Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, there are so many good watches that have been forgotten by the public in 2020
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Thousands of new products are launched in the watch industry every year. To say that there are no regrets, that is Impossible. Even in a special year like 2020, the endless new products are still dazzling.
Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Series Bronze Watch
Baume & Mercier should be the most accessible luxury watch brand in the entire Richemont Group. However, Baume & Mercier's positioning is "low-key", and the brand is indeed so low-key that it is difficult for the public to understand and recognize it. To talk about the splash in recent years, it should be the Crosshair Clifton Observatory watch, which is called "the most cost-effective watch" within 20,000 yuan by insiders. But after Crichton Baumatic, Baume & Mercier seems to have returned to its former "low profile".
In 2020, there are not many new products from Baume & Mercier. Even if you add the products of the sub-brand "BAUME" (now also a series of Baume & Mercier), you can count them on two hands. But among them, there is an ultra-thin bronze watch from the Clifton Club series. It would be a pity if it was forgotten.
The previous generation of this bronze watch was launched in 2019. It has a bronze case and four-color dials of black, brown, blue and green. This year’s piece is a bit like a reverse-operated version of the green plate copper watch, still 42 mm in diameter, with a green one-way rotating bronze and aluminum bezel and a dark gray dial. The screw-in dense bottom case back is decorated with the "Clifton Club" emblem, and the stable and reliable ETA 2892 self-winding movement is loaded inside. Paired with a gray calfskin strap and an additional black “All Road” calfskin strap. The price is moderate, RMB 21,800, but the competition for diving watches in this price range is really fierce, so it’s no wonder that it is easily ignored.
Some people say that the hot spots in 2020 are green plates, blue plates, and color plates, and bronze has seen its best time. I would like to say that whether the popularity of "blue and green" bezels, the popularity of "color plates" or the popularity of "bronze" started, it is almost the result of the changing wind and water. If you don't believe me, look ahead and you will see the popularity in the early years. The theme is always recurring. Or, the bezel is such a conservative circle, or, "fashion is a cycle" is the most eternal truth.
Bvlgari Aluminum Series Self-winding Aluminum Alloy Watch
The theme is "Forgotten Good Watches". I racked my brains for a long time but couldn't think of anything, and suddenly I had an epiphany. : I’ve already forgotten how to figure it out? I turned around to check out New Watch Express, and casually flipped through it and saw this Bulgari Aluminum. I had no impression of such a beautiful watch at all
The characteristic of this watch is the bold and rough black and white (actually In contrast, the very thick black outer ring compresses the dial into a small area, and then uses rough 12, 6 and bar-shaped hour markers to arrange the dial. This picture emphasizes "bloodline" And "classic" watches are very rare in the world of watches and are eye-catching. In the world of watches, thick outer rings are usually associated with functions such as timekeeping or diving timekeeping, but this Aluminum is very willful and only engraved with the word BVLGARI, with a very strong sense of fashion.
What makes this watch very unique is its material. The case of this 40mm watch is made of aluminum metal, the bottom cover is made of titanium, the black outer ring is made of rubber, and the black handle is made of black DLC. The material is inexplicably rich, and it mainly makes people feel that it has been carefully The design, just like its appearance, is very design-conscious.
The B77 movement based on ETA 2892 is used inside the watch. It has a 42-hour power reserve and is a very practical and durable movement.
And this watch also has a chronograph version, and the outer ring still has the willful BVLGARI word. What do you think your chronograph is? I just like to see the red chronograph hand crossing BVLGARI! (Actually, there is also a black-faced version, but it’s not as good as the white-faced one, so let’s not mention it.)
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori gilt snake shadow
It stands to reason that the number of new watches in 2020 should be The number has decreased, but when sorting out the information of the "2020 Expression Watch Awards", I found that there are more new watches than I thought, and there are many good works that have been ignored. For example, Bulgari’s Serpenti Seduttori gilt snake shadow 18K rose gold watch.
Although the drop-shaped snake head shape has long become a symbol of Bulgari, you will feel a different charm every time you see it. This gilt snake shadow watch has an 18K rose gold case and bracelet inlaid with diamonds, giving it a rare and slim look. It turns out that its thickness is only 6.85mm, and the diameter of the watch is 33mm.
Such a watch is very comfortable to use, because the bracelet draws design inspiration from the scales of the spirit snake and is hexagonal, tough and flexible, and the selective diamond setting makes it gorgeous but not too cumbersome. Publicity. And because it is a women’s watch, it is equipped with a quartz movement, but I think this is actually very worry-free for girls. In addition, Bulgari is an Italian brand, and the overall design style of the watch is a bit exotic, so it unknowingly has a bit more feminine beauty and full aura.
Hamilton American Classic Series PSR Digital Watch
Speaking of forgotten watches, this year’s Hamilton “Little Gold Nugget” American Classic Series PSR Digital Watch should be considered one.
PSR was also an RM-level existence when it was first born, whether it was high price, industrial design or technological concept. Its appearance is an epoch-making product for the development of watches. For example, after the release of iPhone 12, all technology media are reviewing "Meizu"... Oh, that's wrong, it's iPhone 4.
The emergence of the iPhone has changed the way mobile phones are operated. The screen is controlled by sliding and clicking. The user experience is so smooth that it is unforgettable. Later, it gradually became the standard template for smartphones. As the first LED display watch in human history, Hamilton's PSR has changed the way of reading time for thousands of years, making the "12:00" format a universal language around the world. This year, Hamilton brought back this replica watch. Rather than bringing back a watch, it is better to say that it brought back a counterculture and a spirit of pursuit of freedom.
In the science fiction movie "MAN IN BLACK", which was played hundreds of times at home when I was a child, each agent wears a triangular-shaped watch with a particularly cosmic feel. It left an unforgettable impression on me. profound. Later I learned it was Hamilton's Adventure series.
The sense of the future and the universe is the first impression that the Hamilton brand left on me, and it will never be erased again. Even in 2020, this kind of design full of American science fiction style in the 1970s, that kind of yearning for the universe, has become a kind of popular culture and has always been in our field of vision. Movies include classics such as "Star Wars" and "Star Trek", video games include the "Fallout" series, and more recently, interesting works such as "The Outer Worlds".
Hamilton also released such a "new" watch this year: the American Classic Series PSR Digital Watch.
This watch is based on the world's first watch using light-emitting diodes, commonly known as LEDs, as a display screen released by Hamilton in 1970. It faithfully restores the original design of that year. Avant-garde sci-fi design. However, times have changed. Although the time display of today's PSR still maintains the scarlet color of the year, it uses a hybrid display system that was unimaginable back then, not just the LED display of the year.
Normally the dial of this watch is completely off, but the reflective LCD can ensure that the watch can be read during the day. When you press the button on the side, you can activate the OLED display. Similarly, the watch mirror also uses sapphire crystal glass treated with anti-reflective coating, and the waterproof performance has also reached 100 meters.
The new PSR uses a fine steel case. Of course, the most attractive thing here is the gold-plated stainless steel style. Under the influence of various film, television and game works, it is easy to imagine the unique matching style of this golden PSR elegant suit, and the entire universe is within the reach of a single move.
The gold version is priced at RMB 7,750, and the stainless steel version is priced at RMB 5,800. The price is very affordable and affordable. However, the gold version is limited to 1,750 pieces globally. If you like it, hurry up. Take action. With the Hamilton PSR, Casio's small gold nugget and so on suddenly lost their flavor.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra-Thin Master Series King’s Blade Watch
This is not only a forgotten watch, it also has a movie that was also forgotten in 2020— - "Kingsman: Origins" was also forced to postpone its release until 2021 due to the epidemic. Of course, the movie is just a gimmick, but the ultra-thin Master Series King's Blade watch launched by Jaeger-LeCoultre for this movie should not be left out.
This watch is inspired by the world-famous antique pocket watch "Couteau" (meaning "knife" in French) from 1907. What is very special about it is that the crown is located at 12 o'clock and is protected by a triangular guard. The watch is made of rose gold. The rather wide bezel gently transitions from the sapphire crystal to the edge of the case. The diameter of the watch is 40mm and the thickness is only 4.25mm. The slim profile is reminiscent of a sharp blade. King's Blade, that's what it feels like. Capable and elegant, he feels like an English gentleman.
The reason why this watch should not be forgotten is that it combines the retro shape of Jaeger-LeCoultre pocket watches at the beginning of the last century, and adopts more modern and simple time scales in the design of the dial. The collision of two different styles, coupled with the ultra-thin watch case inadvertently exposed from the straight high-end suit, this just right accent, the British gentleman, really has a taste.
Longines classic replica series Legend Diver (Legend Diver)
At the Longines new product launch conference in June 2020, I noticed this very beautiful copper shell and green surface Legend Diver, it is a pity that the calendar has been updated in the past half year, and there are very few media reporting on it... Even among the shortlisted models for the best diving watch award in the previous "Statement Watch Awards", No trace of it was seen.
Longines’ copper watches are rare. The specific parameters of this copper version Legend Diver are basically the same as those of previous years. The main changes are the case, plate and needle.
Needless to say, the biggest benefit of a bronze watch case is that it will change over time, allowing the wearer to leave traces of use on his watch and create his own exclusive model.
This copper-shell and green-faced Legend Diver is priced at RMB 23,300, has a diameter of 42mm, and is a suitable size for your hand. If you like this style of diving watch, it is worth buying one. Look at it from the front, look at it backwards, look at it from a distance, look at it closely...it's all so exciting! You said, how come such a beautiful watch has been forgotten? (Heartbroken...)
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Pilot's Watch Gold
Sister An issued a task, asking us to write about this year's forgotten watches, I I said it was a Rolex, and then a bunch of people yelled at me and said I was making trouble! But it’s not. I seriously say that the forgotten watch is really a Rolex.
When the colorful "Oyster" fills the screen, when everyone is talking about the new "Water Ghost". Under the protection of the Rolex Crown, it seems that all new products have attribute bonuses, so that as long as Rolex is mentioned this year, the colorful "Oyster" will inevitably be mentioned, and the "Submariner" will inevitably be mentioned. However, it is under such a halo of brilliance that everyone seems to have forgotten the Navigator type, which is also a new product.
It is well known that Rolex is a conservative. But as one of the best-selling brands in the world, it naturally has a clear insight into consumer psychology. Rolex relaunched the Navigator series, which was originally a classic watch, with careful consideration and advance planning.
Today, when sports and leisure have become the mainstream aesthetic, fewer and fewer people are interested in formal watches. Many people, especially young people, are not very interested in formal watches. Firstly, they feel that they are too formal and can be worn in limited occasions. Secondly, because most formal watches look too "bland", low-key, and even lack obvious The recognition is also uninteresting.
Rolex is very clever in replacing the formal Pilot’s Watch with a rubber strap. You should know that in the past, only “Yacht” and “Daytona” had rubber strap options. Suddenly, the originally calm image of a navigator-type business person exudes a youthful and sporty look. As a bellwether in the watch industry, Rolex’s adjustment this time may open the dividing line between formal watches and sports watches, and the market for both formal and casual wear will be more open.
Zenith PILOT TYPE 20 Blueprint Limited Edition Watch
The main reason for being planted is that the dial is very distinctive. In today's world, changing the material and the color of the dial is enough. In the era when new watches are launched, this dial design is very attractive to me. In fact, Zenith launched a Dafei with an “airplane skin” dial last year. It also made me cry at the time, because it was a pilot’s watch, so this dial seemed particularly suitable. This year, I changed the design from last year and put the design drawings directly on the dial. Of course, people have different opinions on design. Some people think the dial is too cluttered, but personally, I feel the beauty of science (science and engineering men should understand me better).
However, foreign media said that this new product has two mirrors. The dial is covered with a layer of sapphire mirror, and there is another layer of mirror outside. The specific reason is unknown. Maybe Will it have a special effect on the look and feel? I’m looking forward to the moment I get the actual product, and I’ll reveal the secret to you then.