It’s the end of August and we take a close look at Panerai’s new tourbillon pocket watch and also what some diehard Paneristis take into account the direction the brand is taking. Elsewhere, we review IWC’s very classy new Portuguese Chronograph Classic, Schofield’s exquisite Signalman DLC and Chanel’s very shiny J12 Chromatic. Lastly, we take a look at Ball’s stealthy Engineer Hydrocarbon Black and Harry Winston’s new watches with this year.
1. IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic Watch Review
I firmly believe that the world needs more elegant dive watches. Like this one, the most recent model from Chanel’s hugely powerful ceramic line. Previously photographed here, now we have a complete inspection from a month on the wrist using the mention H2979 Chanel J12 Chromatic. Available in 33mm quartz, and 38 and 41mm automatic, the J12 Chromatic uses the renowned Chanel ceramic expertise to produce a watch with all the look and texture of metal.Fellow author James Stacey and I differ with Ariel in our favorite dimensions of watch. In Ariel’s hands-on, his take was “I really like the feel of the Chromatic in my wrist, but want for a 43-45mm wide size” Me? I find 38mm to be only right, but read on and see if you concur or otherwise.By my measurements, this can be 38mm, 41 in the broadest part of the bezel, and 46.6millimeter lug to lug. 141 g in weight such as the bracelet, very similar to steel watches of the identical size. Additionally, it is available in 41mm, and also in 33mm quartz versions.The movement is, I think, the tracteur ETA 2892, my all-time favourite. Tough, precise, easy to service, and thinner compared to 2824 to boot. You’ll find it because the base for much more costly watches, from all sorts of brands, as well as used for modules out of Dubois Depraz. There are a number of decent pictures from it in the RGM 151P review.
2021 is the year from the Ingenieur for IWC, but that has not stopped them from updating their Portuguese collection. New with this year is the Portuguese Chronograph Classic, that ought to not be seen as a replacement for the conventional Portuguese Chronograph, but rather as a higher-end alternative. In the following paragraphs, we detail the differences forwards and backwards and tell you all you need to know about this new offering from IWC.
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2. Chanel J12 Chromatic Watch Review
Although Chanel Watches Edmonton was not the first to use ceramic in their watches, the white ceramic J12 which was released over a decade ago did popularize the material. Today, many high-end luxury watch brands are releasing models using ceramic as a case material. The Chanel J12 Chromatic is really a high-tech variant of ceramic, and infuses titanium in to the ceramic material, making it extra strong and durable. Here is our take on their J12 Chromatic dive watch.
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3. Schofield Signalman DLC + Strap Kit + Watch Wallet Review
If you know anything about cars and Pagani, the Schofield Watch Company can probably be said to be the horological equivalent. Everything offered by the company is formed through the singular vision of one man, Gille Eilles, a British watch designer with an almost fanatical obsession to detail and keeping high standards. Here, we review not only the famous Schofield Signalman, but also their strap kit watching wallet.
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4. Chanel Watches Uk Premiere: Perhaps the best Ladies Watch Of 2021
In general, I believe most women’s watches are too flashy and blingy, but understandably so. Women love shiny things (I speak generally, obviously) and the brands are just giving them what they want. However, there are a few women pieces that stick out for me and the Chanel Watches Manchester Premiere is one, mainly because it is not flashy only for the sake of it. The design of the Premiere is so painfully simple and elegant.
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Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Black Watch Hands-On
Ball's Engineer Hydrocarbon watches are arguably their most recognizable, because of the prominent and unique crown guard. Earlier, we showed you the Engineer Hydrocarbon Airborne and this time round, we're looking at its DLC sibling, the Engineer Hydrocarbon Black. Having a black DLC case, this new watch is probably Ball's most stealthy one yet and also the ETA 2892-2 movement within also features the brand's new SpringLock shock protection system.
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