A look at watches with a variety of horological complications and functions above and beyond telling time.
Watch brands often refer to timepieces as having simple or complex complications. Generally every function of a watch that is in addition to its timekeeping role is an added complexity. Essentially a complex watch offers added information and data. The extra functions, information and data packed into a timepiece, the complicated it is. …
Blue dialed watches. They have a certain allure to them that can’t be paralleled. Such is the case with this incredibly bold and distinctive Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph with rich blue dial and red accents. The 44mm steel watch (Ref. 10065) houses a La Joux Perret 8120 automatic movement and offers tachymeter, telemeter and…
Since its inception Baume & Mercier has understood and catered to women as well as men. The brand has repeatedly unveiled feminine, elegant timepieces that are perfect for women. Today, especially, as women multi-task, Baume & Mercier understands their needs, and offers the a with interchangeable straps. Now, the company brings the a to…
The moon has been a symbol of romance and eternity for countless generations, which may be why so many watch brands are putting effort into the development of specialty watches that depict the phases of the moon in ever creative renderings. Moon-phase timepieces operate via a small disk within the mechanics of the watch.…
For five weeks I wore the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec watch. I was sad to have to return it. This timepiece is a bold statement in sophistication and Swiss watchmaking. The watch has several great functions – including a chronograph and the ability to tell time in three different zones simultaneously. This latter function…
Pulsometer wristwatches—wristwatches that enable doctors (or laymen) to time the pulse – have been around for than half a century. They are, however, quite rarely made in today’s watchmaking world. In fact, one can count on fingers and toes the number of luxury Swiss watch brands that produce pulsometer watches. Still, doctors and certain…
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