March Mania marches onWhen we started the competition, we had 96 watches. Now were at the stage when the last 16 have been scythed in half to leave eight standing. At that point, our writers will have just one watch remaining each. So today, for the very last time, the watches that started in the preliminaries together will go head-to-head for the division champion crown. Where will the votes land?Thats it we are down to the final two match-ups to determine our group champions. Ben and Bert both have just two watches left. The quarter-finals commence tomorrow, so we need you to pick your favorite in this quick-fire round as youve not got long to register your opinion. Lets do this thing!Log in to your Fratello account and drop us a comment. Who did you vote for and why? Whats your prediction for the later rounds? Now that the Omega Speedmaster 321 is dead, we WILL have a new champion. But who will it be? You decide!Bens final two:(1) Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin vs. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph ref. Q1538530 (3)
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-ThinSo here we see Bens group of hopefuls whittled down to the final two. First up is this fantastic Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. Throughout the competition, I have long thought itd be a tough one to take down, and it seems you lot have agreed. Each round, its won relatively comfortably. Last time out, it beat the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre, taking home 64% of the votes. It is not undeserved. However, now it must square up to a competitor that can hold its own horologically speaking. Will the opulence of the pink gold be enough to sway peoples vote in its favor? I have stated that this is my favorite gold watch in the competition, and now it remains the only oneTough one to call.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph ref. Q1538530So our worthy adversary today is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph ref. Q1538530. To earn its place in the group final, it beat the Milgauss 116400GV, with 66% of the votes. It looks like we all wanted to see this match-up in the group finalWith one of the classiest sector dials out there, the Master Control chronograph is an understated but fantastic watch. I strongly believed in the JLC for the previous round (I think I now owe many people fictitious pints!), but Im not so sure this time around.My prediction: despite the honorable battle, more people are swayed by the pink gold, giving the win to the Overseas. I know Im struggling to shake that gold!March Mania: Sweet Sixteen Ben (1) V (3)