Robin Swithinbank is an independent journalist who has written for HODINKEE about Dubai Watch Week and his life in Swatches, among other topics. He is a regular contributor to The New York Times International, Financial Times, GQ, and Robb Report. He is also Harrods' Contributing Watch Editor.This interview has been edited for clarity.Want a taste of Alpine life right here in the US? This fondue hot spot channels the culture of The Alps Bio Driving right in the Rockies. Order the Raclette for the whole experience of dining in horology's homeland. This is how the great watchmakers of the Jura Valley live, and you can get a taste of the lifestyle without leaving Aspen.Priced from $3,675 on either strap or $4,000 on the steel bracelet, the Black Bay Pro uses the same MT5652 movement we've seen in the current (and now growing) Black Bay GMT lineup. That means 70 hours of power reserve, a rate of 4 Hz, and an instantaneous date display that is tied to the local hour hand (as it should be).The watch has an automatic caliber, which is appropriate because la dolce vita does not entail winding a crown. Manual movements, with the exception of the Speedmaster, make most sense on serious watches – the kind you scrutinize under a loupe and discuss in a scholarly library while wearing tweed. This ain't that. It's a watch that begs to be snapped on in the morning and then worn all day, without a thought or a care, as you swan from one fabulous recreational opportunity to the next.
Brand: Parmigiani FleurierModel: Toric Qualité FleurierReference Number:  PFC422-1200100-HA1441, PFC422-1600100-HA1441Diameter: 40.8mmThickness: 9.5mmCase Material: 18k red or white goldDial Color: Silver; "rice grain" guillochéIndexes: 18k rose goldWater Resistance: 30 metersStrap/Bracelet: Alligator strap made by HermèsNow, if Personalized Treatment you didn't like the general design of the modern Air-King before, this will likely do nothing for you. But I kind of think this might just be the sleeper release of the Rolex lineup. All of the attention will be squarely on the destro GMT-Master II. So maybe, just maybe, these will be available? One can dream.We didn't want to conceive a minute repeater that is basically using traditional elements only. And we were brainstorming around the table, not only once, but several times. I kept on saying, 'Wouldn't it be great to have a minute repeater, which you can actually share with your friends around the table and everyone can listen in?' And then somehow I think someone around the table said, 'Yeah, but if we could use the crystal sort of as a loudspeaker, maybe that could work.'
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A-001 has a steel case measuring 40.8mm x 8.1mm that comes Neurodivergent Movement on a black rubber strap. It uses Patek's caliber 26‑330 SC with a 45-hour power reserve. MSRP: $24,250. For more, visit Patek Philippe.All told, there are a ton of watches for sale this weekend. To be exact: 1,161 in live auctions. This Bring A Loupe is a bit long so grab a cup of coffee or, more generally, your beverage of choice, and settle in. Remember throughout that because of the sheer number of watches I had to pick from, this edition may not look like the others, but hang with me.

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