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I’m a big proponent of the lasting power of timepieces, especially when they become heirlooms. Nightmare Alley really brings that idea to the forefront, both on- and off-screen. If you're a watch lover (I mean, you're here, so I assume you are) you'll appreciate the attention that's been paid by Del Toro and crew.Brand: Gérald GentaModel: Arena Bi-Retrograde With Mickey Playing FootballReference Number: 103786Diameter: 41mmCase Material: SteelDial Color: Mother-of-PearlIndexes: Retrograde displayStrap/Bracelet: Textured red rubber strap; polished stainless steel Gérald Genta folding claspWhile there are a few other notable modern tuxedo dial watches such as the Cartier Roadster Tuxedo Dial and the Rolex Datejust “Tuxedo,” Longines has done the best job at capturing the original magic of the classic tuxedo falsos hublot relojes dial look and reworking it in a modern package.Dressy without being stuffy, the De Ville Prestige achieves its impeccably balanced design thanks to the placement of the date aperture, the power reserve indicator, small seconds indicator at three, six, and nine o'clock respectively, as well as the Omega logo details at the 12 o'clock position. Placing these important details at the cardinal points makes the dial feel visually harmonious, streamlined, and easy to read.There are three standard dial variations: silver, “Edo purple,” and vignette green. All have a finely-grained and textured finish. There's also a light blue “dragon scale” dial that's a limited edition of 700 pieces to mark Seiko's 100th anniversary. The 3 o'clock date wheel also matches the dial color on the general production references.The example we have here is a part of the reportedly 170 watches made for commercial use with Polarouter text. In the world of Polerouters, where around 1,000 different references exist, 170 examples means rare. I can personally say that while I have been looking for a black-dial Polarouter for around five years, I have only seen two or three come up for sale.
In Dr. No, Bond tests a geiger counter on his watch. In Thunderball, his Breitling is a Geiger Counter. This story on the auction of the Breitling Top Time from that film is an early Hodinkee glimpse at the importance of these film watches in the real world.Phillips is offering what I believe is one of the first examples to come to auction that is sealed (although it’s in a service box and service plastic sleeve, rather than the original presentation box and sleeve). I wouldn't be surprised to see it land in the high six-figures. And then Sotheby's has an interesting example up for grabs with what is believed to be a “factory error” dial with a missing marker at the 53-minute position.It should be said that the models issued during this era were not produced in any sort of tani vacheron constantin zegarki chronology, and they're not all separate. Within the 6263/6265 range, pre-Sigma, Big Red, and Sigma all overlap. In fact, there are some “Big Red Sigma” dials with both red text and sigma symbols. Getting to the heart of what each means isn't simple: A Sigma dial means the appearance of sigmas and no Daytona text, while a Big Red with sigmas would be referred to as a Big Red.The key update to this 2023 version is the new black colored dial, which still features the sunburst pattern (intended to be reminiscent of an eagle's iris) and now also includes an orange arrow-type seconds hand with eagle's feather counterweight, an orange “high-frequency” arrow symbol and matching orange railway-track minutes circle. Sounds like a lot of orange, but as you can see above they are small accents that balance out the black dial rather nicely.
Powering the new collection is the manufacture made Caliber 1400, a manual-winding movement that beats at 28,000 VpH (4Hz) for a minimum of 40 hours. replica rolex oyster perpetual It is partially visible on the flip side, through a circular aperture shaped after the hour and minutes subdial.This is a new watch for me this year and honestly, with regards to wrist time, there wasn’t even a competition. It’s incredibly comfortable, versatile, and useful (I’ve used it as a GMT more than once). If I’m ever in a rush, indecisive, or traveling, it’s the first watch I reach for. I had wanted a Rolex for a long time, but I wanted one that was just a little under the radar since everyone seems to have a Datejust or a Submariner these days. The more I wear it, the more I fall in love.Timing for this move is great right now too, for a number of reasons. From a partnerships standpoint, Tudor sponsors the Rugby World Cup, which will be held in Japan in 2019, giving them some nice visibility in the new market. More generally though, Japan is one of the strongest watch markets in the world these days, up more than 10% through the first nine months of 2018.If you want to get the full story of this watch, how it was restored, and why it matters so much to the collector community, I recommend you take a look at this video produced by Phillips. You'll see some familiar faces, including Aurel Bacs, John Goldberger, and even Philippe Dufour.I have a long way to go before arriving at the version of adulthood where all of my valuable possessions are kept in a safe. I am kind of the opposite of Marie Kondo; whilst I do hold on to things that spark joy, I don't have any organizational systems in place.The J12 wasn't the first watch made in ceramic, but it was an unexpected choice for a high-fashion brand with a less-than-established background in watchmaking. Aesthetically it made perfect sense; the ceramic allowed a duality of execution, with one reference a pure deep black and the other a shimmering pearlescent white. This choice again aligns with Gabrielle Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld's design cues: an obsession with the dialogue between black and white, a modern play of chiaroscuro.
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