11/11/2020
 3 minutes

Editors’ Picks of the Week: Hublot, A. Lange & Söhne, and Patek Philippe

By Balazs Ferenczi
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Editors’ Picks of the Week: Hublot, A. Lange & Söhne, and Patek Philippe

Collection Cornerstone

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico

Ferrari, one of the most prestigious car manufacturers in the world, won’t just partner with anyone. The Italian car company is selective about the brands that are allowed to use their logo, signature Ferrari red, and associate themselves with the brand. Hublot, a watch manufacturer that, believe it or not, has roots in Italy, is one of Ferrari’s longtime partners. The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico is the fruit of this successful partnership. In true Hublot fashion, the watch is not only breathtakingly beautiful, but also powered by an exceptional caliber. The HUB1241, Hublot’s in-house, column-wheel, flyback chronograph caliber, beats away inside this timepiece. The Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico comes in a titanium case mounted on an Alcantara leather strap and is limited to a run of 1,000 pieces. The prancing horse logo at 6 o’clock – as you’d see on the sports car’s hood – completes the overall look.

Enthusiast’s Corner: Rare and Exceptional Timepieces

Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone

The A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 is undoubtedly a great watch. It has all the features most of us would ever need. Moreover, the design is not only iconic, but also unmistakably a Lange. That being said, Lange is a brand that doesn’t settle with “just” great. They took the legendary Lange 1 and added yet another, useful complication: a world time function. Thus, the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone was born. At first glance, the dial looks quite complex, but upon further inspection, you get a better sense of how smart the design of this timepiece really is. Everything has enough space, meaning the dial is not cluttered at all, and all the complications are easy to read. With its 41-mm case, the watch doesn’t feel too large by any means. Needless to say, the white gold case looks excellent on the wrist. Every watch enthusiast will appreciate this stunning timepiece.

Iconic Timepieces: Great Value for Mone

Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167

Some say the Aquanaut is the Nautilus’ little brother, but I’m not sure the folks at Patek Philippe would agree. The two watches are very different in many ways. They clearly share the same design DNA, but the Aquanaut is a more modern, sporty alternative to the ever-classic Nautilus. This is exactly what Patek Philippe was hoping to achieve when they rolled out the Aquanaut. This model is, first and foremost, a sports watch. The rubber strap and the large polished bezel are both testaments to that fact. So there’s little reason to compare the two models. Let’s just appreciate the Aquanaut for what it is: an outstanding timepiece from a manufacturer that represents the pinnacle of fine watchmaking. The 40-mm Aquanaut 5167 feels great on the wrist; it’s not small, but also not too large. This watch suits most wrists, wears well, and brings with it a certain type of charm.

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About the Author

Balazs Ferenczi

I’ve been interested in watches for as long as I can remember. I've always thought the only “jewelry” a man should wear is a nice watch. It also says a lot about …

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