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. . . which is everything a watch should be, and not a drop more. Also on the instant lust list: Glashütte's Senator Sixties Blue, which one of those special watches that comes across more vividly in the metal than virtual images convey.
well technically no . launched in 2012 but withdrwn. None sold in 2012. Relaunched in 2013
and some are coming onto market now .
So ....... launched in 2012 but only on the market 2013.
Julian
Tentatively agreed with a previous mention . . .
. . . of Nilo's, Omega's ground-breaking cal 8508 Aqua Terra, mostly for technical reasons; haven't seen it in the metal yet, and hoping to have the opportunity soon.
The one that stole my heart at first sight and ran away with my wallet was Grand Seiko's revision of the GS 44 . . .
. . . which is everything a watch should be, and not a drop more. Also on the instant lust list: Glashütte's Senator Sixties Blue, which one of those special watches that comes across more vividly in the metal than virtual images convey.
"Everything a watch should be, and not a drop more"
Best quote for GS ever
and one of best things one can say about watch
in general
Thank you for dreamy shot
You Master of the words
Yours
D
That shot was taken gazing west over the Pacific . . .
. . . with a sliver of So Cal in the background. Big Rock, Malibu, is a great spot for photography - I see folks with cameras there all the time.
Thanks for the ever so kind words, Damjan.
Best,
Art
Thanks for the ever so kind words, Damjan.
Best,
Art
Great idea, Nico . . .
. . . it's only ten minutes away from Neptune's Net, a noteworthy biker joint . . .
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. . . with decent seafood and loads of beer.
But too far from Maggie?
The problem with Maggie is that it is much easier to go into her bar than to leave... 
Best,
Nicolas
Best,
Nicolas
We'll start in Ventura County at Neptune's . . .
. . . and end at Maggie's in Orange County, Nico. Deal?
Don't worry about getting back - we'll spend the night at her place!
I didn't think it was that bad...
It wasn't the super super hot year by every brand but still plenty of new pieces to drool over...
Romain with the Logical One...
Vianney with the Deep Space...
Kari with his Vingt-8 R
Zenith Christoph Columb Fusee
Harry Winston Opus 13
UN Freak Cruiser
Then the Tudor re-editions, the Zenith GMT, JLC Gyro 3, new design Hublot Big Bang and Hublot LaFerrari...
There are probably more if I had a real think about it
Cheers
Andrew
Romain with the Logical One...
Vianney with the Deep Space...
Kari with his Vingt-8 R
Zenith Christoph Columb Fusee
Harry Winston Opus 13
UN Freak Cruiser
Then the Tudor re-editions, the Zenith GMT, JLC Gyro 3, new design Hublot Big Bang and Hublot LaFerrari...
There are probably more if I had a real think about it
Cheers
Andrew
Agree on the Independants. There were some interesting creations.
One I still don't get, though, is the Kari Vouilainen RDM... Which looks like a much more affordable JLC, and which I find less inspired, for once, from Kari.
The Deep Space is to die for.
As for U.N, well, this is something we share.
Not a too bad year, but not exceptional.
Best,
Nicolas
I love the logical one
But in platinum. I like the black dial version over the enamel. I realize I am in the minority.
It was a great step forward for Romain.
Best,
Joe
This AP is the only 2013 release I picked up this year...
I wanted to add another ceramic watch to my collection. My 1st was the Panerai 317K. Picture below:
I always liked the AP steel diver, as soon as the ceramic diver was announced, I thought I finally found a AP that I would consider a must-have.
The different finishes (I counted 3 - polished ceramic on the bezel sides and case edges, and 2 different brushed strokes on the bezel top and rest of the case) and the orange color make the AP ceramic diver a very sharp looking watch.
There weren't that many 2013 watches I really like or remember, but perhaps that's just me, not paying attention to any watch that I consider unobtainable with my meager budget. This Zenith was the only other 2013 release I was interested in:
I tried it on when I first saw it in person at the Zenith Ginza boutique back in July. The short lugs make the rather large watch wearable. The price for this piece is very attractive too. If I had not had the AP on order already, I would have picked this watch up instead.
Blue
Best watch of 2013 was the JLC Grand Jubilee Master Ultra Thin
Great watch. Platinum. And I like the design!
Personally, that's the best watch of 2013 to me.
My selection
It was in my point of view an excellent year with some really impressive watches including three which are true breakthrough.
These three watches are the Swatch Sistem51, the Urwerk EMC and the GP Constant Escapement:
About the others, my selection is:
1815 Rattrapante PC:
Cartier Mysterious Double Tourbillon:
The amazing Cinema from Chaykin:
UN Tourbillon Skeleton:
And I was under the charm of the purety and simplicity of the latest Haldimann:
The Skybridge is really amazing:
More affordable, the Tissot Skeleton:
and to put an end to this selection, a watch I bought, the Spacecraft by RJ!
Fx
These three watches are the Swatch Sistem51, the Urwerk EMC and the GP Constant Escapement:
About the others, my selection is:
1815 Rattrapante PC:
Cartier Mysterious Double Tourbillon:
The amazing Cinema from Chaykin:
UN Tourbillon Skeleton:
And I was under the charm of the purety and simplicity of the latest Haldimann:
The Skybridge is really amazing:
More affordable, the Tissot Skeleton:
and to put an end to this selection, a watch I bought, the Spacecraft by RJ!
Fx
Thanks for your eclectic selection, Fx. We have a few in common.
Such as the U.N, and the GP.
Best,
Nicolas
So I guess I will weigh in on 2013 faves
Well I will boil it down to two watches. These are all rapidly done photos testing out the photo gear getting ready for SIHH. So did not really clean up the watches, nor did I spend any time doing postprocessing. The first watch from Kari Voutilainen was a project, three years from conception/order to watch in hand.
And of course there is the back side.
Well worth the wait!!! And since a great chrono has to have more than good looks, in answer to the next question, it runs magnificently. Take a look at the finishing of all the interior angles (angle rentrant) and you can see just how immaculately Kari finished the watch (good example is the arm that pivots down to the chronograph center wheel, the interior angles shimmer). Also look at the detail on the finish of the large wheels of the chronograph and in particular the anglage on the spokes. One other detail. Kari makes his own hands. More than a day of polishing work for each hand.
Here is watch number two. A long wait for this one as well.
This watch is a "time waster". When wearing it, can't take your eyes off it. Also, examine the finishing...the tourbillon bridge (check out the interior angles), the polish on the top of the fusee and barrel, the finish on the chain, all breathtaking.
Jeff