Unassumingly plain with a black enamel dial and spade hands, the Patek Philippe Ref. 5539G is an entry level watch of sorts, being the simplest hand-wound minute repeating wristwatch in the collection.
Based on the vintage Heuer Carrera 30, the Carrera Calibre 18 Telemeter is the newest addition to TAG Heuer's line of chronographs inspired by historic motorsports watches.
Silicon is already the next big thing in watchmaking, having gone from experimental and exotic to being widely adopted by major brands. But is it at odds with the fundamental purpose of mechanical watchmaking, to demonstrate craft and skill?