[ 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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[ 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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[ 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 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 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 TAG Heuer ]

The TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS Caliper Concept is quite an impressive concept. Featuring a world first, the Grand Carrera Calibre 36 RS is the only automatic chronograph capable of measuring and displaying 1/10ths of a second. A COSC-certified movement oscillates at a ultra high 36,000 vibrations per hour (vph), allowing the watch to measure 1/10th second intervals.

The Calibre 36 RS is housed in a 43 mm in diameter case which has a black titanium carbide coating. There are "black gold" accents all over the dial of the watch including the indexes, TAG Heuer logo and the hands. The two rotating systems indicating the chronograph minutes at 3 o'clock and the chronograph hours at 6 o'clock systems also use black gold. The watch also features a Linear seconds display a 9 o'clock.

Another innovative design element is the way the watch displays the information. TAG Heuer developed an exclusive Rotating scale that permits precise reading of 1/10th of a second, just watch the video, and you will see what I am talking about.

This concept watch is so exclusive that the design is featured on the dashboard of the limited edition Ken Okuyama designed K.O.7 sportscar, that was on display at the TAG booth this year at Baselworld. After seeing Ken's new design in person at Basel I was not surprised to read that he is the one who designed the famous Ferrari Enzo.

To add to the sporty automotive inspired design of the watch they added a caliper to the dial, which connects to the hour and minute counters at 3 and 6 o'clock. They even perforated the strap, to add to the sporty design.

The racing inspired "black gold" accented, ultra high precision 36,000 VPH COSC-certified 1/10th second chronograph, is by far one of the best looking TAG Heuer watches I've seen.

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[ via Chopard ]

Chopard debuted their new Mille Migilia line at Baselworld in April 2008. The model (pictured above) is the limited edition Mille Migilia GT XL Chrono Speed Black, which has a Mille Migilia emblem on the dial at 3 o'clock. The case is 44 mm in diameter and is made of DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coated steel, for a finish that is not only beautiful, but ultra scratch resistant as well. The bezel is engraved with a tachometer scale, which is typical of racing chronos, and allows you to calculate average lap times.

Interestingly Chopard used a curved sapphire crystal with the white numbers "12" and "6" stenciled over the the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions on the actual crystal. This is not something you see on a lot of watches, but I think it looks great.

The hour markers and hands are coated with Superluminova for excellent night time visibility.

The movement is a Valijoux 7750 automatic mechanical movement. Each watch has been certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres (COSC) and are therefore certified chronometers.

As a tribute to the legendary Mille Migilia race the strap is crafted of natural rubber with a classic 1960 Dunlop racing tire tread. Only 1000 Limited Edition versions of this wristwatch were created and they cost around $8,500, if you can find one.

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