In Episode 17 of Wristwatch Weekly, Peter is joined once again by GatorCris for a packed episode covering some of the biggest and most interesting watch releases of the week.
We kick off with What’s On The Wrist before getting straight into the controversial new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond and Spectre collection. Peter is seriously tempted by the new black Spectre version, while Cris shares his thoughts on the Bond connection, aluminium bezels, Milanese bracelets and the hugely expensive platinum editions.
From there, we cover the new Casio G-Shock Sushi collection, the latest TRASKA Commuter colours, the stunning Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 30th Anniversary, the $80,000 sapphire G-Shock MR-G, new Longines Spirit Pilot models, the Erebus Ascent HAQ Pistachio, Seiko’s strange but surprisingly popular Real Panda watches, the Hanhart Steve McQueen Limited Edition and the new Formex AirField.
There’s also a proper debate about quartz watches after Cris admits he’s becoming increasingly anti-quartz, while Peter argues there is still absolutely a place for a good quartz watch.
Later in the episode, we look ahead to Windup Watch Fair New York. Cris shares what the event is really like, how busy it gets, the brands he wants to see and some useful advice for anyone attending for the first time.
We also give Cris a challenge: with a $1,400 budget for Windup, what should he actually buy?
Finally, Peter gives an update on Vannin Watches, including progress on the first production watches, upcoming samples, planned pre-orders and what’s coming next for the brand.
Which release was your favourite this week, and what would you buy with $1,400 at Windup New York?
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & GatorCris returns
00:27 What’s On The Wrist
01:25 New Omega Bond & Spectre Seamasters
11:05 Casio G-Shock Sushi Collection
13:19 TRASKA Commuter Seafoam & Florida Coral
17:18 Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar
21:48 The $80,000 Sapphire G-Shock
24:30 Longines Spirit Pilot Blue Dials
27:15 Erebus Ascent HAQ Pistachio & the Quartz Debate
31:41 Seiko Real Panda Watches
34:26 Hanhart Steve McQueen Limited Edition
37:48 Formex AirField
43:06 Windup Watch Fair New York
53:06 What Should Cris Buy With $1,400?
56:50 Favourite Watch Of The Week
58:41 Vannin Watches Update
01:01:31 Outro
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