Omega Speedmaster & Patek Philippe Nautilus; Rolex GMT Master Meets Omega Watches

Rolex always dominates the discussion of watches, but tonight’s array cuts to highlights of recent collector attention: Milgauss “Z-Blue” and the green GMT Master II “Black” Bezel. Tim has a longstanding interest in the wildest of Milgauss models, and the blue/orange/green ocular assault of the Z Blue Milgauss finally appears to be gaining attention from mainstream Rolex collectors. The “Green GMT Hand” GMT-Master, in contrast, has become a hot model only since its discontinuation at the beginning of the 2019 model year.

Patek Philippe’s Nautilus is the watch of our moment, but it is seen only rarely as an annual calendar on a rubber Patek Philippe factory strap option. This sporty and versatile 5726A is a universal watch with sizing to please watch enthusiasts of all wrist sizes. While the Nautilus is a clear-cut sports watch, the Calatrava Pilot Travel Time sits somewhere between a true sports timepiece and a traditional Calatrava dress watch. This rose gold model tilts the character of the model further towards “dress watch” elegance with its red gold case and sunburst bronze metallic gradient dial.

Omega Seamaster and Speedmaster models cut an impressive presence in today’s lineup. The 2017 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Speedy Tuesday (Tribute to Project Alaska III) is a 2,012-piece limited edition Speedmaster Professional with Moonwatch caliber 1861, a dial designed to honor the 1970s “Project Alaska III” built for NASA, and a caseback dedicated to the online journal, “Fratello Watches’,” “Speedy Tuesday” weekly Speedmaster model feature. Two Omega Seamaster water resistant watches are on the table. The 2018 70th anniversary of the Omega Seamaster model was marked by the issuance of two vintage tribute Seamaster 1948 models, and the CK2577 center-seconds tribute is part of our feature. For devotees of modern Seamaster dive watches, the caliber 8500-powered Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean 600M with orange bezel, full bracelet, and stainless steel case satisfies the desire for a true ISO 6425-compliant diving watch.

High horology from unconventional watch brands arrives in the form of complications from Bulgari, Parmigiani Fleurier, and Maitres Du Temps. The last is a low volume brand that combines master watchmakers with the resources to create collaborative efforts; the Chapter Two complete calendar is an overpowering white gold tonneau watch for enthusiasts with wrists of exceptional span. In contrast, the Parmigiani Kalpa XL Hebdomidaire is an agreeable fit on any wrist thanks to its teardrop-shaped modular lugs; a Parmigiani caliber PF 110 provides an impressive 8-day power reserve and impeccable hand finished details.

Bulgari watchmaking pegs the meter with the 2019 Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire, a 44mm combination of sapphire and sandblasted rose gold case elements. Its impressive form contains a Bulgari caliber BVL 206 manual wind movement with a 64-hour power reserve, a multifunction crown system for setting and winding, and a flying tourbillon atop an openworked movement architecture.

• A Lange & Sohne Richard Lange Jumping Seconds 252.025
• Bulgari Octo Roma Tourbillon Sapphire 103157
• Jaeger LeCoultre Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire Grand Feu Q60435E1
• Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Gran’Sport Automatique Q2908650
• Maitres Du Temps Chapter 2 C2T.00.21.132
• Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M 232.30.42.21.01.002
• Omega Seamaster 1948 70Th Anniversary 511.13.38.20.02.001
• Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch Speedy Tuesday/Project Alaska III
o 311.32.42.30.01.001
• Omega Seamaster Railmaster Denim “Blue Jeans” 220.10.40.20.03.001
• Oris Big Crown ProPilot 01 754 7741 4068-07 5 20 50
• Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpa XL Hebdomidaire FP012691-01
• Patek Philippe 5960/010G-001
• Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel time 5524R-001
• Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar 5726A-001
• Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master II 116710LN
• Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss Z-Blue 116400GV
• Sinn Hunter’s Chronograph (Jagduhr) 3006.010
• Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Chronograph 47192/000G-9504

For complete details, watch the full review!

[ernanijunior]

A wonderful array of outstanding timepieces presented by the master.

[SparkyMarkyMark]

What's the name of this watch @ 23:50?

[roippi]

Wow that JLC. My first introduction to the duometre was with the partially skeletonized dial that looks like a smiley face. I couldn’t unsee it. But this example makes me love it

[erne]

The Patek calatrava pilot always makes me say: "Cool Zenith bruh..."

[Gregsheppo]

Amazing reviews & so knowledgeable & you speak so fluently. No umm, s, no ahhs. This guys is one of the best youtubers period.

[ImBentastic]

Love the new segment. No guests, no rants, no shout outs just 45 mins of great watches.

[edwardblack]

Loving the vc....can you tell me how the cases feel diferent on the wrist between the sinn ezm1.1 and ezm10 please? I have 20cm wrist

[jamesgarthur]

Watches, coffee & Tim perfect way to start the day 🤗

[yktube]

Tim was as always, a horological linguistic poet - Also, this show in particular had some truly amazing watches !

[stu]

Tim can you maybe do a Vs video of say the top 5 bracelets?

[hyunchang]

Hi Tim. Could you please start including weight in grams for watches? I flipped many watches primarily due to weight discomfort on the wrist.

[bnick]

Tim and Andrew thanks for a phenomenal show every timepiece where awesome.watch every second wish it was longer, cant wait for the next one keep them coming.

[samadrid]

The platinum AP next to the Metres Du Temp a cosmic singularity combination.

[lisaschmidt]

Congratulations on 70, 000 subscribers!!!

[erne]

That Vacheron chrono makes for a good stand in for a Patek 5070 at less than half the price...

[kevinmiller]

God I love that Oris. I'm always debating between that Big Crown on the bracelet and the 39.5 mm Aquis with the green dial and bezel.

[JasonFromCT]

I assumed model 3006 was a nod to the 30-06 caliber rifle round.

[daveopincar]

Great show Tim another interesting blend of compositions an brands from the best. Z blue is always a knock out to behold on video camera. Hope MRI is not for you. Safe cycling Thank you sir.

[JBOsurf]

That Oris is better than I thought. Patek Pilot is such a grower. 5960 very very good. JLC fantastic. Jumping Seconds is the winner however!

[shaverray]

World class presenter providing top quality content. Well done sir.