[ via Officine Panerai ]
Here is one of the new Ferrari watches that I promised. Hit the jump for the rest of the Panerai and Ferrari lineup. All six watches debuted at the SIHH 2008 show in Geneva last month.
Thanks Chalin!
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[ via Hypebeast ]
Here are a few shots of the party Casio threw in New York earlier this week to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Casio G-Shock line. Kanye West performed and Spike Lee was there. I wish I could have gone. Hit the link above to see all some more images.
[ via Breitling ]
Unveiled at Baselworld 2008, the new Breitling Bentley GMT measures a whopping 49 mm in diameter. It is not the largest watch on the market, but definitely on the larger end. It features hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph and a 24 hour second time zone. It is equipped with Breitling Caliber 47B, which is a 38-jewel movement. It is like all Breitling models, a certified COSC chronometer.
The contrasting red triangle hand moves around the dial every 24 hours, while the rotating bezel features the names of 24 cities representing 24 time zones around the world. The chronograph central hand moves around the dial every 30 seconds.
The Bentley GMT is available in an 18k red gold case (pictured above) or a steel case. The dial is available in black (pictured above), silver or bronze. The chronograph dials are 6-hour, 15-minute and 60-second counters placed at 6, 9 and 3 o'clock. The crystal is a convex sapphire and is treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides. It is 100 m water resistant. It comes with either a metal bracelet or a rubber strap. You do not see a lot of Breitlings with rubber straps, so this would be my choice.
[ via Panerai ]
The PAM 292 aka Panerai Radimoir Black Seal Ceramic is one of the hottest watches from one of the most coveted watch brands. It was introduced last year, yet I still read blogs and forums where readers say they want one or they are so happy theirs just arrived. I do not know what it is about Panerai, maybe it is there association with Ferrari or maybe just their good looks, but regardless of the reason it is hard not to like Panerai. Panerai produced 1000 of these watches and of course all of them sold out immediately. The list price was between $6,200-$8,500, but I have heard of people who have paid much more to acquire one. Personally this is on my most wanted list and I hope they make more in the future.
I will feature images of Officine Panerai's new watches from SIHH 2008 later this week.
Hit the jump for one more image and a link to a good Panerai Forum/Gallery article.
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[ via Jacques Lemans ]
Jacques Lemans recently introduced the Turnable Dualtime Chronograph that has two full size quartz movements. They are housed in a massive stainless steel case that can rotate 180 degrees and allows the wearer to view two different time zones on the fly. It comes with a leather strap and a mineral crystal. A sapphire crystal would have been nice, but JL likes to keep their prices down and the mineral crystal definitely helps with that. No word on price or availability, but I would expect it to be under $1000 and available before Christmas.
[ via Audemars Piguet ]
Here are a few shots of the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Carbon Concept Tourbillon. I have always liked the Royal Oak models from Audemars and this concept is my favorite one so far. It looks a lot like the TB Buti Carbon concept watch that was featured at Baselworld. Unlike the TB Buti the Audemars has a ceramic bezel and a tourbillon movement. Expect to pay much more for the Audemars name and the tourbillon movement. Both watches have high-tech movements and use a lot of carbon, but the prices should be very different.
The Audemars Carbon watch is ultra-lightweight and may become the first watch to feature a carbon case and movement. I am not sure if the TB Buti will feature a carbon movement, but the all carbon case is still very impressive. Audemars utilizes a pure carbon 384 part Calibre 2895 tourbillon chronograph movement. The bezel is ceramic, the crown features AP intials and the ring surrounding the caseback is secured by eight screws made of PVD blackened titanium.
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[ via HD3 Complication ]
After attending the Baselworld show this year we headed to Geneva to visit HD3 Complication. Instead of exhibiting at the SIHH or Baselworld shows, HD3 decided to have a private show aboard a boat on Lake Geneva. The SIHH show was about a block away.
The watch that really attracted me to HD3 originally was the Capture. This year they introduced the Capture 2, which was designed by Valerie Ursenbacher, who is one of the three designers at HD3 Complication. This watch comes in three versions; white gold with black PVD accents, rose gold with black PVD accents and titanium with white gold accents. All three versions are limited to 11 pieces and come with a natural rubber or leather strap. The one (pictured above) and after the jump is the titanium and white gold version with the natural rubber strap. It costs $250,000 and was not sold out at the beginning of the show, but I am sure all 33 pieces were sold out by the final day.
[ via Jaeger-LeCoultre ]
Jaeger-LeCoultre recently introduced the AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT at SIHH 2008. It looks a lot like the concept watch pictured here from June 2007. The AMVOX line represents a partnership between Aston Martin and Jaeger-LeCoultre. This particular watch is the newest addition to the AMVOX line and one their most advanced watches to date. Jaeger utilized a combination of black ceramic and gold to house the JL Calibre 988 tourbillon movement. I am not a huge gold fan, but this black and gold combo looks great. Here are the specs:
Movement:
• mechanical automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 988, crafted and decorated by hand,
ruthenium-treated bridges and mainplate
• 28,800 vibrations per hour
• 48-hour power reserve
• 323 parts
• 35 jewels
• 7.49 mm thick
• Automatic tourbillon with a large 11.5mg x cm2 variable-inertia balance
• Tourbillon carriage in grade 5 titanium, bevelled, hand-drawn and polished, with ruthenium treatment, weighing 280 mg
• Upper tourbillon bridge in 4N gilded metal aluminium, automobile design
• AM/PM indicator bridge in black eloxed aluminium
• Patented oscillating weight with segment in platinum-iridium alloy and carbon fibre arms
Hit the "Read" link to see the rest of the specs and one more image.
[ via Mercedes-Benz ]
PRESS RELEASE
Limited edition model offered in cooperation with IWC Schaffhausen: SL 63 AMG Edition IWC: Exclusive AMG Roadster with Choice Interior Appointments and Compelling Technological Features
The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle's interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite "Grosser Ingenieur" (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.
The SL 63 AMG Edition IWC will be the first vehicle to be offered with the all-new designo magno Kashmir white finish. An interesting contrast to this color is formed by the components with a Carbon matte finish: the trailing edge , the diffusor insert in the lower back panel, and the side air vents on the front apron. In stylistic sync with these components is the Carbon matte trim on the center console and the interior door panels.
Hit the jump to read the rest of the Press Release and for two more pics.
[ via Certina ]
Certina who is part of the Swatch Group introduced the DS Furious line at Baselworld. The case is made of stainless steel with a satin finish and a black PVD-covered bezel. The watch is very sporty and looks great with carbon fiber on the dial. The chronograph pushers are PVD-covered and add to the overall sportiness. It comes with a steel or rubber strap and in at least two colors, black/orange (pictured after the jump) or black/blue (pictured above). I bet the black and blue dial will look great with the rubber strap.
