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2014-10-14 22:00:14
It’s been a long time coming, but it is finally here. Well, almost -
it will actually go on sale only next year. Just days ago, Apple finally
lifted the veil off its new smart
, which is simply called the Apple Watch. Now, and even before it was
unveiled, many are calling it the game changer, believing that it will
have a profound and massive impact on the wearable technology industry.
They are probably right; the watch is well made, looks relatively
stylish, and has some good functionality. But what does it mean for the
rest of the watch industry? Well, our Editor-in-Chief and founder Ariel
weighs in with his thoughts.
Apart from the Apple , we also check out another “smart” watch, albeit a more traditional one, in the form of Casio’s MRG-G1000. Find out why it is called the ultimate G-Shock in our hands-on article. Other new watches we checked out recently include Zenith’s very vintage-looking Pilot Montre d’Aeronef Type 20 GMT 1903, Cartier’s new Calibre Diver, and a personal favorite of mine, the Audemars Piguet “Jumbo” Ref. 15202. We also take a look at three interesting watches from independent brands Sarpaneva, Speake-Marin, and Habring2. Finally, we end off by looking at how American watch buyers’ tastes and buying habits have changed over the past two decades.
If Switzerland is home to the most complicated mechanical , Japan could arguably be said to be home to the most complicated digital or quartz watches. The new G-Shock MRG-G1000 from Casio is possibly the ultimate G-Shock. Like all G-Shocks, it is extremely shock resistant, hardy and tough, featuring Tough Solar power regeneration and also Tough Movement. What’s more, it features a GPS atomic function, which means that it can detect your location via GPS and then sync the time accordingly - not unlike the new Seiko Astron. If you appreciate high-end quartz watches, few come with as many features and gizmos as the new MRG-G1000.
If you need any more proof that Apple is serious about wearables, the company has just hired another luminary from the fashion and luxury business, Marc Newson. Of course, Newson’s work is not just limited exclusively to fashion - he has designed furniture as well - but he is arguably (at least among horological circles like ours) most famous for his work on the watch brand Ikepod. Needless to say, it is very likely that the design of future Apple wearables will be heavily influenced by Newson. Here are 10 interesting facts about Newson’s design work at Ikepod.
Cartier has been making some really impressively complicated watches lately, but one of its stars this year is actually a relatively simple watch that tells only the time and date. I’m talking about the Cartier Calibre Diver watch. Despite its simple looks, it is actually an ISO 6425-certified dive watch. I’m not going to go into specifics, but it takes a lot more than just a diver’s bezel and 300 meter of water resistance to be ISO 6425 certified. And apart from being durable, Cartier also wanted its dive watch to be slim and classy enough for owners to take it from the beach to boardroom. All in all, I hope you can appreciate the strict criteria that the Calibre Diver watch has to meet.
As Ariel puts it, managing a media business like ours that thrives on providing content to well-educated readers can be tricky. One of the tricky aspects is balancing growth while maintaining editorial integrity. And to do that we are seeking your opinion. Please, if you love reading our articles and care for the future of this site, I urge you to spend a few minutes to read what Ariel has to say and leave some comments below in the article. All opinions are welcomed.
Just a few days ago, Apple announced its smart watch. Called simply the Apple Watch, it is capable of displaying notifications from your iPhone and it also has some built-in functions such as a fitness and health tracker and a heart rate monitor. Prior to the launch, many have been hyping and raving about the watch, with some people even claiming that it will herald the end of the Swiss watch industry. But now that we know more, just how “screwed” is the rest of the watch industry? Ariel shares his thoughts.
One thing that makes collecting watches fun is that tastes and preferences can change over time. For example, the Rolex Daytona was, in the past, a watch unwanted and unloved by the masses. But some time in the past decade or so, it steadily became more and more popular. Today, desirable vintage Daytona references can fetch truly astronomical figures. In this article, OJ Whatley, a watch dealer, talks about how the culture of watches in America has changed and also how as American watch tastes changed in the past two decades.
The Royal Oak is a living watch legend. Period. I don’t care what you think about Audemars Piguet or the people who are associated with the brand, this is an irrefutable fact. The story of its conception is the stuff of legends and the fact that it still looks thoroughly modern and unique today, in my eyes at least, speaks volume about how forward looking its designer, Gerald Genta, was. To celebrate the Royal Oak’s 40th anniversary, Audemars Piguet released a new Royal Oak “Jumbo” in 2012, which looks very close to the original Ref. 5402 from 1972. If you have been lusting over this watch, this is the most thorough review of it yet.
Another living watch legend is the Omega Speedmaster, which is very commonly referred to as the Moon Watch. Many collectors believe that no collection is complete without one, and I’m inclined to agree. As far as mankind’s accomplishments go, landing on the moon is a pretty big feat and the Speedmaster was the watch that accompanied the men who did it. Since I’m presently looking at Speedmasters myself, I thought I'd share with you a nifty guide that I came across that might help any prospective buyers to better understand the Speedmaster range and how to buy one.
Who doesn’t love a little watch trivia? For example, did you know that wristwatches were initially only for women? And do you know when it did it become acceptable for men to wear wristwatches? Who developed the first automatic watch? What were some of Eterna’s early achievements and important contributions to horology? And which is the most complicated mechanical pocket watch?
Most people think of independent watchmaking as being astronomically expensive, and you would be mostly right. However, there exists a group of independent watchmakers who offer interesting pieces at a more palatable price. Of course, these watches are only affordable in the most relative sense, but nonetheless are interesting enough for anyone who appreciates independently made watches to consider. Here is a thorough look at some intriguing pieces from Sarpaneva, Speake-Marin, and Habring2.
