Hereby we share with you the Speedy Tuesday Event videos that we took on January 8th in Biel, Switzerland. Also, you will find some of the official photos that were taken during the day by Omega s photographer. Our own photos can be found in our previous How to wear it! report here.Speedy Tuesday Event VideosToday, we share with your three Speedy Tuesday Event videos that Bert Buijsrogge shot during the day. The first one below gives an overall?impression of the day in Biel. With about 45 guests, 6 of the Fratelli (Bert, Gerard, Balazs, Michael, Sky and RJ) and of course the Omega staff, we had a day where we not only celebrated the Speedmaster on a Speedy Tuesday, we also had the honour to ...
Now that Omega introduced their new caliber 321 movement, it is time to have a look at the most affordable Speedmaster Professional pre-Moon watch with caliber 321: the Speedmaster Professional 145.012. It already went up in value over the last few years, but the introduction of the new caliber 321 movement could give it another little boost.Speedmaster Professional 145.012This reference was produced in 1967 and 1968. Some have been delivered a tad bit later (in 1969), but it was replaced by the 145.022-68 in 1968. It is the last Speedmaster with caliber 321 movement (based on the Lemania 27CH C12). Also, it was the Speedmaster with this sought-after column-wheel movement that had?the highes...
Last year Omega introduced their new Seamaster Diver 300M watch. A watch that has been in the collection since 1993 and was due for a big update. A new movement, new case size, and a new dial for example, while maintaining the look & feel of one of their best selling watches. 2019 just started, and Omega throws in another variation of this new Seamaster Diver 300M.Seamaster Diver 300M In Ceramic and TitaniumWe have been informing you about the steel, gold & steel and titanium/tantalum/Sedna gold versions of this new Seamaster Diver 300M, but today Omega surprised us with a model made of one black ceramic and titanium. With a size larger than the regular model (41mm), this 43.5mm is b...
The Grand Seiko SBGA231G from their Sport Collection is not the first model that comes to mind when thinking about their watches. Perhaps it is the very competitive market for diving watches, whereas in the market of all-rounders, the Grand Seikos seem to do pretty well. So why is it that we dont see not much talk about the Grand Seiko SBGA231G or SBGA229G for example? Is it because its looks are too close to those diving watches from Switzerland? Lets have a closer look at the SBGA231.Grand Seiko SBGA231GThe SBGA231G is the Grand Seiko update of the Seiko SBGA031. This means that after Seiko and Grand Seiko were separated two years ago, all models received a new dial that only indicates Gra...
This week, weve seen loads of new releases from brands that showcase their wares at SIHH in Geneva. However, and weve mentioned this, other brands that dont attend often show new pieces while the world has their eyes on watches in general. As an example, Breitling showed their new Capsule Collection focusing on the Golden Age of Aviation with Navitimers inspired by Swissair, Pan Am, and TWA. This was a digital release, but we also saw at least one brand set up shop at a local hotel in Geneva to take advantage of all the watch-related traffic in town. Zenith was there as part of their Geneva Days and they rolled out a number of new products, some of which we will cover at a later date. Today,...
Piaget is not necessarily known for their manly watches. Dont get me wrong, I love the brand. I think what they do is beautiful and classy. Especially their ladys collection. Though we cant complain about the mens line-up either. ?So, this time we will concentrate on those models and run through the 2019 SIHH Piaget novelties. We have 6 watches all together; 3 from the Polo collection and 3 from the Altiplano. This article we give you a bit of an insight into the Polo models.Piaget PoloAs the brand says, the 2019 Polo collection brings vibrance to the SIHH. Obviously, these are very special pieces in looks. One new Polo color and 2 pieces with heavy diamond sets. Lets start with the most ele...
Sinn, based in Frankfurt, Germany, is well-known for special purpose tool watches. They have developed a whole range of their EZM watches where EZM stands for Einsatzzeitmesser C German for mission timer. But, next to their Frankfurt Financial District Watches, they also offer some clean elegant watches. And Sinn enjoys to introduce new case materials. Using anti-corrosive and non-magnetic submarine steel for dive watches is one remarkable example.Now Sinn s second model made of Damascus Steel has become available. As watches made of Damascus Steel are quite rare such a model presented by a well-known brand deserves attention. We took a closer look.Sinn 1800 DamaszenerThe concept and design ...
I will save my sentiments about Vacheron Constantin this year compared to last year to our daily recap later on today. Now it is time to talk about a watch that isn t perhaps the most accessible (read: affordable) watch in the world at 95.000 Euro, but it did make my horological heart tick faster. I am talking about the new full gold Vacheron Constantin?Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin reference?4300V/120R-B064.Gold?Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-ThinCompletely in line with the gold fever I am suffering for a while now, this watch is – to me – one of the coolest pieces I have seen at the SIHH so far. This Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin combine...
The 2019 SIHH Montblanc Heritage novelties probably have the widest selection of timepieces in the brands current lineup. 6 models from an elegant 3-hand version to a sophisticated limited edition pulsograph. It is a very thought-out collection that offers a watch in every price segment. Lets look at the crown jewel of the line; the Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph. A watch that is a limited edition of only 100 pieces.Montblanc Heritage PulsographWhile I dont fancy fish (on my plate) I really like this salmon dial (color) steel amazingness from Montblanc. It is not only a super cool watch on the wrist but one that packs a lot of punches overall. Well run through the basics, shall we? The Montbl...
Mike from Switzerland asked us if we could advise him on where he should have his vintage, 1981, ‘Rootbeer GMT Master 16753 serviced. At or one of their official service centers, or would a local watchmaker be a better idea?Where should I have my GMT Master 16753 serviced?From: MikeSubject: You asked usHello,I would like to contribute a question to ‘You asked us. I recently purchased a 1981 GMT ‘Root Beer reference 16753.The watch tells time but needs service as the crown is not secure. My question?is regarding the hands and dial. I don t believe they need to be replaced and I m afraid if I send the watch to for service, that is exactly what they ll do. What are you...
Armin Strom strikes again. The Haute Horlogerie manufacture from Bienne has prepared something outstanding for SIHH 2019. A little bit old but also very new. Let me explain: The DNA of the brand (an expression watch brands often use) lies in skeletonizing timepieces. Models Both from their own and other brands collections. This was the time when Mr. Armin Strom himself owned the company. Among other watches, Speedy fans might know that already, Mr. Strom did a platinum skeleton Speedmaster in 1994. Ten years ago, he retired and left the company in new hands. The core of Armin Strom is still skeleton watches but eventually, they went beyond that. They developed a Mirrored Force Resonance move...
Baselworld 2014 was notable for many things. released their Pepsi GMT-Master II in a white gold case. Omega rolled out their Seamaster 300, a line that later served as the basis for the James Bond watch in Spectre. Lastly, Ressence, small Belgian watch manufacture came to the market with their first Type watch; the Ressence Type 1. The brand had only been alive for 4 years at the time. They had previous models, but the?Type 1 was the forerunner of their new evolution. A watch that had no crown, thinner case and different lugs than the previous Ressence models. Needless to say, it was a success. Fast forward to 2019 at SIHH Ressence is giving us yet another Type 1 watch. This time it is the ...
Hermes might not be the first brand to think of when talking high-end watches or Haute Horlogerie, but in fact, some of their watches are definitely belonging to this category. One of them is the new Hermes Arceau Lheure de la Lune. Presented to us yesterday at the SIHH, it was by far the most interesting watch of their novelties.Hermes?Arceau Lheure de la LuneThere are actually two versions of the new Hermes?Arceau Lheure de la Lune?watch, one with an aventurine dial and one with a meteorite dial. Each is limited to 100 pieces and have their own unique number. Both watches enable you to see the moon phases demonstrated simultaneously for the northern and the southern hemispheres. This is be...
Hot on the heels of their first airline-inspired release honoring Swissair, we have a second new colorful watch to view, the Breitling Navitimer Pan Am Edition.? Much like the Swissair piece, the Pan Am pays tribute to another airline from the Golden Age of commercial travel.? Pan Am is arguably the most famous airline to ever exist despite the fact that they ceased operations way back in 1991.? I never flew them, but I recall many family members and friends hopping aboard their wide bodies out of Miami International and over to foreign destinations such as Heathrow.? And then, who could forget 2002 s Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo Dicaprio as a captain-in-disguise on Pan American Airways...
Panerai announced their?partnership with Luna Rossa, the Italian team which is the first to challenge the defender of the 36th America s Cup. Because of this partnership, Panerai will introduce a number of watches dedicated to Luna Rossa. The first one we are able to show is the PAM1039, or ‘Luna Rossa Challenger Submersible . Let s have a closer look.Officine Panerai?Luna Rossa Challenger SubmersiblePanerai introduces to you their Luna Rossa Challenger Submersible. Not only carbon fibre (used for the hull of the AC75 ship) is being used, but also a piece of the sailcloth of the Luna Rossa AC75 boat. With a 47mm case made of Carbotech (based on carbon fibre material), you can be certai...
The best of both worlds, the new 40mm Diamondback series is built tough to handle the elements, with the refined elegance of a classic dress watchWhere nature meets design, the Diamondback was inspired by the pattern on the Diamondback Rattlesnake. Built to handle the elements yet sleek in its appearance, this new Swiss made 40mm range is Creux Automatiqs first unisex offering and features their first adjustable stainless steel bracelet.The Diamondback CA-08Housed in a slimmer version of CAs signature curved bevel case design, this model is every bit as complex in its design and detail as its predecessor the Ghost CA-01.We wanted to create a timepiece that would stand on its own, a piece tha...
With the Bridge One, Laurent Ferrier not only introduces a new shape watch in their collection but also a brand new caliber, especially for this design.Inspired by the?Passerelle de lIle, a very famous bridge in Geneva, Laurent Ferrier let us know that as a child, he was looking out at this famous landmark in the city from his room. The shape?of Laurent Ferrier s Bridge One is not only beautiful, but it should also enhance the wearer s experience and comfort.Laurent Ferrier Bridge OneEntirely made of stainless steel, the Laurent Ferrier Bridge One will be available with two different dials. Or, as Laurent Ferrier puts it in his press release, two ‘SIHH special dials , which makes us be...
Baume & Mercier is adding some new interesting Baumatic powered watches to their Clifton collection, and we will cover them all. However, we d like to start with the boldest of them first (although there s also a red gold three-hander): the red gold?Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar. It is one of the most interesting complications to us, besides a chronograph (we don t care much about tourbillons, to be honest, Baume & Mercier actually did one in 2014 for their Clifton collection).Clifton Baumatic Perpetual CalendarWe don t have to explain what a perpetual calendar is to you I am sure, but for those who are new to the world of mechanical watches; it is a complic...
The bread and butter of IWC are their pilots watches. The Swiss manufacturer has been offering aviation timepieces for a very long time. There are only a handful of big names in the industry with this type of pedigree. Surely IWC is one of them. Their line-up is versatile spanning from dress watches like the Portofino collection to divers watches such as the Aquatimer and many more models. Yet the backbone of IWC are still the timepieces that take inspiration from aviation. This year the Schaffhausen-based brand goes all in on this theme. Their 2019 novelty list includes reinterpretations of familiar watches as well as some new models. The list is huge, and we will not be able to cover each ...
Jaeger-LeCoultre is not only a high-end watch manufacturer but a very important one in the industry. The company, that came to existence in 1833, has been at the forefront of innovation. The companys founder Antoine LeCoultres very first invention was an instrument that was able to measure the micron. It was called the millionometer. That set JLC on a path that brought them 1,200 calibers over time. Jaeger-LeCoultre has over 400 registered patents. Their manufacture, still to this day, masters old techniques in the decoration of their timepieces. Guillochage or grand feu enamelling just to name a few. JLC is also an expert in over 180 different watchmaking (and watch related skills) in their...
