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Christophe Claret Aventicum Watch With Mirascope Dial
For 2015, the newest watch from Swiss watch maker Christophe Claret is the Aventicum, and it celebrates ancient Rome. I’ve said more than one time that the culture and architecture of ancient Rome (just like art deco) doesn’t get represented in watches enough. Well, Romanophiles rejoice, because Mr. Claret has you in mind, and this is actually among his least expensive timepieces.It took me a little while of reading about the Christophe Claret Aventicum to really understand it. Christophe Claret is a master of the complicated and recently released the Blackjack 21 and Poker watches… which do just what it sounds like – they allow the wearer to mechanically play a game of blackjack or poker on their wrists. So what would a “Roman complication” be? It turns out, Christophe’s idea is an optical illusion known as a mirascope.
Seiko Astron Pays Homage to Original 1969 Quartz Astron In Titanium
Seiko’s Astron collection, from my perspective, is a somewhat overlooked effort from the Japanese brand. I think this is largely in error, however. If a collector is able to get past the non-mechanical aspects of these pieces, I think they offer an enormous amount of functionality in a robust and attractive package. But maybe I’m wrong; maybe there is a surfeit of Seiko Astron collectors out there that I just don’t see. If so, this release is for you.To commemorate the original 1969 Quartz Astron, Seiko has decided to release a collection of four watches modeled after that original Astron with a curved case, wide lugs, and a thin bezel. Instead of purely quartz, Seiko employed its Caliber 5×53 Solar-powered and GPS-synced movement. This time, however, the cases are made out of titanium, offering a lightweight 42.8mm package. There are four variations in this release, starting with the limited edition SSH071 with its forest green dial and ceramic bezel. Following