An extra-flat tourbillon in a carbon nano- fiber baseplate is Richard Mille’s answer to the fans who have been waiting patiently for the RM017. The watch will be available in Hong Kong soon, and it has all the magnificent features of its predecessor, and then some. The watch is still at 49.8x38mm, with a curved tonneau caseback; but this time, a mere 8.7mm thick, and featuring an ultra-thin tourbillon, carbon nanofiber baseplate, and a gear-box type function indicator for winding the crown. The watch comes in 18k rose gold with titanium and limited to 50 pieces.
Audemars Piguet goes back to its roots but spices it up with the Millenary Handwound Minute Repeater. The watch’s traditional oval case and dial is given a three-dimensional edge by the semi-openworked design that highlights the new AP escapement and double balance- spring, as well as the watch’s hammers and striking gongs; all in a rich combination of titanium and gold.
And speaking of material choices, there is one brand that has always been strong in this domain: Panerai. I have several friends on the waiting list for this watch, and I know its going to be a big hit when it becomes available in Hong Kong. The new Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic comes in a very striking bronze. Seriously. The 47mm case is made of CuSn8 bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin, and in pure state is resistant to water and atmospheric corrosion. Housing the in-house P.9000 automatic 30day movement, the watch features a rotating bezel and Panerai’s signature crown protector, together with a very attractive shade of green for the dial.
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