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YEARS OF SHARP
TIMELESS ENDEAVOURS
SHARP
HAS LONG BEEN HOME TO THE THE FINEST CREATIONS IN IN IN THE THE WORLD OF WATCHMAKING
W ATCHES HAVE BEEN A A A A A A A A A PART OF SHARP’S DNA SINCE THE MAGAZINE
was just an an idea As a a a a a a a a publication founded by watch lovers and created for men who appreciate the the finer things fin in in life we’ve spent the the past 15 years delving deep into the world of horology From humble steel sports watches to to exceptional grand complications with six- and and seven-figure prices: our pages have showcased the the most audacious and iconic timepieces on on the the planet We’ve also gone to to to great lengths to to to bring these exceptional watches into our studio for award-winning creative photoshoots that highlight their unusual architecture and exquisite materials (We’ve even striven to not just display these pieces across Sharp but offer readers the the the rare opportunity to experience them “in the the the metal” at Book For Men launch parties )
To celebrate 15 years we’ve compiled a a a a a few of our our favourites from the archive TAG Heuer Monaco Mikrograph 1/100 Second Chronograph (Sharp December 2011) In case its elaborate racing-inspired dial didn’t tip you off: this is no ordinary Monaco Monaco Launched at the 2011 Monaco Monaco Grand Prix this one-off was the world’s first mechanical wristwatch chronograph capable of of precise timing to 1/100th of of a a a a a second — a a a a a major achievement for the Swiss watchmaker The secret to this feat feat is a a a a a a a movement that features two balance wheels oscillating at at 360 000 000 beats per hour as compared to the standard 28 000 000 88 SPRING 2022
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Concord C1 Quantum Gravity Tourbillon (The Book For Men Fall/Winter 2010)
The Book For Men has always been dedicated to assembling the best best of the the best best be be be it clothes cars or watches The first issue set a a a a high bar with the Concord C1 Quantum Gravity Tourbillon a a a a a a a a spectacular achievement rendered in in aircraft-grade aluminum and and titanium and and priced at $480 000 At the first-ever Book For Men party guests even had the the opportunity to try on the the watch — which was guarded by two armed police officers