Launched technology in one limited edition seen last year, Oris is now applying it to what was once one of its most technologically advanced models, the ProPilot Altimeter (£5,250 or $6,485). First seen in 2014, it houses a mechanical altimeter, with a dial showing the time, air pressure, and altitude. The new version is an upgrade on all fronts: The altimeter, which works by reading fluctuations in air pressure in an enclosed chamber, is now up to 19,700 feet (up from 15,000); power reserve increased from 38 hours to 56; and the carbon fiber shell reduces the weight by 70 grams. At 46 mm, it is a specialized item, just a little more special now.
Hermes chronograph H08
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Hermes will also increase the use of carbon fiber, although they mix the material with graphene powder, which acts as a stiffener for extremely light watch cases. Hermes describes it H08 watch, a gentle square-shaped figure introduced in 2021, as an “all-terrain watch with a sporty spirit”, and now the brand is promoting the sporty element in a The series of iterations combines a lightweight carbon/graphene case with a colorful rubber strap and dial accents. Most importantly, it introduces a £13,100 chronograph version of the H08, also with a carbon/graphene case. Instead of interrupting the flow of the case configuration with traditional stop/start/reset pushers, the chronograph is operated entirely by a single pusher housed in the crown. wind up.
Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX Titanium
Photo: Rolex
Along with the chronograph revival, another theme for W&W this year is titanium. Many works have used this lightweight, durable and corrosion-resistant material, and after it was discovered that competing sailor Ben Ainslie wear a prototype in 2021—and after Rolex’s first titanium watch, last year’s Deepsea Challenge—it was a bit of a surprise to see the company’s final version Yacht-Master in grade 5 titanium. This 42 mm, £11,800 watch has a satin finish, in addition to the crown guard, beveled lugs and a polished, bidirectional bezel. The bold black dial adds to the aesthetic, while 100-meter water resistance and 70-hour power reserve also keep it functional.
Lange & Sohne Odysseus Chronograph
Photo: Lange & Sohne
The Odysseus series is the product of German manufacturer A Lange & Sohne engaged in luxury sports: Launched in 2019 and produced in small numbers, it quickly became the watch with investment value. The new one Odysseus The chronograph ($135,000, or $146,256) is also A Lange & Sohne’s first automatic chronograph, and it takes a novel approach to a very traditional genre. Instead of sub-dials for chronograph functions, as found on most chronographs, both the chronograph seconds and minute counters are centrally mounted, so as not to interfere back to the big date/day display. Separate pusher (like the guard for the crown) sets the date functions And operating the chronograph elements, offering a bit of eccentric flair, why not. When resetting the chronograph, the hour and minute hands immediately jump to zero, but the second hour hand makes a lightning-fast revolution for each timed minute before stopping at 0.
