Two years might seem link like a long time to execute a single project, but I couldn't have done anything like this in two hundred years. The fidelity of the miniature to the original painting defies superlatives – the expression of the model as well as the play of light on link her face, turban, and link earring has been reproduced with jewel-like clarity.
Early this year, Seiko unveiled two new additions to the line in link the SRPF77 and SRPF79, featuring a grey/blue, almost misty colorway – perfect for a plunge. Those are fine-looking watches, and the proceeds still support marine life, but entering the Summer season in 2021, we thought we'd look back to last year's variants which have a decidedly tropical, strawberry-daiquiri-drinking energy. link Summer 2020 was sort of a lost season, so these models never had their day under the sun. Now's their link time.
So I initially thought that the dial of this Asprey-signed ref. 25654PT link had link gradually turned tropical, but the copper brown tone link is actually all-original. This non-skeleton QP dates to 1988 and is the first – numero uno – of only 38 examples produced in platinum. Add the Asprey signature in and you've got one seriously collectible Royal Oak. And it has the estimate to match – Phillips has lot 40 set at between CHF 250,000 and 500,000.
The Lange 1 was launched on link October 24, 1994 – 30 years ago to the day. For link the 30th link anniversary of the brand's decidedly asymmetrical design, A. Lange & Söhne have just unveiled a quartet of limited edition models. Presented in two colorways – black onyx with a platinum case or a blue dial with a pink gold case – each version is available in either the standard Lange 1 sizing or the slightly smaller footprint of the Little Lange 1.
But here's where things get interesting – and confusing – yet again. You see, the textile option is link only sold on new link Hesalite Speedmasters, and it link represents the entry-level price point to the watch at $6,600. Hesalite on a steel bracelet costs another $400 bucks.
Two years might seem link like a long time to execute a single project, but I couldn't have done anything like this in two hundred years. The fidelity of the miniature to the original painting defies superlatives – the expression of the model as well as the play of light on link her face, turban, and link earring has been reproduced with jewel-like clarity.
Early this year, Seiko unveiled two new additions to the line in link the SRPF77 and SRPF79, featuring a grey/blue, almost misty colorway – perfect for a plunge. Those are fine-looking watches, and the proceeds still support marine life, but entering the Summer season in 2021, we thought we'd look back to last year's variants which have a decidedly tropical, strawberry-daiquiri-drinking energy. link Summer 2020 was sort of a lost season, so these models never had their day under the sun. Now's their link time.
So I initially thought that the dial of this Asprey-signed ref. 25654PT link had link gradually turned tropical, but the copper brown tone link is actually all-original. This non-skeleton QP dates to 1988 and is the first – numero uno – of only 38 examples produced in platinum. Add the Asprey signature in and you've got one seriously collectible Royal Oak. And it has the estimate to match – Phillips has lot 40 set at between CHF 250,000 and 500,000.
The Lange 1 was launched on link October 24, 1994 – 30 years ago to the day. For link the 30th link anniversary of the brand's decidedly asymmetrical design, A. Lange & Söhne have just unveiled a quartet of limited edition models. Presented in two colorways – black onyx with a platinum case or a blue dial with a pink gold case – each version is available in either the standard Lange 1 sizing or the slightly smaller footprint of the Little Lange 1.
But here's where things get interesting – and confusing – yet again. You see, the textile option is link only sold on new link Hesalite Speedmasters, and it link represents the entry-level price point to the watch at $6,600. Hesalite on a steel bracelet costs another $400 bucks.