The Type20 Flymaster

From Auricoste -

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For my fellow watch lovers in the lower 48 - and possibly even further afield...

Allow me to either introduce, or reacquaint you with Auricoste!  Okay, you ask - just who or what is Auricoste? Auricoste started out way back in 1854. Over time, Auricoste developed into one of the most notable providers of purpose built time keeping instruments - including watches ; )

This is the Type20 Flymaster. And yes, there have been plenty of Type 20s released, but this one rings true to me.

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This chronograph is available direct from the brand. For those of you wanting to see on in person? You will need to grab your passport and hop on over to France. But considering that you can avail yourself of all of the wonderful things in  France during your shopping trip? Count me in!

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Here are the pertinents -

MOVEMENT

Dubois Dépraz
42021 DD automatic movement / 57 Jewels
28600 Vibrations/hour
42-hour power reserve
Geneva striped weight
Circular graining of the bridges and the plate

CASE

Diameter 39.5 mm
Thickness 14
mm Bidirectional 12H bezel DLC-treated steel
Incabloc anti-shock protection system
Smooth steel pusher
Screwed steel back
Water resistance 50 m

GLASS

Hesalite glass (prevents glass breakage)

DIAL

Numerals and hands coated with super Luminova (for optimal readability)
Black dial

Production: numbered in limited edition

The Nautic 666 Automatic 39 mm

From Lip -

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This is the last of Lip's 3 new musketeers representing the new R26D. The Nautic 666 is a classic dive watch, with a rich history. But as with everything that Lip is doing today, while it is paying homage, it is not living in the past.

The case is stainless steel, measuring 39 mm in diameter. The case itself is water resistant to 200 meters.

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And under the hood, of course, is the R26D!

The TYPE 14

From Lip!

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This represents the first offering from the Besançon based brand to feature the new Caliber R26 -

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The case is of stainless steel and measures 41 mm in diameter. It features a triangular marker that rotates inside bezel and can be adjusted via the second screw down crown.

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The TYPE 14 is water resistant to 100 meters.

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The strap is nubuck, and features quick change springs!

And this underscores the seriousness and sincerity of Pierre-Alain and the team at Lip as they steadily move forward not only reviving a once great brand, but moving it even further ahead!

And yes, I am a little biased ; )

Here are the pertinents -

Case: round brushed 316L stainless steel
Dimensions: 41 mm
Lug width: 20 mm
Bezel: external notched and internal bidirectional rotating with triangular index
Functions:

Glass: slightly domed sapphire with double-sided anti-reflective treatment

Waterproofness: 100 meters

Case back: screwed flat glass

Movement: self-winding mechanical
Movement reference: R26D
Frequency: 21600 vibrations/hour.
Jewels: 21.
Accuracy: -5/+10 sec /Day.
Power reserve at full charge: 42 hours.
Finishing: personalized LIP decoration of the gear train bridge and oscillating weight.

3 hands: hours/minutes/seconds.
Date.
Stop seconds.

Dial: black textured tarmac style
Hands: luminescent silver
Index: Light beige luminescent Arabic numerals

Bracelet: camel nubuck leather
Quick release: yes
Clasp: exclusive LIP Manufacture pin buckle

The BELZA Bronze Edition

From March LAB -

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This is the latest offering form March LAB. It is a departure from the signature green, sporting a black dial with white indices. The case is of bronze, measuring 41 mm with a water resistance rated to 200 meters.

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The BELZA Bronze Edition is available direct from March LAB for $2,027.00.

Here are the pertinents -

• 40 mm round bronze case
• Thickness 14.5mm
• 120-click rotating black ceramic bezel
• Screw-down crown
• Swiss Caliber La Joux-Perret G100
• About 68 hours of power reserve
• Movement assembled in France
• Black sandblasted dial
• Personalized date stamp
• Hands and indexes with Super Luminova
• Strap width 20 mm
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Screwed back engraved BELZA
• Water resistant to 20 ATM
• 200M
• 2 years warranty

Moonphase Monday - The Royale Saphir

From Pequignet -

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This one is very limited (10 pieces only) and  definitely belongs in the "Go Big, or Go Home" category.  Pequignet makes a lot of beautiful, classic watches with more traditional moon phase functions. But this one embraces a more modern design aesthetic without losing its "Pequignet sais quoi". The case is of Rose Gold 5N, and the movement is Pequignet's Calibre Royal EPM01 which boasts a very impressive 88 hours of power reserve. Hours, minutes, seconds (via sub-dial at 4 o'clock), day, date and a seductively designed moon phase indicator at 6 o'clock.

This fascinating time machine can be purchased from the team at Grenon's in Rhode Island who (and yes, I am biased) are the perfect representatives for Pequignet here in the US. For those of you outside of the lower 48, you can contact your local/regional retail partner or contact Pequignet directly.