It would seem that my Week on the Wrist calendar has brought me a pair of challenging timepieces back-to-back. Two weeks ago I spent the week with F.P. Journe’s high-end quartz creation, and then this past week, I’m back dabbling with Jaeger LeCoultre and another complication that can be a bit of a hard sell — the deadbeat seconds. I’m the first to admit that I — as with most of my fellow enthusiasts — am hardwired to love the delicate sweep of a mechanical seconds hand. The idea of a deadbeat, at a fundamental level, sounds convoluted, not to mention complicated for the sake of being complicated to most of us whose daily lives are by no means impacted by the accuracy of a ticking second hand.

The complication in question dates all the way back to 1675 with the deadbeat escapement, though its arrival in the world of clockmaking took roughly another half a century. That’s right, think grandfather clocks. In more recent years the complication continues to roam through the halls of haute horlogerie at the hands of A. Lange & Söhne, Jaquet Droz, Arnold & Son and Grönefeld, with each piece commanding a fairly hefty price of entry. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Seconds knocks the cost of entry of the complication down a reasonable amount, coming in at just under $10,000. That’s no small price for a steel automatic 3-hander, and it begs the question of what it’s like to wear over the course of a week.

Design

In terms of size, the Geophysic True Seconds is right in that sweet spot — especially for those of us with relatively slim wrists. At 39.6mm in diameter and 11.7mm thick, it’s large enough to feel both comfortable and substantial on the wrist and still slim enough to tuck under a shirt cuff as needed. Its stock leather strap is slim and comfortable, as it should be, for something that’s more on the dressy side. Though as you’ll see a little later on, its clean design lends itself well to a variety of strap options.

The case finishing on the Geophysic True Seconds varies from the recent Geophysic reissue in a couple of ways. Firstly, Jaeger took an interesting approach to the sides of the case by brushing them, and then switching to a mirror-polished finish on the lugs (on the reissue only the tops of the lugs are polished, and the entire case sides remain brushed). The odd transition in finishing on the case works really well, however I wish it were a little harsher break at the lugs. The second differing detail on the case itself is the addition of a display caseback that exposes the gorgeous caliber 770.

Back to the more important side of things, there’s so much to love when we start talking about the Geophysic’s dial and hands. In switching over to applied baton hour markers without any numerals and scaling down its hands, the True Seconds is much dressier than its reissue sibling. It does sport the same vintage-colored lume (including the tiny luminous dots along its rehaut), giving it a bit of a vintage feel, but the detail that really steals the show is its grained-silver dial. The Geophysic is another classic example of Jaeger’s ability to work with texture with a light and subdued hand. Whether we’re looking at the new Master Ultra Thin Date’s lovely champagne-colored sunburst dial, or the multitude of subtle textures applied to all sides of the Reverso Grande Complication à Triptyque, there’s no arguing that this is one of the many strong cards in Jaeger’s able hand. As “plain Jane” minimal as the Geophysic really is, I still couldn’t help but take the occasional moment to sit and admire how well its design came together.

In The Field

Now I know I’m going to take some flack from the purists in the room on this one, but over the course of the week I really loved how wearable and versatile the Geophysic was once removed from its factory strap. Don’t get me wrong, the slim and soft leather strap from Jaeger wears comfortably and totally suits the part when wearing it as a dress watch under a shirt cuff. If you’re a suit-and-tie man, or your daily activity always involves a collared shirt, there’s no doubt that you’ll be perfectly happy wearing the Geophysic as it comes equipped from Le Sentier. I, on the other hand, have two drawers full of straps for my one drawer full of watches, and I always find myself asking the question of what strap option would look best, be the most comfortable, or fit my mood on any given day.

With that in mind, the bulk of my week with the Geophysic was spent in temperatures in the mid-to-high eighties, and throwing it onto a fabric NATO proved to be a comfortable and wardrobe-appropriate option in my repertoire. In general NATO straps on a dress watch don’t really work out, however in this case the Geophysic’s less-than-dainty lug shape makes it work quite well in my book. Given that the dial has no highlight of color, matching it to any wardrobe accent I could find was just too easy.

The other great takeaway from my week on the wrist is how remarkably under-the-radar the Geophysic is. Sure, when I cross paths with other horology journalists or my fellow ultra-nerds of Redbar, many of them know what they’re looking at, but anywhere else it seems the general populus sees a well-finished quartz dress watch in a steel case. If I were in any sort of corporate role that required numerous trips overseas to any remotely sketchy places, this watch could easily become the go-to. After all, anything Rolex, Reverso, AP or other classics would easily be spotted by someone looking to roll you in a back alley, but with the Geophysic they would have to know a lot more and look much closer before you’d ever become a target.

Final Notes

At a personal level there remain two distinct sides of the coin when looking at the Geophysic True Seconds. On one hand, it’s a beautiful, simple and well-executed timepiece that’s plenty worthy of the name that adorns its dial. It’s totally under-the-radar, and to boot it boasts one of the rarer (and in most cases least useful) mechanical complications on the market today. If your collection is already extensive and you’re looking for something a little different that’ll give you that extra nod of approval from those in the know, this will be right up your alley. If you’re a little earlier in the game like me and are still a little hung up on the $9k price tag that could open doors to a nice steel chronograph, moonphase or GMT, then you might not be ready for the True Seconds — at least for now.

The Senator Manual Winding Skeletonized Edition appears to be a true feat of architecture in terms of horology. The movement’s function and design perfectly syncs with the case and the dial, creating a beautiful timepiece.

The movement is almost completely visible, and since it only measures in at 4.2 millimeters, the watch gets a high grade in terms of comfort, even on a smaller wrist. The movement is fully designed and is put on display. The hand-engraving and pattern design featured on the front and back perfectly continues the Caliber 49 line at Glashütte Original.

The Glashütte Original Senator Manual Winding Skeletonized Edition is powered by the manual winding movement, the Caliber 49-18. The 18-carat red gold 42-millimeter case features sapphire crystals on top and bottom with a screwed case back.

The watch is placed on a Louisiana alligator leather strap with a fastener made of red gold.

The watch is available at Govberg Jewelers.

About Glashütte Original
The Glashütte Original manufactory begins the finest watchmaking traditions together and combines them, under one roof, with the most advanced of contemporary materials and production technologies. Although no single definition of the term has been accepted by all in the industry, the term ‘manufactory’ is generally reserved for watchmaking firms that design and manufacture their own movements- an extraordinarily complex and time-consuming process. Discover more about Glashütte Original here.

Jaquet Droz shows off its mastery in enameling and artistic horology in a trio of watches.

Jaquet Droz timepieces are universally acknowledged for their mechanical excellence and fine decoration, including painted dials, engraving and enameling at the hands of master craftsmen at the company’s Ateliers d’Art in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Enameling is notoriously tricky, and to achieve an enamel finish with even grain and color requires knowledge and mastery of high firing techniques, as well as access to the best resources available.

Founder Pierre Jaquet-Droz was a champion of paillonné enameling, which dates to the 18th century. It incorporates gold paillons (thin foil) positioned by hand and set in place under translucent enamel to add brilliance to a watch dial. It is one of the signature decorative techniques used by Jaquet Droz.

Gray, violet and blue are the three main colors in the Petite Heure Minute 39mm, while the pocket watch is in blue or red (pictured above). These colors evoke the spirit and visual identity of the Renaissance (think da Vinci and rich fabric patterns), but modern technology transforms the timepieces into something much more.

Each watch features an engraved number, marking the exclusivity of this limited edition.

Govberg Jewelers is back for iW’s weekly Pre-Owned Spotlight series. This week we’re looking at must have watches. Check out the most recent timepieces from the Leading Watch Retailer’s ever-rotating complete inventory!

Stop by next Saturday for the latest in pre-owned shopping. For direct assistance with any of the watches listed, or if you’re looking for something else, call their Concierge department directly at: 888-885-7552.

Nomos Glashütte Ludwig 205

At 35mm, the Nomos Glashutte Ludwig 205 is a classically sized modern watch. The design itself stands out against other Nomos models, it is simply the archetype of a classic dress watch. It makes a smart and stylish impression and will never go out of style. Powering the watch is the manually wound Alpha movement. Govberg Price: $1,450.

IWC Ingenieur Vintage 1955 Laureus Limited Edition IW3233-10

The Ingenieur Vintage 1955 Laureus Limited Edition is another classic time piece, this one inspired by the Ingenieur Automatic from 1955. The piece is limited to 1,000 pieces. The bright blue dial is a color of hope for IWC. Since 2005, IWC has been a sponsor of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, bringing communities together through sport. Engraved on the caseback is a special drawing is selected from children all around the world and is immortalized in the engraving, each year a new drawing is selected. Govberg Price: $5,950.

Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon “Vintage Black” 311.92.44.51.01.006

The “Vintage Black” Dark Side of the Moon was a 2015 release of the Side of the Moon collection originally released at Baselworld in 2013. The 44.25mm ceramic case makes a statement, not only with its size but with the coloring. The model channels the “what-if” of a vintage watch that never was. Omega has simulated patina in the watch as if the watch was released in 1967 rather than 2015. The patina is only simulated so while it looks like it may not glow, it is still fully illuminated at night. Govberg Price: $8,450.

Panerai Radiomir Military Limited Edition PAM 587

The Radiomir Military Limited Edition PAM 587 is a limited edition piece of 1,000. The watch is manually wound, powered by the Caliber P3000. It is a pairing of both vintage and modern design from Panerai. The hands are slightly different than typical Panerai hands, these are pointed pencil hands, providing a sharp, clean look. These pencil hands are designed to match the period Panerai watches. Govberg Price: $9,950.

Rolex Daytona 116518

The Rolex Daytona 116518 is a modern 40mm watch, channeling the exotic dial Daytona’s released in the 1960s and 70s. In particularly, the watch was designed as a throwback to the style worn by the late actor, Paul Newman. The extended reference of the watch is 116518 PNBKS, one can only imagine what the PN is in reference to. Just like the older dials, this watch features a matte black dial rather than a gloss dial. Govberg Price: $16,950.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Tourbillon Q1652410

Released in 2011 as a novelty for Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Master Tourbillon is a special piece. The model references the 2006 release but is found with more manageable proportions. The 39mm watch nestles on the wrist easily and securely, especially when you see the high-grade 18k rose gold double deployant clasp. The dart style indices catch the light with every movement, drawing your eyes to the watch. Govberg Price: $39,500.

A. Lange & Sohne “Lange 31” 130.032 F

The Lange 31 from A. Lange & Sohne is an impressive timepiece making a statement on the wrist. Powering this watch is the in-house caliber L034.1, a key wound movement. Each Lange 31 comes with a winding key, providing more torque than standard hand-winding meaning fewer revolutions are needed to fully wind the watch. The watch features a grand 31 day power reserve. Govberg Price: $99,500.

Part of a 500-piece limited edition, this pre-owned Ulysse Nardin GMT Perpetual features the stunning combination of a platinum case and a perpetual calendar.

The only perpetual offered in the watchmaker’s current collection on Ulysse Nardin’s site is the 322-10. Similar to this, the watch does differ in design from the 329-80 shown here: it is part of a 250-piece limited edition with a brown and gold color scheme.

The watch’s functions include day, big date, month, decade and GMT/dual time. All of this is powered by the COSC-chronometer certified UN32 self-winding caliber. The dial design is appealing, with a hand-guilloche pattern appearing like waves, and luminous blued-steel hands. The 40-millimeter platinum case features a see-through caseback to view the movement. The watch is placed on a black alligator leather strap with a platinum buckle.

The watch is available at watchuwant.com and is priced at $19,995.

About Ulysse Nardin
The history of watchmaking is punctuated by fascinating mechanical inventions, patiently acquired expertise, and technological triumphs. None of these discoveries and achievements would have taken place without the passion and genius of individual men and women.

Currently in the Audemars Piguet collection, the Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph is a 44mm 18-karat rose gold case surrounding a black skeleton dial. The Royal Oak has come a long way since the 1970s and this watch is no exception.

This timepiece is on of Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak concept watches because of its unique display and incredible movement. The main plate of the movement acts as the dial. The hand-wound Manufacture 2941 powers the watch and has an impressive 237-hour power reserve.

The watch is placed on a multi-colored rubber band that has a perfect theme for the summer appearing to be sand. Plus the watch is water resistant up to 100 meters.

This model will be available from some of our retailer network including Cellini Jewelers, ECJ Luxe, Govberg Jewelers and the Timepiece Collection.

About Audemars Piguet
A watchmaking empire was born in 1875 when Jules Louis Audemars joined forces with Edward Auguste Piguet. Founded on precision, artistry and enterprise, Audemars Piguet remains oldest fine watch-making manufacturer operated by the same family. Perhaps one of its most recognized accomplishments is actualized in the Royal Oak case. Designed by watchmaking legend Charles Gérald Genta, the Royal Oak was the world’s first luxury sport watch. Today, Audemars Piguet remains one of the most recognized Ateliers in the world. Discover more about Audemars Piguet here.

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Compressor Diving Pro Geographic is a statement diving watch. The watch has been on the market a decade and this specific dive watch has arguable stood the test of time.

The watch features a 46.5mm titanium case, but still feels light enough to feel comfortable on the wrist. Looking at the watch, the size is comparable to Hublot or Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore watches. The black dial boasts multiple layers that enable the 24-hour disk at 9 o’clock and the other is the winding/time setting crown.

This dive watch has 300-meter water resistance, which goes beyond just the luxury watch experience and becomes very functional. The watch’s functions include a unidirectional rotating bezel, 24-hour time scale, day-date, local and reference time display. All of these functions are easy to decipher even though there are plenty of displays to look at on this timepiece.

Building on the success of last year’s Golden Wheel, Arnold & Son is releasing a new version of its wandering hours and true beats seconds watch. This provides iW the perfect time to take a look at the historical context of the wandering hours.

Beginnings

The wandering hour clock rose to popularity in the 17th century and was originally made for the papacy and monarchy. In England, Joseph Windmills produced a wandering-hour pocket watch that dates from 1700. With the royal coat of arms of William III, the watch was made for and probably commissioned by the King. The silver dial is very decorative with a brass edge and an engraved border. The eye is drawn to the design instead of the time, but the minutes are numbered zero to 60 at the upper arch, while the quarter is around the inside. Two windows in the hour disk show the hours one to twelve as the dial rotates. The watch features a verge escapement and measures in at a hefty 54.6 for the outer case and 48mm for the inner case. Arnold & Son’s newest watch measures in at 44-millimeter as a comparison.

20th Century

Watchmakers that have revisited the wandering hours besides Arnold & Son include Urwerk, Audemars Piguet and Breguet. Urwerk is a relatively young watchmaker, beginning in 1995, while Breguet and Audemars Piguet enjoy a longer history, beginning in 1775 and 1875 respectively. In the 1990s, Urwerk updated the complication with designs inspired by the Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon. The original 101 watches appeared to be futuristic with a minimalist aesthetic. Taking the space theme further, the line was augmented with the 103 series that featured exposed hours.

Arnold & Son Golden Wheel

The Arnold & Son Golden Wheel was initially launched at Baselworld 2015. This new version features sapphire disks with black figures, a redesigned outer ring and a black ADLC-treated dial plate to further increase contrast and thus readability.

What draws people to this watch is the wandering hour complication. The mother-of-pearl arc displays the current hour, as the sapphire disks with the black hour numerals float over the white arc, creating a fantastic visual display. This also makes it easier to tell the actual time, a problem with the historic pocket watches.

The design is kept simple. The movement powering this timepiece, the self-winding A&S6018, took about three years of research and development. The watch is a limited edition of 125 timepieces.

The Emergency II from Breitling is an update to the original emergency microtransmitter watch introduced in 1995. The watch broadcasts a distress signal on the 406 MHz digital rescue frequency and the 121.5 MHz analog distress frequency, allowing rescuers to home in on pilots in the event of a crash.

The Emergency has proven effective in numerous search and rescues and has become a complement the standard onboard aircraft equipment for pilots around the world. Two extendable antenna sections are housed in the lower part of the watch and can be manually deployed by unscrewing the caps and pulling the cord, automatically activating the transmitter. A series of inscriptions on the watch provide clear instruction on this process. A rechargeable battery developed by Breitling specifically for this watch powers the transmitters, allowing the beacon to transmit for 24 hours even in cold temperatures down to negative 22 degrees Celsius.

Powered by the COSC SuperQuartz movement and independent of the emergency beacon’s power are a 12/24-hour analog and digital display, 1/100th second chronograph, alarm and second time zone function. All of this is protected by a 51mm titanium case, water resistant to 5 bars.

The watch is available at Govberg Jewelers.

About Breitling
A leader in the art of chronograph technologies, Breitling dedicated its high-performance instruments to both the professional aviator and enthusiast alike. Each Breitling timepiece has earned a COSC-certification and is entirely constructed in house. The reliable timepieces have graced the wrists of adventurers from sky, to land and sea. Discover more about Breitling here.

At the beginning of June, the second annual Watchfair in Luxembourg was held at the Domaine Thermal de Mondorf. The event was created to honor many brands that people refer to as “nouvelle horlogerie.”

After receiving three nominations, H. Moser & Cie. took home two prizes. One was for the Endeavor Seconds Centre Concept Funky Blue in the classic watch category, where the sobriety of the model was recognized. The other award was the “Prize of Honor” solidifying the brand’s unconventional recent contributions to the watch industry.

The minimalism displayed in the Endeavor Seconds Centre Concept Funky Blue is seen in many Moser timepieces, including the Endeavor Perpetual Calendar Concept. The stark, sky-blue fumé dial proves that “simple” is effective, beautiful and powerful. The case is available in rose or white gold. Functions include hours and minutes, central seconds and a power reserve indicator on the back. The HMC 343 caliber powers the watch and is made in-house.

About H. Moser & Cie.

What makes an H. Moser & Cie. timepiece extraordinary and rare is a combination of three things. First, H. Moser & Cie. is an independent, Swiss, family-run business that believes in challenging the norm. This is nothing new as H. Moser & Cie., which has a long history of entrepreneurial spirit. Second, all of its movements are manufactured in-house. Every H. Moser & Cie. built is finished by hand, hence the reason they make very few watches. Third, the company makes ingenious products. Their watches house unique features and their complications are simple and functional. H. Moser & Cie. timepieces are truly exceptional and very rare. Discover more about H. Moser & Cie. here.

The in-house 1904 MC powers a dive watch that stands out from the rest: the Cartier Calibre de Diver. Each one of the timepieces is tested and must demonstrate its resistance to salt water after immersion in a solution of sodium chloride at 18°C – 25°C for 24 hours. This is the perfect dive watch just in time for summer for someone who doesn’t just want great design, but also wants great performance.

About Cartier
In 1926, a trunk filled with precious stones and jewelry arrived at the Cartier jewelry workshops in Paris. The Maharajah wished to have the contents reset in the Parisian style. To carry out the work he chose Louis Cartier, the quintessential Paris jeweler, whom he had met in India. The result was a unique piece comprising 2,930 diamonds with a combined weight of 962.25 carats: five magnificent Art Deco diamond-studded platinum chains adorned with seven large diamonds in a variety of cuts (from 18 to 73 carats), suspended in a mesmerizing cascade.

Weather was not on our side last weekend in Dallas, where I was the guest of Armin Strom for the ninth race of the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series. Originally scheduled for Saturday night, June 11, the race was cancelled due to a persistently damp track because of daylong rainsqualls that finally waned early evening. But that didn’t stop our enjoyment, as guests of the company—friends and journalists—were in the presence of Armin Strom Director Claude Greisler and Sebastian Marten, Head of Sales & Marketing and we talked watches (and other things) til the wee hours. The official showing of the Max Chilton Edition Edge Double Barrel timepiece was scheduled for the following day.

Our interview with Max Chilton on Sunday morning was unfortunately preempted by his preparation for the rescheduled race later that day. But Greisler and Marten were superb hosts, answering our questions and organizing photo ops. We had a rare chance to view and try on a variety of exquisite Armin Strom timepieces—in addition to the new Chilton commemorative piece, which is the second watch the company has introduced in honor of this British racecar driver. The first was introduced two years ago, when Chilton was driving for the Marussia F1 team. Now part of the IndyCar Series, he is currently racing for Chip Ganassi Racing of which Armin Strom is a sponsor.

The new Max Chilton Edition Edge Double Barrel is, as its name suggests, part of the brand-new Edge collection introduced at Baselworld earlier this year and rolling out in July. And while it shares the ethos of the Armin Strom Elements collection, this new line is bigger, at 46.80mm, and features the manual-winding Armin Strom caliber ARM16, giving it a heft and weight (both literal and figurative) that makes it totally new. This new size, according to Marten, is in response to clients requesting a larger watch. The Elements collection measures in at 43.4mm.

Chilton is on record, saying, "I love a heavier and larger watch on my wrist that still has a sporty feel to it. The Edge offers this in a way I haven't seen before, and I feel very lucky to have one designed and turned into a limited run of eight."

Yes, that’s right. Just eight pieces of the watch will be produced in a nod to Chilton’s racing number. On the dial side, the numeral eight appears in the small seconds register, and blue hour numbers match the blue on his turbocharged Chevrolet racecar. A special plate on the back is etched with Chilton's "Max" logo and notes this special series is limited to just eight timepieces.

Unfortunately the Firestone 600 was stopped on Sunday after 71 of the 248 laps, when rain again intervened. It is rescheduled for August.

The A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 "Lumen" is a 2013 200-piece limited edition from the watchmaker. This very unique piece lights up in the dark and grabs your eye even in the daylight.

The watch is fairly thin at 40-millimeters, knowing how many functions this model holds. This watch continues on the legacy of the Zeitwerk Lumen and its design and precision have been approved upon. The date mechanism is even seen through its transparent dial.

Looking at the back, the wearer can even see the handcrafted movement, the caliber L095. Each of these movements are hand-engraved by each artisan that works at A. Lange & Söhne. The movement features a 3-day power reserve. This movement creates an almost golden silver color because of the inclusion of the nickel-copper alloy.

About A. Lange & Söhne
A.Lange & Söhne’s ability to create timepieces with outstanding functionality began with Ferdinand A.Lange 200 years ago. Today, each timepiece is crafted with increasingly perfected precision and beauty. Each movement must meet the highest aesthetic expectations and every piece is crafted with characteristic traditional elements like German silver plates, screwed gold chatons and engraved cocks. As was the case in Ferdinand A. Lange’s lifetime, the balance cock of an A. Lange & Söhne watch is still engraved by hand today. This transforms each timepiece crafted by the Saxon manufactory into a unique treasure. The engraving motif on an A. Lange & Söhne movement is a personal signature of each watchmaker. From the depth of a to the curled lines, each balance cock is distinctly unique.

Ulysse Nardin is releasing the new Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar. The classic design of the timepiece is what the watch world has come to expect from Ulysse Nardin while featuring greater technological simplicity.

Classic devices like the one employed here usually involve around 30 components, but the watchmakers at Ulysse Nardin managed to develop a system with about a dozen elements. The watch is simple to use, since it is adjustable on both the front and back. The UN-153 caliber is entirely manufactured in-house. Sigatec, which is co-owned by Ulysse Nardin, makes the silicon balance-spring and escapement.

This watch is a part of the Marine history, like the 2012 Marine Chronometer Manufacture and the Chronograph Manufacture from 2013. It comes in a variety of dial and strap options.

Specifications

Movement: Caliber UN-153, in-house designed movement

Power Reserve: Approximately 52 hours

Winding: Self-winding

Case: Stainless Steel, 18k red gold

Bezel: Fluted, Stainless Steel

Dial: Eggshell or blue with Roman Numerals

Crown: Screw-down security crown, covered with rubber

Diameter: 43 mm

Water resistance: 100 meters

Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal

Caseback: Open caseback with sapphire crystal

Strap: Leather strap with folding buckle

The Devon Tread 1 features a unique aesthetic comprised of interwoven time belts. The piece is powered by a lithium polymer rechargeable cell that can run for two weeks on a single charge. Four micro step motors drive the movement of the four belts. Each belt is mounted on a central chassis allying for just the right amount of clearance to create an illusion that the parts are free floating.

About Devon
Headquartered in Los Angeles, and led by Creative Director, Designer, and Conceptual Artist Scott Devon, Devon is a design lab dedicated to creating innovative luxury products that exemplify the American spirit.

Function over form. This is a cornerstone of NOMOS Glashütte’s Metro Datum Gangreserve 1101, though its form is quite awesome as well.

The dial of this watch is beautifully simple with the date at 6 o’clock and the seconds display immediately above. The fine hands are easily read as they sweep around the minimalist display.

As you wind the watch, the gangreserve window rotates counter-clockwise, and the red aperture will turn to white as the power reserve reaches its peak. The 37-millimeter steel case size looks great on most wrists and is a perfect choice for people with a smaller wrist or those who prefer a less prominent timepiece. The strap is in black leather with contrasting stitching.

The Caliber DUW 4401 is visible through the caseback: it is the first caliber with the NOMOS swing system, featuring an in-house escapement. The manually wound movement is adjusted in six positions. The watch has a 42-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 meters.

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro Datum Gangreserve 1101 is available for purchase. Find out more at Govberg Jewelers here.

Father's Day is almost here. If you didn't know that, you might want to quickly find the perfect gift for dad. Maybe a watch? But while gift-giving is a part of the holiday, the day was created to celebrate fathers and in general, male parenting. A handful of our own retailer network perfectly encapsulate this idea because they are father-son businesses, and we're excited to celebrate them this weekend as well as our own dads.

L’Oro Jewellery

Father: Vahram Derian
Son: Haigo Derian

Haigo: Jaquet Droz has 2 stars in its logo representing the father-and-son business they led together many years ago. For this reason I had a connection to the Grande Seconde from Jaquet Droz. I also found the dial design timeless and useful. Moreover it's proven to be a generational piece as this uses the same design elements from 1738. This was the watch Jeff and I presented myfather upon his retirement (more like semi-retirement) in September of 2015.

Govberg Jewelers

Father: Danny Govberg
Son: Brian Govberg

Brian: Having grown up with watches always in the background and as a centerpiece for all holidays and occasions, I cannot think of a better way to honor and celebrate the generations than with a special watch. This Father’s Day is especially significant for the Govberg family, as we are marking both the 100th anniversary of Govberg Jewelers, AND the arrival of our company’s 5th generation; my son Chase. This will be my first Father’s Day, and having shared a passion for watches with my dad for so many years, I cannot wait to bring Chase into it.

I’m wearing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time; Ref. 5164A, and the brand’s generational campaign perfectly captures the sentiment of Father’s Day.

London Jewelers

Father: Mark Udell
Son: Scott Udell

Scott: So the two watches that we chose are the same two watches that we both wear most. We took this shot looking over the golf course at my parents country club. I'm wearing a Patek steel Nautulus 5712 and my dad is wearing a Rolex steel black and blue GMT. Both of these pieces are what generational watch collecting is all about. Both of these pieces are timeless and sentimental and will be passed on to my son.

Schiffman’s Jewelers

Father: Arnold A. Schiffman III
Son: Arnold A. Schiffman IV

Arnold: Now under the leadership of our family’s fourth generation, we are inspired by watch companies with just as much or more heritage as us. Rolex and Patek Philippe and perfect examples and watches like those above have always been inspiring to us.

ECJ Luxe
Father: Michael Yampolsky
Son: Bobby Yampolsky

Both: This Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver is the perfect representation of our father and son business. Our stores are located in Florida and North Carolina, and many of our family's vacations have been spent boating, building sandcastles and being together. Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there.

A part of the racing legacy of Zenith, the El Primero Chronomaster 36,000 VpH advertises exactly why someone would want to buy this watch. The frequency of the movement beats 36,000 VpH (vibrations per hour).

Sometimes numbers are thrown around the watch world, but most watches beat around 28,800 VpH. With a very large frequency, this watch can time to the nearest 1/10 of a second. Now the look of the watch is also worth mentioning, it’s classic Zenith. The 42mm stainless steel case surrounds a black dial on a black alligator strap. To introduce some color to the design, the small seconds dial is in a rich blue while a minutes dial is in a slate gray. Functions include a chronograph, date, hours, minutes and small-seconds dial.

About Zenith
Nurturing an enterprising spirit, pushing limits over and over again. Constantly addressing new challenges, conquering new territory, demonstrating authentic daring. It is precisely because it has been cultivating ever since its creation this ability to look further and higher and to explore new vistas that the Manufacture Zenith has accompanied some of the most remarkable human adventures and shared the destiny of some exceptional personalities. Discover more about Zenith here.

Perfect for any father on Father’s Day, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5980/1R-001 is a rose gold self-winding automatic men’s watch.

The watch features the Caliber CH 28-520 C that has the date in an aperture and a chronograph with a 60-minute and 12-hour mono-counter. This movement beats at 28,800 VpH or 4 Hz ensuring accuracy and precision and features 35 jewels and 327 components.

Featuring the classic look of the Nautilus, the watch is sure to endure through the years. The black gradient dial has gold applied hour markers with luminescent coating, lending the timepiece a very sophisticated look. This is placed on a gold bracelet with a Nautilus fold-over clasp.

About Patek Philippe
The unparalleled renown and prestige that Patek Philippe has acquired amongst connoisseurs is not due solely to the perfection of the watches and the resources of knowledge and skill contained in the workshops. This undisputed supremacy also stems from the consistency with which the company has applied its philosophy of excellence ever since it was founded in 1839. That spirit is embodied in ten values that have always represented the very essence of Patek Philippe and will continue to do so for generations to come. Discover more about Patek Philippe here.

Launched in 2016, the Longines Railroad uses rail as an inspiration for this classic yet modern timepiece. Punctuality is the backbone in the development of a secure and reliable railway service. Just think of standing and waiting for the train. It’s incredibly taxing. At least with this new watch, the wearer will be on time.

At the beginning of the 20th century, Longines watches were worn by the employees of many railway companies in Romania, Serbia, Persia, Canada and the United States.

The Caliber L888.2 powers the steel 40mm case. The automatic winding mechanical movement features a 64-power reserve. The design of the watch is classic and is reminiscent of when the railroad was king. Although that isn't true any more, it is a classic watch. Shiny lacquer black hands and painted Arabic numerals complement the off-white polished dial.

About Longines
Longines has been based at Saint-Imier in Switzerland since 1832. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance.With many years of experience as a timekeeper for world championships in sport or as a partner of international sports federations, Longines – famous for the elegance of its timepieces – is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the world’s leading manufacturer of horological products. The brand known by its winged hourglass logo now has outlets in over 130 countries. Discover more about Longines here.