2010年9月27日星期一

on the hour and Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Small Seconds

Water resistant to 200m (660ft).Tritium lights on the hour and Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Small Seconds 81160/000j-9063 minute hand, hour markers, and bezel pip (with a contrasting orange tube at 12 o'clock).Five-link titanium bracelet (non-tapered) with solid links, solid end links, signed fliplock, and 3 micro-adjustments.Signed screw-down crown in ion-plated metal.Ion-plated chronograph buttons using a neat pivot design.Screwn-down caseback with F-22 engraving.47.8mm across (including the crown) by 15mm thick; 24mm lugs; 140g with all links in the bracelet.List price: $1,200.Please read on for the full review. Twelve hundred dollars list is a lot more than the older polycarbonate-bodied Luminox line, and an inspection of the dial shows that they've kept their focus on value. Brushed, faceted hands, a beautifully finished Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Small Seconds 81160/000j-9063 and detailed face, and the bluish tinge from the anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal make for a very readable watch under all conditions.

We've reviewed several Luminox watches and clocks here at Watch Report, and today we're happy to review another: the new F-22 Raptor, model 9282. The brand is clearly moving into more upscale models, and this is a nice example of what they can do.Let's start with the specs:Titanium case, bracelet, and bezel; ion-plated buttons and crown.Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.Ronda 5050 quartz movement Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Small Seconds 81160/000j-9063 with big date, day, 12-hour chronograph, and subseconds.60-click titanium bezel with acrylic inset.