E.C. Andersson Calypso Watch
Today, E.C. Andersson Watch Co. is back with their most meticulously made watch yet, a true high-end watch to carry the brand into a new segment. The E.C. Andersson Calypso is completely custom-designed in Gothenburg and equipped with the most reliable Swiss automatic movement in this range.Starting with the custom-made buckle, the Calypso features a tailor-made calf leather strap, sandblasted case with polished bevels that harmoniously swirl around the edges from lug to lug, and unique modern indices on a gradient dial in a semi-gloss ocean blue finish-nested securely under the specially crafted "Boshul?n"arrow hands. The three-tone, one-of-a-kind rotor is displayed proudly through the sapphire crystal caseback, as it powers the Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement. Additionally, E.C. Andersson is so confident in the Calypso's abilities that they set up a Performance Center just to prove the reliability of each individual watch.
Chopard L.U.C Quattro Limited Edition Watch Hands-On
When I think of high-end Swiss watchmakers, I must admit I tend to overlook Chopard. The so-called “Big Three” tend to get the most attention in this space; Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe, all three steeped in history and accolades. But after seeing the new?Chopard L.U.C Quattro Limited Edition watch for 2018, I’m putting this brand firmly on my radar; featuring both the Geneva Seal and COSC chronometer certification, as well as a 4-barrel (or “Quattro”) power reserve of 9 days, this is a timepiece offering some serious horological clout.All images by Ariel AdamsThe Geneva Seal, or?"Poincon de Geneve"in French, is primarily a certification of origin and finishing; the watch must be assembled, adjusted, and cased-up in the Canton of Geneve, and every component of the watch must be finished to exacting standards. Since 2011 the Seal criteria was updated to also include a cyclotest of the watch functions, water and power reserve test