Another week brings another watch delivery at Wrzeciono Czasu. We present 5 of what we consider the most interesting pieces from our latest shipment. The watches are available at our physical salon in Warsaw and on our website. All watches come with a 12-month warranty on movement functionality and a certificate of sale from Wrzeciono Czasu.
Using the word “Legend” in a model name seems to indicate great confidence, but in the case of Longines’ diving line, this is not an overstatement at all. The watch’s prototype appeared in the 1960s and remains a highly appreciated model among collectors and brand enthusiasts to this day, while the presented piece is its contemporary re-edition, broadly fitting into the brand’s philosophy, which for several years has focused primarily on drawing from its vintage designs (and there is much to draw from – Longines as a manufacture has been operating for nearly 200 years!).
The discussed watch is housed in a 42mm case made entirely from 18-karat gold. Instead of a standard diving bezel, the Saint-Imier manufacture employs a more interesting solution in the form of an internal ring, operated via the crown at four o’clock. Both crowns are screw-down, and the watch is water-resistant to 300 meters – making this a full-fledged diving watch. What distinguishes this watch from other Legend Divers is the absence of a date display at three o’clock – making the dial much more symmetrical. The presented piece is a strictly limited edition of 63 pieces released only for the Polish market – making this quite a treat for brand enthusiasts, of which there are decidedly many in Poland. The piece number – in this case 5/63 – is indicated by an inscription on the caseback, pointed to by a beautifully engraved diver with his spear. The decision to limit production to 63 pieces was not coincidental – the first Longines Legend Diver was released in 1963.
The watch comes complete with a beautiful wooden Longines box, manufacturer documentation dating it to 2021, a spare rubber strap, and a strap-changing tool. Both straps are Longines straps and feature original clasps – also made from 18-karat gold.
Zenith’s El Primero movement is probably the most famous chronograph movement in watchmaking history. Besides being used in the manufacture’s own watches, it was employed in timepieces such as the Tag Heuer Monaco, Hublot Spirit of Big Bang, and Rolex Daytona (!). First introduced in 1969, it distinguished itself through its accuracy and high frequency, enabling time measurement to 1/10th of a second. In the presented watch, Zenith has gone a step, or rather several steps further – the El Primero cal. 9004 measures time with accuracy to 1/100th of a second. This is possible through the use of two escapements in the movement – one with an already high frequency of 5Hz handles standard timekeeping, while the second, responsible for the chronograph function, beats at a frequency of 50Hz (360,000 vibrations per hour!). To enable this, when winding the watch, movement in one direction winds the main mechanism, while the other direction winds the chronograph. Thanks to the skeletonization, we can admire the movement’s operation without removing the watch from our wrist – though it might be worth doing so, as through the transparent caseback we can see the rest of the movement, as well as the rotor shaped like Zenith’s characteristic star.
As is well known, a watch is not solely about the movement, but also about its external appearance – and here the presented Defy does not disappoint either. The 44mm case and strap clasp are made from black ceramic, with blue and red accents visible on the dial that enliven the watch and give it an even more sporty character.
The watch comes with an original Zenith rubber strap, complete with box and documentation dating it to 2018.
German watchmaking has its devoted following of faithful fans, with some even arguing that it is superior to Swiss watchmaking. The purpose of this post is not to engage with this thesis, but it is difficult to deny Glashutte watches their excellence. The watch from Wrzeciono Czasu’s offering is a Senator model with a large date and moon phase indicator. These two seemingly simple functions are executed with the perfection we can expect from a brand with such renown as Glashutte. The large date window is very legible and jumps instantaneously, and unlike A. Lange & Sohne, for example, it includes the digit “0” in the first nine days of each month – adding additional symmetry and harmony to the dial. The moon phase indicator uses a lighter than usual blue color symbolizing the sky which – subjectively, of course – is a much more interesting color. All of this in an 18-karat gold case with a very comfortable and pleasant-to-wear 39mm diameter. Through the transparent caseback, you can see the heart of the watch, the proprietary caliber 39-41, with decorations characteristic of the brand. Its beauty can be admired up close by examining every detail, as the watch set also includes a Glashutte magnifying glass.
The watch comes with an original gold Glashutte clasp, complete with documentation dating it to 2009 and a Glashutte box.
Are two black ceramic chronographs in one delivery too much? Not when dealing with such specimens. While Zenith decided to “break through” the black with a touch of colors, Omega’s designers concluded that you can never have too much black. Everything is black, including the date display and lume. The watchmakers from Biel prove they are masters in processing this material, giving it an interesting luster, especially visible on the watch’s edges. This creates an effect found nowhere else, which is best appreciated in person – we invite you to view the watch at our salon in Warsaw. Unlike classic Speedmasters, this one has a slightly larger case – 44mm – and is powered by the proven caliber 9300 with automatic winding and Co-Axial escapement.
The watch comes complete with box and watch documentation, also in black. The watch is under international manufacturer warranty until 2027.
The Reverso is one of the most famous watch models in history, and another piece available in our offering was already described in a post from the previous delivery. Unlike that piece, the described watch has slightly smaller dimensions, as well as several other details that make it definitely worth the attention of any collector. We are dealing here with a Reverso duoface – which, as the name suggests, has two dials. The first is very minimalistic, without a seconds hand, with a very interesting shade of blue as the background – this is rarely seen, as watches with this reference were only available in JLC boutiques. The second dial is white with a guilloché pattern. It consists of two sub-dials, one of which is a 24-hour dial. This side of the watch serves as a GMT function and is operated via the button above the crown.
The watch comes with a Jaeger-LeCoultre service box and manufacturer documentation.
The presented watches are just a few examples from our latest delivery. We invite you to explore the rest of our offer here.