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After humidity It was the celebration of Rolex’s anniversary this year Hours and wonders In Geneva (maybe Rolex will bring back the Milgauss in 2027?), we’re starting to get really worried about it Wired watches They will be few and far between this year. Then we found Retrovision ’64 by speed.
Clearly, the high-end Swiss brand channeled none other than Captain Kirk Star TrekThe iconic Communicator has been transformed into a fully luxury wristwatch, and we’re here for it. Fans of the 1960s sci-fi series will be pleased to recognize the distinctive lid and perforated grille, which, yes, flips up to reveal the watch running underneath. However, despite the light design cues, these works lean largely towards serious watchmaking.
The world of Star Trek is There is no stranger to watch Collaboration, but this is a whole new level. Inside the futuristic-style case beats an in-house caliber equipped with a linear jumping hour mechanism developed in collaboration with a Geneva-based artisan watchmaker. factorThat worked with Hautlence In 2022.
Under the metal grille, the Retrovision ’64 clock display is arranged horizontally, apparently indicating some satellite transmission indication, and on this linear display the hours immediately jump to the next number once the minutes displayed on the central circular dial reach the full 60 mark.
The sapphire crystal central dial also provides a window into the Retrovision ’64’s serious timekeeping capabilities, displaying a precision flying tourbillon with a double hairspring. It is a sophisticated, premium mechanical watch movement designed for maximum accuracy and a flash of visual appeal. The “flying” tourbillon (which rotates every minute to negate the effects of gravity on the precise movement) is combined with a pair of matching and opposing hairsprings that stabilize the movement of the balance wheel, enhancing precision and stability.
Photo: Courtesy of Hautlence
Photo: Courtesy of Hautlence