Rolex Datejust Replica is the watch, and its case is unlike any other watch case that we have ever seen. It's superconductor. Superconductor can be defined as anything that is able to superconduct. This means that a material has no resistance to an electrical current. Materials such as alloys of niobium, titanium, and niobium nitride are used to make particle accelerators, MRI devices, and watch cases. From a watchmaking standpoint, the appeal of this material has nothing to do the scientific properties,Rolex Datejust Replica but everything to do the aesthetics. When cut along the grain, the copper-niobium material used by Bamford & Black Badger appears as a honeycomb of silvery niobium in a copper case, creating a unique and organic appearance. The 42mm case, designed by James Thompson at Black Badger in Switzerland and made of a single piece of superconductive material, is sliced to maximize visual impact. The prototype's lug horns are made of copper and the case has been treated in order to highlight the unique characteristics of the alloy.

Rolex Datejust Replica reimagining is not just about the futuristic case. There are other elements that work. The dial is matte black, but with the 'Bamford dial text'.Ulysse Nardin Replica Watches All of the dial details are rendered in warm coppery-gilt, and there's a Zenith star on a sliver handset. From the back, you can see the El Primero automatic 400B beating at 5Hz with 50 hours of power. The strap also has a thematic connection to the rest of the timepiece -- black suede and gold contrast stitching. This results in a watch that is pleasingly cohesive with a strong theme.

El Primero has always been a watch that can be adapted to any situation. In recent years, it has embraced its history. But with the addition of the Shadow and the Bamford Limited Edition (of 20), the 50-year old is able to look futuristic. It's an almost dystopian future. In which George Bamford, his moderators, and a gang of Mad Max-esque watchesmakers scavenge scrap particle accelerators as case materials and the once-glorious halls of Baselworld are transformed into a shantytown with no rules. In this vision of the future, it's nice to see the El Primero holding its own. It should be.

Move with ease

El Primero Automatic 400B, 5Hz. Minimum of 50 hours power reserve.

Case Study

Copper NBiobium Superconductor 42mm by 12mm, with sapphire crystals on the front and back.

Dial

SuperLuminova on the hands of black with gold accents.