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Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Rond

At the beginning of the year, Frederique Constant enriched its 13 years old Art Déco Collection with new pieces. The Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Round is available in five versions. Today, we review the blue dial, full metal bracelet Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B.
Frederique Constant has an entire range of ladies collection covering a large selection of tastes and wishes. From al their ladies’ pieces, the Classics Art Déco distinguished itself with an undeniable elegance. I have published earlier this year the press release of the Classics Art Déco Round. Since then, I was eager to see with my eyes the FC-200MPN2AR6B, my favourite of the new collection. I will always have a weakness for a blue dial with bracelet.
Frederique Constant Germany sent me this delight last week for a review. And I was not disappointed. As always, Diana was supportive and modelled with her hand. Because the best way to get to know a watch is in the wild, we had a short travelling to Constance Lake that borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B comes in a 30mm stainless steel case. The case was decorated with coin edge fluting on the band and a highly polished round bezel. The watch is accompanied by an onion-shaped crown with blue cabochon. In the right angles, the crown will nicely assort the blue dial. The magic of the Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B stays in its beautiful bracelet. Instead of a double set of lugs, the brand opted, like in the case of Art Déco Oval, to single point fixation. The bracelet presents five rows of mirror-polished beads. As you can notice, each element will use the light in a game of catch-and-play. The bracelet is matched with a butterfly clasp. The result is a comfortable wear and adazzling appearance.
The Classics Art Déco Round comes with a guilloché flowered sunray pattern centre with a mother-of-pearl outer dial. The dial offers nice reflections in the sunlight and not only.
In the hands-on video above, you can observe how the artificial light is reflected. The wrist-roll video below will reveal the dial reflections in full sunlight.
The dial centre bears the name of the brand on the upper side. The edge of the guilloché pattern has transfer printed minute indexes. On the mother-of-pearl side, the dial bears printed large Roman numerals. Note the 4 o’clock noted with the IIII instead of IV. A horological traditional choice of marking. In the case of Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B, the hands are varnished in white. The watch offers surprisingly good legibility even in darker “moments”.
Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Round is powered by FC-200 calibre. The movement uses 4 jewels and can display hours and minutes with an autonomy of 72 months. This impressive battery life is useful regardless of the situation. If you have a large collection and the wrist time of the piece is divided between several pieces, being always ready to wear is a big plus. If not a must. As a single piece, being able to rely on it for such a long time is an advantage. Especially if the lady wearer is not so much into changing batteries and so on…
Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B is a lovely ladies piece. Discrete but with enough spark and charm to make a good impression. The six years of battery life is a big plus for those ladies wanting to have a delicate piece always on time and ready to wear. The bracelet has its own charisma – five rows of polished beads that bring a nice appeal to the elegant piece. The butterfly clasp brings joy for a person changing often outfits and accessories.
It’s an elegant watch without being too pretentious. The Classics Art Déco is easy to wear, a go-to when you don’t know how to accessorize an outfit. The timepiece would be much more interesting as a hand-wound mechanical piece.
Frederique Constant presents five new round models in its Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco collection. A return to the basics, both contemporary and classic, for a collection created 13 years ago and whose success is attested on the wrist of the modern woman.

This new, 100% feminine model builds on over 10 years of watchmaking and stylistic achievements. Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco created the “Classics Art Déco” range in 2007. Going against the fashion grain, it already showed the family house’s spirit of total independence: although the trend was towards “oversize” and mixed watches, Frederique Constant sought a timeless classicism, with a delicate and elegant collection. It was followed in 2013 by a daring oval variation, an assertive and distinguished silhouette still in the collection.
Today, the round form is offered for the first time in the “Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco” collection. Long awaited by collectors and fans of fine watchmaking, it is the result of a thinking process of over ten years about the design, femininity and subtleness. Very often seen as the starting point of watch collections, the perfect circle is, for Frederique Constant, a carefully considered style culmination.
The new Classics Art Déco Round line has appropriated the classic look of its elders while asserting itself as a timepiece of the age. Resolutely modern, the watch is above all feminine, with a very delicate casing, of harmonious proportions and considerable finesse, showing off to perfection the elegance of the wrists that it will adorn. For this purpose, the casing has also been slightly curved to perfectly fit the contour of the wrist.
Careful consideration has been given to the finishes of this new range with minute attention to detail. The casing, for example, of a delicate diameter of only 30 mm, has been grooved on its middle, in accordance with the strict standards of luxury watchmaking.
On the dial, the hours and minutes are shown by needles, hand refined and polished in the so-called “cored apple” style imposed by Breguet over 200 years ago. They glide over a dial guilloché from its centre outwards which diffuses the light towards the hours expressed in Roman numerals. Three of the five available models combine this guilloché sun with a mother-of-pearl outer dial whose soft reflections will animate a watch case in a steel or rose gold finish.
Each dial comes with its own strap available in either steel, steel / plated rose gold or blue satin, with a soft and silky feel. These two models complete their hint of glamour with a discreet mounting of 9 diamonds set into each horn, in addition to the cabochon in the crown of each model. Designed for the everyday dress of modern, distinguished women, these models available from only 850 Euros have a Frederique Constant quartz movement, offering 6 years of operation.

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Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Oval

At the beginning of the year, Frederique Constant enriched its 13 years old Art Déco Collection with new pieces. The Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Oval Round is available in five versions. Today, we review the blue dial, full metal bracelet Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B.
Frederique Constant has an entire range of ladies collection covering a large selection of tastes and wishes. From al their ladies’ pieces, the Classics Art Déco distinguished itself with an undeniable elegance. I have published earlier this year the press release of the Classics Art Déco Round. Since then, I was eager to see with my eyes the FC-200MPN2AR6B, my favourite of the new collection. I will always have a weakness for a blue dial with bracelet.
Frederique Constant Germany sent me this delight last week for a review. And I was not disappointed. As always, Diana was supportive and modelled with her hand. Because the best way to get to know a watch is in the wild, we had a short travelling to Constance Lake that borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Oval Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B comes in a 30mm stainless steel case. The case was decorated with coin edge fluting on the band and a highly polished round bezel.
The watch is accompanied by an onion-shaped crown with blue cabochon. In the right angles, the crown will nicely assort the blue dial.
The magic of the Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B stays in its beautiful bracelet. Instead of a double set of lugs, the brand opted, like in the case of Art Déco Oval, to single point fixation.
The bracelet presents five rows of mirror-polished beads. As you can notice, each element will use the light in a game of catch-and-play. The bracelet is matched with a butterfly clasp. The result is a comfortable wear and adazzling appearance.
The Classics Art Déco Round comes with a guilloché flowered sunray pattern centre with a mother-of-pearl outer dial. The dial offers nice reflections in the sunlight and not only.
In the hands-on video above, you can observe how the artificial light is reflected. The wrist-roll video below will reveal the dial reflections in full sunlight.
The dial centre bears the name of the brand on the upper side. The edge of the guilloché pattern has transfer printed minute indexes. On the mother-of-pearl side, the dial bears printed large Roman numerals. Note the 4 o’clock noted with the IIII instead of IV. A horological traditional choice of marking.
In the case of Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B, the hands are varnished in white. The watch offers surprisingly good legibility even in darker “moments”.
Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Oval Round is powered by FC-200 calibre. The movement uses 4 jewels and can display hours and minutes with an autonomy of 72 months.
This impressive battery life is useful regardless of the situation. If you have a large collection and the wrist time of the piece is divided between several pieces, being always ready to wear is a big plus. If not a must.
As a single piece, being able to rely on it for such a long time is an advantage. Especially if the lady wearer is not so much into changing batteries and so on…
Frederique Constant Classics Art Déco Round Reference FC-200MPN2AR6B is a lovely ladies piece. Discrete but with enough spark and charm to make a good impression. The six years of battery life is a big plus for those ladies wanting to have a delicate piece always on time and ready to wear. The bracelet has its own charisma – five rows of polished beads that bring a nice appeal to the elegant piece. The butterfly clasp brings joy for a person changing often outfits and accessories.
It’s an elegant watch without being too pretentious. The Classics Art Déco is easy to wear, a go-to when you don’t know how to accessorize an outfit. The timepiece would be much more interesting as a hand-wound mechanical piece.

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Frederique Constant Slimline Ladies Moonphase

The beauty of the moon, shiny yellow gold, sparkling mother of pearl and shimmering diamonds. The stunning watchmakers and engineers at the Swiss brand, Frederique Constant, have brought together all these things into a single new collection that is sure to make any lady’s pulse race. The Frederique Constant Slimline Ladies Moonphase Collection has no less than six brand new styles, each more amazing than the last.

All items in the family are fuelled by the FC-206 quartz caliber five-jewel movement. The 30 mm steel case will attract the eye with its ultra-feminine appearance. The dial is an amazing mother of pearl, buffered by diamond-hard sapphire crystal, and speaking of diamonds, the hour indexes has no less than eight hand applied diamonds (0.02 ct). The soft hands are hand polished to a rich shine, and the moon phase display is located at the 6 o’clock position.

The brilliant workers at Frederique Constant Slimline Ladies Moonphase have also made the watch so that all features (hours, minutes and moonphase) are changeable with a single crown, and in spite of their petite appearance, every piece in the range is water resistant to three atmospheres. Two of the models are shown with yellow gold plated steel cases. The FC-206MPWD1S5 comes with a shiny beige leather strap, while the FC-206MPWD1S5B features a yellow gold plated bracelet with seven rows of slim gold links.
The next four models have highly shined stainless steel cases, and yet again, each item is completely special. The FC-206MPWD1S6 comes with a shiny, dark blue leather strap, while the FC-206MPWD1S6B is shown with a sheeny stainless steel seven-row bracelet.

Finally, the FC-206MPWD1SD6 and FC-206MPWD1SD6B both show something extra cool. As well as the diamond indexes, these two items also have over half-carat of sparkling diamonds (0.56 ct) set in the watch dial’s edges. The first is done with a classic, shiny, black leather strap; the other with the amazing stainless steel bracelet. In 2016, the Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant is doing even more to enrich and consolidate its Slimline range, which has turned, over the years, into a brand icon with the Slimline Auto Heart Beat.

The amazingly elegant, three brand models have pure lines and the beauty of the design, one of the finest models of Frederique Constant. Indeed with their 40mm case, coming inside a polished stainless steel or a lovely rose gold plated, these new timepieces are visibly masculine and will look stylish on any man’s wrist.

A stunning mix between classical timepiece and creativity comes as we see a bit of the jewelled mechanism in the dial at 12’ o’clock. The stunning, classic and amazing design of Frederique Constant watches are nonetheless enhanced by numerous details that are often also innovative. It was Frederique Constant in 1994 that developed the very first Heart Beat watch by showing the mechanical movement and therefore created a trend throughout the Horological industry.

The end product of a practice in style, and with the idea of simplicity, the Slimline Auto Heart Beat shows off a style towards the best. These new timepieces show some codes that improve its unique style and its top simplicity with its thin shiny baton-type hours markers, along with a big pure dial, either dark grey or silver. The new design of the new Slimline Auto Heartbeat shows them as light, both to see and touch.
The 2015 Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture Ladies (ref. FC-703VD3SD4) is one of the finest timekeepers introduced by the brand so far. It is also one of their (still precious few) models that are powered not by a slightly redecorated version of a run-off-the-mill blank movement made either by ETA or Sellita, but by a new caliber that was developed and built by Frederique Constant on their own production facilities. That says something, right?
With this new model, the Swiss brand further develops the idea that first materialized in their 2011 Maxime Manufacture Automatic Lady Chocolate model: a watch that uses its slightly oversized case to make a cleaner, more legible timekeeper that at the same time looks elegant and timeless. It is extremely satisfying to see that in such a short time of fewer than three years the company made huge progress in the design department. Revealed just a week ago during Baselworld 2015 industry event, the new device offers a layout that is not only much more pleasant to look at but is actually a lot readable than the previous model: something that you rarely encounter when it comes to timekeepers designed for women.
With this model, Frederique Constant chooses the same path as, say, Girard Perregaux: they get rid of stamped faux “guilloche” pattern in favor of a plain-looking silver dial that doesn’t divert our attention from the model’s main points of attraction: a moon phase display, which is, as usual, combined with a circular calendar, and eight finely cut diamonds that serve as hour markers (they are accompanied by rose gold-plated, hand-applied stick shaped indices that well match the leaf-shaped hour and minute hands). Featuring classic convex shape, the dial looks like it was sand-blasted by the finest particles acquiring that gorgeous silky-matte texture that is not just pleasant for an eye but also serves as a good background for the hour and minute hands.

The whole impression of a delicate timepiece is enhanced by a thin bezel. Set with 60 diamonds, the bezel is not just a part that holds the sapphire crystal in its place but is also a beautiful frame for the dial. I may sound suspiciously mellow here, but this beautiful device impressed me. Frankly, I didn’t expect such a refined piece of luxury from this relatively young brand.
As for the case, at almost 39 millimeters in diameter, it may look unnaturally large on a lady’s wrist unless you are a taller person. You need to have relatively long hands for the timepiece to look good there. But that’s subjective, alright. Its slim profile makes the device quite wearable: the FC-703VD3SD4 doesn’t feel massive on a hand, although, for reasons that you probably understand, author of this short review didn’t have a chance to prove it in person.

Another thing that may turn a number of customers off is the fact that the case is not crafted from solid gold. According to the Swiss brand, it is made of rose gold-plated stainless steel. Also, the choice of materials makes the timekeeper about ten times cheaper than a similar model made from real gold, it also makes the watch more vulnerable to dings and scratches: something that can be successfully buffed out by a skilled hand will probably ruin the watch with thin gold plating. Luckily, modern gold plating techniques employed by serious brands make the finish a lot more sustainable than those of the past.
Like many other watchmakers that previously used ETA blank calibers in their timepieces, Frederique Constant Slimline Ladies Moonphase invests lots of funds into designing their own movements. This new watch, for example, is powered by their new Caliber FC-703 self-winding mechanism. Said to be specifically developed to power their women’s watches, the mechanism is compact and slim. Also, judging by the pictures disseminated by the brand, it looks like this a natural-born moon phase movement: it doesn’t look like the indicator is attached to the base plate with an add-on module, although it is hard to be sure. As their recent batch of calibers, the mechanism is finely decorated and features their signature open-worked oscillating weight that, too, seems to be gold-plated. If not an extensive use of perlage on the base plate, I would even call it one of the finest mechanisms in this price range.
Although I don’t usually approve watches powered by “manufacture” calibers made by smaller brands (they are sometimes difficult to service and repair if you don’t happen to live in a big city), this one is worth the risk of getting one.

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Frederique Constant Slimline

Frederique Constant Slimline is a relatively new watchmaker, but over the last three decades, the brand has consistently grown stronger, always coming up with attractive luxury watch models.

This article will take a closer look at the company, and center on its watch collections. Whether this is your first time reading about the brand, or if you’re thinking of purchasing your first Frederique Constant watch, this piece will let you in on some of the most important things that you need to know.
Frederique Constant Slimlinewas founded in 1988 by couple Aletta Francoise Frédérique Stas-Bax and Peter Constant Stas. The company is named as such because the founders took the names of their great grandparents and combined them (Frédérique Schreiner and Constant Stas).
The company may not be as old compared to its other Swiss watch company counterparts—most of which have been operating for more than a century—but the company proved that they are also experts in watchmaking since their inception. According to reports, the company’s production by 2011 reached 120,000, with watches being sold in more than a hundred countries.

In 2016, Japanese watchmaker and electronics brand Citizen acquired the company. The Citizen Holding Group also owns Bulova, Arnold & Son, Alpina and CAMPANOLA
Not all high-complications come with equally high price tags. With the Slimline Manufacture Perpetual Calendar, Frederique Constant is offering a stainless steel perpetual calendar for under $9,000. In some ways it’s a classic QP and in other ways it breaks with tradition, but if you’re someone who’s always wanted to sport a perpetual calendar but balked at the BMW-level cost, you should definitely take a closer look at this watch.

Frederique Constant Slimline is a watchmaker with something of a cult following. It’s made affordable complicated watches in the past (this worldtimer is a perfect example), but really shines making contemporary dress watches that have familiar looks without too many frills. They’re the kind of watches that sometimes might not catch your eye immediately but once you notice them you can’t help but keep looking. And, in case you missed the news, Frederique Constant was recently acquired by Citizen, making it a Japanese-owned Swiss manufacture.
The dial looks exactly like what you’d expect from a basic perpetual. Starting at the top of the dial and going clockwise, there’s a nested register for the month and year in the leap year cycle, the date, a blue and silver moonphase, and the day of the week. The printing is crisp and inky black on the silver grained ground and the applied hour markers add just enough shine to keep the dial from looking flat.

Powering all of this is Frederique Constant’s own caliber FC-755. It’s an automatic movement with a 38-hour power reserve and what I’d call average decoration on the plates, bridges, and rotor. It’s not an over-the-top haute horlogerie movement, but it is functional and packs a lot into a relatively affordable package.
The perpetual calendar functions are adjusted with little pushers set into the caseband (you should probably use a plastic pin included with the watch, though a springbar tool will do in a pinch). This is all pretty standard and won’t come as a surprise to anyone familiar with QPs.
Despite the name, the Slimline is actually a much larger watch than most classic perpetual calendars. At 42mm across and 10.2mm thick (including the domed sapphire crystal), it’s a substantive ticker. The case does taper toward the wrist, but it still doesn’t have the same elegant profile that you’re used to with watches this style. I will say that it wears a lot nicer than I expected and doesn’t have the top-heavy feeling I expected – sure, I wish this watch was 38mm or 40mm, but c’est la vie. Also, I give Frederique Constant credit for using an appropriately sized movement, so the registers aren’t squished to the center of an otherwise expansive dial.
There’s no question that price is extremely important when it comes to evaluating this watch. Is it on par with perpetuals from the likes of Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin? No way. But it’s less than $9,000. Even the previous king of “budget” stainless steel perpetual calendars – the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual – is more than double that. The JLC is thin, has a seriously high-tech movement, and is, in my not-so-humble opinion, the best everyday perpetual calendar out there today (especially with the new black dial). Montblanc made a steel perpetual for under $13,000, but now you’re limited to a $6,800 annual calendar instead. So if you’re looking for a perpetual calendar under $10,000, this is almost certainly your best bet (and it’s a pretty good one at that).

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Frederique Constant Slimline Gents Small Seconds

Frederique Constant Slimline Gents Small Seconds is a relatively new watchmaker, but over the last three decades, the brand has consistently grown stronger, always coming up with attractive luxury watch models.

This article will take a closer look at the company, and center on its watch collections. Whether this is your first time reading about the brand, or if you’re thinking of purchasing your first Frederique Constant watch, this piece will let you in on some of the most important things that you need to know.
Frederique Constant was founded in 1988 by couple Aletta Francoise Frédérique Stas-Bax and Peter Constant Stas. The company is named as such because the founders took the names of their great grandparents and combined them (Frédérique Schreiner and Constant Stas).
The company may not be as old compared to its other Swiss watch company counterparts—most of which have been operating for more than a century—but the company proved that they are also experts in watchmaking since their inception. According to reports, the company’s production by 2011 reached 120,000, with watches being sold in more than a hundred countries.

In 2016, Japanese watchmaker and electronics brand Citizen acquired the company. The Citizen Holding Group also owns Bulova, Arnold & Son, Alpina and CAMPANOLA
The company has its main headquarters at Plan-les-Ouates, a 3,200 square meter property where the watches are assembled—from movement and assembly to quality control. There is also a facility in Geneva.
According to the brand’s website, the process of making a Frederique Constant watch starts with a discussion between employees of different departments such as sales, marketing, and workshops. When the employees are finished with the initial brainstorming and discussions, the designers will draw the ideas and plan the specifications of the watch. Then, the team will be ready to start working on a prototype.

During the development process of a watch, the company makes use of technology to develop a vision—specifically, a computer design software: “The Designer will then build the model, component by component, layer by layer, which in turn will go on to define the manufacturing process for this watch itself.”
Yes, Frederique Constant is a respected watch brand appreciated by experts and watch lovers alike. A simple search online will lead you to a number of watch websites and forums of watch aficionados confirming that the company is highly regarded, and the watches they produce are of very high quality (which explains the hefty price tags). You can check out discussions such as this one to see what others think of the company.
If you’re looking for other brands to compare that are in a relatively similar category, as far as build quality, style and reputation we suggest you start with brands such as Tissot or Longines, Raymond Weil or Oris.

This question will be further answered below when we start talking about the brand’s different watch collections in detail.
Frederique Constant Slimline Gents Small Seconds has a wide range of watches to choose from, available in both men’s and women’s sizes. Below, we’ll talk about some of the brand’s best collections and take a closer look at some of its best models.

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Frederique Constant Slimline Heart Beat Automatic

As a father of two, I have attended many school plays. There are always lighthearted moments when things don’t go to plan. However, the one area which tickles my funny bone the most is the unauthorised opening of stage curtains. Despite the teacher’s best efforts, an inquisitive child will always pull the curtains to one side, eager to see the seated audience. Quite simply, the miniature thespians can’t suppress their impulse to look.

This endearing innocence may disappear with the arrival of adolescence, but curiosity never wanes with the onset of years. I am reminded of this fact when I view the Frederique Constant Slimline Auto Heart Beat. It features an aperture below noon, bestowing a partial glimpse of the balance wheel in flight. This is a Frederique Constant Slimline Auto Heart Beat watch that indulges the whims of inquisitive souls.

While tourbillons frequently confer sight of an oscillating balance, mounted within a rotating cage, they are prohibitively expensive. Frederique Constant, a brand synonymous with value, clearly understands that some would-be wearers crave dial-side theatre, but lack the pecuniary means to purchase a tourbillon. The ‘Heart Beat’ proves an affordable option for the mechanically curious.
The Frederique Constant Slimline Auto Heart Beat has been in the brand’s catalogue for three years, however, the Swiss marque recently unveiled a new blue dial option. Having never reviewed this watch beforehand, I elected to wear this latest version for seven days and evaluate the ownership experience.

The dial

The dial exhibits a restrained character, courtesy of its dark blue hue. Indeed, in some light conditions, the dial epidermis appears almost black. Silver-toned hour and minute hands articulate the time with notable style. Each hour is denoted with a silver-coloured, applied baton. Both the hands and indices are slim, imbuing the model with a becoming elegance.
The dial plane arcs downwards adjacent the minute track. Its curving edge enriches the aesthetic appearance.

The aforementioned dial aperture, positioned below noon, bestows interest. It is framed with a silver-toned circlet. The balance, pallet lever and shock protection device are freely disclosed via the opening. Initially, I wanted the aperture to be larger, eager to see more, however, after a few days wearing the watch my opinion altered. If the opening was enlarged, it would spoil the superb proportions of the dial. In my opinion, Frederique Constant has judged the scale of the aperture to perfection.

The case

The Frederique Constant Slimline Auto Heart Beat is presented in a 40mm, highly-polished stainless steel case. None of the Genevan brand’s literature states the height of the watch, however, as its name implies, it is slim. This watch does not simply sit upon the wrist, it nuzzles the skin, sitting on the arm with minimal protrusion.
While this timepiece is accessibly priced, the case features some impressive detailing. The dial sits beneath a slightly curved sapphire crystal. The caseband eschews the straight sides of most watches, instead incorporating arcing sides which taper inwards as they approach the caseback. This stylish detail not only enriches the visual appearance of the watch but heightens wearer comfort.

The onion-shaped crown is embellished with neat fluting, aiding manipulation. However, unlike some watches which incorporate this style of crown, the Slimline Auto Heart Beat is fitted with a diminutive interpretation of the component.

The lugs are slender and gently taper downwards. The marriage between the case and the wrist is a happy one, destined to deliver years of happy wedded bliss.

The movement

The self-winding FC-312 movement is visible via the exhibition caseback. As stated earlier, the dial-side aperture grants views of the balance wheel, pallet lever and shock protection device. The movement is fitted with 25 jewels and the balance has a frequency of 28,800 VpH (4Hz). The power reserve is capable of delivering 42 hours of autonomy.
Merit is invariably a function of price. If the Frederique Constant Slimline Auto Heart Beat cost £20,000, I would point out the absence of hand-bevelled bridges, polished screw sinks, chamfered screw heads, mirror-polishing etc. However, this watch has a recommended retail price of £1820 (as at 5.2.2019). While this finish is a tad industrial, it fully meets my expectations for a watch in this price segment.

Closing remarks

I have enjoyed my time with the Frederique Constant Slimline Auto Heart Beat. The dial proves simple to read and, most notably, elegant. No elements are unduly fussy. Everything has been distilled to a pure conclusion.

While this is a keenly priced watch, it does not shortchange the wearer when it comes to style. The blue dial is exquisite and I adore the way it curves as it approaches the minute track. The sapphire crystal also adopts a gently arcing profile. ‘Gentle’ is another word which comes to the fore when describing this watch. The flank of the case tapers inwards, heightening wearer comfort and the model’s aesthetic allure.
Wearer comfort is a subjective matter. I find some watches very comfortable to wear, while others prove problematic. Over the years, I have found some oversized watches, or those fitted with a gigantic crown, can be surprisingly uncomfortable to wear. I am pleased to report that during my time with the Frederique Constant Slimline Auto Heart Beat, the watch afforded an agreeable fit.

However, I have to return to the raison d’être for selecting this particular model, namely, the dial-side aperture and the view it provides of the ‘Heart Beat’. Just in the way it is wonderful to view an orchestra play live, observing a selection of mechanical components collaborate, delivering a masterful horological performance, is something I will never tire of seeing. Everyone enjoys being inquisitive, however, only a few watches indulge this desire with such notable aplomb.

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Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600

Born to ply the mysterious depths of our largely unknown seas, Rolex’s Sea-Dweller is a tool watch icon. In 2017, Rolex announced the 50th-anniversary of their burly dive watch with the reference 126600 Sea-Dweller. Bearing a red signature that reached back to the model’s own roots, the 12660 was a notable update that managed to double-down on the ethos that has always separated the Sea-Dweller from the likes of the Submariner. Understandably, we couldn’t think of a better watch to mark World Oceans Day. Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600
For the full inside scoop on the 126600, look no further than this exhaustive review, written by Ben back in July of 2017. From the history of Rolex dive watches to notable past references and a full breakdown of the new model, the Sea-Dweller remains endlessly cool and a great watch for summer, above and below the waves. It’s a long read, but what else are weekends for?
The Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 was announced at Baselworld 2017, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the model (launched in 1967). The Sea-Dweller is one of Rolex’s most important, though arguably least commercial products – a true tool watch catering to true professionals. This latest incarnation is very much a Sea-Dweller, but there are many updates, including some that are technically minor but emotionally significant departures from models that came before. In this A Week On The Wrist review, I’ll examine those and try to unpack just what they mean. Also, we’ll talk about what this watch is meant to do, and what it’s not meant to do.
In my detailed look at Rolex from 2015, I talk about founder Hans Wildorf’s pursuit of three different properties that would come to define Rolex watches: precision timekeeping, an automatic movement, and finally, resistance to water. Why was this so important to Wilsdorf? Because prior to the introduction of the Oyster in 1926, watches (then mostly of the pocket variety) were often seen at sporting events, but always on the sidelines.

However, Wilsdorf believed there was a real market for watches that could be worn during active sports by participants themselves. The early Oyster cases featured the first fluted bezels used by Rolex, so that watchmakers could screw them in tighter to the case middle. Of course, the screw-down Oyster crown was an important innovation from the Rolex family that further allowed wearers of these watches to go deeper than ever before.

In 1953, Rolex and Blancpain both showed professional dive watches (which came first is debatable and therefore frequently debated) and the category that many of us love so much was born. While the Fifty Fathoms was discontinued decades ago before being reintroduced by the modern incarnation of Blancpain, the Submariner has remained a constant force in the watch world for over 60 years. When it was first shown, complete with its screw-down crown, luminous radium dial, and rotating bezel, one could expect water resistance up to an impressive (for that time) 100 meters.
Indeed, reference 6204 and the original “big crown” reference 6200 offered divers remarkably robust tool watches. The later 6205, 6536, and 6538 followed suit, as the did the later Submariners that we all know today.
Before that though, Rolex produced what was arguably the ne plus ultra of pre-1950s dive watches as well, they just didn’t have the Rolex name on the dial. Yes, some of the original Panerais – during this period created predominantly for Italian military divers – were made completely by Rolex, and feature Rolex cases and movements. It should be noted not all of the early Panerai wristwatches used Rolex movements and cases, but several of the earliest did and they remain very collectible – one such example is the tropical dial piece owned by John Goldberger and seen in his episode of Talking Watches.
Rolex continued to produce the Submariner in a host of variants without interruption, and as you all know, continues to produce it today. In the first couple of decades of consumer and professional dive watch production, there were certainly other serious dive watches out there, but many of them though impressive technically were not widely distributed, and few reached the level of commercial or professional success of the Sub. Omega’s Seamaster line is truly the Submariner’s only contender in the 1960s for a readily available dive watch, and they should not be over looked – though the story of the Seamaster has far more tangents than that of the Submariner. But this story isn’t about the Submariner, is it? Let’s move on to the introduction of the other Rolex dive watch, which came about 14 years later.
In many ways, the Sea-Dweller is the best expression of Rolex as a brand. From its very beginning, the model showed a preoccupation on Rolex’s part with extensive over-engineering, and performance above all else. Remember, Rolex already had a more than capable dive watch in the 5512 and 5513 Submariners, and yet it wanted to build something even tougher – a watch meant for those who not only worked, but in some cases, actually lived underwater.
The Sea-Dweller was born in an era when the next great stage of exploration – of extreme environments never before visited – was just beginning. Man had not yet been to the moon. It was just a decade before that Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay scaled Everest for the first time; a few short years later, in 1960, the bathyscaphe Trieste successfully descended to the deepest point in the ocean. It was also during this time that the first permanent research stations were established in Antarctica, and that Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine, traveled under the Polar ice cap to the North Pole.

This was an era of scientific discovery, and the world was captivated by these feats of perseverance and determination to the point where the dive into the Marianas Trench landed Bob Walsh and Jacques Piccard on the cover of Life Magazine, arguably the magazine of record for most Americans at the time. These years of prosperity led to some of mankind’s greatest explorations, and it was these feats by the greatest generation that captured the minds and hearts of the baby boomers. There was simply nothing more exciting than exploration in the late 1950s and early 1960s, whether of outer space or the deepest oceans, and this is why it makes perfect sense that during this period, Rolex developed the Sea-Dweller.
It should be noted that the Sea-Dweller did come after the Deep-Sea Special, the watch clamped to the outside of the Trieste when it descended to the bottom of the Challenger Deep. But that watch was enormous – completely unwearable – and of course, it wasn’t even really designed to be worn in the first place. The same can be said for another experimental watch made by Rolex in 2012, the Deepsea Challenge, a monster 51mm mega-dive watch that James Cameron strapped to the outside of his vessel when he recreated the historic 1960 dive. The Sea-Dweller wasn’t devised as a one-time use tool, or a prototype from which other technology could be taken – it was made for the most serious divers in the world, and meant to be worn daily, over a long period of time.
As mentioned, the connection between outer space and “inner space,” (a term that was coined by the Eisenhower administration after the successful dives of Trieste) was a real one. In fact, one of NASA’s most famous names played a part in both. Scott Carpenter, one of the original seven Mercury astronauts and the pilot of the second manned orbital flight by an American, in Aurora 7, took leave from NASA in 1965 to participate in the U.S. Navy’s “Man-in-the-Sea” Project called SEALAB. (Because hey, isn’t that what most of us would do if given a leave of absence from NASA?) As a team leader for SEALAB II off the coast of La Jolla, California in the summer of 1965, Carpenter and his team members spent 30 days living and working on the ocean floor conducting studies from a seafloor habitat at 205 feet underwater.

With Carpenter was Bob Barth, who was the only man to participate in the three different SEALAB missions. His Submariner reference 5512 was offered for sale a few years back though the seller made no mention of how important this Submariner and its owner were for the development of the Sea-Dweller.
In an interview conducted by Jason Heaton back in 2012, Barth tells of how he and his fellow crew members, while undergoing decompression in a decompression chamber, would sometimes hear a quick “pop” only to find that the crystal of someone’s watch – Submariners, Blancpains, and Tudors, mostly – had come off. The basic problem was the helium in the breathing gasses used in SEALAB. Helium forms very small molecules, which can over time penetrate the seals of a dive watch and build up in the case. Divers would spend several days in a decompression chamber, where air pressure would gradually be lowered from that at working depth, to air pressure at sea level. The helium would not be able to leak back out of the watch case quickly enough and the result was increasingly greater pressure inside the watch case – often, enough to pop the crystal off. It was the SEALAB missions that first called for a helium escape valve, which was introduced within the Rolex range on the Sea-Dweller and remains a staple of this model to this day.
The Sea-Dweller reference 1665 was introduced in 1967 as Rolex’s biggest, baddest, most capable dive watch. It was water resistant to 610 meters, roughly double what a 5513 was rated to at the time, and featured two lines of red text reading “Sea-Dweller / Submariner 2000”. The crown was a Trip-Lock; the watch featured a date (useful to saturation divers who could spend days in a decompression chamber) and it was the first time a Rolex diver would feature the complication, predating the 1680 Submariner ever so briefly.

The crystal was domed and cyclops-less. The bracelet had an extension clasp that allowed the owner to quickly open up the bracelet to allow it to fit on the outside of a diving suit. This is how the Sea-Dweller was born and how it remained for some time (we would lose the red lettering in the mid 70s around the same time the 1680 lost its red from the dial) and over the years we would see continual improvements to water resistant engineering in Rolex’s most professional line. That is, of course, until Rolex killed the Sea-Dweller as we know it.
Now, Rolex is nothing if not consistent. And to think that one of the mighty five Rolex sports watches introduced in the 1950s and 60s could be effectively killed off is hard to believe. But it happened, sort of. From 2009 to 2014, there was no Sea-Dweller in the Rolex catalog. Okay, so there was the 44mm Sea-Dweller Deep-Sea, which took the concept of a pro tool diver even further, with its downright silly 3,900 meter depth rating. But along with it came an oversized 44mm case, and then in 2014, the gradient blue to black dial of the “D-Blue” edition.

It was the first time in recent years that Rolex creating a special dial for one of its existing sports watches, and it did not sit well with everyone. Still, the D-Blue was one of the hottest watches in the world when it was announced, and the traditional black dial 44mm, titanium caseback Sea-Dweller Deep-Sea is very much a Rolex – it’s just that many yearned for a serious diver in a traditional 40mm size.

At Baselworld 2014, that’s what we got with the Sea-Dweller 4000. Reference 116600 was 40mm in diameter, featured a cyclops-less crystal and ceramic bezel, and was rated to 4000 feet, or 1,220 meters. This may not have been a super exciting reference, but it filled a void that had been vacant for half a decade and all was well with the world of Rolex divers. And then came Baselworld 2017.
Rolex at Baselworld 2017 was a little anti-climactic for some, at least relative to 2016. There wasn’t an A-list mega introduction like there was last year with the Daytona. Instead there was an update to the least well-known and certainly least understood tool watch made by Rolex.

The new Sea-Dweller came as a surprise in some ways but not others. Of course, 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the first Sea-Dweller 1665. But also it’s important to note that we got a whole new Sea-Dweller in 2014 – that’s a heck of a short run for a Rolex reference when you remember that the first Sea-Dweller was made from 1967 all the way up until the 1980s. The 5513 ran from the early ’60s through the late ’80s.

This is Rolex, dammit, and things shouldn’t change too quickly – but they did. Though the 116600 Sea-Dweller 4000 was a great watch, with its cyclops-less crystal, 40mm case, and ceramic bezel, Rolex replaced it just three years after it was introduced.

The new Rolex 126600 is very much a Sea-Dweller though, don’t be confused about that. It has a helium escape valve just as it should and it’s water resistant to 1,300 feet deeper than the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is high. The thing is incredible, undoubtedly. However we gained three millimeters in diameter from 2014 to 2017, and that means it’s no longer the same case size as the original. Further we have a cyclops window on the crystal, which if you’re a Sea-Dweller guy, could be seen as something of a tragedy. Let’s go through the reference 126600 in detail, now that I’ve had a chance to spend a week wearing it.

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Rolex Datejust 41

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a certified, self-winding chronometer wristwatch manufactured by Rolex. When it was launched in 1945, the Datejust was the first self-winding chronometer wristwatch to indicate the date in a window on the dial. Today, it exists in a variety of sizes from 28mm to 41mm, in stainless steel, two-tone gold, and solid gold versions.
In 2016, Rolex released the new reference 126333 Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 watch (debuted here) which quietly replaced the outgoing Datejust II that Rolex had been making for a few years. Both models are larger-sized versions of the classic Rolex Datejust 41 that for most of its life came in a 36mm-wide case. The Rolex Datejust is one of the world’s most popular luxury timepieces and has been around since Rolex originally released the Datejust back in 1945.
I’ve been wearing the Rolex 126333 Datejust 41 quite regularly for the last few months as part of my normal timepiece rotation. This is one of those watches that I also happened to add to my own collection. It was not until I was able to wear the watch for a while that I was able to truly develop a relationship with the Rolex Datejust in a way that so many owners have done over the collection’s long lifespan. One of the major questions that I was trying to answer as part of my review is “what category does this watch fit into?” I’ll get to why that question is important later on.
When Rolex originally released the Datejust, the name of the watch made a lot more sense. Quite literally, the main technical attraction to the watch was the fact that it had a movement that was able to automatically change the date at midnight, which was a novel piece of functionality at the time. Since then, the humble “date complication” has gone on to become the most popular function on wristwatches right after displaying the current time.
As a company, Rolex rarely releases brand-new model families. Instead, part of the “Rolex Way” – a clever marketing term for a very real culture at the company – is to maintain strong pillars of production collections and improve and expand upon them as they feel might best serve the market. Thus, the majority of Rolex’s stable of watch lines (Submariner, Explorer, GMT-Master, Daytona, Day-Date, Datejust, et cetera) have been around for decades. What this means is that while there is “one Datejust,” in reality there are dozens and dozens of variants from previous years, as well as those currently available.
The Rolex Datejust is the most popular among all the brand’s collections, and that includes Datejust watches made for both men and women. Especially including women’s models, there is an incredible variety of styles, sizes, material and dial choices, and more. As an enthusiast, it can be extremely challenging to navigate currently available and formerly available Rolex Datejust models, perhaps even more so than most other watches the storied high-end Swiss watch maker produces. It is here where we should add that some of the now discontinued Rolex Datejust II models may still be around in stores for some time.
What makes tracking Rolex Datejust models even more complicated is the variety of dial, bezel, and bracelet options. Even though Rolex debuted the Datejust 41 in exclusively a two-tone (“Rolesor,” as they call it) variation as opposed to just steel, you can opt for either steel and yellow gold or steel and Everose gold, choose between two bracelet options (Jubilee or Oyster), and between a total of ten dial options between the two gold variants, and last but not least, pick a polished “flat” bezel or a fluted bezel as seen here. All I can say is that if you are interested in a Rolex Datejust 41, make sure to do your homework and decide which particular variant is right for you.
The one I chose was actually the “poster model” that Rolex used to show off the Datejust 41 reference 126333 on its website and in various marketing materials throughout most of 2016. This particular Rolex Datejust 41 reference 126333 is 904L steel and 18k yellow gold with the fluted 18k yellow gold bezel and matching “champagne”-colored dial with easy-to-read baton-style hour markers. It also uses Rolex’s newest version of their popular Jubilee-style bracelet which makes use of many small links.
Two-tone “Rolesor” Rolex watches can be identified easily by the fact that they use steel and gold together. The crown is also in gold. The two dots below the Rolex logo on the crown indicate an Oyster case with a Twinlock water and dust protection system in the very sturdy screw-down crown assembly. In the future, Rolex will likely release all-steel variations of the Rolex Datejust II, but all-precious-metal options will not likely be available, as that is the domain of the more expensive Rolex Day-Date “President” that Rolex also released a new model of recently.
Back in 2013, I did a joint review of the Rolex Datejust II and Day-Date II watches here. It made sense to review both of them together at the time as both models share an extremely similar (if not mostly identical) 41mm-wide case and very similar movements. The main difference between the two models is that the Rolex Datejust only indicates the time and date, whereas the Day-Date indicates the date along with the day of the week.
In 2015, Rolex debuted the Day-Date 40 watch here. What was important was that this was an entirely new Rolex Day-Date watch from the ground up, which is ironic because if you look at modern Rolex Day-Date or Datejust models, you can easily mistake them at a glance for older ones. This isn’t exactly an accident, as Rolex is intentionally trying to continue a visual look and style which has become familiar to its wearers for decades. The Rolex Day-Date 40 boasted both a brand-new case and movement. The case was a millimeter smaller than the outgoing model’s, but with a much better shape and proportions. A year later, in 2016, Rolex followed suit with the Rolex Datejust 41, which maintained a 41mm-wide size but also enjoyed a very similar new case design with vastly improved proportions over the Rolex Datejust II.
In the Day-Date 40, Rolex debuted what is easily the most impressive mechanical movement it has made to date, which is the caliber 3255. This Rolex Datejust 41 also has a new movement which is extremely similar to the 3255, being the caliber 3235. It is difficult to explain all the ways that the 3235 is special because Rolex hasn’t reinvented the mechanical movement so much as it has reinvented how to produce in some volume extremely high-quality mechanical movements. What I mean by that is an intense effort in trying to extract as much performance as possible with the same type of architecture. It is like when a car maker releases a new engine that isn’t per se larger or that has more displacement, but is able to get more power by having its current system tweaked and refined.
The best way Rolex uses to describe the performance of the calibers 3255 and 3235 is by mentioning that timepieces containing these movements are “Superlative Chronometers.” While this statement has been used in connection to Rolex watches for a while, only recently has it begun to take on a more precise meaning. Rolex has a still relatively new and very strict in-house certification program for its movements. It promises performance of +2/-2 seconds per day for its watches, which is more than double the accuracy required by COSC Chronometer certification – performed separately outside of Rolex by the third-party company COSC.
Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer watches like the Datejust 41 are tested both in-house at Rolex and externally at COSC. I’ve mentioned at least a few times that this double certification is sort of redundant, but it does add to the high-end experience of owning a performance machine that is meant to last for a long time. Rolex also offers a five-year warranty on the movements – which is near the top of the industry standard.
Rolex caliber 3235 automatic movements operate at 4Hz with a roughly three-day power reserve (70 hours). In addition to including parts in the movement which represent Rolex’s finest work today, the movement also contains Rolex’s new “Chronergy” escapement system which helps the regulation system in the movement perform in a “superlative” manner. In day-to-day testing, I’ve had no problems with the movement, and find that it remains very accurate and reliable. My favorite part of the movement is how the date adjusts. Directly at midnight (and not slowly leading up to it), the date disc immediately and satisfyingly jumps to the next position. It is a beauty to behold (and super nerdy to discuss).
I think that the important takeaway message for consumers is that this isn’t just a standard automatic movement inside of a pretty watch, but it has been meticulously engineered to offer as much performance as possible in a movement that is designed for relatively mass-level production – something that Rolex is arguably the best in the industry at doing.
While the movement inside of a watch is very important, to be honest, I didn’t need to think too much about it while wearing the Rolex Datejust 41. Rolex doesn’t make the movement visible through the rear of the case, which in many ways makes the wearing experience more about what is on the outside, versus what is on the inside. I say all this because I do find that watches with and without exhibition caseback windows do make for different wearing experiences (not better or worse, just distinct). In the context of the Rolex Datejust 41, it allows me to focus a lot more on the design, as well as the club I am now a part of. That club being the many people before me and who currently wear Rolex Datejust watches.
I have a lot to say about the experience of being someone wearing a Rolex Datejust and what that makes me feel. In fact, I will spend the majority of this watch review discussing those elements, as I think it is central to the Rolex Datejust wearing experience. Allow me to explain. When I look at the Rolex Datejust on my wrist, sometimes I see the storied age of the design. This is a brand new watch, so why is it that I find it to look old?

It does help to recall that this is a design Rolex has been perpetuating since the 1950s. Even though the Datejust debuted in 1945, it was not until the next decade that Rolex modified the design of the Datejust more to its current form. That includes the distinctive hands, bezel design, and bracelets. This means that for over 60 years people around the world have become familiar with the core look of a Rolex Datejust 41. I will talk more about the Rolex Datejust in popular culture below, but suffice it to say that when you decide to wear a Rolex Datejust 41, you aren’t simply wearing a timepiece that becomes part of your personality. Rather, you are putting on an institution, and lending your personality to it.
This is an important distinction because, in my opinion, “you wear some watches” and at other times “the watch wears you.” If that sounds cheesy, then perhaps you have a better way of phrasing it. The idea I am trying to convey is that some watches are so recognizable, they have a personality independent of who is wearing them. Thus, if the watch is more famous than the person wearing it, it lends personality to its wearer in a way that a less distinguishable timepiece ever can. The Rolex Datejust has that power, and when you put it on, the perceptions people have of what the watch suddenly become part of your character – regardless of whether those traits apply to you.
The next logical question is “what is the character of a Rolex Datejust?” I’ll begin by saying that I don’t know if I can definitively answer that question because I think it depends on who you were asking. I grew up seeing the Rolex Datejust in one way, but someone around the world could have a totally different perspective on what type of people wear the watch. I will say that, oddly enough, you rarely see people who consider themselves watch collectors wearing a Rolex Datejust, which is a topic I am interested in exploring.
Why is it that watch enthusiasts and collectors rarely themselves wear Rolex Datejusts? The worst thing most of them have to say about Rolex Datejust watches is that they are “boring” or “the watch a grandfather wears.” Watch enthusiasts often see the Rolex Datejust as the luxury watch for the masses. It is what you wear if your collection of timepieces is small or consists of just a few items to help your sense or style or external communication of success. So much of the mystique about the Rolex Datejust is in being an overt luxury item as opposed to a representation of horology.

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Rolex Yacht-Master Watches

The Rolex Yacht-Master II is a sport watch made by Rolex, unveiled in 2007 and first introduced in March 2010 with the models 116688 and 116689. One year later, in 2011, Rolex introduced the model 116681 which was made from steel and everose gold. At Baselworld 2013, the watch was available for the first time in 904L steel, the model 116680, fitted with a Cerachrom bezel insert in blue ceramic. Originally, the Yacht-Master II used Rolex’s 4160 movement but with the introduction of the model 116680 in 2013, the movement was updated to the 4161 movement specifically designed for the Yacht-Master II. All Yacht-Master II watches have a case size of 44mm. Many Rolex watches are available with the now-legendary combination of yellow, white or Everose gold and steel known as Rolesor, but Rolesium is a creation specific to the Yacht-Master. While the case and bracelet are in rugged Oystersteel, the bezel of the Rolesium versions is made of 950 platinum, imparting a silvery whiteness and vibrant luminosity for an unmistakable sense of luxury.
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The Rolex Yacht Master is a sports watch which was first introduced in 1992. Now, as you might be aware that Rolex very rarely introduces the all-new model, so the last Rolex model which was introduced before the Yacht Master was the model named Daytona which was released in 1964, thus we can see that the Rolex took about 28 years to introduce us with Rolex new model.
The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 in 18 ct white gold with an Oysterflex bracelet. This model features a bidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel with a matt black Cerachrom insert in ceramic, as well as polished raised numerals and graduations, perfectly complementing its black dial.
Rolex has built a reputation on their classic and timeless designs. They’re not one to release a new model every other year. In fact, after the launch of the Daytona in 1963, it would be nearly another 30 years before they’d debut an entirely new model. That model was the Rolex Yacht-Master. Here, we’ll provide a Rolex Yacht-Master review, including key features of the Rolex Yacht-Master, the history of the Rolex Yacht-Master through the years, and notable wearers.
The very first Rolex Yacht-Master was the Reference 16628. The brand only offered the model in a 40mm, 18-karat yellow gold case with a white dial. The Ref. 16628 also came equipped with a screw-down, Triplock crown and boasted 100 meters of water resistance. Inside, it housed the Caliber 3135 movement.

For the first several years, Rolex only made minor changes to the Yacht-Master line. In 1994, they released a slightly different iteration of the Yacht-Master: the Reference 68628. This variation was smaller, with a 35mm case. That same year, they also added a women’s version of the Yacht-Master: the Reference 69628. It showcased an even more modest case size, measuring just 29mm.

In 1999, Rolex introduced the first major update to the Yacht-Master collection. That year, they debuted an all-new, patented combination of metals created specifically for the Yacht-Master. They called this two-tone combination of stainless steel and platinum, Rolesium. At the annual Basel World Fair, Rolex launched the material in three different sizes. These included the 40mm Reference 16622, 35mm Reference 168622, and the 29mm Reference 169622.

The next update to the Rolex Yacht-Master collection came in 2005. That year, Rolex added another two-tone variation to the line, this time in stainless steel and 18-karat yellow gold. They offered the new colorway in the 40mm Reference 16623. Two years later, Rolex made the most significant change to the Yacht-Master line with the addition of the Yacht-Master II. However, the lineage of the original Yacht-Master has continued.
In 2012, Rolex released the next notable upgrade for the Yacht-Master with the Reference 116622. While the model retained its 40mm sizing, it featured an all-new “super case” with different styling. In addition, it boasted an all-platinum bezel as opposed to a combination of platinum and stainless steel. Last but not least, it came equipped with a refined version of the Oyster bracelet featuring an upgraded clasp.

Three years later, Rolex debuted another first for the brand in the Yacht-Master collection’s Reference 116655. This time, instead of a new metal, they introduced their own rigorously designed and tested variation of the rubber strap. The Oysterflex bracelet marked the first-ever rubber strap for the brand. Ever since, it’s become a staple of the Yacht-Master collection.

In the past several years, Rolex has continued to make subtle updated and additions to the Yacht-Master line. One of the latest releases is the Yacht-Master 40 with a multi-color, gem-set bezel. More recently in 2019, Rolex introduced the first 42mm time-and-date Yacht Master Reference 226659.
The Yacht-Master is a popular choice among many of today’s top entertainers, athletes, and chefs. Some of the Yacht-Master’s famous wearers include TV personality Ellen DeGeneres and film icons like Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis. Athletes across an array of modalities also appreciate the Yacht-Master. You can find it on the wrist of star players like former pro-footballer David Beckham, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, and former World Number One golfer Justin Thomas. Last but certainly not least, the legendary chef Emeril Lagasse is among the Yacht-Master’s celebrity fans.

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replica rolex submariner green

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a line of sports watches designed for diving and manufactured by Rolex, and are known for their resistance to water and corrosion. The first Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair. The Rolex Submariner is considered “a classic among wristwatches”, manufactured by one of the most widely recognized luxury brands in the world. Due to its huge popularity, there are many homage watches by well-established watchmakers, as well as illegal counterfeits. The Replica Rolex Submariner Green is part of Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual line.
Kermit and Hulk: The Green Submariners. The Submariner diving watch is one of Rolex’s most popular timepieces. The two models with green components, known among fans as “Kermit” and “Hulk,” are especially desirable collector’s items that are likely to continue increasing in value.
The Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date in Oystersteel with a Cerachrom bezel insert in green ceramic and a black dial with large luminescent hour markers. It features a unidirectional rotatable bezel and solid-link Oyster bracelet. The latest generation Submariner and Submariner Date remain faithful to the original model launched in 1953.
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The Inaugural Green Sub. The very first green Rolex Submariner was released in Baselworld 2003 to celebrate the Submariner’s 50 th anniversary. Rolex made small but significant tweaks to the classic steel Submariner to create this model – the most defining feature being its green aluminum bezel.
The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee. This exclusive designation attests that it has successfully undergone a series of specific final controls by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria, in addition to the official COSC certification of its movement.
The first watch blends a black dial with a green bezel, while the second proposes a black dial and a blue bezel. The anti-reflective coating applied to the back of the sapphire crystal on the new generation Submariner and Submariner Date ensures optimal legibility of the dial.
For the Rolex Submariner 126610LV, however, the brand takes on a far more serious and restrained character. The green bezel here is a deep, desaturated, forest green hue, with a much wider and more substantial presence when viewed from above.
Your Rolex Green Dial Submariner should have its second hand running smoothly as it rotates around the face. If you see it jerking with its tick, then it’s probably a fake. This is because the movement of the Rolex comes in high precision as it is broken down into 8 micro-ticks per second. This makes it look like a continuous motion.
The Rolex Submariner, introduced in 1953, is the standard among diving watches, and the first watch to withstand depths of 300 meters (1,000 feet). The waterproof winding Triplex crown with interior O ring makes it a triple waterproof system. The Submariner was designed for corrosion resistance and is a highly durable diving watch.
The Rolex Submariner became popular amongst regular people with regular desk jobs instead of just a divers tool, fortunately. Because this was also the time when diving computers and better diving equipment became available.
The green seal accompanying every Rolex watch is a symbol of its status as a Superlative Chronometer. This exclusive designation attests that it has successfully undergone a series of specific final controls by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria, in addition to the official COSC certification of its movement.
Yes, the Rolex probably has the more technologically advanced components, but Tudor is not far behind in performance. Both possess a GMT function with date, both are COSC-certified chronometers, and both have 70 hour power reserves.
The entry-level Breitling watches use Quartz movement, which is cost-effective and battery-powered. So, when determining price, this is a big factor in why Rolex is more expensive than Breitling…they only use high-end, high-precision mechanical calibers.