Chanel Announces J12 Moonphase 38MM Watch
The last really new J12 from Chanel was the Chromatic that best watches debuted to the world here. Back in 2011 when Chanel released the Chromatic it upped the ante for Chanel’s “ownership” of ceramic as a luxury material with a new metallic gray material that mixed ceramic with titanium. Chanel really started its own ceramic revolution with the original J12 watch about a decade ago. In black or white, it was anything but a polarizing design as the J12 is still beloved by many. Having said that – even though I think the J12 is a nice men’s watch – it was women who found it the most interesting.Now, in late 2013 Chanel adds a new character to the J12 collection with the J12 Moonphase. The added moon phase complication is being debuted in a range of models that span from a classic white J12, to a Chromatic model, and even a totally jewel encrusted limited edition model (actually two of them). Though for now, the J12 Moonphase will be available exclusiv
SevenFriday SF-M1B/01 The Urban Explorer Watch
For me, the SevenFriday SF-M1B/01 The Urban Explorer watch is a welcome return to form. In my estimation, the brand has been somewhat off the boil lately. When SevenFriday branched out beyond the original P-Series, I feared for its existence. This model, however, gives me hope the brand is returning to its roots. Say what you like about the 47mm TV-style housings, powered by standard Miyota 9015 movements, but they had a niche. They were one of the few brands in that price-point doing something relatively radical that serious watch snobs didn’t seem to loathe. Sure, there was often a dash of incredulity surrounding the bombastic design remit, but that era of SevenFriday watches was incredibly self-confident. Simply put, they kept it simple. And it worked.Staying in LaneHere is where the?SevenFriday SF-M1B/01 The Urban Explorer watch gets it right. The heyday of the brand was, for me, the P- and M-Series watches. This addition to the latter collection is a very solid entry, taking