unlike its Omega counterparts which restricted the rotation of the oscillating weight to 160°--rather than the standard 360° as in most other automatic calibers--the design of the Caliber 138C was able to accommodate an increased revolution of the oscillating weight to 315°
it's the ultimate testament to Lange's mastery of minimalism
The introduction of coal-powered machinery gave rise to mass manufacturing
giving the model a versatility that it had never before had
The successor to that watch
Rolex Datejust Travel unlike its Omega counterparts whichWhy We Love It The greatest strength of the Datejust is its variety. Produced for decades in a variety of metals, dial colors, bezel configurations, and bracelet options, there is a version for virtually every taste. This piece, a Reference 16030 from the transitional generation of the mid 1980s features all the attributes of the earlier models; a stunning matte blue dial with tritium luminescent plots, an acrylic crystal, and the classic 36mm Oyster