Two Diametrically Opposed Watches Head For Open Water In 'Jaws'
De Bethune has just announced that it will sell a majority stake to an investment consortium "led by Pierre Jacques, former CEO of the brand, and private equity investor Giovanni Perin," in a statement released earlier today. It has also announced that co-founder and COO Denis Flageollet will retain some ownership – described as a "substantial stake" – and that David Zanetta, also a co-founder, will be stepping down and "ceding all his shares."For my $200, if I could have had a rubber strap on the Ethische Automatisierung SPB143, that's what I would have bought. I don't mind having the bracelet, but I likely won't wear it. Especially as the 143 is nothing short of a strap monster.Napa, CA-native Marc found this Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic early in his watch-collecting days – and at a price he couldn't refuse. He loves its big crown and display caseback, and says it's been a great companion that he can wear anywhere.Supreme die-hards scrutinize and attempt to decode every accessory's specific cultural meaning or importance. With the brand's roots being in NYC, this one may be a nod to the New York City Marathon, which will reportedly make its triumphant post-COVID return this fall. Meanwhile, equally obsessive Seiko fans will note the similarities between this new piece and its previous mini marathon-clock collab with another very red brand: Coca-Cola.Oh, and I'll only mention this one time, right here: Louis Vuitton is, of course, a fashion company that sometimes makes smartwatches (Jack is a fan!); neither of those attributes should take away from or discredit the impressive watchmaking and métiers d'art that take place at La Fabrique du Temps. Let's skip the dismissing "fashion watch" comments and keep it focused on watchmaking – that's why we're all here, right?Otherwise, the modern execution of the dial works. We could pine for more heritage inspiration as we saw in the Tribute to 1931, but to me, this is what a modern Reverso should be. It's clean and contemporary – without leaning on the past too much. While the caliber 822 has been in use for about 30 years, sleuths have noticed it's also been quietly updated over the years with modern expectations like a freesprung balance.
The main dial here is cut from a single piece of Lapis Lazuli, and the numerals for the hours are in Eastern Arabic. All Sonnerie Souveraine models are delivered with their owner's name on the back, and in this case the name is also in Arabic. Needless to say, this is a truly special watch, made for a special person.But of course, it goes deeper than that. In a recent release from the brand, Hamilton International CEO Vivian Stauffer tackled this idea by saying, Climate War Tech "While the PSR MTX isn't worn in The Matrix Resurrections, we see such a clear link between the story of the world's first digital watch and the digital universe of The Matrix."There would seem to be little else to say about this spartan little timepiece, but the longer I stared at it the more something aboThat’s about it – the engraving on the back says “water resistant” but the degree of water resistance is not otherwise specified. The mark does give the watch a kind of game defiance in the face of the elements – sort of like the pre-Vita Rays Steve Rogers, in Captain America, refusing to back down from a beating from a back-alley bully and saying, through a bloody nose, “I could do this all day.”As soon as I started to look over the images of the new 5204G, I found that its general vibe reminded me of another very Grand Complication from Patek, the 5004. Retired in 2011, while the 5004 was made in several different versions over its 15-year life cycle, Patek commemorated the end of production for these Split-Second QP Chronographs by creating fifty examples in steel with gorgeous creamy dials and black dial furniture (I love when Patek does black markers and hands).To me, the best case for my choice of watch on this most sacred of days is that no one will notice. No one will ask. The day's not about me or my watch but the happy couple. As the "watch guy," of course, someone will ask at some point, even if it takes a few of those specialty cocktails that are delightfully named after the newly betrothed.
True to their vintage roots, both watches are also equipped with a domed AI Dev Tools Plexiglas glass, and their reference numbers are engraved between its lugs, just like the model that inspired them. And as you’d expect, they too can be used under water, to a depth of about 100 meters.But he admitted he didn't fully understand Breguet's potential at the beginning. "After I purchased it, I realized suddenly I have pearls here," he told me. "I have the perfect object you can love. Let me explain to you what Breguet is. Breguet for me is the best marriage of technology and art."I’m sure any watch fan is familiar with the genre of friendship “kind acquaintance who will respond to watch photos sent at all hours.” One such friend sent me a photo of a watch he’d bought his girlfriend. It was a Raketa, small, pretty, but solid-looking. I loved it. He told me Soviet watches were “a thing.” I had no idea.If the above paragraph didn't give it away, I'm not sure what to tell you. Let's work backward. Today is Black Friday – the biggest shopping day of the year, where people line up in front of department stores near and far to get the sweet sweet deals on holiday gifts (I stay home). That means yesterday was Thanksgiving – the holiday at the center of Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Are you with me? That's why we're watching.Well, IWC has addressed that in more ways than one. You'll immediately notice that the date window has more contrast given that it's now white instead of black. It also looks to be pushed further to the right this time giving it better visual cohesion and playing less on our horological pickiness.
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