Precision: August 2018, August 2018

Browse pages
Current page

1

Current page

2

Current page

3

Current page

4

Current page

5

Current page

6

Current page

7

Current page

8

Current page

9

Current page

10

Current page

11

Current page

12

Current page

13

Current page

14

Current page

15

Current page

16

Current page

17

Current page

18

Current page

19

Current page

20

Current page

21

Current page

22

Current page

23

Current page

24

Current page

25

Current page

26

Current page

27

Current page

28

Current page

29

Current page

30

Current page

31

Current page

32

Current page

33

Current page

34

Current page

35

Current page

36

Current page

37

Current page

38

Current page

39

Current page

40

Current page

41

Current page

42

Current page

43

Current page

44

Current page

45

Current page

46

Current page

47

Current page

48

Current page

49

Current page

50

Current page

51

Current page

52

Current page

53

Current page

54

Current page

55

Current page

56

Current page

57

Current page

58

Current page

59

Current page

60

Current page

61

Current page

62

Current page

63

Current page

64

Current page

65

Current page

66

Current page

67

Current page

68

Current page

69

Current page

70

Current page

71

Current page

72

Current page

73

Current page

74

Current page

75

Current page

76

Current page

77

Current page

78

Current page

79

Current page

80

Current page

81

Current page

82

Current page

83

Current page

84

Current page

85

Current page

86

Current page

87

Current page

88

Current page

89

Current page

90

Current page

91

Current page

92

Current page

93

Current page

94

Current page

95

Current page

96

Current page

97

Current page

98

Current page

99

Current page

100

Current page

101

Current page

102

Current page

103

Current page

104

Current page

105

Current page

106

Current page

107

Current page

108

Current page

109

Current page

110

Current page

111

Current page

112

Current page

113

Current page

114

Current page

115

Current page

116

Current page

117

Current page

118

Current page

119

Current page

120

Current page

121

Current page

122

Current page

123

Current page

124

Current page

125

Current page

126

Current page

127

Current page

128

Current page

129

Current page

130

Current page

131

Current page

132

Current page

133

Current page

134

Current page

135

Current page

136

Current page

137

Current page

138

Current page

139

Current page

140

Current page

141

Current page

142

Current page

143

Current page

144

Current page

145

Current page

146

Current page

147

Current page

148

Current page

149

Current page

150

Current page

151

Current page

152

Current page

153

Current page

154

Current page

155

Current page

156

Current page

157

Current page

158

Current page

159

Current page

160

Current page

161

Current page

162

Current page

163

Current page

164

Current page

165

Current page

166

Current page

167

Current page

168

Current page

169

Current page

170

Current page

171

Current page

172

Current page

173

Current page

174

Current page

175

Current page

176

Current page

177

Current page

178

Current page

179

Current page

180

Current page

181

Current page

182

Current page

183

Current page

184

Current page

185

Current page

186

Current page

187

Current page

188

Current page

189

Current page

190

Current page

191

LACO

German watch makers A. Lange and Sohne and Laco are well known for having produced watches for pilots and navigators during the 1940s (no prizes for guessing which side). Examples of those large-diameter, hand-wound models have become highly coveted among military watch collectors, who appreciate the patina that speaks of them being worn in combat.

Laco resumed manufacture of the ‘Flieger’ style some years ago, making it possible to get the wartime look in a new watch – albeit one that’s clearly a modern-day interpretation of an original due to its pristine appearance.

But recently the Pforzheim-based brand began to answer a demand for new watches delivered in a way that’s the very antithesis of the perfect finish usually associated with high-quality horology – you can now buy Laco Fliegers that have been artificially (but brilliantly) patinated to make them virtually indistinguishable from the aircrew-worn originals of almost 80 years ago.

Each watch is ‘distressed to order’ in a process that adds a couple of months to the delivery time and can be specified in one of three levels, with ‘level three’ being the most extreme. It results in a scratched and dented case, a faded dial and lume and an artfully worn back. There are even mud-like deposits embedded in the crown and lugs.

The official Erbstuck (or ‘heirloom’) range consists of time-only watches based on original, wartime designs – but now UK Laco dealer Page & Cooper has commissioned a limited-edition run of just 25 chronograph models called the ModellG, an interpretation of what such a watch might have looked like had it been produced during the German engineering renaissance of the 1970s.

Each ModellG is medium-aged as standard (although greater or lesser degrees of patination can be specified) and supplied on an Italian-made leather strap along with a set of additional NATO-style bands. Buyers also get one of automotive illustrator Guy Allen’s high-quality A3 prints that’s number-matched to the relevant watch.

The Laco/Page & Cooper ModellG will be made in a strictly limited edition of 25 pieces at £2,495. pageandcooper.com

BREITLING

If British patriotism prevents you from buying a Laco, it’s worth knowing that Breitling has created special Royal Air Force-themed versions of its Avenger GMT II, Aerospace and Colt Skyracer models to mark this year’s RAF centenary, each in an edition of 100 and respectively costing £3,750, £3,650 and £1,800. There’s also a limited edition of 25 Navitimer chronographs, number one of which will be auctioned during the RAF 100 benefit event on October 10, with the other 24 being on general sale as of now.

£7,750, breitling.com

TUDOR

One of the most coveted of all dual-time watches is the Rolex GMT Master, developed in 1954 for Pan Am pilots flying the first long-haul routes. Its red and blue bezel is known as the ‘Pepsi’ among watch fans and has been synonymous with the model for more than 60 years – so it caused a stir at the Baselworld watch show in March when Rolex stablemate Tudor pulled the wraps off a new GMT version of its smash-hit Black Bay, complete with ‘Pepsi’ bezel, in-house automatic movement and a very tempting price tag.

£2,790, tudorwatch.com