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PREORDER: Brand Direct: Advisor Watches - Protégé Automatic ​

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Advisor Watches has recently opened preorders for their latest collection, the Protégé Automatic.
They're going direct this time, instead of through Kickstarter.

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https://www.advisorwatches.com/prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9

First 100 units pricing is $370
Next 100 units pricing is $420
Regular price will be $600

Estimated delivery is April/May 2022

NOTE - Terms for Pre-Order:
- Production will start once we hit first 100 units of Pre-Order.
- Pre-Order refundable as long as production is yet to start.
- Once production starts, no refund will be entertained.

The full steel Protégé timepiece pays tribute to one of the greatest designer in watch history of the 70s. With the squared octagonal shape of its bezel, the angular case integrates seamlessly with the bracelet creates distinction of Protégé’s visual identity. Its dial appearance is further enhanced with the use of modern material; forged carbon, creating a marble-like surface, making each dial unique in its own way.

The Protégé is available in three colorways - Green, Black, or Blue

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Changes from prototypes:
- Case size is now 37.5mm
- Improved SS bracelet links.


Specs:

- Movement: Miyota, 9015 Automatic
- Case Design: Squared Octagon Shape (Custom-Made)
- Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
- Case Back: Screwed In, Exhibition Case Back
- Diameter: 37.5mm
- Height: 10.5mm
- Lug Width: 22.5mm
- Lug to Lug: 46mm
- Dial: Forged Carbon Dial
- Date: Date Function at 6
- Index & Hands: Applied Index
- Luminous: Swiss Super-LumiNova (C3)
- Crystal: Sapphire Crystal
- Water Resistance: 100m / 10ATM
- Straps: Stainless Steel Bracelet + Croc Leather Straps with Links
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Re: PREORDER: Brand Direct: Advisor Watches - Protégé Automatic ​

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The extreme crown guards make it look pretty crown-side heavy, but I still find the design to be interesting.

The green dial on the green strap looks really good!
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Not my jam, but always good to see something a little different. Also looks like a pretty good value at the pre-order price.
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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"The full steel Protégé timepiece pays tribute to one of the greatest designer in watch history of the 70s."

Am I just confused or is that a reference to Alain Dominique Perrin, Cartier’s Head of Marketing in the 70s? If so, he didn't really design the Santos , he just made it more in line with the Nautilus/Royal Oak trend of the time.

Anyway, it's a nice execution for lovers of that timepiece style.
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PeteB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:51 pm "The full steel Protégé timepiece pays tribute to one of the greatest designer in watch history of the 70s."

Am I just confused or is that a reference to Alain Dominique Perrin, Cartier’s Head of Marketing in the 70s? If so, he didn't really design the Santos , he just made it more in line with the Nautilus/Royal Oak trend of the time.

Anyway, it's a nice execution for lovers of that timepiece style.
I was thinking Genta.
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ManOnTime wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 7:36 pm
PeteB wrote: Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:51 pm "The full steel Protégé timepiece pays tribute to one of the greatest designer in watch history of the 70s."

Am I just confused or is that a reference to Alain Dominique Perrin, Cartier’s Head of Marketing in the 70s? If so, he didn't really design the Santos , he just made it more in line with the Nautilus/Royal Oak trend of the time.

Anyway, it's a nice execution for lovers of that timepiece style.
I was thinking Genta.
I thought of Gerald Genta first as well, but looking at the watch felt that the nod to Cartier Santos was more obvious than a nod to the PP Nautilus or AP Royal Oak in the Protege. However, you are likely correct and I am probably overthinking it 😀 .

The Advisor people probably wanted to showcase the "designer's style" not the actual design. And the Santos did add the bezel plate with screws in the 70s, as a direct result of Genta's other designs.
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Post by sobwanhoser »

Why do I keep visiting this site, it just keeps costing me $$$$? Those look nice
Thanks for posting this... :x
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I think these will be popular. They seem unique and nicely priced.
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