In recent years, some watch brands no longer indulge in the elegant impression of the past. Brass case, oversized pointers, polished rough leather strap and full industrial sense of the screw and nut, this came from the war, mixed with modern industrial civilization and the cold atmosphere of Western cowboy wild style watch, in the Rapid rejuvenation of the past two years, becoming nowadays one of the most popular watch style.
In fact, nowadays, many mechanical inventions and discoveries are born from the needs of war, such as the reform of the steel industry. For example, "penicillin" was discovered. The watch is no exception, the rough style of watch design rise, largely due to human history occurred twice in the "World War." World War II, the watch was a large-scale military investment, almost all countries have orders to the watch factory to customize the watch can meet the needs of the war. The demand for this watch is strong and durable, but the movement can be rough but not delicate, in addition to having to be equipped with anti-magnetic or waterproof features, the other one of the most important design focus is that the dial must be large enough to read clearly as a mechanical instrument instructions, As a result, the large size of the watch began to appear. Today, men's watch the largest dial but also 48 mm, while the Panerai for the Egyptian Navy SEALs produced diving watch, the dial size up to 60 mm, which is almost the size of portable mortar caliber it's the same.
Not only the dial to be large, while pilots and diving watch strap are also specially customized lengthened. Because early pilots needed to grip the joysticks with both hands, their usual practice was to attach the watch to their thighs, and large dashboards like dashboards allowed them to read time quickly and accurately. At that time commando divers, you need to wear heavy wetsuit, so the strap must be lengthened and very strong to resist the impact of water flow. Wait until the end of the war, just as the military uniform usually become civilian clothing, the farther and farther in the road of fashion at the same time, this rugged taboo created by the war has also been retained, as a branch of watch design .
These watches are often made of high hardness composite material, very strong wear-resistant, excellent shock absorption effect. At the same time, those heavy case design, as well as screws and other decorations, are generally waterproof function of the treatment. Therefore, this watch is also more suitable for everyday wear. It's like the difference between a suit and a denim jacket, one that is essential for a formal occasion, one that can stay with you for more than a decade and never get out of fashion.
The American Vintage (American retro) style of the rise, but also let this rough design style watch, with a stylish home. Panerai's retro watch was a small part of the circle of people regarded as "holy things," some people say "like a piece of unpolished jade, exudes a wild light." This "wild light" is like the hero of "Endless Riders" wandering the End of the World and Indiana Jones of "Indiana Jones", a perfect portrayal of a man's image.
Love big dial
UFO King Supreme UEFA EURO 2012 Ukrainian models
This is the latest watch designed for the European Cup, 48mm dial can be considered the largest size nowadays. However, the case made by Wang Jin and ceramics does not seem heavy, superfluous, but domineering. At the same time dial layout full of Hublot football tribute: Center 45 minutes timer is designed specifically for the European Cup competition - this is the time of half football game. 2012 European Cup official logo clearly presented on the back of the sapphire mirror, and inspired by this logo around the football design, both inside and outside echo. You know, this is now the most intimate brand with football, as early as 2009, they began to sponsor Manchester United football team.
Material engraved time stamp
Panerai Luminor submersible 1950
Panerai this quite heavy taste bronze watch, number PAM382, using a fully self-P9000 self-winding movement, with hours and minutes second display. Table diameter of 47mm, is a real tough guy watch. Bezel, case, lugs and unique crown are made of bronze material, and the use of the old craft, unique flavor. Sapphire is used for both the mirror and the bottom cover, and the sapphire is made of corundum with a thickness of 4 mm. Bottom cover and ring through the titanium link. Waterproof 300m.
In addition, dial, watch design has also been the corresponding improvement, canceled the Arabic numerals, dial design and the traditional watch, the time and minutes pointer, replaced by a more powerful sense of the new design.
Time stamp on the brass material, it is one of the reasons why so many retro fans are fascinated. Just like leather and tannins, brass oxidizes with a few external elements such as sunlight, air and moisture to create a green-rust-colored sheen on the surface without damaging the material.
Eye catching pointer
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II
Rolex launched in 2011, the modified Oyster Perpetual Inspector II in the shape design in particular to the original 1971 tribute, equipped with a 24-hour orange pointer, but in the design of the case made a slight adjustment, Expand to 42mm. Dials on the scale of the geometric indication of signs is particularly striking. In addition, the black dial style with black pointer, so that the pointer as floating on the dial.
Black is beautiful
Roger Dubuis Pulsion chronograph series
ROGER DUBUIS (Roger Dubuis) The new Pulsion series chronograph inspired by the adventurer's world, its craftsmanship, infinite power and extraordinary vitality called adventurer's true portrayal. This chronograph with a DLC black titanium case and rubber strap is designed to work.
Designed for action, this timepiece features a 44mm diameter case made of DLC black titanium to showcase vibrant qualities. Polished and satin surface alternates with the surface of the complex structure of the watch to show the sense of strength and a strong design strength.
Pulsion titanium chronograph with polished and satin polished black rubber strap, and with a titanium folding clasp.
Screw decoration
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch
As we all know, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak inspired by the porthole from the yacht, octagonal bezel and bezel arranged on the eight hexagonal screws for watch fans is an irreplaceable classic design, and its stable shape and emit Male flavor. The most important royal oak series of its brand was born in 1972. This year coincided with the birth of the Royal Oak Series 40 years, so this year's SIHH, the brand introduced a variety of watches like this classic series tribute.
Made of all-steel, this 41mm self-winding watch is particularly noteworthy as the exclusive "Grande Tapisserie" large plaid decoration on the watch's surface is Audemars Piguet's exclusive workmanship, built in-house by ancient machines And into, cut into squares at the same time printed mesh checkered, Royal Oak has become an irreplaceable feature.