Launched in 1985, this first generation was 1200 kg for 195 HP. 4 years later, the 2, 3 4 Cylinders got a bit more power( 215 HP ). That was something to drive and a dream for my ( our ) generation. The interior, quite austere, but not lacking charm.... The essential was there. Credit: Classic Car.
The original time only Titanium model is for me still one of the best Octo versions to capture the audacious and industrial raw design language of the watch. A watch like no other !! Best, Gerard
My wife is still very much over the moon with her latest customized Habring2 Chronofelix Top Seconds with a heart instead of a dot for the top seconds. But at the very least I can already photograph it 😁
Just came back from a longer business trip and one the watches accompanying me was the Grand Seiko SBGR305, the first modern single logo piece. Makes for a great travel watch, easy to pair, adequately robust to deal with the odd rain shower, sufficiently interesting and adequately stealthy.
In the approx $1k USD range… Many of you know of my love affair with recent incoming Stowa Klassik 40 mm. This is a striking piece with exceptional value. Clean, sterile dial, heat blued hands, no date, thin, top quality vintage style strap, perfect 40 mm size, German hand wound. Need we say more? I