Mr Porter x Watch Brothers London Pt.2
Curation continued...
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No.6 — 1970's Heuer Skipper ref. 15640
Designed for yacht racing, the watch features a 15-minute counter for tracking the start of a the race. Due to the nature of the ‘work’ these watches were produced for it’s rare to find one in such wonderful vintage condition. The dial is just mesmerising in its color and texture, case sharp and bracelet tight.
At 42.5mm its a large watch but with that comes a whole heft of character and history. Find it on mrporter.com
No.7 — 2018 Rolex Day-Date ‘Cognac’ ref. 118238 Full Set
Credit Edward Shaw
The sunburst Cognac dial was only sold on the leather strap Day-Dates however this set includes a note from purchase showing the client requesting the Cognac dial from new, they must have been a valuable customer as the retailer happily obliged selling this watch brand new with this dial fitted.
A truly gorgeous modern piece, however now discontinued, Rolex Day-Date with a one of a kind configuration. Find it on mrporter.com
No.8 — 1977/8 Rolex GMT Master ref. 1675
Credit Edward Shaw
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Does it get anymore more classic than a vintage Rolex GMT Master 1675 on a jubilee bracelet?
We love this example for the faded black bezel, much less seen than the red/blue ‘Pepsi’ counterpart. The jubilee bracelet, typically known for is comfort, adds a subtle hint of luxury to this historically functional tool watch.
If you’re looking for a classic with a twist this may well be it. Find it on mrporter.com
No.9 — 1990’s IWC Ingenieur ref. 3518
A lesser seen but classic tool watch in the curation, however with a rather aesthetic twist. Here we have the legendary Ingenieur by IWC original created to withstand magnetic force in the workplace, this example is the two tone ‘skinny’ variant, ft. contrasting yellow gold bezel and hour markets that complement the brushed grey dial wonderfully. Finished off with a custom Strap Tailor x Watch Brothers London taupe calfskin strap. Overall a real aesthetic pleasure on the wrist, even if we do say so ourselves.
With less than 50 of these produced over the 3 year production period this watch somewhat of a rare bird, also coming with paperwork however undated/unsigned. Find it on mrporter.com
