The Wind Up – Watch News #210

Another week down, another round up of all the latest watch releases in our regular series, the Wind Up. In this week’s edition, we’ll be covering new watches from Breguet, Girard-Perregaux and Vacheron Constantin. Enjoy gents!

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HUBLOT Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic

The masters of avant-garde have come back with another stunning timepiece. This time around, HUBLOT has bolstered the Big Bang with the HUB1280 UNICO Manufacture Self-winding Chronograph Flyback Movement. Set in a piercing polished blue ceramic, the new piece looks every bit a modern classic and at 42mm, it fits perfectly in the sweet spot. The new HUBLOT Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic is available now and is priced at AUD$32,000. Shop Hublot Big Bang

• Brand: Hublot
• Model: Big Bang Integral Blue Ceramic
• Reference: 451.EX.5123.EX
• Case Diameter: 42mm
• Case Thickness: 13.45mm
• Case Material: Blue ceramic
• Water Resistance: 100m
• Movement: HUB1280 UNICO in-house automatic flyback chronograph, 28,800 vph, 43 jewels
• Power Reserve: 72 hours
• Strap: Integrated blue ceramic bracelet with titanium deployant buckle
• Price (at launch): AUD$32,200

Breguet Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversaire 5365

Celebrating 220 years since the Abraham-Louis Breguet finalised his patent in Paris for his “watch compensating for all of the inequalities that may be found in the balance wheel and mainspring”, Breguet has unveiled its latest masterpiece of complexity, the Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversaire 5365. Clad in gold and featuring an impeccably detailed dial, the new Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversaire 5365 is every bit suited to celebrate the innovation and pioneering spirit of the House of Breguet. Shop Breguet watches

• Brand: Breguet
• Model: Classique Tourbillon Extra-Plat Anniversaire 5365
• Reference: 5365BR/15/9WU
• Case Diameter: 41mm
• Case Thickness: 7.08mm
• Case Material: 18k rose gold
• Water Resistance: 30m
• Movement: In-house Calibre 581, automatic (peripheral platinum rotor), one-minute tourbillon, silicon balance spring, 33 jewels
• Power Reserve: 80 hours
• Strap: Brown alligator leather, 18k rose gold triple folding clasp
• Price (at launch): CHF 158,000 (limited to 35 pieces; no AUD RRP published)

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar

Vacheron Constantin’s illustrious Traditionnelle Complete Calendar is back, and it’s better than ever. Here it is encased in sumptuous white gold and a grey dial the new Traditionnelle Complete Calendar is a feast for the senses. From the triple-calendar view to the exposed (much to my delight) caseback showcasing that exquisite calibre 2460 QCL/1, the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar ticks all of the right boxes for a true haute horlogerie calendar timepiece. Shop Vacheron Constantin watches

• Brand: Vacheron Constantin
• Model: Traditionnelle Complete Calendar
• Reference: 4010T/000G-B740
• Case Diameter: 41 mm
• Case Thickness: 10.7 mm
• Case Material: 18k white gold
• Water Resistance: 30 m
• Movement: Calibre 2460 QCL/1, in-house automatic, 28,800 vph, Hallmark of Geneva certified
• Power Reserve: 40 hours
• Strap: Black alligator leather with 18k white gold ardillon buckle
• Price: AUD$84,500

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition

From Girard-Perregaux we have the new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition. Celebrating the partnership between the two powerhouse brands, the new Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition features a stunning green dial with distinct plays at shapes, textures and lighting. The exposed case back rounds off another superb addition to the ever-expanding Laureato collection. Shop Girard-Perregaux watches

• Brand: Girard-Perregaux
• Model: Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition
• Reference: 81020-11-001-11A
• Case Diameter: 42mm
• Case Thickness: 12.01mm
• Case Material: 904L stainless steel
• Water Resistance: 100m
• Movement: Girard-Perregaux Calibre GP03300-0141, self-winding automatic, 28,800 vph
• Power Reserve: 46 hours
• Strap: Integrated 904L stainless steel bracelet with triple-folding clasp
• Price (at launch): USD$18,100 (limited edition of 188 pieces, sold out)

Romain Gauthier Continuum

Contemporary, avant-garde, sporty and a dash maddening, the new Continuum is in stark contrast to the other releases from the independent watchmaker. I love its modern sporty look, the touches of red, the off-centre crown, the use of titanium for the case, that grey rubber band and that delicious calibre. Refined, clean and super brash, the Continuum is a delight from every angle. Read Romain Gauthier blog If you enjoyed The Wind Up and would like to continue reading about watches, you can head on over to my blog, Haulogerie, where I delve a bit deeper into the wonderful world of horology. https://www.instagram.com/p/CV04oR9BlLM/

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• Brand: Romain Gauthier
• Model: Continuum
• Case Diameter: 41mm
• Case Thickness: 9.55mm
• Case Material: Grade 5 titanium
• Water Resistance: 50m (5 ATM)
• Movement: In-house manual-winding calibre, 32.10mm × 5.50mm, 154 components, 24 jewels, 28,800 vph (4 Hz), titanium plates and bridges
• Power Reserve: 60 hours
• Strap: Textured grey rubber with satin-finished and polished grade 5 titanium pin buckle
• Price (at launch): CHF 37,000 (ex. taxes); limited edition of 28 numbered pieces