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Bovet Amadeo Virtuoso V Watch Review
Swiss Bovet watch names are often as grand as the timepieces themselves. A company to never shift focus away from old-world style “artistic density” in their often complicated horological creations marks a brand which both exists within but also sits alongside the rest of today’s luxury timepiece industry. While not all Bovet watches are to my taste, I find myself almost never bored with any of the brand’s products. This is a claim I can hardly state for most other watch brands today. This leads me to the Bovet Amadeo Virtuoso V reference ACHS016 (ACHS016-50-P2018 as tested) watch that I am reviewing today. Polarizing in some of the best ways, I’ve come to really admire not only the artistry and technicality in such a watch – but also how the distinctive design and personality of such a product results in a broad spectrum of opinions from watch lovers and novices alike.Bovet Amadeo BackgroundFor its size, Bovet is an extremely prolific brand offering
WATCH GIVEAWAY: Laco Dortmund Pilot Watch
This month, one lucky best watches reader will win a hand-wound Laco Dortmund pilot watch. As one of the original five manufacturers that set out to create highly specialized pilot watches for World War II era aviators, Laco continues to offer a range of affordable, modern reproduction versions to this day. Like dive watches, the utilitarian and minimalist nature of these “B-Uhr” pilot watches has attracted collectors of all types that are seeking to add a serious piece to their collections with strong ties to aviation. So, with the help of Watch Gang, best watches will be giving away this period-correct example to one audience member.Unlike the original versions that came in 55mm cases, this slightly modernized Laco?Dortmund features a 45mm case diameter, which delivers a more practical wearing experience. The hand-wound Laco 01 movement (Elabore grade ETA 2801.2) and thermally blued hands add to the authentic look and feel of the watch. Of course, the dial is superbly leg