When style and sports go hand in hand

Move over clunky. Sports watches can be a statement of style too

Jul 06, 2016, 06:36 IST2 min

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Sport: Sea-faring / yachtingWatch model: Corum Admiral’s Cup AC-one 45 TidesSpecific features: Displays timing of the next two high and low tides, current strength and tidal process indicatorMade of grade 5 titaniumWater resistant: 300 m Vulcanised rubber bracelet with titanium triple folding claspOther features: AutomaticDiameter: 45 mm21 rubiesSapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatmentRotor with CORUM dedicated decoration skeletonised and circular rotorPower reserve of 42 hoursIn most parts of the world, tides follow a twice-daily lunar cycle, with each tide coming in (on average) every 12 hrs 25 minutes, before receding. The CO 277 caliber, which lies at the heart of this watch, was specifically designed to predict the timing of the next two tides. The CO 277 caliber provides essential navigation-related information, along with other subdials. The moon appears at 12 o’clock. When it is full or new moon, the amplitude or strength of the tides—indicated by a specific hand on the dial—is at its peak, with a coefficient of between 95 and 120, dipping to between 20 and 45 during the first and last moon quarters. The 6 o’clock subdial shows the time of the next two tides within the next 24-hours. The counter at 9 o’clock indicates whether the tide is rising or ebbing, as well as its strength. When the pointer is on the horizontal red line, the tide is at its maximum intensity.

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Sport: PoloWatch model: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute GyrotourbillonSpecific features: Reversible watch-face Other features: JLC Calibre 179Mechanical movement Dimensions: 51 m x 31 mmFront dial: Silvered grained, appliqued hour-markersBack dial: Silvered skeletonised, appliqued hour-markersPower reserve of 40 hours Alligator leather strap with double folding buckle

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Sport: PoloWatch model: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute GyrotourbillonJaeger-LeCoultre created the first Reverso in 1931 for polo players who did not want their watch-faces cracked in the course of a rough match. The solution to this problem was simple: A watch in which the dial could be swiveled inwards. Since the 1930s, JLC has come up with several versions and variations of this watch, adding different degrees of complications and style to an eternal design.The Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon is the latest in this line of innovation, and celebrates the watch’s 85th anniversary.

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