Joy, Colours, Expertise - Review Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 Squelette (Photo fest)
Gerald Charles introduced in 2022 the Maestro 8.0 Squelette, a testament to the art of watchmaking. This exclusive timepiece marries Mr. Genta’s iconic and unmistakable Maestro case shape with a unique open-worked movement, designed by acclaimed contemporary artist Octavio Garcia. We have a look at one of the latest iterations, the Maestro 8.0 Squelette Ref. GC8.0-A-07, now available for preorder…
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Peacock Black Hole Central Tourbillon Watch Review
Humans are insignificant, yet we have a divine nature. We live on the three-dimensional Earth, yet our hearts yearn for the mystical cosmos. Since ancient times, we have been full of curiosity about the universe, making all kinds of guesses and trying all kinds of methods to explore the mysteries of the universe. Wormholes, black holes, the legendary Planet X, higher dimensions, quantum entanglement, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle…
Established in 1957 and located in Dandong, Liaoning Province, China, Peacock watches has always maintained its original aspiration of pursuing exquisite design and outstanding craftsmanship, focusing on being a high-end Chinese watchmaker.
Today, I have received the new Avant series wristwatch "Black Hole" launched by Peacock in 2023. As the name suggests, it is a watch inspired by black holes. When our domestic brand collided with black holes, let's take a look at the result together! (Model PBG0101.03)
Looking closely at this watch, there is a kind of 4D stereo realistic feeling. At first when I saw this watch, I didn't understand the deeper meaning and had a feeling of "unknown terror".
Since I saw the design inspiration, I suddenly saw the orbital lines of planets, nebulae, black holes and so on in the universe, which is very appropriate.
The watch case is made of 904L stainless steel, containing 25% nickel and 4.5% molybdenum. Compared with 316L steel, 904L stainless steel has stronger corrosion resistance and anti-oxidation ability. The dial diameter is 46 mm. The shape is not like a traditional watch, but has an innovative arched design that gradually tightens, matched with a domed sapphire crystal, and coated with 5 layers of anti-glare film underneath, with a light transmittance of over 91%. With a 30° bevel combined with 2mm fillets, it conforms to ergonomic design. This makes me think of a phrase "the human body is a small universe", meaning that our bodies are small universes. I believe that not only human bodies, but everything inside anything with or without life is a small universe. For example, the shape and design of this watch is like a singularity or great mystery inside a black hole.
As the light turns, the outer ring of the dial moves like planetary orbits. We see the brand's English letters marked at the 6 o'clock position, surrounded by radial lines, which greatly enhances the sense of layering of the watch visually. When the watch starts working, it's like the various substances next to the black hole that are not the observable boundary, but the edge of the black hole. This sunken design has a feeling of devouring everything.
The green on the inner ring of the dial is made of a whole new Peacock nebula forged carbon. It needs to be formed at a high temperature of 2400°C and a high pressure of 7500N/cm2, incorporating luminescent particles into the carbon fiber. The unique texture is like dark matter flashing and flowing in the universe, each piece being unique in the world, and it is as magnificent as a vast nebula.
The most eye-catching thing in the middle of the dial is this central tourbillon. I have always believed that the tourbillon is the coolest and most complex function in watches. Whether you are a watch expert or not, you must know more or less that just hearing this name has a kind of steadfast, faith-like feeling.
There are several types of tourbillons, the most common being the Breguet tourbillon (with a bridge), the flying tourbillon, and the spherical tourbillon… Visually, I personally prefer the flying tourbillon, the design without a bridge looks more flexible and free. The cage must be slender yet sturdy, otherwise it will affect the life of the mainspring. The cage of the central tourbillon of this Peacock Black Hole weighs only 0.46 grams!
Flipping the watch over, we see the brand's pattern engraved on the crown. The case thickness is 12.5 mm. For a complicated function, this thickness is moderate.
When I saw the lume of this watch, I was really amazed by it! It's so beautiful! What you see as the two white lights on the dial surface are the hands of this watch, the blue light is the scale ring, and the green and black ring is made of forged titanium. The effect at night is very much like people's understanding of black holes, a pitch black universe, with a black hole emitting faint light far away, which is the most fascinating yet most dangerous.
The brand equips the watch with a aerospace-grade fluorine rubber strap that conforms to ergonomics and is comfortable to wear, unaffected by sweat and temperature changes.
The watch is equipped with a Peacock independently developed SL-5711P tourbillon movement, with 196 parts. The tourbillon cage weighs only 0.46 grams. Thanks to the four barrels' continuous stable output, the power reserve of this watch reaches 120 hours, 5 days, which is quite worry-free to wear. The movement polishing is also interesting. The "Geneva stripes" vortex caseback and fully transparent design, with neatly arranged jewel bearings, are like lonely stars sucked into a black hole, quiet and infinite, tending towards eternity.
In summary: The design of this Peacock Black Hole watch is novel, the technology is advanced, and the aesthetics and functionality are quite impressive overall. The official retail price of the watch is $3,750. Compared with Swiss mainstream brand tourbillons, the price is very attractive. It comes in three colors: deep black, stellar blue and nebula green as shown in this text.
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