New Drops From G-SHOCK & A. Lange & Söhne Are Giving Childlike Wonder & Grown-Up Glamour
But the timepieces highlighted here serve as a reminder that, with enough thought and skill, a marriage of beauty and utility can create wonders.
G-SHOCK DW-5600MW 'Unbreakable Dreams'
A limited-edition partnership between G-SHOCK and well-known Hong Kong illustrator Little Thunder has been revealed. This collaboration, which revolves around the idea of 'Unbreakable Dreams,' includes a DW-5600 watch that has been redesigned and embellished with Little Thunder's unique illustrated designs.
A childlike sense of wonder amid chaos is evoked by the design, which reinterprets the tough timepiece through a new lens. It features a clean white watch with a hand-drawn aesthetic, with motifs and graphics appearing as playful monochrome doodles across the strap.
The collaborative DW-5600MW watch maintains the model's signature accuracy and durability, which includes an electroluminescent backlight, multifunction alarm, and 24-hour countdown timer.
With its white resin case and 200-meter water resistance, the watch strikes a balance between functionality and style.
The partnership, which is unique to Hong Kong, pays homage to dreamers who must traverse ambiguous terrain both literally and figuratively.
Additionally, the watch is packaged in a specially made box that showcases Little Thunder's artwork.
For a brief period, G-SHOCK Hong Kong will also sell exclusive merchandise, including stickers, enamel brooches, and T-shirts, in addition to the watch. Check out G-SHOCK Hong Kong's website and social media accounts for additional details.
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Date In Pink Gold
A. Lange & Söhne introduces a new version of the Zeitwerk Date, this time in warm pink gold with a sophisticated grey dial. The Zeitwerk, which defied conventional watchmaking with its precisely switching jumping numerals mechanism, was first introduced in 2009.
With a red marker that advances at midnight to show the current date, the 2019 addition of a ring-shaped date display—now rendered in printed glass—adds a dynamic layer of functionality.
The most recent model still features the Zeitwerk's iconic German silver time bridge, which gracefully frames the hour and minute apertures along the central axis of the dial. With a constant-force escapement that guarantees steady energy delivery, the patented jumping numerals mechanism executes 1,440 switches daily.
Pushers at four and eight o'clock allow you to independently adjust the hour and date displays; each release initiates a switching impulse. At midnight, the date ring and all three numeral discs move in unison, creating an enthralling mechanical ballet.
The manually wound L043.8 calibre, which has a 72-hour power reserve and is made up of 516 parts, beats inside the 44.2 mm pink gold case.
The movement features artisanal finishes like solarised ratchet wheels, which are visible through the sapphire-crystal caseback.
For more information on the new Zeitwerk Date, explore it via A. Lange & Söhne's official website.
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