Just over 100 years after its founding, the independent New York brand reissues its iconic tool watches. First issued in the early 1970s, the Type 2 makes its return with a classic 39.5 mm steel case, and with the 41.5 mm bronze case seen here, water resistant to 200 metres. Its sapphire back offers a view of the Swiss automatic movement based on the ETA 2892 caliber. The dial features the traditional military 12/24 hour format with small triangles marking each hour.

19.4.25
15.4.25
Watches & Cars - Vacheron & Constantin / Horch (1939)
ENGLISH (il testo italiano è in fondo alla pagina)
This 1:18 diecast
model reproduces the Horch 855 Roadster, introduced in 1939. A part of the
Auto Union Group, which also included Audi, the German manufacturer was mostly
known for the luxury cars that introduced 8-cylinder engines in series
production.
The extravagantly expensive 855 Roadster was produced in less than
ten examples a few months before World War II broke out. This video clip
features the life-size car that inspired the model's creators, on display at the 2014 Salon Retromobile in Paris.
The beautifully finished, indelible silvered dial of this example does not feature the tachymeter scale that allows for speed measurement, but the buyer probably did not mind – he got all the information he needed from his car’s dashboard.
The movement is Caliber 434, an upgrade of Caliber 22 that the well-known chronograph specialist Valjoux made exclusively for Vacheron & Constantin.
Questo modellino metallico in scala 1:18 riproduce
la Horch 855 Roadster del 1939. Il fabbricante tedesco, membro del
gruppo Auto Union di cui faceva parte anche Audi, era noto soprattutto per le
auto di lusso che introdussero i motori a 8 cilindri nella produzione di serie.
Eccezionalmente costosa, la 855 fu prodotta in meno di dieci esemplari alcuni
mesi prima che cominciasse la Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Questo video mostra l'esemplare autentico che ha ispirato i creatori del modellino, esposto a Parigi durante il Salone Retromobile del
2014.
Si può immaginare che i proprietari di vetture come questa non indossassero orologi qualunque. Il cronografo Ref. 4072 di Vacheron Constantin si può definire un abbinamento appropriato. La produzione cominciò più o meno nello stesso periodo in cui Horch lanciò la sua Roadster da sogno, e la Casa di Ginevra godeva di una reputazione lusinghiera presso le classi abbienti del tempo.
Si può immaginare che i proprietari di vetture come questa non indossassero orologi qualunque. Il cronografo Ref. 4072 di Vacheron Constantin si può definire un abbinamento appropriato. La produzione cominciò più o meno nello stesso periodo in cui Horch lanciò la sua Roadster da sogno, e la Casa di Ginevra godeva di una reputazione lusinghiera presso le classi abbienti del tempo.
Il quadrante argentato indelebile e splendidamente
rifinito di questo esemplare non possiede la scala tachimetrica indispensabile
per misurare la velocità, ma al compratore probabilmente non interessava poiché poteva leggere queste
informazioni sul cruscotto della sua auto. Il movimento è
il Calibro 434, raffinata versione del Calibro 22 che Valjoux, noto
specialista dei cronografi, destinava esclusivamente a Vacheron &
Constantin.
10.4.25
New releases – Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Boutique Lucerne
Exclusive to Hublot boutiques in Switzerland, this
self-winding chronograph is a tribute to Lucerne’s world-famous landmark. Its
dial features a wood marquetry motif, inlaid on a carbon plate to echo the wooden
structure within the Chapel Bridge. The material is sourced directly from the
burned wood salvaged from the devastating fire of August 1993. The 45 mm
brushed titanium case is complemented by a brushed blackened aged titanium
bezel. Its back presents an intricate metallic rendering of the Chapel Bridge.
The piece is completed by a vintage-inspired brown leather strap.
5.4.25
New releases – Breva Segreto di Lario
Limited to 25 pieces, the timepiece is instantly
recognizable by the crossed hands of the double power reserve indicator. The
first tracks the power reserve over six days, the second takes over for the
final 24 hours. The manual winding movement created by Jean-François Mojon
features dual barrels and high-end finishes. Water resistant to 50 m, the cushion-shaped
18k rose gold case is 41 mm large and 11.1 mm thick. The central part of the
dial features a vertical satin finish that extends to a lower section adorned
with vertical Côtes de Genève and polished chamfers.
2.4.25
Classic timepieces - Rolex/Eaton ¼ Century Club (1953)
The only unsigned but authentic Rolex watch. From the 10e10.ch YouTube channel. Enjoy!
L'unico Rolex non firmato ma autentico. Dal canale YouTube di 10e10.ch. Buona visione!
26.3.25
New releases – Angelus Flying Tourbillon Titanium
The case consists of a carbon composite container surrounded by a
titanium case middle with a notched bezel. Inside, a new hand-wound movement is
found, the A-310 calibre, equipped with a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock. The
inaugural version is clad in blue, from the movement to the flange and the
interchangeable alligator-leather and rubber straps.
21.3.25
New releases - Arnold & Son 38 HM Steel Amber
The Baltic amber used for the dial comes from a block weighing 1.6 kilograms, fossilized more than 30 million years ago. No two pieces have exactly the same pattern of streaks. The 39.5 mm steel case hosts the extra thin Caliber A&S1001, an in-house hand-wound movement with a 90-hour power reserve. Its price is CHF 19,500 incl. VAT.
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