iW Magazine iW Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 58

ON THE WRIST | A Closer Look SUMMARY If there’s room to improve, then it might be in the dial color options, the stainless steel finish or perhaps a 40mm case more reminiscent of early dive watches. Despite these subtle suggestions, this watch has an understated sophistication to its case and dial colors. It does this on a foundation of a tried and true movement, curved sapphire crystal and the strap and bracelet options for any occasion. This watch and its cousins should continue to be on your radar as its value, style and legacy are hard to beat at $1,990. “ THE TRAPEZOID DATE WINDOW AT 3 O’CLOCK IS SUCH A SUBTLE DESIGN NUANCE THAT THE DIE-HARD DIVER MAY NEVER NOTICE THE WINDOW SHAPE FRAMING THE BLACK ARABIC NUMERALS ON THE WHITE DATE WHEEL. 58 | INTERNATIONAL WATCH | SUMMER 2017 iWMAGAZINE .COM