Patek Philippe Ellipse 18 ct gold manual winding Kal. 16-250 Ref. 4223/4 Reviews

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Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 5-Days Chronometer Watch Hands-On
At SIHH 2018 Baume & Mercier debuted the new Clifton Baumatic collection of dress watches that feature a new, exclusive automatic movement known as the caliber BM12-1975A. “Baumatic” is actually the (cute) marketing name for the movement, which is being featured in the Clifton Baumatic collection as a start. Baume & Mercier was justifiably proud of the new Baumatic product launch and there is a lot to discuss about the new watches ranging from the simple and satisfying Clifton Baumatic M0A10298 (white dial) and M0A10399 (black dial) to the Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic 5 Days Chronometer M0A10436. For 2018 Baume & Mercier will also offer the Clifton Baumatic with the white dial on a matching steel bracelet in the M0A10400, and also in a two-tone steel and red gold-tone as the reference M0A10401.The implications of the Baumatic caliber BM12-1975A, as well as the relatively accessible price point of these nicely-made formal watches is the real story here. B
Hands-On: The Fortis Flieger Watch Collection
Fortis watches have a history in watchmaking that stretches back over 100 years, producing professional watches for everyone from military pilots to Russian cosmonauts. Yet, despite this long history in horology and aviation, Fortis still seems to fly under the radar (apologies for the terrible pun) compared to brands like Sinn and IWC. However, the Fortis Flieger collection is worth a serious look if you appreciate the functionality and legibility of pilots’ watches but want something with a touch more style and individuality. Here, we go hands-on with four new watches in the Fortis Flieger collection - two classic three-handers, a bicompax chronograph, and a triple GMT. While they all share the same design language, each model offers a distinct wearing experience. Whereas German brands like Sinn tend toward the austere and uber-functional, Fortis takes a more modern and stylish approach in its interpretation of the classic flieger. In particular, the use of orange and mint gree