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Jaeger LeCoultre Grand Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 Chocolate was released in 2014.  The watch is housed in a 18K pink gold case with a brown dial that was inspired by an early Reverso from Jaeger-LeCoultre.  Another unique feature is a burgundy cordovan strap from Argentinian polo boot maker Casa Fagiliano – Grand Reverso size comes in at 46.8mm x 27.4mm and only 7.3mm thick.  On the movement; it uses calibre 822/2, beats at 3Hz, 19 jewels, 45-hour power reserve.  Priced at 12,000 Euro

Rolex Daytona 16520, prior to 2000, all Daytona movements were from outside suppliers. The 16520 uses the movement from the El Primero by Zenith with modifications.

• Case is in 18K white gold or pink gold in 41mm in diameter with a thickness of 8.2mm paired with a grey dial.
• Manually wound calibre L095.1, unlike other LANGE 1, it has one mainspring barrel instead of a double barrel with two stacked mainsprings.
• But due to the larger diameter.
• Power Reserve of 72 hours.
• Priced at 45,900€

Following the announcement that 2021 will be the last production year of the stainless steel model Ref. 5711/1A. This last edition is a new dial in sunburst olive green. It will replace the Ref. 5711/1A-010 with a blue-black gradated dial. The stainless steel case is water resistant to 120 meters, protecting the self-winding caliber 26-330 S C movement that has been powering the Ref. 5711 since 2019. This 26-330 S C is a spin-off of the caliber 324 S C and offers several innovations and technical optimizations, especially of the winding system. The movement also features hacking function.

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

• Ceramic case in 33mm in black or white with sapphire bezel insert.
• Screw down crown with color matching ceramic cabochon.
• Since Chanel’s major renewal of the J12 model in 2019, which included the development of the Calibre 12.1 (for the 38mm case) by Kenissi, the watch this year has added the addition of a newer movement for the smaller 33mm case size.
• This is a very clear indication of Chanel taking their watch making segment to a very high level.
• New calibre 12.2 is automatic winding, it is COSC certified which means the average daily rate is within -4/+6 sec.
• Display caseback shows off this beautiful movement, with a Chanel signed winding rotor.
• Power reserve is 50 hours Priced at 6,800€

This is an iconic watch with a significant place in the US space exploration. While most people view the Speedmaster being an astronaut’s equipment; surpassing NASA’s tests and requirements, I think another historic event is more important. The Speedmaster was a key reason in the survival of the Apollo 13 crew members. While all the electronics on board were fried, the Apollo 13 crew was left with their Speedmaster to time critical burns (turning the engine on and off). Precise timing was paramount because this is how they steer the space craft in the correct direction and angle; in order to avoid burn up or bouncing off the atmosphere upon re-entry.

• Platinum PT950 case in 40mm, fluted platinum bezel with ice blue dial, paired with platinum President bracelet.
• Automatic Rolex calibre 3255 movement with patented Rolex Chronergy escapement, -2/+2 seconds per day.
• Power reserve is 70hrs

2018 marks the 35th anniversary for Casio G-Shock; back in April of 1983, the first G-Shock (DW-5000C) was introduced. And over the course of 35 years, many new technologies were implemented into the G-Shock. Here, we have one of the anniversary edition in Full metal with Gold Ion Plated; (ref : GMW-B5000TFG-9), with smartphone link, radio controlled time accuracy and also using the Tough Solar system to charge the battery. Numerous features on this watch including automatic time adjustment – world time, reminder, alarm, chronograph, time and place log, phone finder, 20 bar water resistance. With a Bluetooth connection to a smartphone, the watch can automatically sync with internet time servers 4 times a day and automatically update daylight saving time and time zones. A reminder application provides flash alerts for up to five dates. The phone finder function will locate a missing phone (assuming it is still connected via Bluetooth). The time and place feature functions like a flight log and records the time and location points (longitude/latitude coordinates) with the press of a watch button, then displays the log data on a map in the smartphone app. Supported mobile phones include iOS 10 or higher and Android 6.0 or higher. Full metal case with gold ion plated in 49.3 x 43.2 x 13.0 mm (which is identical to the original from 1983). Limited production. Priced at USD$600.00