Cartier Tank Americaine 18 ct gold automatic Kal. 120 Ref. 1740 Reviews

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Christophe Claret Soprano Watch Hands-On
For my money,?Christophe Claret is the guy I would hire to run a movement design department of a watch company. In fact, for much of his career in watches, that was what he was doing. What I like about Christophe, and even more so respect, is that he “gets” what mechanical watchmaking really is in today’s world. Some watchmakers present themselves as religious zealots – keeping the faith alive by preserving the honor and tradition of traditional watchmaking. Claret has advanced beyond that. Like a kid, he knows that mechanical watches are toys for the rich – of all ages. And there are different types of mechanical watches for different levels of “rich.”So what Claret does is take traditional concepts, complications, and principles, and arranges them in contemporary ways. He is really at the forefront of interpreting traditional watchmaking and making it interesting for today’s tastes and expectations. Like a modern day Breguet, his talent
Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono Watch Hands-On
My favorite new Hamilton watch for 2013 is the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono. This is a mechanical version of last year’s quartz-base Khaki Pilot Pioneer, and offers a much more appealing version of this slightly retro-styled aviator chronograph timepiece. Swatch Group’s Hamilton is not the most expensively priced brand in the group, but at least once a year they offer a watch that mixes a fair price and fantastic detailing in a watch that is really hard to resist.