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The 5 Most Influential Chronograph Watches
The chronograph is, with the exception of the date, the world's most popular complication and one which we have all come across at some point. Similarly, the chronograph is probably also the most widely interpreted function with every type of watch from the most formal to the most rugged offering this option to a customer.
But, if you look back through history, it is actually remarkably easy to see just a handful of watches which have changed and reinterpreted the chronograph. In today's video, join me on a journey back through five of the most influential chronographs from the likes of Omega and Audemars Piguet.
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Artem Straps: The Best Sailcloth Watch Straps?
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
Where waterproof watch straps are concerned, a great deal of options are available on the market. However, none has the subtle distinction of sailcloth: a dense, nylon fabric woven to a rubber backing in the same way as leather would be. With Artem straps, we may have the most affordable way to enjoy the best quality for this style of strap. Find out more about Artem sailcloth straps here: arte...
The Best of Geneva Watch Days 2021
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In today's video, join me on a recap of the very best watches releases at and during Geneva Watch Days 2021 at the very beginning of September. These watches include a remarkable new perpetual calendar from H. Moser & Cie., a striking '80s icon from Doxa and perhaps the most handsome Sinn 103 in years. Featured Watches: - Longines Spirit Titanium - Oris Aquis Date Upcycle - Bulgari Aluminium GM...
Should You Trust Special, Numbered or Limited Edition Watches?
Просмотров 13 тыс.2 года назад
In this video, I would like to explore special, numbered and limited edition watches - three formats which luxury watch brands seem to love to produce. In truth, the question is: are these editions nothing more than a gimmick to sell more watches or do they genuinely provide the implied exclusivity and value retention? Read full articles and listen to podcasts at www.watchchronicler.com For any...
The Best Titanium Watches - 2021
Просмотров 124 тыс.2 года назад
Put next to stainless steel, titanium is a truly remarkable metal with greater lightness, strength and corrosion resistance. However, choosing a titanium watch can be difficult with prices often vastly exceeding steel counterparts and with the material's characteristics often poorly explained to the public. In this video, I would like to look at 5 titanium watches which really set themselves ap...
Watch News August 2021 | WATCH CHRONICLER
Просмотров 21 тыс.2 года назад
In today's episode, I'd like to review the most interesting releases from the last month including an odd new Panerai Radiomir, the return of an American diving icon and a new, stunning and surprisingly cerebral Lange Handwerkskunst. Featured Watches: - Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional - GBP 868 - Tornek-Rayville TR-660 - USD 949 - Massena LAB Uni-Racer 'Holiday' - USD 3,495 - Panerai Radiomir ...
Omega's Biggest Mistake: Calibre 1000
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Throughout every watch brand's history, mistakes are inevitable but, sometimes, they cost a company more than anyone could have imagined. Launched in 1968, Omega's cal. 1000 movement collection was intended to replace the old-school but widely revered Omega calibre 550 and it's relatives. Soon, the replacement became known for lower quality construction, and poor reliability whilst being Omega'...
The Breguet Type XX ref. 3800 is Dead. What Comes Next?
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Since its launch in 1994, the Breguet Type XX ref. 3800 has been the cornerstone of this iconic French brand's aviation range functionally and aesthetically. However, after a quarter of a century, it has finally been discontinued - an event which has made us all question just what Breguet have in mind for its successor. After all, how do you follow up such an icon? In this video, join me on an ...
Watch News July 2021 | WATCH CHRONICLER
Просмотров 30 тыс.3 года назад
In today's episode, I'd like to review the most exciting releases of the last month from brands as well-known as Seiko and Zenith to far smaller players including Laventure and Jacques Bianchi. Featured Watches: - Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Bronze - £3,390 - Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Small Seconds - £5,190 - Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm - £2,700 - Seiko 'Tuna' Prospex 1986 Quartz Diver'...
Vaer A12 'Dirty Dozen' Review: The Military Watch for Everyman?
Просмотров 52 тыс.3 года назад
In today's video, I'd like to look at a watch from American brand Vaer - a young company aiming to make affordable but high quality watches for the average man. Their latest and most expensive release is the A12 'Dirty Dozen' - a watch modelled after the military watches of the British Army during and after the Second World War. But the question is: is the A12 a watch for a vintage enthusiast o...
The Best Dive Watches for Summer 2021
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This year, the opportunity to go away on holiday abroad is on the way back and so, as a result, many of us will be pondering just which watch to take along. In this video, starting at just a few hundred pounds and extending into the low-thousands, I would like to present five dive watches which represent the very best choices for summer whilst giving toughness, versatility and anonymity. #divew...
Do Orient Watches Have A Future?
Просмотров 51 тыс.3 года назад
Since the 1950s, Orient has been the third most famous Japanese watch brand behind the superpowers of Seiko (Orient’s parent company today) and Citizen. However, despite a cult following for their budget dive and dress watches, this is a company using antiquated movements and with a backward-looking brand presence. In this video, I would like to examine Orient’s history to understand if this is...
The Godfather of Watches: The Tudor Black Bay 2012 - 2021
Просмотров 21 тыс.3 года назад
The Tudor Black Bay is probably the most important watch of the 2010s. From a charming but limited ETA-powered dive watch to an all-conquering force for Tudor and, by extension, Rolex, the Black Bay deserves a proper examination. Just how did Tudor make as much headway in a few years as Omega has in the last few decades in the dive watch segment? In this video, let's take a deeper look. #tudorw...
WCU #55: How To Make A Timeless Watch
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In today's podcast I'd like to consider what actually makes a timeless watch design. Many icons of watch design exist from the Omega Speedmaster to the Rolex Submariner yet there doesn't seem to be any real formula to creating one. Is it simple design, brand presence or modernity? Let me know what you think in the comment section below. #iconicwatches #rolexsubmariner #omegaspeedmaster Read ful...
The Original Pilot’s Chronograph: Hanhart 417 ES Review
Просмотров 40 тыс.3 года назад
When you think of German aviation watches, several brands spring to mind including Laco, Sinn and, of course, Hanhart. All three are known for producing striking reproductions of vintage references but, perhaps, Hanhart has trumped them all with the new Hanhart 417 ES - a manually-wound chronograph with beautiful, 1950s looks and pedigree derived from the German Air Force and Steve McQueen. In ...
WCU #54: Reviving a Brand: Breitling’s Resurgence
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WCU #54: Reviving a Brand: Breitling’s Resurgence
The Watches of Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 Books
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The Watches of Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 Books
Should You Buy a Mecha-Quartz Chronograph Watch?
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Should You Buy a Mecha-Quartz Chronograph Watch?
Watches & Wonders 2021 #4: Best High Horology from Patek, Vacheron, Bulgari & More
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Watches & Wonders 2021 #4: Best High Horology from Patek, Vacheron, Bulgari & More
Watches & Wonders 2021 #3: Best Sport Watches from IWC, TAG Heuer, Oris and More
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Watches & Wonders 2021 #3: Best Sport Watches from IWC, TAG Heuer, Oris and More
Watches & Wonders 2021 #2: Best Dress Watches from Chopard, Cartier, Piaget & More
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Watches & Wonders 2021 #2: Best Dress Watches from Chopard, Cartier, Piaget & More
Watches & Wonders 2021 #1: The Opening Stars from Tudor, Rolex & More
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 года назад
Watches & Wonders 2021 #1: The Opening Stars from Tudor, Rolex & More
WCU #53: What A Watch Review Can Never Tell You
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WCU #53: What A Watch Review Can Never Tell You
Ollech & Wajs Ocean Graph Review: 1960s Dive Watch Redesigned for Today
Просмотров 20 тыс.3 года назад
Ollech & Wajs Ocean Graph Review: 1960s Dive Watch Redesigned for Today
WCU #52: Understanding the New 2021 Omega Seamaster 300
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WCU #52: Understanding the New 2021 Omega Seamaster 300
Direnzo DRZ_04 Mondial Review: The Riviera Watch
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Direnzo DRZ_04 Mondial Review: The Riviera Watch
History of Every Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Vintage Reissue
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History of Every Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Vintage Reissue
WCU #51: Podcast: The Hamilton Watch Problem
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
WCU #51: Podcast: The Hamilton Watch Problem
Fiction Over Fact: When an Homage Watch is Best
Просмотров 54 тыс.3 года назад
Fiction Over Fact: When an Homage Watch is Best
WCU #50: Watch Second Tracks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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WCU #50: Watch Second Tracks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Комментарии

  • @ygrbooks
    @ygrbooks 5 дней назад

    Why have you not mentioned the Tissot PR-516 - the watch from Live And Let Die? 🤪

  • @MarryMeLorde
    @MarryMeLorde 5 дней назад

    One day I’ll make it past the halfway point without falling asleep

  • @timchan334
    @timchan334 9 дней назад

    The only thing I want on the BB58 is crown guards!

  • @jamesmoninger1982
    @jamesmoninger1982 10 дней назад

    Really tired of hearing about the Rolex Pepsi.

  • @larryscott3982
    @larryscott3982 10 дней назад

    I have 2, Cosmic 2000 watches. Cal 1012. If given a proper service are they at all collectible? I’ve seen on the blogs that the opinion of Cosmic 2000 and it’s odd case and frame, is that they aren’t worth the cost of servicing. Add to that the reputation of the cal 1012, and the question is: is the Cosmic 2000 a watch destined to be the most uncollectible Omega?

  • @SavageKillaBees
    @SavageKillaBees 11 дней назад

    I have the 2 tone rose gold seamaster 300 on the bracelet and I absolutely ❤ my watch

  • @birolonen2480
    @birolonen2480 12 дней назад

    Happy with my seiko prospex spb453 Black fantastic watch

  • @sliderule1702
    @sliderule1702 12 дней назад

    If you can’t build your own movement, go out of business! Build wheelchairs or bbq pits. Building a case is not building a watch.

  • @adrianhargreaves2854
    @adrianhargreaves2854 14 дней назад

    Have you finished for good now.? I really enjoyed these vids

  • @darrenfry4695
    @darrenfry4695 14 дней назад

    A real j.bond would wear a CWC.

  • @davidcrandall4958
    @davidcrandall4958 15 дней назад

    Breitling recently bought Universal Geneve in 2024.

  • @RantAboutTimeChannel
    @RantAboutTimeChannel 16 дней назад

    Really great vid on ETA!

  • @rey_s90
    @rey_s90 16 дней назад

    Had a lot of hope, all they needed to do was 38mm and copy the only watch version. The new versions are too big and the date placement looks awful

  • @davidticzon1926
    @davidticzon1926 17 дней назад

    5004 is the grail

  • @yeahhayhay
    @yeahhayhay 17 дней назад

    Great video, very well researched. The prices have soared since this was published though. A decent 17000 ist more like 4.5 Grand Euros now. One detail I'm unsure of: Are you sure the OQ took over the case design of the 1530/1630? I'm pretty certain that the case was always designed fot the OQ, but production took so long they already initiated a trial run with existing mechanical movements (hence the steep outer ring on the 1530/1630).

  • @dougcherneski5638
    @dougcherneski5638 20 дней назад

    Anyone know what the piano piece is in the opening?

  • @GAUROCH2
    @GAUROCH2 21 день назад

    Very, very nice!

  • @stebesplace
    @stebesplace 21 день назад

    From what I can put together, he’s been pursuing a law degree, and that’s taken all of his time so YT is done at least for now. Same with his podcast etc. it’s too bad he didn’t let us know, but that’s what I’ve put together.

  • @ms.annthrope415
    @ms.annthrope415 24 дня назад

    Eric Satie Gynopedie #1. Great piano music.

  • @lombardoperez3493
    @lombardoperez3493 24 дня назад

    No mention of the 5055 ? Same movement in a white gold case with a leather band !! Excellent dress watch and great value!!

  • @salvatorenapoli152
    @salvatorenapoli152 25 дней назад

    The tarnishing on bronze watches is no problem you can bring them back to new very easily

  • @vjsseafoodmountgravatt9568
    @vjsseafoodmountgravatt9568 25 дней назад

    I miss Armand the Watch Chronicler!

  • @danilodittmann8902
    @danilodittmann8902 25 дней назад

    Without Squale and Charles von Büren the History is not complete.

  • @drackkor725
    @drackkor725 27 дней назад

    The 2892-2 has made Swiss watches affordable and even more so reliable for years. The average guy can buy a watch for around 1000 dollars and it's a great timepiece.

  • @Martin_Breu
    @Martin_Breu 28 дней назад

    Does someone know where ro buy that bracelet?😅

  • @alexfrost8645
    @alexfrost8645 28 дней назад

    Love this video would be great to see this updated with the mark XX and also the spitfire being a more traditional watch

  • @MrMcGuy
    @MrMcGuy Месяц назад

    Well done my man. You just sold one of these in June of 2024. LIterally placed my order halfway through your video. I absolutely LOVE field watches and this one is right up my alley. Stellar review!

  • @gymenergic7440
    @gymenergic7440 Месяц назад

    Very interesting report. You forget the American brand Waltham which released The First Waterproof Watch in 1919 with the Waltham Depillier model, 7 years before Rolex!

  • @truxton1000
    @truxton1000 Месяц назад

    Just got one for £350, needs new crystal but that’s cheap.

  • @Mohammad800
    @Mohammad800 Месяц назад

    ❤Gerald Genta

  • @beefgoat80
    @beefgoat80 Месяц назад

    A customer just came into my shop with a movement he bought on eBay. He thought he got a genuine 7750. I tried to let him down easily after I got a look at it and it turned out to be a knockoff. Poor fella.

  • @robertchantry1981
    @robertchantry1981 Месяц назад

    Amazing presentation!!!

  • @Lasstdudestanding
    @Lasstdudestanding Месяц назад

    *Is this a greatest Swatch's review ever?* *Yes, it is.* 🫶

  • @jerryhutchison8952
    @jerryhutchison8952 Месяц назад

    sails are not made of nylon (way to stretchy), but are made of Dacron polyester (basic), kevlar, or carbon fiber.

  • @marcn8750
    @marcn8750 Месяц назад

    Thanks, an Excellent video. I too am speaking with my peers on the virtues of ETA and Valjoux. They seem to think that ETA is bad. That all brands simply "plonk" an ETA movement in the case. The also think that ETA has one movement ... the ETA.

  • @JamesBond-yb8sf
    @JamesBond-yb8sf Месяц назад

    Funny to always claim that the Gruen is James Bond's watch... when there is no direct proof of this. First of all, there were many similar watches in those years. Then, the latest expertise on 4K films seems to point towards another watch model.

  • @grahamekellermeier8280
    @grahamekellermeier8280 Месяц назад

    Great video have a Seiko sports watch with the similar face as the Luftwaffe watch.

  • @cocoyc495
    @cocoyc495 Месяц назад

    I like the direction Kern has taken and going away from the Schneider era of douchey dudes with their airplanes.

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram2494 Месяц назад

    PAM0111 here, and I just plain like it. Wear it every day.

  • @WristWatcher
    @WristWatcher Месяц назад

    Seiko discontinued these, I believe...hold onto them!

  • @Eskugorri
    @Eskugorri Месяц назад

    My tribute Mark II i.ibb.co/NLfsWBv/IMG-1932.jpg

  • @cunawarit
    @cunawarit Месяц назад

    Some of us are old enough to know a classic 34mm Swatch is the greatest modern Swiss watch. I've had at least one working gent Swatch since the 80s, alongside the F91W they are the most iconic watch of modern times. I have a couple of cool automatic divers, I have a vintage Omega DeVille, but ultimately a classic 34mm Swatch or F91W is the better daily.

  • @CyberRabid.
    @CyberRabid. Месяц назад

    IMHO a field watch should always be a low beat automatic. The lower vph gives the movement great durability and is usually fairly inexpensive. Boctok (Vostok) and Seiko instantly come to mind.

  • @MrKkramme
    @MrKkramme Месяц назад

    I have the King Turtle and love its chunky size!! ❤

  • @richardliu7387
    @richardliu7387 Месяц назад

    My 2022 PAM 01312 second hand can be hacked easily. I will never tell you how. It so fxxking simple.

  • @lbco5229
    @lbco5229 Месяц назад

    One of the coolest watches. Ever.

  • @Conradthecook
    @Conradthecook Месяц назад

    Hi Armand. I’ve just ordered this very watch. Great in depth video. Made me think whether you still own the watch 6 years later?

  • @brunonjezic6208
    @brunonjezic6208 Месяц назад

    Yeah i really have deep respect to that movement. Not long ago i finally found a example of Oris 7415 that suits my condition requirements. Im really happy with it and fascinated by advanced coupling of chronograph. When engaging it one needs to press and hold the activation pusher for smooth engagement. I learned that from Tim Mosso videos and it really works every time with out fault

  • @MicroCapMindset
    @MicroCapMindset Месяц назад

    Have a VK64 in my Furlan Marri and it’s been good so far - no issues!

  • @RenoLaringo
    @RenoLaringo Месяц назад

    Maybe a dumb question: how could Helium get in the watch while diving? Isn't water hydrogen and oxygen? No offense meant, I'm trying to understand.