30 degrees (read more about why that things in this epic hands-on of the Greubel Forsey Dual Balancier) and are ticking away at a relatively hectic 3 Hertz or 21,600 beats per hour. Biaxial means two axes of rotation, and that, in turn, usually means two separate timings. The situation is no different in the event of the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7 either, as the inside cages of the tourbillons create a complete rotation in 45 minutes, whereas the exterior pliers come around in 75 seconds, respectively. This dance lasts about 55 hours, when you’ll want to manually re-wind the hand-wound caliber.Focusing on the tourbillons has also simplified the dial and made the watch overall more legible — an achievement we love just as much (or even more), as any additional progress in technical complexity. The dial is this rectangular, softly skeletonized layout in anodized aluminum, with numerals and hands which you could actually read. Given the 50.9mm diameter of this massive, 18k white gold case, the dial must be on exactly the exact same size as you would see on a Reverso — so legibility shouldn’t be a problem anymore.ou’ll also note that while the white gold case was slimmed to a paltry ~51mm in diameter and 17.3millimeters in thickness the lugs have also been shortened and turned down, likely in a bid to further enhance wearability as well.Only twenty pieces of this Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7 will probably be made — ten in a red dial option, and ten at an anthracite variant, and the jury remains out on whether or not the cost will exceed last season’s edition. Stay tuned for official pricing and opinions from our Baselworld 2016 coverage.

The two biaxial tourbillons each contain 117 components and each weigh 0.76 grams – that is… wait for it… a mind-boggling 0.0065 gram average weight per component in these “whirlwinds.” The balance wheels inside the tourbillons have been inclined at 30 degrees (read more about why that matters in this epic hands-on of the Greubel Forsey Double Balancier) and are ticking away at a relatively hectic 3 Hertz or 21,600 beats per hour. Biaxial means two axes of rotation, and that, in turn, usually means two separate timings. The situation is no different in the case of the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7 either, as the interior cages of the tourbillons make a full rotation in 45 seconds, while the exterior cages come around in 75 seconds, respectively. This dance lasts about 55 hours, when you’ll need to manually re-wind the hand-wound caliber.

Focusing on the tourbillons has also simplified the dial and made the watch overall more legible – an accomplishment we appreciate just as much (if not more), as any further advancements in technical complexity. The dial is this rectangular, gently skeletonized design in anodized aluminum, with numerals and hands that you can actually read. Given the 50.9mm diameter of the massive, 18k white gold case, the dial should be about the same size as you’d see on a Reverso – so legibility shouldn’t be an issue anymore.

You’ll also note that while the white gold case has been slimmed to a paltry ~51mm in diameter and 17.3mm in thickness the lugs have also been shortened and turned down, likely in an effort to further improve wearability as well.

Only twenty pieces of the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 7 will be made – ten in a red dial option, and ten in an anthracite version, and the jury’s still out on whether or not the price will exceed last year’s edition. Stay tuned for official pricing and impressions from our Baselworld 2016 coverage. harrywinston.com

April 17, 2018

Replica Wholesale Our Take On The Timepieces To Be Sold In The Watch 2017 Charity Auction

Our Take On The Timepieces To Be Sold At The Only Watch 2017 Charity Auction Sales & Auctions

Auctions are best suited to the sale of unique items that aren’t otherwise available on the market. For that reason, I always look forward to the interesting watches that are donated to the Only Watch auction series which is currently being run by the auction house Christie’s. Only Watch is an event that we’ve covered a lot over the years on aBlogtoWatch, and the next installment of this biennial auction sale will happen in Geneva on November 11th, 2017.

The Only Watch auction series isn’t as strong an event as it used to be, but its main theme continues to be respected. The idea is that watch brands submit unique watches made especially to be donated and sold at the auction. These are unique prototypes or are the first in a limited-edition series. The proceeds (minus all sorts of fees, I am sure) are to be given to Association Monegasque Contre le Myopathies (AMM) whose goal is to fund medical research to help treat a form of muscular dystrophy.

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Only Watch is only as strong as the watches which are donated by watch brands. These are tax write-offs as well as a way to get publicity and an ego boost. Brands love to see their products go under the gavel and get bought up by collectors. With that said, there is nothing to stop brands from bidding on their own watches either directly or via a proxy. So, in my opinion, the actual numerical value of what the watches end up going for at the auction should be taken with a grain of salt. That same philosophy should be applied to the results of any auction, as they merely represent what one buyer, who happened to be present, was willing to do on that day.

This year, Only Watch decided to debut all of the watch auction lots on the same day, which is a departure from their more traditional tactic of slowly releasing watches over a several-week or several-month period. Nevertheless, certain brands didn’t quite get their acts together and get stuff done on time. I will go into that a bit more below. Another semi-new element to the auction is that many of the auction lots include an experience such as a trip or special meeting – along with the watch, of course. These experiences (which are not attached to all the lots, should help liven up the bidding quite a bit when the experiences prove as interesting as the timepieces.

A total of 49 lots will be auctioned off during the event in November that, unfortunately, won’t be able to benefit from the glitz of having an event in Monaco itself. With that said, the watches (well, the complete ones) will be traveling around the world “on tour” so that potential buyers can check them out. Click the link above to see if you are in one of the nine cities that will have the watches there for a few days at a time starting at the end of September 2017.

In the video that is embedded in this article, you can hear myself and David Bredan talk about all 49 of the watches/clocks. We spend just a few moments on each in order to bring you our take. This year’s lots aren’t bad as wearable items, but leave much to be desired when it comes to actually being interesting or unique. Allow me to go over some of the most interesting and important lots from Only Watch 2017. For a full list of the watches along with technical specifications and auction price estimates check out the watches at the Only Watch website.

Concerning the last outcome, the colours are quite magnificent, particularly that of the colour of green to the Emerald piece. Furthermore, taking a look at the design of the dialup, the craftsmanship recreating the wing design on metal in what’s basically a combination between marquetry and cloisonné procedure with much nicer, albeit virtually microscopic substance is impressive.The new Harry Winston Premier Precious Butterfly set comes housing an automatic mechanical movement (the HW2008) that especially incorporates a flat silicon balance spring hammering at 4Hz. The fact that Harry Winston clearly took the time to incorporate a thoughtful quality automatic movement rather than an easy quartz one is something that I actually like for numerous reasons.First, not only did they include it, however, they also made certain to feature it with a sapphire caseback, rhodium plating, and circular Côtes de Genève finishing, as it is purposely intended to be looked at. Secondly, in an opinion like this where the artistry and the intricacy of the dial will obviously take center stage, the movement inside becomes something more personal. When many people would notice the intricacies of the dial work, it’s the girl wearing it that is really enjoying the automatic motion under whether anyone sees it or not. This design approach evokes a focus on the modern “Harry Winston woman” and why she actually wears amazing things.

Patek Philippe always uses this occasion to release a one-of-a-kind version with a titanium or steel case of an existing watch they produce or have produced. This year’s model is a bit more on the conservative side, but is very high-end and will easily be the auction’s top lot with a price that is almost guaranteed to be over a million dollars. The watch is the Patek Philippe 5208T-010, which is a version in titanium on a blue cordura strap of their perpetual calendar chronograph minute repeater. At 42mm wide, this is among the larger timepieces that Patek Philippe makes – and of course, it is considered to be a “grand complication,” which means it is far more exclusive than more standard Patek Philippe products. The 5208 is a really nifty Patek Philippe, and this version – like all the titanium or steel models for Only Watch – will be coveted by collectors.

Audemars Piguet offers a blue-dialed version of its all black ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar as the reference 26599CE.OO.1225CE.01. Audemars Piguet also points out that the caseback and the oscillating weight (rotor) on the movement are also ceramic – which I believe is a first for the ceramic Royal Oak models. It will go for a fair amount of money, but nothing mind-blowing, in my opinion. This is just another uncommon (in this instance, unique) watch for one of the world’s many Audemars Piguet fans.

The last Only Watch auction was the first that Tudor participated in, and even though their watch was among the lowest when it came to the auction estimate, it went for a really high price. Once again, Tudor comes to Only Watch with a small change on an existing model which is a lefty version with an olive green bezel and dial of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze. They call it the Black Bay Bronze One, and it is the reference 7925/001. It isn’t the most amazing thing in the world, but it is pretty and it should attract a price likely several times what the stock Black Bay Bronze goes for. With the Tudor watch comes the experience of being invited to the Tudor headquarters in Geneva – a place that is normally not open to guests.

Ulysse Nardin’s Only Watch 2017 entrant isn’t all that original either, but pleasant enough, with a steel-cased version of the Marine Tourbillon known as the Ulysse Nardin Marine Tourbillon Only Watch. It has the same type of engraved and then blue enamel painted dial as this Ulysse Nardin Classic watch – so it should be truly striking in person. I would love one of these if I had the money.

I have a feeling that the second most valuable watch at Only Watch 2017 will be the piece submitted by F.P. Journe. Interestingly enough, there are two watches in the auction with movements produced by F.P. Journe’s Geneva factory. The F.P. Journe Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante (chronograph monopusher split second) is likely going to be very nice looking in person. It begins with a unique tantalum case that is 44mm wide (bigger than pretty much anything F.P. Journe makes) and has a dial that is “blue chrome” with orange and yellow accents. The watch’s movement is further extremely beautiful being the caliber 1517 and was apparently developed just for the Only Watch 2017 auction. That makes it one of the few unique movements for the event. This watch has “half a million bucks” written all over it.

March 16, 2018

Ten Watches To Wear While Actually Being Active Grade 1 Replica Watches

Ten Watches To Wear While Actually Being Active ABTW Editors' Lists

There is perhaps no greater disservice that can be done to a perfectly capable watch, than to force it to live a life of sad monotony as it ticks and hums away sheltered beneath the safety of a shirt cuff. After all, we see it year after year – brands bragging about absurd water-resistance specs, blast-proof materials, and enough shock resistance to survive an unrestricted climb in an F-16. Really, if you’re tuned into watch marketing, you’ve seen it all. So why is it that so many collectors start experiencing symptoms like nausea and chest pain the moment their shiny new toys get dinged for the first time? Now, unless we’re talking about something like the Breguet Classique 7787 (I might actually faint if I scratched that watch), I stopped caring years ago. These things are meant to be used, fun to use, and at least to me, these are some of the top choices for watches to wear while actually being active – in no particular order.

Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT SUN023

We all know that the most solid choice for a rugged watch is usually a diver and there are plenty to choose from these days. Seiko have been pioneering dive watch technologies since the 1960s and in many ways, the Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT SUN023 is the culmination of several Seiko innovations. With a beefy shrouded case, care-free Kinetic movement, true GMT functionality, and the kind of lume that keeps you up at night, I find this to be the perfect active travel companion. I wouldn’t think twice about knocking this thing around and the black shroud protecting the case makes this one of the coolest iterations within Seiko’s “Tuna” family of watches.

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Fitbit Ionic Smart Watch

I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t totally warmed up to the new wave of “smart” wearables, but when Fitbit announced the latest Ionic, I started listening. I’ve been contemplating fitness trackers for a while, so why not go for a smartwatch from the industry leader in fitness tracking devices? Battery life (the real Achilles’ heel for smartwatches) is also impressive at four days or 10 hours if you’re using the GPS feature heavily. The aluminum case is a sturdy choice, internal media storage for music is ideal (streaming always seemed annoying to me on these devices), and 50m of water-resistance plus swim-tracking functions make the Ionic perfect for active individuals seeking a serious upgrade from Fitbit’s main line-up of fitness trackers.

Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20

Even though Casio’s Pro Trek series of watches can sometimes live within the shadows of the more popular G-Shock collections, they’re still worth considering if you want something rugged and outdoorsy. Casio’s latest Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 is what some would call the ultimate hiking watch. Perhaps its most notable feature is its ability to directly store area maps internally, so you don’t necessarily have to worry about a weak signal when you’re on the move. And, it wouldn’t be complete with out the typical and useful set of altimeter, barometer, and compass features. A true upgrade from the previous WSD-F10, the Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 offers serious features in a package that’s familiar to fans of the brand.

Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2029-01E

Introduced in 1985, the original Aqualand was the first watch with a built-in digital depth meter. Since then, Citizen has gone on to release several different versions and reissues like this Citizen Promaster Aqualand Depth Meter BN2029-01E. The concept is still the same – a burly dive watch that does what it must no matter what conditions it may face. Today, with the widespread use of dive computers, however, the depth gauge feature may seem a bit novel. But, the Citizen signature here is Eco-Drive – and you can’t go wrong with Eco-Drive. With the ability to hold a full charge for up to six months after drawing power from both natural and artificial light sources, a Citizen like this is a no-brainer if you’re looking for a durable watch with significant wrist presence.

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While this is not haute horology or particularly uncommon, it makes for a wonderful change from the plethora of ETA 2824/2892 offerings at the price point. The motion comes with some decoration — chiefly on the rotor and is visible through a screen back.While it is unlikely to be heralded and renowned like its sibling, the Intra-Matic 86 Chronograph, the Jazzmaster Power Reserve is a well put together watch for somebody looking to begin a collection or for a simple daily wearer for your workplace. The Hamilton ODC X-03 watch, motivated by the large screen and Hamilton’s previous involvements in films like 2001: A Space Odyssey and Interstellar is among the funkiest offerings from a brand which has shown remarkable selection, from a vintage reissue (such as the Intramatic 68) to sci-fi, like this bit, without effort. Produced by Nathan Crowley, the production designer for Interstellar, the Hamilton ODC X-03 is a fun and innovative piece for watch fans who desire their own timepieces to go past the moon. In cases like this, that could be Jupiter, which can be featured on the dial.The ODC X-03, ” is not the first space-inspired three time-zone watch from Hamilton. It joins the ranks of their ODC X-02 and the ODC X-01. The very first thing that you notice about the ODC X-03 is its proportions. Having a 49 x 52mm hexagonal case, this is a big watch, and to help slim down, the situation is titanium with black PVD. Using titanium can be fitting with all the space theme . You’ll observe that the upper bezel is kept in place by a set of asymmetrical rivets – there is something about space themed movies and asymmetrical patterns in the props and they seem to be anywhere.

Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman

Although Hamilton is clearly known for their line of budget-friendly field watches, I’ve always felt that those models were simply missing something. Personally, I just find Hamilton to be more interesting whenever I dig up some of their weirder and modern-looking options. That’s pretty much the case here with the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman, a diver that has already fallen into relative obscurity since its introduction at Baselworld 2016. But why is it special when searching for an active lifestyle timepiece? Well, sometimes you just don’t want to go with quartz or fully digital options and the Navy Frogman serves up something a little more interesting than your average $200 SKX. The 46mm case is easy to wear, the integrated rubber strap supports a balanced fit, and the touch of red looks cool enough to land the watch a spot on your next fishing trip.