PERRELET – Turbine
Easily one of Perrelet‘s most outstanding new models in recent memory, we foresee pilots and aeronautical fiends clamoring for this winsome wrist candy. And what will surprise you more is that its centerpiece, the mobile titanium ‘turbine blades’ on the dial, is adapted from an iconic brand signature.
The turbine is actually a re-designed second rotor (the first being at the case back) that’s placed on the dial side, similar to previous models like the limited edition Double Rotor and the ladies‘ Diamond Flower. This time, however, the rotor has been enlarged, shaped into a turbine, and set against colored dials to evoke a greater sense of movement. Best of all, as it spins to evoke its aerial inspirations, the watch is wound at the same time. Clever.
Forged from a high-performance cocktail of titanium or DLC-coated titanium, the watch is a lightweight and superbly functional number. The tripartite case construction also comes with a screw- down case back ensuring 50m water resistance. At the heart of it is an automatic P-181 calibre with 42-hour power reserve. Elsewhere on the dial, luminous hands and numerals make short work of reading in the dark. Available with black leather or rubber strap.
FRANC VILA – FV EVOS 8Ch “Cobra” Chronographe Grand Dateur Automatique
This Cobra bites hard. But unlike its reptilian counterpart, its hold on you is more invigorating than fatal. Beginning with the marque’s signature elliptical “Espirit Unique” case which, apart from being fortified in diehard extreme steel, red gold or titanium, is now galvanised with carbon fibre inserts on its bezel.
This new sports-inspired Chronographe Grand Dateur Automatique is also endowed with 300m water resistance. Complete with an integrated rubber strap, this cool dive-friendly Cobra is made to withstand even the most intense of water sports, heralding Franc Vila’s foray into the sports timekeeping realm.
Elsewhere, the marque’s iconic dial that recalls an inverted figure of ‘8′ continues to hog the limelight. Made of carbon fibre, it even sports a guilloche centre that keeps the traditional and avant-garde camps elated without over tipping each side of the scale.
Fitted with the automatic FV8Ch chronograph movement with date indication and 42- hour power reserve, the Cobra’s limited run of 88 pieces should put you at ease as chances of running into a mate with similar wrist candy are slim to none.
