2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

[yinzburgher]

I'm quite taken by this but have never paid this much for an Orient before.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/hot-tak ... niversary/

I think it looks lovely.

Probably too big for my wrist but I definitely like them otherwise. If Fratello is correct that these are unlimited for Europe, I don't think most people will have to pay that list price, which is about $400 USD. Of course it doesn't really make sense for Orient to have them limited for Japan and unlimited for Europe but that's what Fratello is saying in the article. They didn't quite get the numbers right for Japan so I'm not sure whether to believe them. HERE is the press release in Japanese which states that the red and green models will be limited to 500, not 1000 pieces. Thanks for posting.

[yinzburgher]

I think the Sinn 158 Bundeswehr re-issue will be a hit.....a shame it's a limited piece.

https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/158.htm



Those Ocean Crawlers are pretty cool looking too. They always get the colors just right. If they ever start making their divers 42mm or less, they'll immediately go on my list. Thanks for the posts WG.

[gormless]

I'm quite taken by this but have never paid this much for an Orient before.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/hot-tak ... niversary/

I think it looks lovely.

Probably too big for my wrist but I definitely like them otherwise. If Fratello is correct that these are unlimited for Europe, I don't think most people will have to pay that list price, which is about $400 USD. Of course it doesn't really make sense for Orient to have them limited for Japan and unlimited for Europe but that's what Fratello is saying in the article. They didn't quite get the numbers right for Japan so I'm not sure whether to believe them. HERE is the press release in Japanese which states that the red and green models will be limited to 500, not 1000 pieces. Thanks for posting. [emoji106]

Thanks for doing more digging. I might succumb to the red japanese version. [emoji18]

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[TheJohnP]

Feynman Timepieces is getting ready to launch a new collection, the Cove - a modern take on the famed "Super Compressor" style watches of the late 1950s.



The Kickstarter campaign will start on Feb 18th.
Super Early Bird pricing is planned to start at SGD 938 / USD $687

Read more about the Cove at Feynman here - https://feynman.watch/pages/feynman-cove





CASE SPECIFICATIONS
- CASE DIAMETER: 40 MM
- CASE LUG-TO-LUG: 44 MM
- CASE THICKNESS: 12.8 MM
- CASE MATERIAL: 316L S.S.
- WATER RESISTANCE: 200M

DIAL & CRYSTAL SPECIFICATIONS
- CENTER-DIAL: HOUR, MINUTE
- SUB-DIAL: SECONDS
- BEZEL: BI-DIRECTIONAL INTERNAL
- LUME: SWISS SUPER-LUMINOVA®
- CRYSTAL: DOMED SAPPHIRE
- 5-LAYERS ANTI-REFLECTION

MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
- CALIBER: ETA 2895-2
- GRADE: TOP GRADE
- DECORATION: FULLY-DECORATED
- MECHANISM: AUTOMATIC
- POWER RESERVE: 50 HOURS
- FREQUENCY: 28,800 A/h

According to this FB post, the Feynman Cove Kickstarter is launching tomorrow morning.

[yinzburgher]

Eight new variants of the 43mm Glycine Combat 6 Classic are up on the Glycine site and available for sale from various retailers. Five of them use a bronze CuSn8 case and three are stainless steel with a grey PVD finish. Links above each photo.

GLYCINE WATCHES SA ON FACEBOOK

GLYCINE WATCHES SA ON INSTAGRAM

Details and Specifications
Brand and model: Glycine Combat 6 Classic
Case material: Bronze CuSn8 or grey PVD coated steel
Case diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 10.9mm
Lug width: 22mm
Water resistance: 50m / 5ATM
Caseback: Screw-down; see-through mineral glass
Crystal: Domed sapphire glass with 3 layers of antireflective coating on the underside
Crown: Standard crown at 3 o'clock with stamped logo
Strap: Genuine calf leather
Movement: Calibre GL224 Swiss automatic movement
Price: $1300 USD

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Those two are my favorite.

That green? Humina humina humina.

[yinzburgher]

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Those two are my favorite.

That green? Humina humina humina.

The dial colors on the PVD models aren't doing it for me but I really like every single one of the bronze. If I was going big and bold at 43mm, I'd probably go for one of those vibrant dials. Hoping to see some IRL pics out there soon.

[pdsf]

anOrdain just released a new series of their Model 1. I believe their first batch received very good reviews. I think they look very nice. The selling point is their dial.

https://anordain.com/collections/all

[yinzburgher]

The Timor Heritage Field Watch is live on Kickstarter. Link to TheJohnP's post in the pre-order subforum below.

[yinzburgher]

An upcoming pilot's watch from AVI-8 pays tribute to the Spitfire. The AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 will be available soon. You can find more info and sign up to be notified at the link below. There are usually discount codes available.

AVI-8 SPITFIRE TYPE 300

AVI-8 ON INSTAGRAM



Details and Specifications
Brand and model: AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300
Case material: Stainless Steel
Case diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 13.6mm
Lug width: 22mm
Lug to lug: 51mm
Crystal: Sapphire glass w/ AR coating
Dial: Blue, green, black, gray
Bracelet/Strap: 1 Bracelet & 1 Leather Strap
Movement: Miyota 8218 automatic
Water Resistance: 50m / 5 ATM
Price: Approximately $435 – $490



WORN AND WOUND

WRIST WATCH REVIEW

AIRLINE PILOT CENTRAL


References from left to right: AV-4073-11, AV-4073-22, AV-4073-33, AV-4073-44

[TheJohnP]

That is a nice rotor.

[TheJohnP]

Just happened to run across an ad for these, so thought I'd share.

Swatch x 007 Collection

Pricing is $95
Seems some of these are sold out from Swatch, but maybe can be found elsewhere?

https://shop.swatch.com/en_us/collections/swatch-x-007




Dr. No

https://shop.swatch.com/en_us/watches/o ... oz302.html




On Her Majesty's Secret Service

https://shop.swatch.com/en_us/watches/o ... oz715.html




Moonraker

https://shop.swatch.com/en_us/watches/o ... oz305.html




License to Kill

https://shop.swatch.com/en_us/watches/o ... gz328.html




The World Is Not Enough

https://shop.swatch.com/en_us/watches/o ... oz304.html




Casino Royale

https://shop.swatch.com/en_us/watches/o ... gz340.html

[yinzburgher]

A bunch more 42mm Glycine Combat Subs; some steel, some black PVD, some bronze. The bronze are labeled "vintage" and basically have dials like the steel vintage Subs I posted a little while back. Links are above the images.

Details and Specifications
Brand & Model: Glycine Combat Sub
Case diameter: 42 mm
Lug to lug: 49.5mm
Lug Width: 22mm
Thickness: 11mm
Water resistance: 200m/20 ATM
Crown: Screw-down; signed
Bezel: 60 click unidirectional rotating w/ aluminum insert
Crystal: Flat sapphire crystal w/ 3 antireflective coatings on underside
Lume: C3 SuperLuminova
Movement: Automatic Caliber GL224
Power reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 28800 bph

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[mplsabdullah]

For the right price that brown face glycine could be my first bronze watch [emoji106]

Edit: I'm only finding those for close to $1000. Ouch. Hope Ashford gets them

[TheJohnP]

If you've wanted input in an upcoming watch design, Vario is giving you a chance to be heard.

Vario is working on a WWI style automatic trench watch. They are looking for input from customers and the watch community to see if they will make this and the specs and features people are wanting.

You can take a survey to give your thoughts and suggestions here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... A/viewform





The current sample features a 36mm diameter case, Miyota 82s5 Auto (hack and wind), enamel dial with lumed numerals and lumed hands, 19mm wired lugs but I will try to extend to 20.5mm to take 20mm straps. I am currently looking for a vendor who can make me a single pass leather with bund piece for versatility.

Watch will likely cost US$250+- for pre-orders and around $350+ for retail.

You can sign up to learn more here - https://vario.sg/pages/ww1-trench-watch