Hublot Debuts Limited Edition Big Bang Unico Berluti Aluminio Watch
In a sea of similar and largely conservative watch releases, every so often there is a new watch that is so left-field, so unique, or so different from the norm that it sticks in enthusiasts' minds for years after its initial announcement (for better or worse). Hublot's first limited edition collaboration with famed French leathermaker Berluti in 2016 was a textbook example of this, with a wild embossed leather dial concept unlike any other and a rich, patinated colorway. The two brands have since paired on several explorations of this leather dial technique, and for its latest release Hublot returns to the unique leather-centric design with a sharp new monochrome look. The new limited edition Hublot Big Bang Unico Berluti Aluminio combines new finely crafted leather elements with an ultramodern gray-on-gray colorway to create one of the most memorable and handsomely reserved Big Bang interpretations in recent years.Despite what the name suggests, the case of the Hublot Big Bang Unico
Cost Of Entry: Cartier Watches
Welcome to the latest installment in our Cost of Entry series. In this best watches feature, we examine different brands through the lens of their most affordable model. Having previously looked at the entry-level offerings of Rolex, Omega, Panerai, and Hublot… today, a name well-known even far outside the world of watches: Cartier. And none other than the iconic Tank, in the form of the Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic, represents the most affordable mechanical men's watch Cartier offers, at around US$3,500. The question is, however, what exactly you get with the Cartier Tank Solo XL Automatic and how well it represents the brand.We don't need to tell you that Cartier is one of the world's most well-known luxury brands. While I like to approach this series as a brand study rather than as how to buy into a prestigious name for the least amount of money possible… Cartier’s prestige and recognizability are undeniably a huge draw for a great many people around the world. C