M
MECHANICALS
RADO
True Open Heart Automatic
Rado’s True Open Heart Automatic
features a variety of hues in the ceramic
monobloc case and bracelets. The True
is one of Rado’s most popular collections
and takes Rado’s key elements – light,
scratch resistant high-tech ceramic
and sapphire crystal - and uses them
to highlight the key elements of the
movement inside. With geometric shapes
on the cut out dial framing the gear
trains, balance spring and movement
plates, it’s clear to see what lies within
this technical timepiece. And, with up to
80 hours of power reserve, there’s plenty
in the movement to admire. Created
in pioneering plasma, rich chocolate
brown and gleaming polished black,
the True Open Heart Automatic is not
only an attractive addition to any look, it
also offers the ultimate comfort of the
high-tech ceramic Rado is famous for.
Retail prices range from $2,050 - $2,200
depending on the model.
RAYMOND WEIL
RW1212
After launching its first in-house movement
in 2017 in partnership with Swiss movement
manufacturer Sellita, RAYMOND WEIL unveils a
new skeletonized CALIBRE, the RW1212. This
distinctive model showcases the nicely finished
movement while it presents the visible balance
wheel at 6:00.
The freelancer Caliber RW1212 Skeleton is a
two hand model that does not add confusion
with superfluous hands or sub dials over the
components of the Raymond Weil caliber.
Framed by a 42mm steel case, the Caliber
RW1212 beats at a frequency of 28,800 with
a 38-hour power reserve and the customized
oscillating weight has been skeletonized to
increase the transparency of the timepiece. Retail
price just squeaks over our limit at $2,595 but I
have seen them offered for less than our $2,500
limit on line, new in box.
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