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These days it seems like brands are increasingly opting to have 4:30 positioned date windows on their watches. Just earlier today we introduced yet another watch, a new chronograph from Parmigiani Fleurier, which is the latest to present a 4:30-dated watch. This is a bit ironic considering how well-documented the polarisation of such positioning is. For some, it is not preferable – but also not the end of the world. For others it is an absolute dealbreaker. When you turn the volume down, block out all the 4:30-date hate noise, and look at the landscape of watches that have the date in this controversial position there are definitely some really attractive watches within the segment. Here, we highlight eight of the best.Grand Seiko SLGC001 TentagraphGrand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001 marks the first-ever fully mechanical chronograph from GSTentagraph stands for TEN beats per second, Three days, Automatic chronoGRAPHNew 9SC5 calibre built upon Grand Seiko's 9SA5 calibreYou can learn more about the watch here.BrandGrand SeikoModelSLGC001 ‘Tentagraph’Case Dimensions43.2mm (D) x 15.3mm (T) x 51.5mm (L2L)Case MaterialHigh-intensity titaniumWater Resistance100m (screw-down crown)DialBlue Mt. Iwate dialCrystalSapphire crystal and casebackBracelet/StrapHigh-intensity titanium bracelet, three-fold clasp with push button releaseMovementIn-house automatic hi-beat 9SC5Power Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, running seconds, chronograph, dateAvailabilityNowPriceA$20,500 / US$13,700Zenith Chronomaster SportEl Primero 3600 1/10th of a second chronograph calibre sets Zenith apart?from the pack with hi-beat mightModern 41mm diameter with wrist-manageable 47mm lug-to-lug lengthTechnically superior alternative to the popular Rolex DaytonaYou can learn more about the watch here.BrandZenithModelChronomaster SportCase Dimensions41mm (D) x 13.8mm (T) x 47mm (L2L)Case MaterialStainless steelWater Resistance100mDialWhiteCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackStrapStainless steel bracelet with folding claspMovementIn-house automatic calibre El Primero 3600Power Reserve60 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, 1/10th of a second chronographAvailabilityNowPriceA$16,600 / US$11,000Code 11.59 by Audemars PiguetThe first Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet watches to be produced in stainless steelThe departure from precious metal makes them more approachable in price than their predecessorsNew handcrafted stamped guilloche dials developed with Swiss guilloche craftsman Yann von Kaenel?You can learn more about the watch here.BrandAudemars PiguetModelCode 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph / 41mmCase Dimensions41mm (D) x 12.6mm (T)Case MaterialStainless steel (26393ST.OO.A343KB.01 / 26393ST.OO.A056KB.01)Stainless steel with black ceramic midcase (26393QT.OO.A064KB.01)Water Resistance30mDialBleu Nuit, Nuage 50 (26393ST.OO.A343KB.01)Green (26393ST.OO.A056KB.01)Smoked beige (26393QT.OO.A064KB.01)CrystalDouble curved glareproofed sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackStrapDial-matching leather and rubber strap with stainless steel AP pin buckleMovementAutomatic calibre 4401Power Reserve70 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityAvailable for inquiries nowPriceUS$35,000 / CHF 29,000 (blue/green), CHF 31,000 (beige w/ black ceramic mid-case)Breguet Type XX/20After five years removed from the catalogue, Breguet recently presented the fourth generation of the Type XX/20The two new references each bring the aesthetic closer to their respective original models, but are by no means homagePowered by new in-house 728-series automatic flyback column-wheel chronograph movement exclusive to the lineYou can learn more about the watch here.BrandBreguetModelType 20 (ref. 2057)Type XX (ref. 2067)Case Dimensions42mm (D) x 14.1mm (T)Case MaterialStainless steelWater Resistance100mDialBlack galvanic dialCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and exhibition casebackStrapInterchangeable leather strap and fabric NATO strapMovementAutomatic calibre 7821 (ref. 2057)Automatic calibre 782 (ref. 2067)Power Reserve60 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronographAvailabilityNowPriceA$26,200Norqain Freedom Chrono Ice BlueThe Norqain Freedom 60 Ice Blue Limited Edition brings fresh new colour to the catalogue.Its 100m water-resistant case makes it ready for adventure even as a chronograph.It's a limited edition of 300 pieces.You can learn more about the watch here.BrandNorqainModelFreedom 60 Ice BlueCase Dimensions40mm (D) x 14.9mm (T) x 49.2mm (L2L)Case MaterialStainless steelWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)SapphireDialIce BlueLug Width20mmStrapNortide recycled linen, Perlon rubber, or steel braceletMovementSellita SW510-aPower Reserve62 hoursAvailabilityAvailable from the Time+Tide ShopPriceA$6,600 (Nortide)A$6,900 (Nortide with folding clasp or perlon rubber)A$7,100 (steel bracelet)A$7,200 (perlon rubber with folding clasp)Bulgari Octo Roma ChronographThe new Bulgari Octo Roma Chronograph collection pays tribute to the Swiss watchmaking side of the Italian brand.With dials featuring a hobnail pattern, their sportiness is accentuated.The watches come with a steel bracelet and extra rubber strap with a quick-release system.You can learn more about the watch here.BrandBulgariModelOcto Roma ChronographCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 12.4mm (T) x 43.5mm (L2L)Case MaterialStainless steelWater Resistance100mCrystal(s)SapphireDialBlue or blackLug WidthIntegratedStrapSteel bracelet and colour-matched rubber strapMovementBVL 399Power Reserve42 hoursAvailabilityAvailable nowPrice9,900Chopard Alpine Eagle 41mm Pine GreenThe Alpine Eagle offers a distinct aesthetic and material in a saturated segmentThe lustre of Lucent Steel offers a seemingly white-gold appearanceEagle iris dial offers depth and texture in a novel wayYou can learn more about the watch here.BrandChopardModelAlpine Eagle 41mm Pine GreenCase Dimensions41mm (D) x 9.7mm (T) x 47mm (L2L) x 53mm (Effective L2L)Case MaterialLucent Stainless SteelWater Resistance100m (screw-down crown)DialPine Green Eagle Iris DialCrystal(s)Sapphire crystal and casebackStrapLucent Stainless Steel bracelet with hidden butterfly claspMovementCOSC-certified 0101-C automaticPower Reserve60 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityNowPriceA$23,000, US$14,800Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chronograph 42mmHamilton's latest additions to the Jazzmaster line present some attractive and versatile all-rounders The Jazzmaster Performer Automatic Chrono brings neo-vintage styling in an appealing package Available in four configurations that cater to a wide variety of tastesYou can learn more about the watch here.BrandHamiltonModelJazzmaster Performer Automatic Chronograph 42mmCase Dimensions42mm (D) x 15.22mm (T)Case MaterialStainless steel, rose gold PVD stainless steel (white dial)Water Resistance100mDialBlue sunray, black sunray, whiteCrystal(s)SapphireBracelet/StrapStainless 3-link, blue leather, black leatherLug Width22mmMovementH-31 automatic chronographPower Reserve60 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, chrono, dateAvailabilityNow, Available from the Time+Tide ShopPriceUS$2,195 (Black or blue/strap), US$2,245 (Black/bracelet), US$2295 (Rose gold/strap)
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