Watch Facts
Quiz: 2024.03.18 Quiz (Affordable Chronograph)
The automatic mechanical fly back chronograph movement is based on a Valjoux 7750 modified by La Joux-Perret. Inspired by the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe (CSX2299). Stainless steel and Titanium case in 44mm. Limited to 196 pieces (in honor of the 196-mph land speed record achieved at Le Mans in 1964). 42hr power reserve. Priced at USD 7,950.00
7750 based Graham’s calibre G1747 – a 25-jewel automatic chronograph with a 30-minute counter, 28,800BPH. Carbon fiber case at 47mm – under 100gram weight. Limited to 50pcs. Priced at US$11,550.00
Featuring a drift angle calculator which can be used to calculate crosswinds. 45mm case in stainless steel. Automatic chronograph Cal.H21 (7750 bases) with a modified silicon hairspring. Power reserve at 60 hours. Limited to 1918 pcs Priced at US$2,959.00
- Longines has an important role in making chronographe for aviation since the early 20th century.
- The Charles Lindbergh or WWII pilot watches; or from the first monopusher to the first flyback; these are all significant achievements by Longines.
- The Avigation BigEye has been modelled after an early-1970s watch made for military aviators.
- The oversized minute counter, explaining its name “BigEye”.
- 2021 the BigEye received an update with a grade 5 titanium case at 41mm.
- Movement is the Longines Calibre L688 which is based on the 7750 with heavy modifications.
- Automatic winding with column wheel and silicon hairspring Power reserve is 54hours.
- Priced at 3,230.00€
Oris introduces its second limited edition bronze watch to commemorate the legacy of US Navy Master Diver, Carl Brashear (2018). Multi-piece bronze case, bronze minute scale top ring in 43mm. Automatic chronograph movement using the Oris 771, base SW 510. Power reserve at 48 hours. Limited to 2000pcs Priced at US$4,950.00
2018 is the 55th anniversary for the Carrera watch, TAG Heuer released this watch as part of a celebration models. Case in stainless steel at 41mm. Automatic chronograph movement Cal. 16 with 40 hours power reserve. Priced at 4,200.00CHF
43mm of high-tech materials including Black DLC case, matt ceramic bezel, and rubber racing strap. Automatic chronograph movement, 46hrs power reserve, priced at US$4,990.00
automatic movement BR.Cal.301, stainless steel case in 41mm, tachymeter bezel, power reserve at 40 hours. Priced at HK$32,600 or US$4,400.00
Stainless steel case in 41mm. Automatic caliber CFB1972 annual calendar and chronograph movement. Power reserve is at 42 hours. Limited to 888 pieces. Priced at US$7,200.00