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I didn't expect to see a return to mesh metal bracelets from a big brand like IWC. Mesh metal bracelets, otherwise known as "Milanese" bracelet were big back in the middle of the 20th Century, but stuck around for niche use mostly on dive watches. The only mainstream brand I recall using them was Skagen. For 2011 IWC totally redesigned and reintroduced the Portofino watch. There are now four models of the Portofino - two of which will be offered with a metal Milanese strap. Those two models being the above seen chronograph, as well as the three-hand automatic. The Chronograph is 42mm wide, while the three-hand automatic I believe is 40mm wide. The watches comes in two dial colors - the off-white, and a slate gray. Each has a few red accents on the dial for color. The Milanese strap is quite nicely done - as IWC has been able to overcome the biggest problem with the strap - adjustability. By giving it a strap like buckle, the wearer can adjust its size. The metal is thick, but smooth to the touch, and looks quite good in a retro sort of way. Will this signal a major return of Milanese style straps? Hard to say, but they do look nice on these new Portofino timepieces. Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Antoine de Saint Exup��ry is IWC's fourth and final tribute to Antoine de saint Exupery, French pilot and poet who is still being read worldwide up to today through his short story "The Little Prince". However, he has also written other adventure books like the Night Flight as well as Wind, Sand and Stars before he went missing on a reconnaissance flight in 1944.This watch is characterized by a tobacco brown dial with a Pellaton winding mechanism. It has a date display, central hacking seconds hand and a seven-day power reserve equivalent to 168 hours.Only 1,900 of this watch have been produced making it a limited edition watch with a special case-back engraving. Of this total number, 1,149 are in stainless steel, 500 watches in 18k rose gold and 250 watches in 18k white gold. There is one watch in platinum and is up for auction.The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Antoine de Saint Exup��ry has an antireflective sapphire glass and a screw-in onion crown. This is considered the best among the other editions. And if you're not keen on squinting when looking at your watch then you will appreciate the big numbers on the dial.