With Geneva Watch Days and Rolex’s new releases within the rearview, August was nonetheless a busy month filled with fascinating new watches and nice tales. Is there a warmer new launch prior to now month than Accutron’s Spaceview DNA watch? Invoking the spirit of Bulova’s classic Accutron watches, the brand new Accutron Spaceview options an unconventional electrostatic motion. Talking of unconventional and quartz-based watches, we additionally check out an uncommon quartz chronograph that was made by Seiko 15 years in the past referred to as the Sportura Kinetic Chronograph SLQ019.
From across the Net, we’ve got the exceptional story of Philippe Dufour and the way he turned a watchmaker. Taking a visit down reminiscence lane, we study extra in regards to the historical past of Audemars Piguet’s perpetual calendar watches. Final however not least, we even have a characteristic on 10 record-breaking ultra-thin watches and an in-depth have a look at Ferdinand Berthoud’s superb Chronomètre FB 2RE.
1. NO LONGER MADE: SEIKO SPORTURA KINETIC CHRONOGRAPH SLQ019
No Longer Made is a collection of articles that characteristic discontinued watches, and this month we’ve got a watch that’s actually off the crushed monitor. That is the Seiko Sportura Kinetic Chronograph SLQ019, a unusual masterpiece that melds an uncommon case, funky design, and a complicated “kinetic” quartz motion. Though this watch was launched 15 years in the past, it nonetheless appears to be like recent, fashionable, and completely distinctive in the present day. With its separated dials, it calls to thoughts Vianney Halter’s seminal Antiqua watch. Would it not be a stretch to say it’s the Japanese Antiqua? In all probability not. Be taught extra about this unconventional and uncommon watch within the hyperlink beneath.
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2. HANDS-ON: ACCUTRON SPACEVIEW DNA ELECTROSTATIC WATCH
Palms down essentially the most spectacular new look ahead to the month of August is the Accutron Spaceview DNA. There are two vital issues to notice with this new watch. First, whereas Accutron was intently related to Bulova, it should now be its personal model. Second, whereas this watch appears to be like prefer it’s based mostly on tuning fork actions of outdated, it really makes use of a really fascinating electrostatic system. It’s nonetheless quartz-based, in fact, so that you get impeccable accuracy and precision, however the technique by which it’s performed is actually fascinating. It additionally leads to a watch that’s visually distinctive. Be taught extra about how this new motion works by way of the hyperlink beneath.
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three. WATCH REVIEW: MARATHON ANTHRACITE GSAR AUTOMATIC WW194006BK
A G-Shock is the obvious selection for a watch to do chores with. It’s rugged, comparatively cheap, and it has a ton of options like a chronograph and alarm that may be helpful round the home. However it’s too apparent. I’ve been looking for one thing that’s simply as robust however pushed by a mainspring and escapement. So, I used to be delighted to see the Marathon Anthracite GSAR Automated watch being reviewed this month. It has a tricky PVD-coated stainless-steel case, a water-resistance ranking of 300 meters, and it makes use of self-illuminating tritium fuel tubes so I can nonetheless inform the time even when I’m rummaging for stuff within the storeroom.
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four. SEIKO PARTNERS WITH “STREET FIGHTER” SERIES FOR SIX LIMITED-EDITION SEIKO 5 MODELS
For higher or worse, Seiko is releasing extra limited-edition watches. Whereas I admire giving followers the possibility to personal one thing that’s arguably a bit extra particular and unique, I can’t assist but additionally really feel that it additionally encourages unsavory habits like scalping. Nonetheless, Seiko’s newest limited-edition watches are positive to ring a bell with children of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Primarily based on the model’s new Seiko 5 watches, these 5 new fashions are impressed by the characters from Road Fighter. Key characters like Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li are represented right here. One may in all probability argue that they’re too garish however, because the saying goes, “Magnificence is within the eye of the beholder.” They’ll in all probability promote out sooner than you may say “Hadoken!”
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5. WATCH REVIEW: LACO FRANKFURT GMT
GMT watches are in all probability not essentially the most sensible purchases proper now, however I’ve at all times had a gentle spot for them. It’s one of the sensible and helpful issues, and I like how GMT watches signify journey and exploration. The Laco Frankfurt GMT is actually the reply to the query, “What would a Flieger seem like if it had a GMT complication?” It has all of the hallmarks of a standard Flieger watch just like the blued-steel fingers, triangle with twin dots at 12 o’clock, and enormous easy-to-read markers. I additionally like how the counterweight on the seconds hand is styled within the form of a aircraft.
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