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Hands-On: Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited-Edition Watch Collection
Just last week when writing about the just-introduced Bremont H-4 Hercules Limited Edition, I was cautiously optimistic about the trio based on the press photos. Well, having gotten the chance to see all three last night at a Bremont event here in Los Angeles, I can report that they certainly live up in the metal. These admittedly costly GMT watches are some of the best the brand has produced, and I'm not surprised that Bremont collectors were fawning over the pieces. If you're attracted to the style, then the level of finishing and the impressively done movement that incorporates real birch from Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose could justify the $12,000-$31,000 cost of entry. Considering that there are only going to be 450 pieces made in total (300 in steel, 75 in rose gold, and 75 in platinum), I don't imagine they'll sit around very long. All three versions come in a 43mm-wide case that sits 14.4mm-high on the wrist. The lugs curve nicely on the wrist, though I would say that the H-4 Her
MB&F Horological Machine No. 3 Sidewinder and Starcruiser Watch Further Luxurification Of Science Fiction
Where have I seen this look before? MB&F founder Max Busser doesn’t hide the fact that he is inspired by science fiction and related culture in the creation of his timepiece novelties. The new MB&F No. 3 reminds me of a place between Star Wars’ C3PO, “Batteries Not Included’s” Wheem babybot, and Futurama’s Bender. Compare the images, and I think you’ll agree. Besides those references, there are plenty of other tech culture influences that went into the design of the No. 3 Sidewinder and Starcruiser.The difference between the two watches is orientation. Not THAT kind of orientation (anyone can wear them), but literally the way they are positioned. The Starcruiser is in a more vertical position with the crown pointed up, while the Sidewinder is turned on its side, with the dials stacked on each other and the crown pointed in toward your arm (assuming you are wearing the watch on your left wrist). Reading the time is based on looking at tw