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News The First Rolex Tourbillon, Created by Customization Brand Label Noir

Customization to an unprecedented level… We’ve seen hundreds of watch modification programmes appearing recently – mostly on Rolex watches. Most of the time, it is limited to a black coating on the case/bracelet or a different dial. Sometimes, customization can go a few steps further, with heritage-inspired watches based on modern models – see for instance Tempus Machina or Les Artisans de Genève. And just like in the car industry, some have decided to go very, very far in terms of modifications. This what we have today, with simply the first Rolex Tourbillon watch – or at least, the first Rolex watch modified to be fitted with a tourbillon – thanks to Label Noir. Disclaimer No, it isn’t April 1st. This watch exists in the real world and can even be purchased. On the other hand, it has nothing to do with an official Rolex watch, except the base used before the modification. Will this watch be approved by Rolex? No, absolutely zero doubt about it. The world of Rolex watches is fu...

Reviews Of The Breitling Navitimer 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 Watch

When Breitling previewed the new Navitimer 8 line in New York this past February, the model I was most interested in seeing was not yet ready for its official release. Now on site at Baselworld 2018, I finally got a chance to go hands-on with the new Breitling Navitimer 8 B35 Automatic Unitime 43 replica watch . Something of an outlier in the Navitimer 8 family, the Unitime 43 combines the 8's simple and legible pilot's watch design with the functionality of a true worldtimer. One of my favorite complications, it is a fitting choice for a modern pilot's watch and offers functionality that is undeniably handy for anything from visiting family to making sure you’re on track for your next international conference call. Chances are you’ve seen this model in renderings online, but let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. The Navitimer 8 Unitime uses a 43mm case that is 14.55mm thick with short lugs, tall flanks, and a nice mix of polished and brushed elements. Available in a black...

TAG Heuer Launched Muhammad Ali Edition Watch

TAG Heuer has launched a new watch that pays tribute to legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali, following the first TAG Heuer Carrera Muhammad Ali special editions from 2016. The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Muhammad Ali Limited Edition is a 43mm watch in stainless steel with two crowns: one at 3 o’clock for setting the time, the other at 10 o’clock for rotating the internal bezel. There are two rings – the outer, in red, for timing 3-minute professional heavyweight boxing bouts; the inner, in cream, for timing 2-minute amateur bouts. Each ring is interspersed with black markers for the 1-minute break betweens rounds. The collection is based on the 1957 Heuer Ring-Master, below, a stopwatch with a total of seven rings that could be swapped around in order to time different sports events. The dial design on the new edition remains similar to the Ring-Master, albeit with a new navy blue rather than black dial (the 2016 version featured a black dial). One noticeable detail: the r...