Today, we propose you to discover one of the most beautiful Rolex watches in the world, a very well known Rolex particularly appreciated by the amateurs of the Swiss brand with the crown, the Rolex Ref 4113, a watch dating from 1942 conceived in only 12 copies! This particularly complicated model is one of the most prized by the great collectors... During the very rare auctions where a model is presented, the prices soar, the Rolex 4113 is one of the most expensive Rolex watches in the world! It is now at more than a million dollars a copy that the Rolex 4113 changes hands, but why this attraction for this model in particular? Designed in 1942 in only 12 copies (8 of which have resurfaced today), this model is a 44 mm diameter chronograph (a more than generous diameter for the time) featuring a thin bezel and integrating a "split-seconds" function with a button on the crown, never seen and never seen again at the brand founded by Hans Wilsdorf... The "Split-Seconds" function, also called "Rattrapante", allows, thanks to two chronograph hands, to time two events that start at the same time, but have different durations. The Rolex Ref 4113 is a chronograph housing a silver dial with fine rose gold hour markers and Arabic numerals and a blue telematic scale for measuring distances. Two sub-dials at 3 and 9 o'clock respectively offer a 30-minute counter and a small seconds display. The chronograph is functional thanks to two rectangular push buttons and a button accessible on the crown. This 1940s model numbered 051313 to 051324 has a steel case and is powered by a Valjoux 55 VBR 17 2/3 movement. Already appearing several times in prestigious auctions (At Antiquorum on May 14, 2006: CHF 738,500; At Christie's on May 13, 2013: CHF 1,107,750; At Christie's on May 16, 2011: CHF 1,035,000; At Phillips on May 14, 2016: CHF 2,405,000 for a world record for a Rolex), the Rolex 4113 is undoubtedly the most sought-after Rolex in the world. Case fineness, size out of the ordinary for the time, vintage look (of course...), Split Seconds function, the reference 4113 of Rolex is a unique watch or almost which is far from what can offer the brand today, a watch of character that will be one day, hopefully, updated by the Geneva house...
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Implete, efficient and accessible, the new Super Titanium Eco-Drive Trois Aiguilles from CITIZEN looks like a future classic. Mr. Watch tells you more about this timepiece with a retro aviator look, offered in two different versions. The Japanese watchmaking giant signs here a model directly inspired by the old pilots' watches, in a look both vintage and refined. For the 42mm diameter case, the brand chose to use the famous Super Titanium, a material much harder than steel, while being lighter, but also scratch resistant, hypoallergenic and highly resistant to rust. It's off to a great start! The overall look is simple, as well as the dial, which delivers just what is needed: large luminescent hands, indexes and numerals, a fine second hand, Arabic numerals, a nice central aperture, a day/date window at 3 o'clock, as well as a perfectly readable track on the flange. The design is thought in terms of simplicity and readability. The whole thing is enhanced by this allure, this very "aviation" charm. To power this Super Titanium Eco Drive Three Hands, we find without surprise the famous Eco-Drive technology of CITIZEN; a movement capable of recharging itself with daylight as well as with artificial light. Practical and ecological! It offers a power reserve of 180 days when fully charged. In addition, the battery discharge indicator can also be used to indicate the current power reserve of the watch. As mentioned above, the Super Titanium Eco Drive Three Hands is available in two versions: one with a Super Titanium case, forest green dial and brown calf leather strap (BM8560-11X), the other with a full Super Titanium structure and black dial (BM8560-88E). So we have here one, or rather two robust watches, neat, practical and very well equipped in terms of motor. Not to mention their water resistance to 100 m. All this at a very interesting price compared to their quality. Two timepieces that can be easily integrated in everyday life as well as in outdoor activities. |
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