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December 2006

December 28, 2006

Porsche Design Flat Six P'6340 Automatic Chronograph

Dreamwatches

Here is a sweet new Porsche Design wristwatch. When Porsche first came out with watches I was a bit skeptical, but now I would have to say they have produced some really nice designs. They named this one the "Flat Six" after their renowned flat six engine.

December 20, 2006

Sinn U2 Diver

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The Sinn U2 case is made out of German submarine steel that is guaranteed to be corrosion-proof, as well as impervious to salt water. The bezel is almost scratch-proof due to a process called "Tegiment" which causes steel to harden to ceramic levels. It is a GMT, which is very convenient if you are not in your home time zone. I am not sure the dial and look really appeals to me, but the 2000m dive depth, German engineering and GMT function definitely does.

PATEK PHILIPPE Nautilus Moon 3712

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Patek Philippe Nautilus Moon 3712

Technical Specifications:

Movement:
automatic, PP Caliber 240 PS IRM C LU; diameter 31 mm, height 3.98 mm; 29 jewels; 21,600 vph; Gyromax balance; power reserve approx. 48 hours; Seal of Geneva

Functions:
hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds; date; moon phase; power reserve indication

Case:
stainless steel, brushed and polished finish; dimensions: 42 mm x 42 mm x 9.2 mm; flat sapphire crystal; steel crown with logo; 2 correctors on the case band; back secured by 4 screws, with sapphire crystal exhibition window; water-resistant to 60 meters

Dial:
classic blue-black, with horizontal ribbing; applied white gold baton markers with Superluminova coating; white gold baton hands with Superluminova coating; printed Arabic numerals

Indications:
subsidiary seconds at 4; date and moon phases at 8; power reserve indication between 10 and 11

Band:
steel, brushed and polished finish, with hidden steel double-deployant clasp

December 17, 2006

Franck Muller Aeternitas Version II Perpetual Calendar

Europastar

Franck Muller's new Aeternitas Version II Perpetual Calendar wristwatch has a world-first indefinitely functioning year indicator along with an east and west press button 24 hour function. Two time zones utilizing a 24-hour hand are placed either side of the tourbillon at 5 and 7 o’clock and can be set by pushbuttons on the side of the case. The time zone indicator on the right is conceived for travelling eastwards and therefore moves one hour ahead at each press of the corrector on the right side of the case. The time zone indicator on the left is designed for travelling westwards and therefore moves back an hour with each press of the corrector on the left side of the case. Just above the tourbillon at 6 o’clock, is the year indicator which functions from 0 to 999 and then continues along its merry way indefinitely. Now that’s a world-first.

December 13, 2006

Corum Admiral’s Cup Competition 48

Dreamwatches

Here is a cool blue Corum Admiral's Cup Competition 48. It has the typical unique and colorful look that I expect from Corum.

December 7, 2006

Icetek Spinner Watch

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Iced out spinner wristwatch by Icetek. We have all seen the spinner 20 inch wheels on SUVs and cars, now we get to see spinner watches. I am sure this watch does what it was created to do, that is attract attention. It has 4.5 carats worht of diamonds and sells for $5000. I have never heard of Icetek and do not care to look into there background. This watch looks like a knockoff and I would not waste any money on such a gimmick. If you want a diamond bling bling watch then get a Jacob & Co.

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