Rolex mit Mondphase, Hublot mit Jeff Koons: Der Uhrenherbst bringt einige Überraschungen
Rolex belebt eine Uhr wieder, die italienische Sammler einst «grosse Bratpfanne» tauften. Hublot holt einen der bekanntesten Pop-Art-Künstler ans Handgelenk, und Blancpain setzt mit einer winzigen mechanischen Uhr ein unerwartetes Zeichen.
Hublot brings together Jeff Koons, a renowned Pop-Art artist, for their Autumn watch collection. The collection features an original interpretation of the "Balloon Dog" by Koons, with a housing and dial that appear to be blown up. This limited edition, priced at 20,800 francs, comes in either red or blue anodized aluminum or polished steel.
Rolex is known for robust, minimalist models such as the Submariner and Daytona, but they have returned to their traditional complex timepieces with the new Perpetual Padellone. Inspired by their 8171 reference from the 1950s, this 39mm watch was nicknamed "Padellone" by Italian collectors. Rolex has now adopted this name officially.
The watch features the same display layout as the historical model and is powered by the Automatik caliber 7190, running at a frequency of 5 Hertz. It also includes a calendar that automatically accounts for months with 30 and 31 days, only requiring an annual correction at the end of February. Blancpain's new Lady B pays homage to the company's lesser-known history, specifically the time when Betty Fiechter was a co-founder and sole owner from 1939 to 1956.
The Lady B features a miniaturized automatic Manufactory caliber 615, with 180 components and a 38-hour power reserve. Its stainless steel and sapphire crystal case is water-resistant up to 300 meters.
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