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This AP is the only 2013 release I picked up this year...
I wanted to add another ceramic watch to my collection. My 1st was the Panerai 317K. Picture below:
I always liked the AP steel diver, as soon as the ceramic diver was announced, I thought I finally found a AP that I would consider a must-have.
The different finishes (I counted 3 - polished ceramic on the bezel sides and case edges, and 2 different brushed strokes on the bezel top and rest of the case) and the orange color make the AP ceramic diver a very sharp looking watch.
There weren't that many 2013 watches I really like or remember, but perhaps that's just me, not paying attention to any watch that I consider unobtainable with my meager budget. This Zenith was the only other 2013 release I was interested in:
I tried it on when I first saw it in person at the Zenith Ginza boutique back in July. The short lugs make the rather large watch wearable. The price for this piece is very attractive too. If I had not had the AP on order already, I would have picked this watch up instead.
Blue
2013 favourites.
Was 2013 a good millesime? Some have raised this question, all along the year. I must say that 2013 let me perplex. Lange and Sohne, for example, let me a bit cold. The Rattrapante, well, didn't impress me, as well as the Grande Complication. Vacheron did...
I agree that 2013 was not a "wow!" years but ...
Here are the ones that attracted my attention (only watches that I could buy): 1) Zenith Stratos Fly Back (If it was 42mm it could be a killer): 2) The Zenith Montre d'Aeronef Type 20 (the small and wearable one) 3) The Omega Seamaster AquaTerra 15,000 Ga...
Thanks for sharing your selection of the year, my friend.
You are a true Zenith Moderator. ;) Best, Nicolas
Not as much you are the JLC Prince ...
But even brand moderators slips from time to time ... I didn't knew that my, truly, IWC Inge 3239 was a 2013 watch. Here is mine: (Samsung Galaxy S4 picture, believe it or not. 100% processed by the S4) Cheers, Nilo ...
Agreed!
The JLC UT Jubilee PT is one of my favorite for the 2013 however i think Arnold & Son did a fantastic job with the Ultra Thin tourbilion in palladium limited to 50 pcs and i still think Lange did a great job with the Ratra Perpetual 1815 & GP's Co...
Yes, GPcame with two important watches.
The manual Chronograph, and the Constant escapement. Yes, you are right. As for the Chrono, I am still looking for a no date model, in white metal... Though. Thanks for your input! Best, Nicolas.
Cartier
For me, when talking about a year of surprises, I cannot but mention Cartier. And especially in the relatively affordable category this Rotonde Mysterious. Apologies for the poor picture quickly snapped in the boutique. Dean ...
My favourites of 2013
I also think 2013 was not an exceptional year and i cross my fingers for 2014… As for 2013, my favourite watches are: 1. In the "Vintage look" category - Zenith montre d'aeronef type 20 GMT If only it could be smaller.... - Maurice Lacroix Pontos S diver ...
This Alpina Chrono is really cool and so under the beaten paths! Love it! Thanks
For your input, Fabio. Best, Nicolas
Definitely a winner. I spoke with the guys at JLC and they confirmed me that
The Blue was a kind of fast and furious hit! :) Best, Joe. Nicolas
well technically no . launched in 2012 but withdrwn. None sold in 2012. Relaunched in 2013
and some are coming onto market now . So ....... launched in 2012 but only on the market 2013. Julian
Tentatively agreed with a previous mention . . .
. . . of Nilo's, Omega's ground-breaking cal 8508 Aqua Terra, mostly for technical reasons; haven't seen it in the metal yet, and hoping to have the opportunity soon. The one that stole my heart at first sight and ran away with my wallet was Grand Seiko's...
"Everything a watch should be, and not a drop more"
Best quote for GS ever and one of best things one can say about watch in general Thank you for dreamy shot You Master of the words Yours D
That shot was taken gazing west over the Pacific . . .
. . . with a sliver of So Cal in the background. Big Rock, Malibu, is a great spot for photography - I see folks with cameras there all the time. Thanks for the ever so kind words, Damjan. Best, Art
Great idea, Nico . . .
. . . it's only ten minutes away from Neptune's Net, a noteworthy biker joint . . . . . . with decent seafood and loads of beer. ...
But too far from Maggie?
The problem with Maggie is that it is much easier to go into her bar than to leave... ;) Best, Nicolas
We'll start in Ventura County at Neptune's . . .
. . . and end at Maggie's in Orange County, Nico. Deal? Don't worry about getting back - we'll spend the night at her place! :-)
I didn't think it was that bad...
It wasn't the super super hot year by every brand but still plenty of new pieces to drool over... Romain with the Logical One... Vianney with the Deep Space... Kari with his Vingt-8 R Zenith Christoph Columb Fusee Harry Winston Opus 13 UN Freak Cruiser Th...
Agree on the Independants. There were some interesting creations.
One I still don't get, though, is the Kari Vouilainen RDM... Which looks like a much more affordable JLC, and which I find less inspired, for once, from Kari. The Deep Space is to die for. As for U.N, well, this is something we share. Not a too bad year, ...
I love the logical one
But in platinum. I like the black dial version over the enamel. I realize I am in the minority. It was a great step forward for Romain. Best, Joe
This AP is the only 2013 release I picked up this year...
I wanted to add another ceramic watch to my collection. My 1st was the Panerai 317K. Picture below: I always liked the AP steel diver, as soon as the ceramic diver was announced, I thought I finally found a AP that I would consider a must-have. The diffe...
Best watch of 2013 was the JLC Grand Jubilee Master Ultra Thin
Great watch. Platinum. And I like the design! Personally, that's the best watch of 2013 to me.
My selection
It was in my point of view an excellent year with some really impressive watches including three which are true breakthrough. These three watches are the Swatch Sistem51, the Urwerk EMC and the GP Constant Escapement: About the others, my selection is: 18...
Thanks for your eclectic selection, Fx. We have a few in common.
Such as the U.N, and the GP. Best, Nicolas
So I guess I will weigh in on 2013 faves
Well I will boil it down to two watches. These are all rapidly done photos testing out the photo gear getting ready for SIHH. So did not really clean up the watches, nor did I spend any time doing postprocessing. The first watch from Kari Voutilainen was ...
Are these 2 belonging to the 2013 collection, Jeff?
I was Under the impression that the KV and the Breguet were unveiled way before... Best, Nicolas
2013
The Kari watch was definitely NOT unveiled until 2013. The concept of the watch came before of course, but not the watch. The Breguet was debuted in rg before 2013, but not available until the start of the year.
Thanks for these precisions, Jeff.
I had the pleasure to see the Breguet, loved its style, less its volumes. As for the Kari, well, it is a Kari. Somptuous, at the exception of the Reserve de Marche which is the one I don't understand at all. Thanks for you input! Nicolas
Tough call
My blue ribbon goes to the RM 027-01, with Cartier's Mysterious Tourbillon coming in a close second. There are others, of course. But these 2 took my breath away.
