When you think of platinum, sparkling jewelry may come to mind, but you know? Platinum watches are becoming synonymous with high-end watches, and many top brands choose to use platinum for special watches to show their distinguished status. What is unique about platinum watches? Today I will take you to understand the charm of it.
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Speaking of platinum, everyone must be familiar with it. It often appears in the form of jewelry in life. It has a unique silver-gray color, is low-key yet high-end, and is a favorite of many people. When purchasing jewelry, in addition to design and craftsmanship, material is also a very important reference. Although platinum jewelry is expensive, it is still very cost-effective because it has strong corrosion resistance, is not easily oxidized, and is not affected by magnetic fields.
Many friends may have this question, which one is better, platinum or gold? In fact, it depends on how you define “good”. In terms of physical properties, the advantages of platinum are more obvious. It is not only light in weight, but also extremely ductile. One ton of platinum can be stretched to a platinum wire of more than 100 kilometers long, which is something that gold cannot do.
Moreover, platinum watches have become a trend in the entire watchmaking industry. Some special watches often use platinum as the case, and other materials have no chance of being shortlisted. As consumers’ interest in platinum watches continues to heat up, more and more high-end watches with platinum as the main material are appearing on the market.
In a sense, platinum watches have become a symbol of high-end watches. When top brands launch special watches, they often use platinum as the case material to highlight the noble status of the watch.
Breguet classic series three-hand watch
Having said so much about platinum, let’s take a look at watches made of platinum. What we want to introduce is the Breguet Classic Series Three-hand Watch. This watch is made of 950 platinum. On the dial, we can see the unique “DIAL” logo of the Breguet family. The most attractive part of this watch is its grand feu enamel dial.
Many people may not know much about the Grand Feu enamel craft. This craft was first born in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, due to the strong national power, the court began to vigorously support the production of porcelain, and also set up special official kilns to produce some important porcelain. Later, as the national power of the Qing Dynasty gradually grew stronger, the Grand Opening Fire began to gradually be transferred to the people. In modern times, the Grand Opening Fire has become an important item in the intangible cultural heritage of the great Eastern country.
The reason why it is called Daming Fire is because it requires the use of a Daming Stove when firing. The Daming Stove is the most advanced stove in ancient Eastern countries. It consumes not only firewood but also coal. The maximum temperature can reach 2000 degrees Celsius, while the general firing process can only reach 1400 degrees Celsius. Because the temperature is extremely high, the works produced by the Grand Open Fire are very delicate and easy to remember.
The 38mm case of the entire watch is equipped with Cal.777Q automatic mechanical movement. The ultimate goal of a formal watch is to match the simplest functions possible with the highest-grade precious metal platinum, rather than pursuing complex functions.
Although this movement does not look gorgeous, it vibrates 28,800 times per hour. This number is already very powerful and is among the top in mechanical watches. Moreover, it also has the advantages of shock resistance and antimagnetic, so that the quality of the entire watch is very comprehensive.
Glashütte original eccentric series
In addition to Breguet, Glashütte Original also uses platinum as the case material and has launched an eccentric series of watches. This watch is a limited edition launched by Glashütte Original to celebrate the 180th anniversary of the brand. A total of 100 pieces are on sale.
This watch uses a 40 mm platinum case. On the front, we can see a dial made of aventurine technology. This process is very similar to gem polishing. It requires mixing a variety of different colored ores, smelting them at high temperatures, and then pressing them into molds. After cutting, grinding, polishing and other processes, we can get the dial in front of us that has both texture and beauty.
This watch is equipped with the Caliber 9214 self-winding movement. In addition to its conventional shock-proof and anti-magnetic capabilities, this movement also has a 72-hour power reserve. This number is also very good among mechanical watches.
Vacheron Constantin Heritage Series
Vacheron Constantin, one of the world’s three major watchmaking brands, also launched a Heritage series watch made of platinum this year. This is a limited edition launched to celebrate the 270th anniversary of the brand, with a total of 370 pieces on sale.
This watch uses a 38mm 950 platinum case, with an elegant dial and small three-hand design, which is simple but not simple.
Conclusion
Platinum watches are not only a symbol of luxury, but also the crystallization of craftsmanship and culture. From Breguet’s classics to Vacheron Constantin’s heritage series, each model is full of stories and heritage. Do you think platinum watches are really worth investing in? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, or give me a like, and let’s talk about the charm of this high-end watch!