Building on their successful pilot’s collection Zenith released two new editions of the popular Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 timepiece this year at Baselworld, both with added GMT functionality. One of the models in particular really stood out for me, the 500-piece limited edition Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 GMT Red Baron.
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One of the cooler new independent brands to emerge this year at Baselworld was undoubtedly Breva, who celebrated their inception with the launch of the incredible Génie 01 timepiece. During the show I had a chance to go hands-on with the Génie 01 and to speak with the brand’s young founder, Vincent Dupontreué, about what he sees in Breva’s future. Read on for my thoughts.
Women’s fashion is rarely practical, let alone functional. A nice pair of Louboutin pumps will assuredly hurt your feet, and the oversized LV bag which seemed like a good purchase on a rainy day, is simply too heavy. In other words, if it looks good, it probably isn’t convenient or comfortable; and if it’s convenient and comfortable, you probably wouldn’t want to be seen outside of your house wearing it. Women have become accustomed to this state of affairs. One luxury watch-maker however has refused to accept this reality of impracticality – how delightfully Swiss – and has instead built a stunning new alternative; introducing the Jade timepiece from Ulysse Nardin.
There’s something to be said for classic design. You find something that works, you stick with it. Sure you may refine it slightly over time, enhance this, slim-down that but overall the guiding principles should stay the same. Of course there’s no need to tell German watch manufacturer Glashütte Original this, after all they’ve built an entire business model around the concept. Case in point, the new Senator Chronometer Regulator.
Orange is apparently this season’s ‘hot’ color (at least according to some article I read in GQ) and it seems even exclusive luxury watch manufacturer Richard Mille is keen to get in on the act. The Brand recently announced a new collection of Limited Edition timepieces including, you guessed it, the Richard Mille RM 028 Orange Flash.
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