It’s been a while since the last “Take A Look At” article and I just miss writing about watches, it’s so fun to do all these researches and turning them into an information-dense article for you to consume. As we all know, we are getting closer to Christmas and I want to introduce something special to you, the Harry Winston …
Take A Look At: Seiko Prospex SSC618P1
A diving watch can never go wrong in my opinion. Matter of fact, if you can’t make up your mind on what to buy for yourself or as a gift, this Seiko Prospex SSC618P1 should be a safe bet. Watch I.D Model: Seiko ProspexReferences: ssc618p1Diameter: 43.5 mmCalibre: V175Power Reserve: 6 months when fully chargedWinding: AutomaticPrice: ~$300 USD A Gentleman’s Take The …
Take A Look At: Frederique Constant Meteorite Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar
Gentleman Pursuits has been shrouded by the Only Watch 2019 atmosphere lately, from the podcast to Instagram posts, they are all very Only Watch oriented. Today, in this watch review, I want to go over a piece that in my opinion, flew under most people’s radar. Let’s take a look at the Frederique Constant Meteorite Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar. Watch I.D. …
Take A Look At: Seiko 1969 Quartz Astron 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
On Christmas Day 50 years ago, Seiko released the world’s first-ever Quartz watch, the Seiko Quartz Astron 35 SQ. Only 200 were available, sold exclusively in Japan. It was a major breakthrough for Seiko and for the rest of the watchmaking industry undoubtedly. To celebrate such a milestone, Seiko released a watch to pay homage to the ‘hero’ that started …
Take A Look At: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date
WATCH I.D. Model: Oris Big Crown Pointer DateReferences: 01 754 7741 4037-Set LS Diameter: 40.00 mmCalibre: Oris 754, base SW 200-1Power Reserve: 38 hoursWinding: AutomaticPrice: ~USD 1,600 for leather strap and USD 1,800 for bracelet A Gentleman’s Take A rather outstanding aviation watch that not a lot of people talk about, I wonder why? Although it is rocking a 40mm case, …
Take A Look At: Tissot Heritage 1948 Chronograph
Where I grew up (Hong Kong), the name Tissot is everywhere. I was never a fan of Tissot, maybe because I’ve never actually looked into the brand or maybe most of the time when I walk past an AD, the Tissot watches they displayed had never looked appealing to me. However, sometimes a watch catches you by surprise and completely …
Take A Look At: NOMOS Lambda
Right out of the gate, the most expensive watch from NOMOS Glashütte. This well-known minimalist usually set prices at around $1,500 to $4,000. Even the Weltzeit, the watch that sent shockwaves through the system in 2014, is just retailing at ~$6,000. So what is so special about Lambda that caused NOMOS to slap an $18,000 price tag on it? Watch’s …
Take A Look At: IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
The Da Vinci Perpetual is unlike the rest of the IWC watches from design to complexity. Let’s talk about it. Watch’s I.D Model: IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar ChronographReference: IW392101Diameter: 43mmCalibre: IWC in-house calibre 89630Power reserve: 68 hoursWinding: self-windingPrice: ~$30000 USD The Da Vinci is unlike what you usually see from IWC. Unlike the brand’s usual aviation-themed watches, Da Vinci …
Take A Look At: IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ref. 3714
Seemingly nothing about the watch has been altered in the past 20 years, what is it that makes the IWC Portugieser Chronograph so popular to this day? It is true that most change as time goes, some get updates, some grow out of fashion. IWC Portugieser Ref. 3714 has been around for more than 20 years now, however, it still …
Take a Look At: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel
The reputable Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon watch has now been transformed into an elegant beast, with a twist of enamel, limited to 100 pieces. Watch’s I.D. Model: Master Ultra Thin Moon EnamelReference: Q13635E1Diameter: 39mmWater Resistance: 50 metersCaliber: In-House Caliber 925Power Reserve: 70 hoursWinding: AutomaticPrice: ~$35,800 (subject to change)Availability: 100 pieces A Gentleman’s Take Unlike the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Phase we’ve seen before, the …