Archive for October, 2007

Rolex Watchmaker Video


Interesting Rolex watchmaking video found on YouTube

CONCORD C1 COSC CHRONOGRAPH


CONCORD C1 COSC CHRONOGRAPH

This chrono from Concord may be their best watch yet. If you like sporty chronos then you will probably like the C1′s three layer carbon fiber dial, the 16.7mm tall steel case, and the fully integrated rubber strap. The strap being integrated into the case is said to be a world’s first for a chronograph. I am not sure about the price, but it is a certified chronometer COSC, so expect to pay a premium.

TB7 by Tony Lanzillo for Lorenz


TB7 by Tony Lanzillo for Lorenz

The Italian company Lorenz has unveiled the model TB7 created by Tony Lanzillo, the head of LorenzLab, The watch is named after Tullio Bolletta, the founder of the company Lorenz

  • The crystal is sapphire
  • The face and the sides are made of carbon
  • The watch is equipped with a quartz movement
  • The price is from 450 to 650 euro

Epos Sophistiquee Grande Date Verticale

Tissot unveils ‘Danica Patrick’ T-Touch


Tissot unveils ‘Danica Patrick’ T-Touch

New York—Swiss watchmaker Tissot unveiled yesterday the T-Touch Danica Patrick Limited Edition watch, which is inspired by the company’s brand ambassador, racecar driver Danica Patrick.

The watch features a mother-of-pearl face set with 58 Top Wesselton diamonds with VS/SI clarity totaling 0.14 carats. The caseback features Patrick’s engraved signature and the limited-edition number. A total of 2,007 units will be available worldwide.

The T-Touch offers proprietary tactile technology activated by the touch of a finger. It includes features such as a barometer that indicates meteorological definitions, chronograph, compass and thermometer. The retail price is $1,095.

Dive Watch


Dive watch is an excellent present for men on any occasion. It is not only stylish and original but also has a bunch of useful functions that make happy not only professional divers but all other men too. Dive watches occupy a special place in the watches market. They have something that makes them to stand out in the great number of different models of wristwatches. They not only waterproof and resistant to some depth but they also give their owner the special feeling that allows him to feel as a man of action who could risk, face dreadful weather of the rough sea and go down to some incredible depth.

Black IP 5 Motor Atomic Chrono by OCEANUS


Black IP 5 Motor Atomic Chrono by OCEANUS

Oceanus has recently introduced the Black Ion Plated Titanium 5 Motor Atomic Solar Chronograph, which allows you to have the precision of atomic timekeeping along with a traditional chronograph movement. These newer models also feature a Tide Indicator function and have a sapphire crystal. This multi-band atomic wristwatch auto receives time calibration signals 6 times per day from the nearest Atomic clock in either the US, UK, Germany or Japan. The watch is 43mm wide and 12mm thick and this model uses Ion Plated Titanium. I really like this watch and currently have one on backorder that should be arriving at the beginning of Novemeber. The price is $900 and it appears to be worth every penny.

Millenary Precieuse Watch by Audemars Piguet


Millenary Precieuse Watch by Audemars Piguet

Jaeger-LeCoultre Opening of the Heritage Gallery


Jaeger-LeCoultre Opening of the Heritage Gallery

 

 The Le Sentier based manufactory pulled out all the stops for the inauguration of its Heritage Gallery, a showcase for more than 500 pieces retracing the history of the prestigious watch manufacturer.

Breitling designs clock for Bentley


Grenchen, Switzerland—Swiss watch brand Breitling may be best known for its presence in the cockpits of airplanes or on the wrists of pilots, but the watchmaker is reinforcing its place on the road as well.

To accompany the launch of luxury automaker Bentley’s new Continental GT Speed, the most powerful production Bentley ever, Breitling has entirely redesigned the dashboard clock that is featured in each of Bentley’s famed Continental models.

The timepiece features Breitling’s logo with the raised, winged B in gold and silver-plated hands. The minute circle has been slimmed down, and the hour circle passes by 12 numerals, with four larger numerals marking the quarters.

Vacheron Constantin 1972 Collection Cambree


The collection was unveiled in 1972 and was distinguished by the trapezoid case, curved lines and astonishing contrast of material colors. On June 23, 1972 the company Vacheron Constantin was awarded the prize “Diplome du Prestige de la France” and the exhibition “Salons d’Honneur” which tool place in the hotel Ritz in Paris. For the first time a watchmaker was awarded such a prize. Vacheron Constantin will remake the series. It will now have a new shape, faces and straps.

  • The case is made of 18-karat yellow/pink/white gold
  • Boesel is decorated with diamonds
  • The water resistance is 30 meters