p38-39 Watches Hurl Iss05
13/2/07
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bling that some people wear. It’s funny how the sub-dials eat away into the number 12 and 6 and I like the history of the company, and the story about how it was a request from two Portuguese gentleman to make a pocket watch into a wrist watch – hence its size. A chronograph function is handy but does anyone know how to use them? TAG HEUER MONACO SIXTY NINE Anything Steve McQueen had was cool, and so this appeals to me as a piece inspired by the Heuer 1969 Monaco worn by the man himself in his race car film, Le Mans. It is very snazzy. The fact it is precise to one-
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thousandth of second means it is the watch for timing the perfect soufflé. And when I go out I can flip it over and have a sleeker evening watch. BREITLING NAVITIMER This bad boy looks like it could take a good bashing. I prefer stainless steel watches and simple monochrome designs rather than the flashier gold and metal combinations. But a watch should have a good weight so as not to feel flimsy, which is why I like this one so much. I really like the leather strap too – it makes it much easier on the eye, although I know it is less practical for my job.
JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO GRANDE TAILLE It is the simplest things in life that are the hardest to do; I know this as my own approach to food is simple. I love the polo connection of this watch, though I regret that I haven’t had time to play for far too long. I really like the version with the plain stainless steel back that flips over to protect the glass – very handy for when you’re climbing onto your horse for a full-on match. God I wish I were in Argentina right now playing polo! With thanks to Watches of Switzerland on Brompton Road, London +44 (0)20 7581 70 37
