In 2022, GP reissued the Casquette in black ceramic with titanium pushers, updating a retro classic for the 21st century. Now, it’s getting a new lease on life as an 820-piece limited edition in Grade 5 titanium with an 18-karat 2N yellow gold GP logo and pushers. Paired to its signature, matching titanium bracelet—which is lined with rubber for increased comfort—the new Casquette’s distinct silhouette looks futuristic even today, nearly 50 years following the original model’s debut. However, in a serious upgrade to an undisputed classic, the “2.0” displays not only the time, day, and date, but also the month, year, chronograph, second time zone and a secret date.
Best of all is the price: At $4,960, it might be pricy for a quartz watch, but compared to standard Girard-Perregaux fare, it’s a distinct bargain. Get ready to head back to the future, watch people!
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph
Launched in 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms joins the Rolex Submariner and the Zodiac Sea-Wolf as one of the earliest serially-produced watches for SCUBA divers. The Bathyscaphe, which debuted three years later, injected a bit of contemporary style into the collection, which is captured beautifully in the latest execution of the brand’s flyback chronograph. Housed in a black ceramic case—which is five times lighter than stainless steel—it features a gorgeous, deep blue gradient dial with sunburst finishing that evokes the sun’s rays beneath the waves. Being a Blancpain, the devil is in the details: A triple-register chronograph display is joined by applied indices with cream-colored luminous material, a syringe handset, and a black ceramic bezel insert with Liquidmetal indices. Of course, it’s not merely a looker, either: With 300m of water resistance, it’s a proper seafaring companion.
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