[ via Raymond Weil ]

Raymond Weil recently introduced a new titanium and stainless steel version of the Nabucco Chronograph. The case measures 46 mm in diameter and is 15.6 mm thick. The movement is a Valjoux 7750 automatic with a 46 hour power reserve. In addition to the continual small seconds and chronograph 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers, this robust mechanical caliber also offers a rapidly adjustable date function. A tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel enables the calculation of average speeds. The sapphire crystal is treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides, for excellent readability. I really like how Raymond Weil has gone more upscale and sporty with this new collection. Suggested retail is $4400.
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[ via Corum ]

What more evocative name could one imagine for a legendary watch than that of ROMVLVS, founder and first ruler of Rome? A legendary watch because, right from its introduction in 1966, it was the first to dare to display the hour numerals on the bezel instead of the dial. It now ranks as a classic model built on the noblest watchmaking traditions and has become one of the four main pillars of the CORUM collection.

Romvlvs Chronograph is a new development in the Romvlvs line, adding a complication that provides traditional functions and features even more refined finishing details which enhance its classic, stylized and elegant design. Romvlvs Chronograph is also a first in the current collection, since it is the initial chronograph in the Romvlvs line by CORUM.

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[ Press Release via Corum ]

CORUM congratulates Ben Ainslie for his amazing achievement winning his third consecutive Olympic gold medal !

Ben has become one of the greatest sailors being the second most decorated sailor at the Olympics ever. Only 31 years old, Ben Ainslie has already collected major records. This unique sportsman is the two- time ISAF World Sailor of the Year, adding this new gold medal to three existing Olympic medals. An impressive collection that includes also many World Championship titles. MORE>>

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[ via Audemars Piguet ]

In celebration of the first ever Grand Prix to be raced in SINGAPORE , in the city itself and also by night, Audemars Piguet presents a limited edition of a dream watch for speed-lovers: the Royal Oak Offshore Singapore Grand Prix Chronograph. This newcomer to the extreme sports collection bears eloquent witness to the symbiotic relationship between the automotive and watch industries. The same concern for detail, the same obsession with design and the tireless pursuit of mechanical perfection: such are the common denominators between these two worlds. Consistently cultivating close ties with Formula 1 motor racing through its exceptional partnerships with Rubens Barrichello and Jarno Trulli, as well as with luxury cars through its association with Maserati, Audemars Piguet simply had to be part of the action in Singapore on September 28th. MORE>>

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WYLER GENÈVE GOES BACK TO ITS ROOTS WITH NEW OFFICIAL WATCH OF THE ITALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

Geneva (Switzerland), 30 September 2008 - Wyler Genève has signed a new licensing agreement to produce the official watch of the Italian national football team, almost 75 years after the pioneering Italian Wyler distributor Innocente Binda put the company's watches on the wrists of the Squadra Azzurra for the 1934 World Cup. MORE>>

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[ Cvstos ]

I like the collaboration between Cvstos and Pagani. The end result is a very pleasing design. The Cvstos Pagani Zonda F Chrono is made of a high grade 5 titanium with double sapphire dials. The crown and push pieces feature the same design theme as the car. The rotor was made to replicate the wheel of a Pagani roadster, and of course, is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. A leather strap provides the finishing touch for this ultra sporty timepiece.

The Pagani Zonda F Supercar costs close to...

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[ Bremont ]

Bremont, successfully launched in 2007, offers a range of exceptional quality, highly-developed timepieces designed to exacting specifications with high
aesthetic values.

Bremont watches, although made using only fine-quality Swiss components hand-
assembled by the best watchmakers working from a dedicated atelier in Biel-
Bienne, contain an air of quintessential Britishness, derived from the brands
founders, brothers and aviators Nick and Giles English.

Following on from the ALT1 and BC ranges introduced in 2007, and the success of
the BC-S1 and the BC-S2 series, now comes the new EP120, named after and
inspired by a very special aircraft that first flew in 1942. MORE>>

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[ via Xemex ]

The newly launched chronograph from Xemex effortlessly fits in with the fourth series, the Piccadilly, and its striking clarity is again causing a furor.

Just a glance at this chronograph is enough to note the characteristic signature of the renowned Swiss designer Ruedi Külling - the company of origin can clearly be recognized from this elegant timepiece. The sophisticated interplay of time measurement, date and timer functions clearly illustrate the brand's maxims: "Simplicity, functionality and clarity". In accordance with these keywords, the design focuses on the essence; function is more important than formal aesthetics.

Unparalleled with its unostentatious appearance and clear lines, the wafer-thin seeming stainless steel bezel encompasses the dial, shimmering in a sophisticated combination of brown and anthracite - and recedes into the background through the narrow detail on the edge. The dial is the epitome of balance and orderliness, it embodies the whole potential of time measurement pulsing within the brushed stainless steel case.

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[ via Ebel ]

For lovers of contemporary architecture and devotees of mechanical watchmaking - including many who are proud to be both - Ebel introduces a stunningly inspired pink gold version of its 1911 BTR Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, issued in an exclusive limited edition of 200.

This spectacular face of this new landmark creation is strongly reminiscent of contemporary architectural achievements such as modern art museums with their large bay windows amid a metal frame creating an alternating pattern of glass and steel. The play on perspective as well as the clever lighting and volume effects all vividly evoke a contemporary work of architecture, while the elegantly understated and subtly contrasting choice of colors inexorably draws the gaze to the intricate workings of the watch mechanism below. The ultimate goal of such sophisticated structures being to highlight the objets d'art inside, it comes as no surprise to learn that the movement inside the alternating slate grey and black openworked dial is fully worthy of such a spectacular stage-setting.

MSRP $59,000

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[ via Franc Vila ]

The FVa N 6 Tourbillon Planetaire Skeleton SuperLigero Concept watch is a high performance timepiece striking by the naked beauty of a skeleton mechanism. It was initially unveiled at Baselworld 2008.

The timepiece has been equipped with an innovative movement, the first ever produced from Lightnium, a Lithium-based alloy. The new material is a metal characterized by an extremely low density. The material has been exclusively used in the field of state of the art aeronautical engineering. Its main features are lightness and high tensile strength, implying the reduced structural weight and improved elasticity of the module.

FVa N 6 Tourbillon Planetaire Skeleton SuperLigero Concept boasts aesthetic beauty and technical prowess. The watch represents an extremely shock and stress resistant construction.

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[ via Wyler Geneve ]

WYLER GENÈVE TANTALIZES WITH A NEW LIMITED-EDITION CHRONOGRAPH

In Wyler Genève's latest limited-edition chronopgraph, the precious metal tantalum is used to make a new ultra-resistant body for the brand's shock-absorbing case. In keeping with tantalum's rarity as a metal, only 88 models of this chronograph will be made available worldwide.

For his misdeeds in Greek mythology, the god Tantalus was condemned to stand knee-deep in water with fresh fruit hanging over his head. Whenever he stooped to drink the water, it would recede out of reach; whenever he reached to grab the fruit, the branches would always be beyond his grasp. This analogy spawned the verb "to tantalise", referring to any attempt to tease someone with something desirable whilst keeping it out of their reach. The derivation also proved apt for the metal discovered in 1802 by Swedish chemist Anders Ekeberg that resists corrosion by acids (even, notably, the aqua regia that can dissolve gold and platinum). [ More Pics ]

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HD3 Complication Bi-Axial Tourbillon by ProfessionalWatches.com from Jason Pitsch on Vimeo.

HD3 Complication watch designer Fabrice Gonet created this revolutionary bi-axial tourbillon as a concept and it was so popular that they decided to sell it. Even at a price of $400,000 all 11 limited edition watches were sold out quickly. It is made of titanium and platinum and is is water resistant to 50m with an 80 hour power reserve. The coolest feature is the bi-axial tourbillon which rotates in 1 minute increments on the 1st axis and 30 seconds on the 2nd axis. Watch the video to see the tourbillon in action.

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The AMVOX2 DBS Transponder watch has been designed as a technological partner for the V12-engined DBS. It is the first mechanical timepiece to be created with the ability to control access to a luxury sports car. The Aston Martin DBS car is a true thoroughbred - the finest manifestation of Aston Martin's brand values of power, beauty and soul. Now Aston Martin is proud to announce this breakthrough timepiece handcrafted by the legendary Swiss watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre. [ Full Press Release ]

[ Jaeger-LeCoultre ]

[ Microsite: AMVOX2 DBS Transponder ]

Price/Availability: $40,750/Dec 2008

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[ via Hublot ]

The Hour Glass and Hublot pledge support for charity with Make A Wish Foundation

Singapore, 7 August 2008 - The Hour Glass and Hublot SA have joined hands in the name of charity, launching "Project F Bang", an original collaboration between the Swiss luxury watch brand, its exclusive retailer and local charity organization, Make A Wish Foundation. The Hour Glass, the exclusive distributor of Hublot timepieces in Singapore and Malaysia, has committed to support the projects of the Foundation, whose objective is to help grant the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses, with the noble cause of bringing them some joy, hope and strength during the difficult periods of their lives.

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[ via Zenith ]

The newest model in the popular Defy Extreme lineup, the Grande Date Stealth, uses the Zenith El Primero 4039 SX automatic chronograph movement. The watch case is 46.5 mm wide and is made of titanium, with your choice of either grey or black titanium. The dial has a mulitlayered see-through design, with a very cool carbon fiber layer and red accented subdials. Both watches have titanium braclets with lateral Kevlar inserts.

Retail is $31,000 and only 250 editions are available worldwide.

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[ via Ebel ]

This is one of the two special edition watches created to celebrate Ebel's partnerships with two major world soccer organizations: FC Arsenal and FC Bayern Munich. The version shown above is the Bayern Munich edition, of which there are only 250 available worldwide. Both special editions have Ebel Caliber 245 automatic chronograph movements with 45-minute period displays, with an overtime feature. The movement's oscillating weight is football shaped and each watch comes personalized with the corresponding club logo and edition number. There is even a counter for number of periods. Oh and this is not your standard Ebel case, they maxed this one out to 48.5 mm. The case and folding buckle both have a black treatment and the strap is a black technofiber.

The Ebel 1911 Tekton Limited Edition Bayern Munich retails for $12,900.

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[ via TX Technoluxury ]

TX Technoluxury recently released a very interesting new collection at Baselworld, the Linear Chronograph collection. The 800 Series Linear Chronographs (pictured above) feature 47 mm titanium cases with hard black carbide treatments. They utilize natural rubber straps, sapphire crystals and patented, german engineered, 6 hand, 4 motor quartz movements. Both watches feature linear chrono displays, 2nd time zone functions, multifunction retrograde displays, date windows and superluminova on the hands and indexes.

Both retail for USD $725 and will be available before the end of the year.

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[ via Omega ]

Omega was the first Official Timekeeper of the Olympics, starting in 1932. The XXIX Beijing Olympic Games mark the 23rd time Omega has been the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, more than any other company.

To celebrate their Olympic partnership Omega introduced the world's first mechanical watch with 5-counters on the dial, and fittingly arranged the five counters to form the Olympic rings. The Limited Edition Speedmaster 5-Counters Chronographs have 5 subdials, each with their specific function:

Each chronograph has the Olympic rings symbol, the Omega name and logo and the inscription "Official Timekeeper" stamped on the case back. A box-form, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides was used for the dial. The exclusive Calibre 3888 movement with Omega's Co-Axial Escapement was used to assure extreme accuracy and reliability. Every watch has been individually tested, and chronometer certified by the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres).

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[ via Ball ]

The new Engineer Master II Diver TMT uses a Ball Caliber 9018 automatic movement, and is guaranteed to function at temperatures of -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) without any affect on accuracy. The stainless steel case is 42 mm in diameter and is coated with DLC (Diamond Like Carbon). This coating makes the case very scratch and corrosion resistant, as well as giving it a beautiful gunmetal grey color.

The TMT has a very cool mechanical thermometer that displays temperatures of -35°C to 45°C. The movement is anti-magnetic 4,800 A/m and shock resistant to 5,000 G's. The case is water resistant to 300m and comes with a unidirectional inner bezel for diving. There are 53 micro gas tubes on the hour, minute and second hands, and the dial, for excellent nighttime visibility. The crystal is anti-reflective with a solid screw-down caseback. The strap is black rubber with a buckle.

The watch is dedicated to Ball brand ambassador Guillaume Nery, so the caseback is engraved with his name. The watch also comes with a handmade miniature (1:8 scale) replica of the monofin Guillaume uses while diving.

MSRP $3499.00

You might also like this: BALL Diver GMT

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[ via Eberhard & Co. ]

Eberhard & Co. has created a black version of the original Chrono Traversetolo, that debuted last year. The 43 mm case is made of steel and finished with a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) treatment, that not only gives the watch a dark look, it also makes the case much more scratch resistant. For this limited edition model Eberhard has paired a black dial with contrasting red accents- on the tachymeter numerals, counters, seconds hand and small date window. The movement is a Valjoux 7750, with a 48-hour power reserve. A see-through caseback shows off the circular grain Côtes de Genève decoration and the 18K gold Eberhard 'E' emblem on the rotor.

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[ via Carl F. Bucherer ]

A new dimension for time travellers: 1 watch, 3 time zones, 4 materials. Palladium, titanium, ceramics and rubber: with the Patravi TravelTec FourX, time materialises differently. Selected materials turn the latest complete watch movement from the Patravi collection by Carl F. Bucherer into a talking piece and design statement for......

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[ via Oris ]

Oris recently introduced the new Williams F1 Team collection, at Baselworld 2008. The new F1 Team Chronograph has the same case dimensions 45 mm x 14 mm and the same reliable Valjoux 7750 movement as the outgoing model, but the new case is made of 316L stainless steel as opposed to titanium. The rubber bracelet appears to be unchanged, however the metal bracelet has been reshaped for a much cleaner look. The dial was changed from carbon fiber to a more refined black/rhodium finish, which looks great. The crystals are the same, a sapphire with an inner anti-reflective coating for the front and a mineral crystal for the caseback. The signature red Oris rotor remains visible through the caseback. The hands are now made of nickel, which further adds to the new look. To top it off Oris redesigned the lugs, making them more flexible, to ensure a close fit next to the wrist.

Basically Oris took a great watch, and made it better.

The F1 Team chronograph comes in four variations, with your choice of either a light or dark dial and a rubber strap or steel bracelet (the dark dial is pictured). The new Oris William F1 Team Chronographs Ref. 679 7614 41 64/74 RS should be available worldwide, for $2895 USD MSRP (rubber strap) and $2950 USD MSRP (steel bracelet), before the end of the year.

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[ via Graham ]

The new Graham Chronofighter was inspired by the English fighting forces, and although it is called a Diver, it was originally designed for combat pilots, wearing gloves. That is the reason for the massive left-handed fast-action start/stop lever. The 47 mm case is stainless steel with a PVD carbide treatment. The dial is black and orange and the caseback is solid, with the royal marine crown emblem. The movement is automatic mechanical G1732. The watch is a diver watch, even though it was originally intended for use by pilots, and has a water-resistance of 1000 meters. It is currently available for a retail price of $11,000 USD.

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[ via Oris ]

The TT1 line has always been my favorite Oris collection, mainly because of the clean lines, beautiful design and affordable price. The new TT3 chrono, like the TT1, has a great design and affordable price. The biggest change, aside from the colors, is the shape of the case and pushers. The new design fits even more comfortably on your wrist.

This TT3 features an automatic mechanical chronograph movement, housed in a 44.5 mm black-plated titanium case. It is water-resistant to 100 M, has a quick-lock crown function and a carbon fiber dial. Superluminous coating is applied to the hands, indices, subdials and small seconds hand. Your only option is a rubber strap with folding clasp, which is the only way it should be. It is available now for $3750.

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[ via Hublot ]

Hublot's campaign within the scope of Euro 2008 was a runaway success; its partnership deal with the Spanish football team signed at the beginning of June is all the more successful in the light of Spain's victory last Sunday.

Following its debut in the world of football with the Swiss team, then its engagement as the "official watch" of Euro 2008, Hublot linked up with the Mexican Football Federation and latterly with the Spanish team, now winner of the title! We like to think that the watch we created for the Spanish Federation brought them luck.

Big Bang 44 mm mechanical chronograph, black ceramic case and bezel, matt black dial with red appliqué index markers, FEF logo at 9 o'clock, Spanish flag on the case edge, limited edition 250 pieces.

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[ via Christopher Ward ]

Christopher Ward London, a new London based watch company, offers a variety of men's watches ranging from $250 to $600 USD. I have not had a chance to see any of these watches in person, but judging from the pictures, they appear to be a good value. Most models are offered in quartz, but they do offer a few in automatic. All CW watches use Swiss movements and come in a variety of colors. The only place to purchase one is on the CW website.
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[ via SwissTime ]

DeWitt's Academia Night Chronograph measures short periods of time in a day and night mode. Offering both fun and functionality, this creation, dressed in a noble case with an "Imperial Columns" motif, indicates day and night with Superluminova alternating between the white and black areas. While the aesthetic principles of the chronograph sequential seconds counter remain unchanged, this model is now presented in a pink gold or a pink and white gold case and highlights the nocturnal legibility of its indications. MORE

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[ via Bvlgari ]

My favorite part of the Bvlgari Diagono Calibro 303 is the 18k white gold bezel. The "303" in the name represents the 303 components used to create this watch.

Specifications:

Diagono Calibro 303 Chronograph with stainless steel case (42 mm) with 18 kt. white gold bezel and scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflection treatment and transparent back case. Manufactured multi-layer dial with Satiné Soleil and vertical treatments. Faceted hand-applied indexes. Manufactured movement, Caliber BVL 303 with automatic winding and date, composed of 303 components. Integrated chronograph with column wheel mechanism. 45h power reserve,37 jewels and 21'600 vph (3HZ). 25.60 mm of diameter and 5.50 mm of thickness. Hand-decorated with Côtes de Genève, Perlage and Satiné Soleil treatments. Bulgari manufactured stainless steel bracelet. Water resistant up to 100 meters.

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[ via Corum ]

Corum has introduced a highly limited perpetual calendar in its classical Romulus watch collection. Offered in an edition of 25 pieces, the Romulus Perpetual Calendar features a polished 41mm red gold case, a brushed hand-engraved Roman numeral bezel, and a dial decorated with sun-pattern guilloche. The perpetual calendar displays--which show day, date, month, leap year and phases of the moon--are clearly organized around the dial center, and apertures in the day and date subdials reveal elements of the complex underlying mechanism.

A sapphire crystal window in the caseback reveals an intricate hand-engraved CO-183 automatic movement. Each element of the bridges and rotor are refined with a delicate scrolling pattern; the rotor also features the Corum brand signature in relief. The balance wheel alternates at a pace of 18,000 beats per hour, and power reserve of the mainspring barrel is 45 hours.

The Corum Romulus Perpetual Calendar watch is completed by a crocodile strap, and an 18K red gold buckle which is engraved with the Corum logo. Water resistance is rated at 30 meters.

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Audemars Piguet debuted their new Royal Oak Carbon Concept at the SIHH show, in Geneva, this past April. Unfortunately no info was released as far availability, but they did just release this video on the AP website. This is the first watch equipped with both case and movement in carbon. One site does have the watch listed as "Coming Soon", so it could be available before the end of the year. MORE

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[ via Oceanus ]

PRESS RELEASE

Oceanus is ready to take on the high seas with the newest addition to the luxurious men's collection, the Super Chronograph OCWM800TBA-1A. Oceanus, the world's first atomic solar powered chronograph watch is suited for the sophisticated, adventurous man who enjoys all of life's pleasures. The new Super Chronograph Oceanus promises to keep up with the jet-setting man.

The Oceanus line is known for its Multi-Band 5 Atomic Timekeeping, which guarantees precise and reliable timekeeping by receiving radio time calibration signals from US, UK , Germany and Japan . These timepieces also boast Tough Solar Power, which fuels the battery with light from the sun as well as indoor sources, eliminating any worries of losing track of time. Additional features include world time, alarm clock, 100M water resistance and a reverse countdown timer with second hand.

The Super Chronograph has a stylishly designed light-weight titanium band, which proves that no man has to sacrifice comfort for fashion. A spherical sapphire crystal with non-reflective
coating provides scratch resistance and reduces glare for lasting fashion and durability. Oceanus
is always a leader when it comes to high fashion - a line that consistently expresses individuality and style.

The Super Chronograph OCWM800TBA-1A carries a suggested retail of $900, and is available now at select department and jewelry stores. For more information on the entire Oceanus collection, visit www.oceanus-us.com.

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[ via TAG Heuer ]

Introducing the TAG Heuer SLR Calibre S Laptimer 1/100th of a second Chronograph! The TAG Heuer SLR Calibre S Laptimer Chronograph (47mm) is the first SLR that is not a limited edition. An important new permanent entry in the TAG Heuer catalog, the Laptimer 1/100th also represents a new advancement in TAG Heuer's exclusive Calibre S movement. The revolutionary Calibre S has been further evolved to create a unique motor-racing inspired mechanism: combining1/100 th of a second "flyback" chronograph, memory and indication up to 20 laps, and direct access to best lap time, the new chronograph meets the highest expectations of the true racing aficionado. Like the revolutionary and Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix awarded Microtimer in 2003, it's not only an ultra-accurate wrist chronograph but also a timekeeping system on the wrist, this time with analog time indications display. Along with the Carrera Calibre 360 and the Link Calibre S, the SLR Calibre S Laptimer is TAG Heuer third 1/100th second analog chronograph, making TAG Heuer more than ever the master of ultimate precision in the field of luxury watches.

PRESS RELEASE

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[ via Porsche Design ]

Porsche Design has designated a collection of products, including the "60 Years of Porsche" Classic Chronograph, in honor of the brand's anniversary. The timepiece features a date display, split-time measurement facility, tachymeter for measuring speed, luminous hour and minute hands, and a stainless steel casing. Only 600 are being produced.

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[ via Panerai ]

Check out this very special Panerai Luminor Marina, a Left Handed Limited Edition PVD version. The 44mm case is PVD treated stainless steel and features the manual hand winding crown on the left side of the case. Panerai used a 3.2 mm curved anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The dial features a small seconds subdial at 3 o'clock and large stick and Arabic luminous hour markers. The strap is in leather, and fitted with a brushed stainless PVD treated buckle personalized with the Panerai signature. The crown is sealed via the patented Panerai locking device; this feature in combination with the thick screw-locked steel caseback enables the watch to achieve a 300 meter water resistance level. There are 1000 numbered watches available worldwide.

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[ via SwissTime ]

BIENNE, SWITZERLAND, 2008 - Rugged yet sophisticated, the AirBoss Collection was first introduced in 2003, inspired by the flight deck boss of today's aircraft carriers. The beauty and fascination of this timepiece lies in its cockpit like feeling with all its instruments and controls.

Victorinox Swiss Army is celebrating the collection's 5th anniversary with a sonic boom and is pleased to present the limited edition AirBoss Mach 6 Power Gauge with mechanical movement. Would it have wings it would fly. MORE PICS

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[ via Victorinox Swiss Army ]

PRESS RELEASE:

The Air Boss, introduced in 2003, has always been a favourite in the Victorinox Swiss Army collection. This year, to celebrate the iconic watch's five-year anniversary, the brand is introducing the limited edition Airboss Mach 6 Power Gauge. This rugged watch, sized at 45mm, comes in a Black Ice PVD coated-steel case housing a Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement. On the dial is a distinctive power gauge, with the hands coated in Black Ice PVD and the liberal use of Superluminova setting just the right technical tone.

Engraved on the exhibition caseback is the emblem of the Swiss Air Force and the number of the limited edition, out of 333 pieces worldwide. The watch comes in a special collector's box with a certificate of authenticity.

An attractive and very masculine watch imbued with the DNA of this very Swiss brand, the limited edition Airboss Mach 6 Power Gauge is sure to go quickly. The recent success of Victorinox Swiss Army's limited editions is a testament to the worth of its commitment to high quality, mechanical watchmaking.

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[ via Wyler Genève ]

Wyler Genève has been turning out some really nice chronographs lately. This one is definitely no exception. Ceramic + Carbon fiber + DLC (diamond like carbon) combine to make this watch not only rugged, but beautiful as well, what a fantastic watch. Wyler watches start at $10,000, but expect to pay more for the this one. MORE PICS

PRESS RELEASE:

WYLER GENÈVE GETS REAL WITH A NEW CERAMIC CHRONOGRAPH

Las Vegas, 30th May 2008 - The shock-resistant Wyler Genève chronograph got a whole lot tougher today with the launch of a new model in black ceramic. At the Palms Hotel's exclusive G-Suite, photographer and film-maker Francesco Carrozzini unveiled an exhibition of his photographs of El Camino Real, the legendary West-coast route for which the new watch is named.

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[ via Vacheron Constanin ]

Vacheron Constantin recently released the Overseas Special Edition US watch. It has a black oxidized dial with red accents. The watch is limited to 100 editions and is for the US market only. It comes with two straps: an black alligator strap and a black rubber strap, which marks the first time VC has used a rubber strap. Rubber straps have become very popular in recent years due to their sportiness and comfort.

MSRP $18,900

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