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Welcome back to the Wind Up, our regular series where we feature all of the newest watches of the past week. Last week was one of the busiest of the year, with Patek Philippe, Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet all dropping some amazing new watches. This week wasn’t as busy, but it was still quite an eventful one. We had new pieces from the likes of Jacob & Co., A. Lange & Söhne and Roger Dubuis all dominating the headlines. Happy reading gents.
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Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary
Jacob & Co. has unveiled its latest masterpiece. Built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Godfather movie, the new Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary is a celebration of all things Godfather. The Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary has a triple-axis flying tourbillon encased in a white gold case with sides decorated by thirteen emblematic scenes of the Godfather movie. Pretty incredible stuff.
Brand: Jacob & Co.
Model: Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary
Reference Number: –
Diameter: 49mm
Water Resistance: 30m
Calibre: JCFM04
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Price: USD500,000
- Brand: Jacob & Co.
- Model: Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary
- Reference: OP110.30.AA.AA.ABALA
- Case Diameter: 49mm
- Case Thickness: 23mm
- Case Material: 18K white gold
- Water Resistance: 30m (3 ATM)
- Movement: Jacob & Co. Calibre JCFM04, hand-wound, triple-axis flying tourbillon with musical complication (plays Godfather theme on demand)
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Strap: Black alligator leather, white gold folding clasp
- Price (at launch): USD 500,000 (limited edition of 50 pieces)
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Tourbillon White Ceramic
New from Roger Dubuis is the Excalibur Double Tourbillon White Ceramic. Crafted in white ceramic and EON GOLD, the new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Tourbillon White Ceramic is a feast for the senses. It combines a luscious aesthetic capped off with a double tourbillon movement displayed by those twin tourbillons at the bottom of the dial. It’s a brilliant bit of kit that is as scintillating as it is complicated. Love it.
Brand: Roger Dubuis
Model: Excalibur Double Tourbillon White Ceramic
Reference Number: RDDBEX0952
Diameter: 45mm
Water Resistance: 100m
Calibre: RD108
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Price: USD300,000
- Brand: Roger Dubuis
- Model: Excalibur Double Tourbillon White Ceramic Edition
- Reference: RDDBEX0952
- Case Diameter: 45mm
- Case Material: White ceramic case; EON Gold (18ct rose gold alloy) bezel and crown
- Water Resistance: 100m / 10 ATM
- Movement: RD108, in-house hand-wound double flying tourbillon
- Power Reserve: 72 hours
- Strap: White embossed calf leather with Quick Release System (QRS)
- Price (at launch): USD 376,913 (boutique-exclusive limited edition of 8; no official AUD RRP published)
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Update
A. Lange & Söhne has provided a new and updated Zeitwerk along with an evolved calibre L043.6. Now featuring double the power reserve as its predecessor, the new Zeitwerk continues on the beautifully simply yet wholly complicated digital dial display. The new Zeitwerk comes in two variations, one in platinum with solid silver rhodié dial, and the other in pink gold with a solid silver black dial. Both models are supremely beautiful, with both paying tribute to the original Zeitwerk released in 2009, albeit with a few modern updates.
Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
Model: Zeitwerk
Reference Number: 142.025/142.031
Diameter: 41.9mm
Water Resistance: 30m
Calibre: L043.6
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Price: Price on request
Zeitwerk Ref. 142.025 (950 Platinum)
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Model: Zeitwerk
- Reference: 142.025
- Case Diameter: 41.9mm
- Case Thickness: 12.2mm
- Case Material: 950 platinum
- Water Resistance: 30m
- Movement: Calibre L043.6, in-house manual-wind, 451 components, 61 jewels
- Power Reserve: 72 hours
- Strap: Hand-stitched dark brown alligator leather, platinum prong buckle
- Price: Price on request
Zeitwerk Ref. 142.031 (18k Pink Gold)
- Brand: A. Lange & Söhne
- Model: Zeitwerk
- Reference: 142.031
- Case Diameter: 41.9mm
- Case Thickness: 12.2mm
- Case Material: 18k pink gold
- Water Resistance: 30m
- Movement: Calibre L043.6, in-house manual-wind, 451 components, 61 jewels
- Power Reserve: 72 hours
- Strap: Hand-stitched black alligator leather, pink gold prong buckle
- Price: Price on request
Breitling Releases New Chronomat Models
Breitling has unveiled two new models in the Chronomat GMT 40 and the Super Chronomat 38. Both new models feature the iconic look and feel of the Chronomat lineage, including that fantastic bracelet. The GMT 40 models are distinct in their design cues, while the Super Chronomat 38, although smaller in stature, is no less impactful. I rather like the Chronomat GMT 40’s subtle design, an emphatic yet wholly low-key aesthetic. Both are incredibly cool.
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Longines Welcomes Jennifer Lawrence as Ambassador of Elegance
Swiss maison Longines already lays claim to an enviable bevy of international talent, however, the watchmaker has added arguably its biggest name. Academy-Award-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence has joined Longines as the official Ambassador of Elegance, bringing a new level of prestige and empowerment to the already-established label. Since breaking into the film industry through the highly successful Hunger Games franchise, Lawrence has gone in to start her own production company, Excellent Cadaver, which helps to champion young filmmakers and industry professionals. According to Matthias Breschan, Longines’ CEO, Lawrence’s work both on and off screen made her the ideal partner to team up with, both now and into the future.
“Jennifer has the ability to imbue every character she plays with reality and authenticity, and off-screen, this translates into an elegance that is both natural and relatable,” Breschan said. “She is an inspiration to girls and women of all ages and we are proud to welcome her to the Longines family.”
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