Good evening everyone.
In recent years, the " Luxury sports watches , commonly known as " ragspo ". With models such as Patek Philippe's Nautilus, Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak, and Vacheron Constantin's Overseas at the forefront, their popularity and value know no bounds. However, it is also true that their popularity has led to prices that are difficult to obtain.
So, this time, we will introduce a product that is still relatively affordable. I would like to introduce a model that has the potential to be called the " next luxury sports watch ." Please enjoy until the end.
[Girard-Perregaux]
『Laureato』
The first one is the famous Laureato from Girard-Perregaux, a long-established Swiss luxury watch brand.
When it was first released in 1975, it was sold as a quartz watch, but it was only in 2016-2017 that it became a regular mechanical watch, so it is still a relatively new model. With its distinctive octagonal bezel combined with a circle and an integrated bracelet, it was even said to have been designed by Gerald Genta, just like the previously mentioned Nautilus and Royal Oak! (In fact, this is not the case.)
The Laureato is popular because of its wide variety of models, including case size, dial color, material, and bracelet specifications. Currently, Commit Ginza (hereinafter referred to as our store) also carries a large selection of these models, but the recent movement has been noticeably faster than before, and prices have risen, showing how much attention they are receiving.
[Parmigiani Fleurier]
"Tonda Collection"
Next, we will introduce the Tonda Collection, a representative collection line of Parmigiani Fleurier, a new and up-and-coming Swiss luxury watch brand. The series consists of the Tonda GT and Tonda PF , both of which are currently very popular models.
" Tonda GT "
"GT" refers to cars that incorporate technology to reduce the burden on the driver and are able to travel long distances in comfort. The latest addition to the "Tonda GT" collection is the "Tonda" series, which has the largest collection.
" Tonda PF "
This is the first collection supervised by Guido Tereni, head of the watch division at Bvlgari and one of the creators of the Octo Finissimo. The design of the Tonda, which has been loved since the company's founding, has been completely revamped, with the PF logo placed in a vertical oval at the 12 o'clock position on the dial, creating a new emblem.
[Laurent Ferrier]
『Sports Auto』
Next up is the Sport Auto, a new model for 2022 from Laurent Ferrier, a talented Swiss luxury watch brand.
As the company's first luxury sports model, it follows the design of the Tourbillon Grand Sport, which was released in 2019, and uses grade 5 titanium for the case material. With a rounded bezel, a tonneau-shaped middle case, and a ball (onion)-shaped crown, which is a characteristic of Laurent Ferrier, this model is symbolic of the company.
To me, it looks like a futuristic version of Patek Philippe's Nautilus, and although there are only a few on the market yet, I feel that it is a watch that has the aura of becoming popular in the future.
[Capek]
"Antarctic"
Finally, we would like to introduce the Antarctic, the first luxury sports collection from Capek, a brand founded by Mr. Capek, one of the founders of Patek Philippe.
This collection features an integrated bracelet, a C-shape modeled after the initials of Czapek, and grooves on the side of the case, and is available in two models: " Passage de Draque " and " Rattrapante ."
" Passage de Drake "
I previously ranked Passage de Drake 4th in my ranking of new models I want for 2022.
The unique Franke dial, called "Stairway to Eternity", combines three-dimensional guilloché engraving with an atypical trapezoid motif that creates an overall play of shadows and light, resulting in a captivating finish to the beholder.
" Rattrapante "
Equipped with a split-second chronograph, the Rattrapante symbolizes the high level of Capek's technical expertise and design aesthetics.
The power source of this complex mechanism is the in-house movement "Cal. SHX6" produced in collaboration with Chronode. Designed to make the chronograph easy to operate, the operation of the column wheel, clamp, horizontal clutch, lever, etc., which can be seen through the dial, is a masterpiece that any watch lover would want to see in person at least once. This model is a new product for 2022 and is a rare item limited to 99 pieces worldwide. If you have one, we would love to see it for you!
summary
What did you think.
We have introduced six models from four brands under the title "The Next Luxury Sports Watch." All of them are simply cool, and we hope you have been able to experience the appeal of luxury watches once again.
I'm sure there are many of you who didn't know about the brand "Model" that I introduced today, but there are actually many brands that are both popular and skilled. With that in mind, there are still many options to choose from when it comes to finding a watch that you can see with your own eyes and think is simply "cool!" or "I want to wear it!"
Once again, I hope that after reading this article, you will become at least a little interested in luxury watches.
see you!!