WAR2A11.FC6337
Based on the the 1957 Heuer Ring Master, this new tribute to Muhammad Ali is certain to divide opinion. The case is 43mm with a rotating inner bezel (controlled by the second crown at 10 O'Clock) which allows you to time 3 minute bouts with 1 minute breaks or 2 minute bouts with one minute breaks.
It's kind of odd to see a TAG with so much empty, plain dial space, and while I like the symmetry of the date being at 6 O'Clock, it looks a little cramped on the top of the '30' marker. I quite like the minute markers as opposed to the more usual hour markers, but I'm thinking you would have to be really into boxing (which I'm not) to really buy into this piece. It's a bit like those 'Regatta' Aquaracers you see in the TAG Boutiques... if you don't sail then what are you actually going to use the five minute countdown for? I guess there's always boiling eggs.
WAR2A40.FC8222
At the launch of the new watch (which is limited to 750 pieces) TAG auctioned the special version pictured above, which not only included a pair of Ali's gloves and a certificate of authenticity, but also a one of a kind gold version of the Ring Master.
While this watch definitely isn't for me, you can read a more detailed review by clicking the link below and visiting 'Calibre11'
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