Patrizzi Pocket Expert: Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Gold Bridge
Patrizzi & Co announces the new work from its Patrizzi Pocket Expert series – an ongoing collection of pocket-sized watchmaking reference books – paying tribute to the Tourbillon with Gold Bridge from the Girard-Perregaux manufacture. The book contains clear explanations, in a pocket guide format, of the history and technical details surrounding an icon of the Swiss Haute Horlogerie. The publication takes you from the Constant Girard’s first model in 1860 to the latest contemporary creations from the Swiss manufacture. During these 150 years or so, more than 40 different models or references formed the evolution of the Tourbillon with Gold Bridge.Patrizzi Pocket Expert is available in English/French versions, finished size is: 150mm length x 105mm wide x 15mm deep. You can order the book online at patrizziauction.

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Hexa is young watch brand that made a fair amount of noise in the affordable watch world earlier in 2013 with the release of their 500-meter K500 diver. Hexa was founded with the goal of developing "purpose-built instruments that feature innovative and original design solutions" and with the K500 it appears that they delivered on that promise. Ranging in price from $624 to $799, the K500's are certainly affordable, and their uniquely asymmetrical, rugged design give them a signature look.Now, Hexa is back with the release of their second watch, the Q500, a more affordable quartz version of the original K500. What the brand is affectionately referring to as "a grab-and-go quartz tool diver" the Q500 offers the same case design found on the K500 at a decidedly more budget friendly price of $350 with custom Italian rubber dive strap and optional upgrade to 5 link bracelet. Also like the K500, the Q model is designed, built and tested in the US with 2-year manufacturers warranty by L��m-Tec

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