BLACK ON BLACK

For Patek Philippe, there’s perhaps no such thing as too thin. Debuting this year is the new Ref6006G Calatrava movement with an analog date and a seconds subdial, features that pay tribute to the calibre 240’s 40th anniversary.

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PATEK PHILIPE Geneve

Calatrava Ref 6006G-Caliber 240

For Patek Philippe, there’s perhaps no such thing as too thin. Debuting this year is the new Ref6006G Calatrava movement with an analog date and a seconds subdial, features that pay tribute to the calibre 240’s 40th anniversary. Like its predecessor, it’s as sleek, evident in the unorthodox position of the subsidiary seconds dial between four and five o’clock. The two-tone graphic concept remains geometrical, readily visible, and if you look closely, boasts a sunburst finish on the dial.

http://www.patek.com

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CHANNEL

Monsieur De Chanel 

Limited to 100 pieces, the Monsieur De Chanel is only seemingly minimalistic. Making the Instant Jumping Hour and Retrograde Minute possible is the Calibre 1, the House’s first home-grown movement. The choice of double complication with a digital hour display complements the black grand feu enamel dial perfectly. It promises a 30m water resistance and a three-day power reserve.

http://www.chanel.com

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TUDOR

Heritage Black Bay Steel 

Tudor refitted its famous divers’ line with a bezel insert in satin-brushed steel. Powered by the manufacture-calibre MT5612 to support the hour, minute and seconds function, it also introduces the date function to the Black Bay family. The 41mm model comes with a steel bracelet or aged leather strap with a folding clasp; additional fabric versions also come with purchase. 

Reaching depths of 200m, it has a power reserve of 70 hours.

http://www.tudorwatch.com