Like always, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie or SIHH 2019 had many of the best watchmakers and collectors all wound up. SIHH saw many perpetual calendars, an array of moon phases and also, several clocks. While some brands launched new, bold collections, others removed their archives for upgrades on classic watches. Here are the six most beautiful and innovative watches of SIHH 2019. 1. IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire Let’s begin with one of the affordable timepieces, an exquisite, brand-new version of the IWC Pilot’s Chronograph Spitfire. With this new model, IWC paid homage to the iconic British fighter plane – the Spitfire. The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Calendar Spitfire is merely a variation on its stainless steel brother. However, the watch offers a vintage feel, featuring an olive green dial, a bronze case and robust brown calfskin strap. And, the 41mm case diameter of the new Spitfire renders an appealing wrist presence. 2. Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar Vacheron Constantin showcased the innovative Traditionelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar. The watch features two regulating systems that operate at different frequencies. The user can select between a 5Hz active mode and a 1.2Hz standby mode, offering an impressive 65days power reserve. 3. Audemars Piguet Self-winding Chronograph Code 11:59 Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 collection ideally was the most alienating release at SIHH. The name ‘CODE 11.59’ refers to the last minute prior to a new day. The manufacturer released 13 new CODE 11.59 references, including three new calibres and five complications. Because of its classic, simple look, the collection certainly came as a huge shocker for those who are well-versed with AP’s most popular lineup. 4. Cartier Santos-Dumont Chronograph Louis Cartier designed the Santos-Dumont originally in 1904 to pay homage to the famed aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. Over the years, the manufacturer continued to upgrade the original model and finally, introduced a steel version of Santos-Dumont this year. However, Cartier equipped the latest Santos-Dumont collection with quartz movement. Some may sneer at the quartz movement, but the fact is that: While the quartz movement provides high longevity and efficiency, it also helped in keeping the price down. 5. Tag Heuer Tourbillon Nanograph
Tag Heuer introduced the Tourbillon Nanograph, fitting a carbon balance spring. The Tag Heuer Tourbillon Nanograph is quite a sheen statement timepiece that comes in a yellow-black colour scheme and a case of 45mm diameter. 6. Hermes Arceau L’Heure de la Lune Moon watch admirers will ideally do a double-take with this new Arceau L’Heure de la Lune. The limited-edition watch sports two small lacquer dials that turn around covering and uncovering the mother-of-pearl moons. However, it takes 59days to complete a full rotation. The watch portrays the moon concurrently in the northern and southern hemispheres. Looking to sell your watch in London? Fill up this online form and get a free valuation today.
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The sophisticated diver watches have been a significant part of Rolex’s collection since the 1950s. Rolex indeed devised these watches meticulously to travel far beneath the surface of the ocean, combating incredible depths. Additionally, each diver’s watch of Rolex sports a highly apparent luminous dial along with an adjustable bezel. The bezel significantly helps in measuring the time under the water. How? Today, let’s find out the significant aspects and how you can use the bezel on two popular Rolex diver watches – the Submariner and the Sea-Dweller. How to Use the Bezel on the Rolex Submariner Introduced in the 1950s, the Rolex Submariner originally flaunted a bi-directional bezel. The aluminium bezel inserts flaunted an exclusive arrow marker at 12 o’clock and 60-minute graduations. However, the Rolex Submariner received many significant updates between the late 1970s and early 1980s. Rolex added a sapphire crystal, a unidirectional bezel to the Submariner, increasing its water resistance up to 1,000ft. The manufacturer also upgraded the bezel to ceramic Cerachrom inserts in the later models. So, how you can use the unidirectional bezel on the Submariner? You need to rotate the zero-marker towards the left while stopping at the minute-hand. However, you should do this before you descend into the water. The diving time would be tracked on the watch’s bezel through the minute-hand. How to Use the Bezel on the Sea-Dweller? Another noteworthy model in Rolex’s diver watch collection is the Sea-Dweller. The functions of the Sea-Dweller are almost similar to the Rolex’s legendary diver watch - the Submariner. However, the Rolex Sea-Dweller model stands apart from the Submariner with an enhanced water-resistance up to 4,000ft. The helium escape valve, fitted at the 10 o’clock position enables the movement in decompressing properly. This prevented the crystal from popping off at incredible depths. Like in the Rolex Submariner, Rolex fitted the Sea-Dweller originally with a bidirectional bezel. However, the manufacturer later replaced the bidirectional bezel with a unidirectional bezel and debuted in the Sea-Dweller reference 16600. The unidirectional bezel functions similar to the Submariner bezel, measuring decompression stops as well as other times of diving. More significantly, the user can turn the bezel counterclockwise to measure the diving time, synchronizing with the dial’s minute hand. With the introduction of the Rolex Submariner and the Sea-Dweller, Rolex indeed set a standard in the industry for function, quality, precision and style of diver’s watches. How to sell your Rolex watch for the best price?
Are you looking to ‘sell my Rolex’ or sell Rolex in London? The Luxury Hut provides a quick, secure and straightforward way to sell your Rolex watch for a competitive price. Expert watch buyers at The Luxury Hut have years of experience in dealing with pre-owned Rolex watches, be it is a vintage Rolex Daytona or a contemporary Rolex Submariner. The process of selling is simple and convenient. Fill up our online form and receive your price quote. Sell your Rolex watch today and get paid within minutes. If you are ever asked to name some popular bracelets, sooner or later the name ‘Jubilee’ would make an appearance. And, the Jubilee is one of the bracelets that can be associated immediately with Rolex. Although Rolex used the bracelet mostly on its dressier watches, you can also find the Jubilee bracelet in some sports models such as the latest Rolex GMT-Master II. Before we talk about the older references as well as the current models with the Rolex Jubilee bracelet, let’s first delve into the history behind the making of this legendary bracelet. The Rolex Jubilee Bracelet – History As its name indicates, Rolex produced the Jubilee to commemorate an anniversary. In 1905, Hans Wilsdorf established the company in London. While Wilsdorf founded the company in association with his brother-in-law Alfred Davis, it was initially named as ‘Wilsdorf and Davis’. Nonetheless, Rolex celebrated its 40th anniversary in 1945, soon after the Second World War. The manufacturer introduced a brand-new bracelet for commemorating the special occasion – the Jubilee bracelet. Interestingly enough, the bracelet did not have any resemblance to earlier Rolex bracelets. The Rolex Jubilee bracelet features five links in one row along with two bigger brushed pieces on either side and three polished, smaller ones in the middle. However, when the bracelet made its debut, it was available only in solid gold. Now: The Jubilee bracelet was little bit demeaned after Rolex released the President bracelet in the 1950s. Before it, the Rolex Jubilee bracelet was virtually the only dressier option available exclusively in solid gold. However, Rolex introduced the first two-tone Jubilee followed by steel one after the President bracelet came to the market. The manufacturer equipped the Jubilee bracelet on many Rolex watches. Although Rolex updated the features like links or clasp over time, the bracelet’s overall look and aesthetics are yet the same as it was before 50-60years. Maybe, this is one of the significant reasons behind the success of the Jubilee. Rolex Watches with Jubilee Bracelet While the Jubilee bracelet had been in the Rolex catalogue for many years, there are many references out in the market available in two-tone or steel versions for both men and women. For example, both the Rolex reference 6311 and its later 63110 version are available in steel. However, a more popular reference featuring the Jubilee bracelet is ideally the 6251H and its later version 62510H. The links that constitute the reference 6251H’s bracelet are not made of solid steel; instead the plates made of steel are rolled and turn over one another. On the contrary, the Rolex reference 62510H features solid steel links. New References with the Jubilee The Jubilee bracelet had been in the Rolex catalogues for a long time. However, the manufacturer did not use the bracelet in its steel sports models for long. Previously, some Rolex GMT-Master watches sported the Jubilee bracelet. But later the Submariner or GMT-Master II models came on the sportier Oyster 3-flat link bracelet. However, in 2018, Rolex introduced its current GMT-Master II reference 126710 BLRO in steel, flaunting a Pepsi bezel and the Jubilee bracelet. Indeed, the new steel GMT-Master II ‘Pepsi’ was one of the biggest launches of Baselworld 2018. This year, another version of the steel GMT-Master II reference 126710 BLNR was introduced. The watch flaunted a black and blue bezel aka the ‘Batman’ and the Jubilee bracelet. Besides, the esteemed Geneva-based manufacturer also conveyed that the steel Rolex GMT-Master II will be available only with a Jubilee bracelet from now onward. Conclusion Rolex has modified the Jubilee bracelet over time, keeping its overall look and aesthetics the same. The exclusive bracelet that looked classy in the 1940s is yet sophisticated in 2019. The interesting fact is that many other watchmakers have been copying the Jubilee design for years, and this significantly adds to the bracelet’s iconic status. |