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Science fiction books and movies in the 1960s predicted lots of things about life in the early 21st Century that haven’t yet been realized, from fold-up automobiles to cities in the sky to overnight flights to Mars. So what’s the biggest thing they got right?
It’s probably remote home automation, a concept that’s often summed up with phrases such as “smart home” and “connected house.” Those ’60s films loved to show people of the future simply speaking commands to play music, open doors, summon help – any number of things. And today, it’s mostly come true, thanks to improved home wireless, the proliferation of smartphones, smart speakers and similar control devices or hubs, and, now, an explosion in handy smart home products.
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Baltic has just released a dual-crown version of its AQUASCAPHE dive watch. Maintaining the AQUASCAPHE’s case dimensions (39x47mm) but will a slimmer profile, the dual-crown edition is a more modern take on the range as we now see the tool watch fitted with an internal bezel. The traditional hallmark of a super compressor watch case allows for the internal bezel to be adjusted via the two o’clock crown while maintaining its 200m of water resistance.
On top of having a highly legible dial that’s free from clutter, the case is also treated to polished chamfers and circular brushed lugs while the fixed bezel sees “brushed tourbillon” finishing. Rounding this mechanical watch off is a Miyota 9039 movement, a double-domed sapphire crystal, and the choice of either a metal bracelet or one made from recycled plastic from the ocean.
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With a week having passed since Rolex unveiled its new range of watches at Watches and Wonders, stock has already been making its way into showrooms and ADs. For this installment of Closer Looks, we decided to see how the new releases look and feel in person.
One of the biggest surprises this year was Rolex’s decision to bring the Explorer I back down to 36mm from its 2010 39mm size increase, and while many fans enjoyed the mountain-tested watch’s bump in case dimension, purists will agree that 36mm was always the best-suited size for the classic. When looking at the new Explorer I in base Oystersteel, it’s hard not to get it confused with the ref. 14270 it really boils down to the details like case finishing, Chromalight lume, rehaut, and most importantly, the updated calibre 3230 movement. One of the biggest shockers was seeing the two-tone 18k yellow gold and Oystersteel version up close. Many were disgusted with the release of this version, but after hav