Speculation around is that it could be a 50th Anniversary of the Daytona with a ceramic bezel, or it could be a two colour GMT Master II
Well shall have to wait and see today.
Wednesday 24 April 2013
Rolex Teaser for BaselWorld 2013
Well Rolex has released a teaser on their website regarding their new release for BaselWorld. It shows a Triplock crown and a stainless steel bracelet (Assumed).
Speculation around is that it could be a 50th Anniversary of the Daytona with a ceramic bezel, or it could be a two colour GMT Master II
Well shall have to wait and see today.
Speculation around is that it could be a 50th Anniversary of the Daytona with a ceramic bezel, or it could be a two colour GMT Master II
Well shall have to wait and see today.
Sunday 21 April 2013
Book Review: A Grand Complication
I have just finished reading A Grand Complication by Stacy Perman.
It documents the story of two of America's greatest watch collectors in the 20th Century, Henry Graves Jr and & James Ward Packard.
Henry Graves Jr was a banker and James Ward Packard was an entrepreneur who was an innovator with lightbulbs and founder of Packard Automobiles.
They both shared a love of complicated mechanical timepieces featuring tourbillons, minute repeaters, perpetual calendars and split seconds chronographs.
It was a friendly rivalry with both trying to obtain the most complicated timepieces from the prestigious houses of Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.
In my opinion it is a very well written book, documenting the histories of both men, watchmaking and the constant love affair of watch collecting.
My thanks to Elizabeth Doerr, who first posted about this book and brought it to my attention.
It documents the story of two of America's greatest watch collectors in the 20th Century, Henry Graves Jr and & James Ward Packard.
Henry Graves Jr was a banker and James Ward Packard was an entrepreneur who was an innovator with lightbulbs and founder of Packard Automobiles.
They both shared a love of complicated mechanical timepieces featuring tourbillons, minute repeaters, perpetual calendars and split seconds chronographs.
It was a friendly rivalry with both trying to obtain the most complicated timepieces from the prestigious houses of Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin.
In my opinion it is a very well written book, documenting the histories of both men, watchmaking and the constant love affair of watch collecting.
My thanks to Elizabeth Doerr, who first posted about this book and brought it to my attention.
Basel World 2013: What I would like to see/my predictions
Well its that time of year again for the newest releases from the rest of the watch making world after SIHH.
Basel World is held this year from April 25 to May 2, 2013.
I am looking forward to seeing what Tag Heuer brings out since this year is the 50th Anniversary of the Carrera. If they make a 3 registered chrono based on the old school versions, I will be a happy chappy!
The famous Rolex Cosmograph is also celebrating its 50th. Rumours are floating around that the size will be increased from 40mm to 44mm. Hopefully it is the Stainless Steel that receives the upgrades. Going by past history of Rolex and its order of metals, it is a possibility. I do like a watch at 44mm but that only applies to Panerai for me. I would like the size to remain at 40mm, but would like to see a ceramic bezel and a dials that resemble the old Daytona's such as the Paul Newman and pre Daytona designation chronographs.
Its always an exciting time and will be looking forward to see all the new releases.
Basel World is held this year from April 25 to May 2, 2013.
I am looking forward to seeing what Tag Heuer brings out since this year is the 50th Anniversary of the Carrera. If they make a 3 registered chrono based on the old school versions, I will be a happy chappy!
The famous Rolex Cosmograph is also celebrating its 50th. Rumours are floating around that the size will be increased from 40mm to 44mm. Hopefully it is the Stainless Steel that receives the upgrades. Going by past history of Rolex and its order of metals, it is a possibility. I do like a watch at 44mm but that only applies to Panerai for me. I would like the size to remain at 40mm, but would like to see a ceramic bezel and a dials that resemble the old Daytona's such as the Paul Newman and pre Daytona designation chronographs.
Its always an exciting time and will be looking forward to see all the new releases.
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