We have a couple of biggies in this last round-up for the month of June. We begin first with Vacheron Constantin's epic Les Cabinotier Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 watch, a wrist watch that combines 23 complications into a case that is just 13.6mm thick. Next, there exists a brand new perpetual calendar watch from Patek Philippe. Patek Philippe is widely credited for giving us the earth's first perpetual calendar wristwatch, so every new perpetual calendar watch from their store is a little special. In this round-up, we take a look at the very charming new Ref. 5320G. And in the Land of the Rising Sun, we have the Citizen Eco-Drive One, the world's thinnest solar-powered watch. Find out how Citizen managed to create a solar-powered watch that is just 2.98mm thick.
Elsewhere, we've stories from the world of independent watchmaking, starting with the news of Peter Speake-Marin leaving his eponymous brand. Discover what Peter will be up to next. To wrap things up, we visit the workshop of 1 of the most revered and prominent independent watchmakers, the creator from the iconic Antiqua and the man behind the epic Harry Winston Opus 3, the one and only Vianney Halter.
1. Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 Watch Hands-On
The Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 is really a watch of grand numbers. However, you probably already know that from the imposing name. 5 years of development, 23 complications, 6 barrels offering over 500 hours of power reserve, 514 components, and a caliber that, in spite of its complications, is just a mere 13.6mm thick. But all that is dwarfed by its $1,000,000 price tag. It is a thoroughly impressive watch and we got the chance to get up close and private with it recently. Check out our report by hitting the link below.
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2. Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5320G Watch Hands-On
Patek Philippe is widely credited for giving us the very first perpetual calendar wristwatch. As such, a new perpetual calendar watch from Patek Philippe is always something of an occasion, specifically for the hardcore Patek collectors. For 2021, Patek Philippe released a brand new perpetual calendar watch known as the Ref. 5320G, which adapts and combines traits of numerous vintage Patek perpetual calendar watches. It is a charming watch for sure, by having an interesting stepped case construction, creamy ivory dial, and unique syringe-style hour and minute hands. For readers lucky enough to get be considering a new perpetual calendar, this has got to be one of your top considerations.
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Taking a look at the dial, one may be forgiven for thinking it is a three-hander using a big-date screen within the first few seconds. On the other hand, the Chanel Watch Kijiji Monsieur de Chanel has no date complication and just tells time. What Chanel has achieved is really a dial that looks like it includes a traditional layout and is highly legible, and yet manages to be different by incorporating two complications; a jumping hour and retrograde minutes. You see the time starting with the large window at the bottom of the dial, which is the hour display after which towards the top, that is the retrograde minutes after which finally to a rather traditional sub seconds dial in the middle. Chanel has carefully made the screens so the minute indicator does not overlap the seconds. This quite simple yet strong presentation is done by two polished steel hands, along with a smattering of numbers and text, in a nice, contrasting white.The real star of the series, may be the grand feu enamel dial itself. The first Monsieur de Chanel out of this past year, while impressive, didn’t possess a tooth dial and the visual effect that comes with it, particularly a black dial. Another haute horlogerie procedure, grand feu enamel dials require a painstaking quantity of time and effort to create and are unlike any additional dial material commonly used. The repeated use of tooth and firing within the kiln results in a smooth, unbroken surface which has a gentle, almost undetectable curvature in it.The Chanel Monsieur de Chanel (like the Slim d’Hermès), receives a typeface which such as the movement, dial, an incident, was designed especially for this. The powerful, straight lines of the font make for a nice contrast to any or all of the curves and curves around the dial. Like the lions head logo, this font is going to be used in all future Monsieur de Chanel watches.
3. Citizen Eco-Drive One Watch Review
In the field of quartz watches, the Japanese reign supreme. After all, it was a Japanese company – Seiko – that gave the world its first quartz watch. Aside from Seiko, Citizen is another one of the world's largest manufacturers of quartz and digital watches. Citizen is probably most famous for its Eco-Drive watches. First introduced around 1995, these are solar-powered watches that had solar cells hidden under the dial, allowing them to have a cleaner and more pleasing look. Last year, Citizen announced a brand new breakthrough Eco-Drive watch aptly known as the Eco-Drive One, which is just 2.98mm thick, which makes it the world's thinnest solar-powered watch. Here's our review of this engineering marvel.
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4. Bulova Moon Watch Chronograph 98A186 For 2021 Hands-On
Only a handful of brands can lay claim that they can having been on the moon. Omega is perhaps the most famous of them all, but so has Bulova. Despite Omega being the official watch of for missions to the moon, that didn't stop astronauts from wearing additional watches of their own. One of such watches to make its way to the moon would be a chronograph by Bulova worn by astronaut Dave Scott. Bulova, keen to impress upon the world its space credentials, released a contemporary replica of the watch that astronaut Dave Scott wore to the moon last year. For 2021, they're updating that modern reissue with a new darker and stealthier model that you see here.
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5. Chanel Monsieur De Chanel Watch In Platinum With Black Enamel Dial Hands-On
Chanel is arguably more famous for its ladies handbags and fragrances, but last year, Chanel made headlines for releasing a new men's watch called the Monsieur de Chanel. By all accounts, it's a great watch. I love the styling also it even has an in-house movement created by the extremely talented Romain Gauthier. For 2021, Chanel is introducing a new version that comes in a platinum case along with a gorgeous black grand feu enamel dial. Gorgeous, that's one word that I never thought I would use to explain a Chanel watch.
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