In the metal, the case is extremely striking and the aspect that calls most directly to that vintage romanticism. It's too far to call the Guichets crude, but the utter lack of highly polished surfaces outside of the apertures is unique within pretty much every watch produced this century by a large luxury brand. replica Omega Speedmaster Horloges Michael Phelps (right, not wearing ear muffs) celebrates the gold medals of Team United States during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games. Speaking of iteration and evolution, the gradient blue "night sky" dial gets an upgrade here in more ways than one. It features a (lumed) four-pointed star at the center which gives way to the skeletonized movement with both blue bridges and main plate. There's an almost gradient effect to the blue on the dial that darkens from the bottom upwards. This watch perfectly sums up Keegan's style for me, since it's relatively classic, but with just enough of a flourish to catch your attention and let you know that it's not run-of-the-mill. Sotheby's Lot 55: A Cartier Baignoire, Gifted By Charlie Chaplin To His Wife Oona Chaplin Speaking of which, the Santos bracelet might be as recognizable as the watch itself. In 1978, Cartier created what we can think of as the first modern Santos. This watch was a two-tone steel and yellow gold model, with a polished yellow gold bezel and a new bracelet that echoed the screw motif of the bezel, only with yellow gold screws punctuating the steel bracelet links.

I mean, did you really think this list wasn't going to include a Rolex Daytona? I've been on the record saying that I think Daytona madness is getting a bit out of hand, but when you see a watch like this it's easy to understand why so many collectors go crazy for them. The "John Player Special" is a particularly desirable version of the ref. Carl F. Bucherer's CEO, Sascha Moeri, explained the genesis of his company's relationship with the Manta Trust: Polerouter models are right around 35mm – some a millimeter over, some a millimeter under – a standard size for a watch from the 1950s. Strapping it on and enjoying the feeling of the Polerouter on the wrist requires one to get in the right headspace. The case size might be modest, but the ideology attached to the watch still conjures aeronautical luxury. We do not generally work hands-on here at HODINKEE with high-jewelry timepieces but on the very few occasions such a watch comes into the office, I'm always struck by just how immediately hypnotic the effect is – you start to understand why diamonds and other precious stones (I have a major weakness for rubies, personally) can drive people a little nuts, and the myths and legends surrounding This year at IWC has been all about the refreshed Portugieser line of nautically inspired timepieces, which harken back to an important wristwatch made by IWC that used a large and accurate pocket watch movement. Today, we have a special edition of the sporty Portugieser Yacht Club to mark a new partnership between IWC and the British swimwear brand Orlebar Brown.

I know. It's only a color change and it shouldn't be that big of a deal, but when one of the most popular dive watches on the market, from one of the biggest watch brands in the world, decides to go green – it's bound to garner some attention. Right? make no mistake: I loved the RM 033. After wearing it for one week, my admiration for the Richard Mille brand has grown. The watch is distinctive, with an ultra-modern industrial aesthetic. It’s also exceptionally well-made, well-finished, and comfortable.