5 Standout Skeleton Watches From SIHH 2015
The WatchTime editorial team recently returned from SIHH 2015, and one of the trends we noticed at this year’s fair was a number of brands putting their own spin on the classical skeleton watch. Here are five new skeleton watches worthy of a closer look.The first Cartier Crash watch appeared in 1967 and its oddball, asymmetrical design �� inspired by an actual damaged (“crashed”) Cartier watch �� became an icon of the Swinging London era. Over the years, various versions of the Crash have appeared, produced in very limited editions, becoming cult favorites among Cartier watch enthusiasts. This year’s Cartier Crash Skeleton, however, is a true milestone in the collection �� the first Cartier Crash with an openworked movement that is actually shaped to conform to the “crashed” dimensions of the case. The skeletonized, manual-wind movement, Cartier’s in-house Caliber 9618 MC, has distinctively sculpted plates and features bridges that flow into the s

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So, long story short, last year I finally added a 3570.50 to 16 year old SMP 300 diver. I really loved it... But not for a daily wear due to the lack of date and, to some extent, due to the relative fragility of the hesalite that marks quite easily. Also, I was not smitten with the daily manual winding. In a course of two months, the watch stopped at least a twice, whenever that had never happened to me over the previous 16 year. I thus decided to get a Rolex BLNR as it suits my daily lifestyle that includes overseas trips and also has historical relevance in aeronautics AND decided to sell the Speedy to my brother to enable him such a fine time piece.I love my BLNR... But I am starting to develop a (serious) itch to add back a Speedy pro in my collection. I am note sure if I should get another 3570.50 (or whatever the new reference number is with the large display case) or if I should aim for a serious vintage piece (ie, one with a cal. 321). May be even one that is a worthy limited e

Panerai prices in Norway
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In praise of the Datejust
Is the Datejust under-estimated among watch fans? Maybe so. It's easily the best selling Rolex model, and has been for decades. So it's the watch that real buyers go for. We bang-on about the professional range...Submariners, Daytonas and so on..but that's not what a large slice of Rolex buyers want or desire. I've just bought a new 41mm Datejust with Jubilee bracelet. And it's every bit as lovely as my Daytona, but cost far less .....and you can actually buy one. Can't be bad.