Several pillow-shaped watches with great characteristics of the times

Posted by lifata on January 11th, 2023

The pillow-shaped case takes into account the characteristics of both round and square watches. This shape of "square in the circle and circle in the square" has a high degree of recognition. The pillow-shaped case was popular in the 1960s. At that time, many watches adopted this design, which has distinctive characteristics of the times. Although pillow-shaped cases are no longer the mainstream choice as aesthetics change, there are still many brands launching watches with this shape today, either to highlight retro aesthetics, or to pay tribute to classic works in history.

Certina Heritage Elements Series C024.407.18.031.00

Product model: C024.407.18.031.00
Watch diameter: 40 mm
Movement Type: Automatic
Movement model: Powermatic 80.611
Case material: 316L fine steel
Waterproof depth: 200 meters

Watch comments: Certina fake DS-2 speed series is a new product launched in 2022. This work is based on the DS-2 watch of the same name in 1968. It continues the pillow-shaped case of the original work, with a round and soft outline, which complements the round dial and sapphire glass mirror. The new DS-2 watch has a stainless steel case (40 mm wide by 38 mm long) and is available in four different versions, with a matte black dial and a satin-brushed dial, the latter also available in silver, blue and black optional. DS-2 provides Milanese braided strap and NATO braided strap, both straps perfectly complement the retro atmosphere of the watch. Among them, the NATO woven strap is made of #tide marine material made of ocean plastic, which fully embodies the concept of environmental protection. In terms of movement, there is a built-in POWERMATIC 80.611 movement equipped with a Nivachron™ balance spring. This movement uses a metal escapement, which improves durability compared to the previous P80.111 movement.

Hamilton American Classic Series H52434130

Product model: H52434130
Watch diameter: 40.8 x 34.7 mm
Case Thickness: 13.30mm
Movement Type: Quartz
Case material: stainless steel / black PVD coating
Waterproof depth: 100 meters

Watch Comments: Hamilton PSR is also a work that pays tribute to history. Hamilton and Electro/Data launched the first digital display quartz watch Pulsar P1 in the 1970s. This watch used the advanced LED display technology at that time, which revolutionized the way of reading the time of the watch and made people's eyes shine. The watch's updated model, the Pulsar P2, has a more rounded shape and is also well-received. Hamilton released the re-engraved PSR in 2020 and 2022 successively. It is based on the rounded appearance of P2 and perfectly reproduces the style of digital display quartz fake watches cheap half a century ago. The new PSR has made certain upgrades to materials and performance, such as replacing the watch mirror with a more scratch-resistant sapphire glass, and increasing the waterproof depth of the watch to 100 meters. In addition, the display technology has also been upgraded from LED to LCD & OLED combination system, which is more in line with modern use needs.

Longines high frequency precision observatory series L2.836.4.52.2

Product model: L2.836.4.52.2
Watch diameter: 43mm
Case Thickness: 13.60mm
Movement Type: Automatic
Movement model: L836
Waterproof depth: 300 meters

Watch comments: The prototype of the Longines best replica watches high-frequency precision observatory watch is Ref.7970 launched in 1968. Ref.7970 adopts a pillow-shaped case and has a waterproof rating of 200 meters. It is equipped with a high-frequency self-winding movement with a vibration frequency of 36,000. The Longines high-frequency precision observatory watch launched in 2022 better presents the style of this historical watch from the inside to the outside, but as a new product in 2022, it will still have some adjustments to conform to modern aesthetics. If the diameter of the watch is increased to 43 mm, it is more in line with today's aesthetics. At the same time, the radian of the case is modified to make it more slender and round. Its L836.6 high-frequency self-winding movement is equipped with a silicon hairspring, and its dynamic storage can reach 52 hours. In addition, the movement has also obtained the "Ultra Chronometer" certification issued by TIMELAB, an independent watchmaking laboratory in Geneva.

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