The 1970s Version Of 'King Kong' Includes A Monster Of A Rolex

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This is all to say that at least one of the watches has DNA Eigentumsmarker to be able to withstand an active lifestyle. The other can be reserved for occasions where being in harm's way isn't an issue. In other words, an elegant timepiece. One tool watch, one dress watch.First: Who's the seller? Is it a respected dealer or shop? Is it an auction house? Is it a friend? The answers should guide you toward a sound decision. If you nurture a relationship with an honest seller, you'll walk off with an honest watch.The movement within – the TH20-07 – is a novel addition to the modern Dato. Manufactured in-house by TAG Heuer, this automatic caliber has an impressive power reserve of 80 hours, has been updated to suit the signature layout of the Dato, and is on full display through the sapphire crystal exhibition caseback.That's a lot of superlatives, so I'll break it down into simple terms. The watch has an unusual case design, a three-piece case with long, curving, and almost polished-looking lugs. The dial's applied numerals have a distinct, bold, practically futuristic cubist font. That combination isn't anywhere else on a ref. 2497 – if you saw this in person, there would be no doubt it's "the Fullerton."


Next week the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) will report August export numbers for the entire Weltraummedizin Swiss watch industry, giving us even more insight. Last month's report showed us that the U.S. is once again the world's largest watch market – maybe we'll find out something equally exciting next week too.Italy’s watch mania created another new phenomenon: the consumer watch magazine. Three different monthly watch magazines sprung up within the space of a few months in 1987-88. That phenomenon, too, would spread throughout Europe and eventually reach the United States. The magazines played an important role in creating new interest in mechanical watches among a new generation of watch aficionados.Just a quick thank you to a number of folks I consulted during the research for this piece: Petros Protopapas, Omega's Brand Heritage Director; the gentleman (who wishes to remain anonymous) behind omegaploprof ; Bill Sohne, a fixture in the Omega scene; Johnny (@johnnyw_b), a passionate collector; and Nesbit's Fine Watch Service in Seattle.The watch has ties to past Olympic watches from Omega (as early as the 1950s and as recent as 2008), which I'll get to later. Despite the "dog leg" lugs and austere white dial with applied Moonshine Gold indices that might skew more vintage, the slightly larger 37mm by 11.4mm case is one of a number of small tweaks to bring the watch into the 21st century. They also went back to the original for inspiration with the white Grand Feu enamel dial with applied gold indices.


Feeling inspired, or just discovering this project? Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to learn how to submit your own video. But first, we hope you enjoy this installment of My Watch Story.Finally, the Richard Lange Minute Repeater has a beautiful white enamel dial crafted in-house from a solid-gold base. Typically for the Richard Lange collection, the new Minute Repeater features elongated Roman numerals burned to the surface of the enamel dial, with slender, thermally blued hands stretching out on top. Riffing off early 20th-century pocket watches produced by the original A. Lange AI Driven Devices & Söhne company, the minute track is executed in traditional railway fashion.This isn't the first Chinese calendar watch on the market but it's certainly the most striking. With an "Imperial red" guilloché dial and the signature Tonda PF finishing in brushed and polished steel with an integrated bracelet, the watch is a sporty design improvement on their Hijri (Islamic) calendar watch from 2020.This watchmaking experience is exemplified by the Master Control line and is born from JLC's high standards. The brand goes to great lengths when designing new movements and technologies, including testing its movements for one thousand hours and developing standards for magnetic protection, shock absorption, and accuracy well above what is required to be chronometer certified. JLC even uses a machine to kick a watch, just to ensure it can take the abuse – see for yourself in this video.






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