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Citizen Tsuno Chronograph Racer Hands-On
For Baselworld 2018, Tokyo-based Citizen unveiled a re-designed chronograph model that directly channels their 1972 Challenge Timer series of watches. The watches had a reasonable following due to what is known as the “Bullhead” structure-meaning that the crown and pushers are at 12 o’clock instead of the traditional 3 o’clock position. The Citizen Tsuno Chronograph Racer looks and feels like someone put a strap on a stopwatch. The watch will come in 4 different styles and feature Citizen’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology with a 1/5th second Flyback Chronograph.All images by Ariel AdamsCitizen Tsuno Chronograph Racer models alongside a ’70s Citizen Challenge TimerWith this year’s apparent theme for Baselworld being “Re-Issues of 1970s models” (See Citizen’s direct rival?¨C?Seiko), Citizen takes a second look at a series of watches that a lot of enthusiasts have been collecting, trading, and selling at significant premiums. Whi
Hautlence HL2.1 Watch Hands-On & HL2.5 Release
Pardon the beat-up case of Hautlence‘s personal HL2.1 prototype that I’ve photographed on my wrist while visiting with the brand recently at the SIAR 2014 in Mexico City. These watches are so rare, even the brand really only has a prototype or two to show off, and each of the HL2.0 collection watches are limited editions of just 28 pieces each. New for 2014 is the next HL2 with the Hautlence HL2.5, the fifth model in the collection that started back in 2010 or 2011, I believe.Below, you’ll see a video I took in around 2011 with a hands-on look at the Hautlence HL2.2. All the models are the same, save for different case colors, materials, and dial executions. What they all share is one of the most interesting and visually amazing mechanical movements you’ll find. This is pure rare independent watchmaking in the 21st century. The Hautlence HL2 collection was also featured in my book The World’s Most Expensive Watches.