Rolex’s Explorer II ref. 1655, produced from 1971 until the mid-1980s for cave explorers, features a distinctive orange 24-hour hand. Vintage design details also encompass dial typography, markers and hands, reflecting the aesthetic distinctions between older watches and modern counterparts.
Montblanc’s new Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Edition 100 chronograph combines rose gold and manufacture watchmaking with luminous details referencing documents from 1821. Production is limited to 100 pieces.
Sicura returns with the Hexa 400. Persistent vintage-market descriptions such as “Sicura by Breitling” and claims that Breitling manufactured Sicura watches are identified as misconceptions.