As I have said on this site many times before, I am not a tourbillon gal. So putting that aside, I would like to say that the Traditionnelle Tourbillon is rather impressive. Vacheron released its first tourbillon wristwatch in 1990 and has been tweaking it ever since. This version uses the newest tourbillon movement – the slim in-house caliber 2160/1 – that was first used in 2018. There are quite a few variations of these new Glamour Double Dates available from today. You can choose from either a stainless steel or a two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold case, dials in opaline, silver, champagne, or black (with or without diamond hour markers), and leather straps with folding buckles or matching metal bracelets. There are 22 possible combinations in all. As a base, in the same sort of way that I love the Omega Ploprof or my own Citizen Aqualand (one of my fav summer watches), the Workhorse Chronograph is a bold expression of a toolish design, and the added dose of color suits the watch much better than I would have expected. I especially like the blue case and the yellow bullhorns, which remind me of the especially colorful versions of New Balance sneakers. The partnership between Hublot and Sang Bleu, the creative and design studio owned and operated by Swiss tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi, is now in its seventh year. To mark the occasion the two have teamed up on a trio of highly scratch-resistant Hublot Unico Big Bang Sang Bleu II watches featuring Plescia-Büchi's designs. Also, I had wound enough watches to know I don't mind doing it. I wind my vintage Omega and my Luch and my Ruhla, and they all have a power reserve of maybe — a combined six hours? I jest. But a newer watch, with an actual power reserve, would be easy after what I go through on a daily basis. Plus, winding is good. replica burberry jassen Few brands strike the balance between traditionalism and modernity with as much poise as Laurent Ferrier. On the wrist the watches look contemporary, while still appealing to those with a respect for time-tested things. This new watch takes a niche idea from the 19th century and brings it into the 21st century in a way that feels extremely relatable and fresh.

The last thing worth touching on here is pricing. The [Re]master01 comes in at $53,100, the Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache sits at $53,500 in rose gold and $39,700 in stainless steel, and the Patek Philippe ref. 5172G is the most expensive of the bunch at $73,710. According to Timex Japan, just before the pandemic wound up, they contacted Houlihan to get his help in recreating the 8-Lap for a modern (but nostalgic) audience. The result was the OG Edition of 2022, and since that model's success, the Japanese side of Timex has been absolutely crushing it with interesting and colorful takes on the original 8-Lap form. What I especially appreciate here is the decision not to veer too far in the vintage direction. We get the old school Grand Seiko typography, the Diashock text, and the case proportions, sure. But in addition to that, GS flexed its muscles in a seemingly simple but visually stunning navy blue dial that – to borrow from Taylor Swift – shimmers. Inside the 42mm white gold Endeavour case is an orbital time display that uses a series of three spinning hour discs integrated into the Funky Blue dial and a central minutes disc spinning over the top to the display the time. It's a different take on the so-called "wandering hours"  and one that presents a bold, graphic interpretation of the complication. While the Deepsea has a darker gradient, the Capri is meant for surface dives (and pool swims) and certainly evokes "the bay of Naples and the unique, fascinating blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea." Or so I imagine – I've never been. The dial looks a lot better in person than in the press photos, which kind of felt like someone printed a picture on a dial.

This year's initial 10-piece production of the Cornel 1870 CE is being allocated via a raffle, which you can enter on Cornell's site until April 30. There is no cost or obligation to purchase when you enter the raffle. The 1870 CE is not a limited edition, but production is limited each year. Price: $10,750. The Classic Moneta Moonphase comes in a 37mm by 7.65mm stainless case, housing a quartz movement for the hours, minutes, and moon phase, with an estimated run time of 60 months before you'll need to charge the battery. The watch has a high-polish case finish, which matches the polished hands and indices, and a coin-edge finish around the inside of the dial.