The Pacific 55 in gold tone is one of those watches that catches the trend of 2023 – you can see gold cars, shoes, motorcycles and watches all over the show – and the jetliner age of air travel perfectly. The jet age from the 50s to the 70s was a golden era for many people. For the first time on human history, international travel … Continue reading Marloe Pacific 55 in Gold Celebrates the Jet Age
The watch event this week in Switzerland has flushed out some new variations on the classic Reverso model from Jaeger LeCoultre. The Reverso Duoface Tourbillon in pink tone, 18ct gold, is perhaps the most exclusive with a POA tag on the website. So if you haven’t got 30K or more lying around spare, don’t ask. The uber-slim 9.5mm high flippable tourbillon is a masterpiece of … Continue reading Watches & Wonders: JLC Offers New Reverso Options
Rolex has announced two Goldfinger versions of its GMT Master II model, which will appeal to everyone who loves the current craze for gold cars, gold trainers, leisurewear and more. After years in the wilderness, it looks like yellow gold has come into fashion, which will make old ladies living in static homes and wearing clown pendants very happy indeed. So the range topper solid … Continue reading Watches and Wonders: Rolex GMT Master II, With Goldfinger Bling
Torgoen has added a blingtastic gold tone finish to its T21 and T9 models. The T21 is a 44mm wide aviator themed watch, with a Swiss quartz movement, sapphire crystal and a range of straps. The gold paintwork adds a bit of bling and judging by the gold wheels we are seeing on new motorcycles and gold wrapped cars, the colour is definitely in vogue … Continue reading Torgoen T9 and T21 Get The Golden Touch
That was a big hit for T.Rex back in the 1970s and this watch captures that era perfectly, from its compact 36mm wide case, retro pushers and all-over gold tone paintwork. Just the timepiece for a trip ona candy gold Kawasaki triple or Honda CB750 four we think. Inside you find the Seiko VK68 meca-quartz chrono movement, so reliability should be guaranteed. The grooved hour … Continue reading Brew Metric: Solid Gold Easy Action Baby
It’s Chinese New Year soon and most Swiss watch brands still have a strong focus on China, which is a country where communist theories of equality only apply in certain bizarre cases. Fact is, since dominating the global economy about 15 years ago, the wealthy Chinese love to own stuff; cars, houses, clothes, power companies, University departments, CCTV systems, large chunks of land in Africa … Continue reading JLC Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon, With Extra Gold Bling
Once Heuer used to pay GP drivers on commission for selling their watches in the paddocks of Europe. Some drivers also received special gold watches from Jack H in honour of their sterling efforts on track. It’s great to celebrate that glorious Grands Prix racing era, but this blingy pastiche isn’t hitting the spot for us. For £17,850 you would like to get a solid … Continue reading TAG Tribute To GP Driver Watches Misses The Point
It isn’t Chinese New Year until Feb 2023, but TAG are ahead of the game with this rabbit themed variant of their Carrera model. The 44mm chronograph has a rabbit logo on the see-thru caseback, plus a limited edition box. Priced at £5800 it’s obviously aimed at the Chinese market, plus expats working in the UK. The red and gold markers and hands work really … Continue reading TAG Rabbit Celebrates Chinese New Year Early
