The Timeline: News from Vacheron Constantin, MING & IWC
Three novelties moving in completely different parts of the market, from independent design focus to motorsport and high complication in titanium.
Three novelties that move in completely different parts of the market, from independent design focus to motorsport and high complication in titanium.
Text: Andreas J. Weber
MING 56.00 Starfield
MING takes a clear step into the segment for integrated sports watches with the new 56.00 Starfield – the brand's first model with a fully integrated bracelet. The case measures 38 mm in steel and retains the soft, organic lines that have become MING's signature. The dial works with layers and light reflections that create a deep, almost cosmic effect, which explains the name “Starfield”. Inside sits a Schwarz-Etienne-based automatic movement visible through sapphire crystal. The price lies around 25 000 Swiss francs.
IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Black Ceramic “George Russell”
IWC Schaffhausen presents a new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph in black ceramic with a link to the Formula 1 driver George Russell. The case measures 41 mm and is combined with light subdials in a colour scheme that brings Mercedes-AMG Petronas to mind. The model is driven by the in-house calibre 69385 with a column wheel and 46 hours of power reserve. There is also a three-hand version in the same theme. The price ends up just over 10 000 Swiss francs depending on the reference.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Titanium “Ruby Red”
At Vacheron Constantin the Overseas collection gets a new top number in the form of a tourbillon in titanium with an intense ruby red dial. The case is 42,5 mm and the lower weight of the titanium makes the model more wearable than earlier precious metal versions. Inside works the ultra-thin calibre 2160 with a peripheral rotor in 22 carat gold, which makes a slim construction possible despite the tourbillon complication. The price lies in the range 150 000–170 000 Swiss francs.
