The last model launched by Breitling, in 1977, was the Reference 2130, at first glance similar to the first Reference 2110 models, but with elegant lyre-shaped (twisted) lugs. Each watch runs on the same manual wind 1917 MC movement with the same 33.7mm length and 25.5mm width. No rail tracks or Roman numerals to be found, these simple time-only watches do still carry the hallmark sapphire cabochon crown. All models have sword-shaped hands, a mineral crystal, and are water resistant to about 100 feet. The Porsche Design Compass watch is a unique and special creation that was born in the '80s when Porsche Design's watch partner was none other than IWC. The 3551's small black case houses not only a mechanical movement displaying time, date, and a moonphase, but the entire watch element is mounted on a hinge that forms a lid over a functioning compass. It's weird, rare, and a totally fun experience. Ferdi picked this one up on eBay and has enjoyed it since. 1 was one of her earliest projects, and it is still one of her most well-known contributions to horology; although, in her years at Lange, she's worked on everything from the moon-phase complication used in the 1815 Moon Phase to the Double Split, and much more. Something of a last hurrah for Heuer at the tail end of the '70s, the Heuer Diver Professional came in several versions, sizes, and colors, all offering a more accessible take on the styling of the iconic Rolex Sub while blending in plenty of what made Heuer (and later TAG Heuer) great. Sonneries, watches that make sound, are usually the domain of brands charging 20, 40, or even hundreds of times this price. That Christopher Ward had made one for $3,595 was somewhat of a miracle. The first limited run of 300 watches, with its striking complication sitting above a beautiful sunburst blue "Azzuro" dial, sold out in eight hours. Collectors rushed to get on a waitlist.

The designer Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, who has been with the brand for 20 years – and who is the man responsible for melding together the Tubogas and Serpenti (up until 2009, the Tubogas had been made with Bulgari Bulgari dials) – clearly understands what it takes to design a beautiful standalone object that can also function as a timepiece. We would like to thank Audemars Piguet, BMW, Cartier, Grand Seiko, Oris, and Zenith for their support in making this weekend possible. kopen goedkoop audemars piguet horloges The first iteration, reference 145.016, featured a white or black dial, often with an orange chronograph hand (nerdy detail alert! It's similar to the chronograph hand you'll also find on the collector-favorite "Ultraman" Speedmaster), and fun colors on the subdials. This first generation measures 38mm and isn't a reference unique to the soccer timer – you'll also see it on stock Seamasters. Europa Star cover, 1970 (as if you couldn't have guessed from the watch). © Europa Star Matched with those markers, all three versions of the Oceanographer GMT feature oversized and rather stubby hour and minute hands, tiny GMT hands, a simple seconds hand, and a date at three that is magnified via an internal cyclops fitted to the underside of the crystal (more vintage charm). The date is nicely done, with black text over white and a metal surround for the aperture.

Diameter: 41.3mmThickness: 13.3mmCase Material: Bronze Gold (9K, satin brushed)Dial Color: BlackIndexes: PaintedLume: Vintage-effect Super-LuminovaWater Resistance: 300 metersStrap/Bracelet: Black/Gold NATO-Style strap This is the origin story of the modern Longines Legend Diver. Introduced in 2007, it was at the forefront of the current (waning?) trend of vintage-inspired everything. Over the years, Longines has introduced various versions of the Legend Diver—42mm, 36mm, gradient dials—but last year's Legend Diver 39mm was the first one that hit all the right notes for me.