Introducing: Dennison ALD Dual Time “Shades” (Live Pics)

The ALD Dual Time has, for us, represented a fun, modern, and affordable way to relive the glamorous era of air travel, when economy wasn’t such a slog and carriers tried to bring style and taste to the skies. The new “Shades” models uphold the first-class element of the brief and tone down the disco-era vibes of the original stone-dial versions. They’re certainly likely to appeal to those looking for a more refined, subtle version of the classic dual-time, two-hand watch, once a staple of Piaget and Cartier collections in bygone eras. The dial work is intriguing, and the new indexes certainly improve legibility, which can be an issue given the relatively small hands on each side.