August 26, 2010
This is a pretty basic looking watch, though some might call it a clean look also. This is one of those watches that I just couldn't see spending the money on, but if you like this style, it's not bad at all. Here's a few details about it:
Xetum’s Tyndall Swiss automatic timepiece blends modern aesthetics with instrument-style functionality. Based around an elaboree-grade ETA 2895 Swiss automatic watch movement, the Tyndall seamlessly integrates features such as 24H indicators and a small second subdial into Xetum’s signature lugless case.
The watch costs $1,395.00, and you can check it out HERE.
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August 16, 2010
As watches go, this one isn't actually that stylish. In fact, it's kind of plane looking. However, functionality wise, it sounds awesome.
Here's some of the details:
Touch interface
To activate Mutewatch – just tap the flat surface and a hidden screen will appear. Now use your fingers to navigate through the functions – swipe horizontal to scroll between timer, clock and alarm.
To set a time for a desired vibration – when the digits appear, just swipe your finger vertically along each of the digits or tap on the top or bottom part of the digits until the correct time is shown on the screen.
To delete an alarm you’ve set – just pinch it and it will be erased.
USB
Mutewatch uses a standard USB port to charge, just plug it into your computer or USB compatible charger.
Colours
Mutewatch comes in three colours, selected for time-less elegance. Laidback Charcoal Grey, striking Pure White and invigorating Poppy Red.
No release date yet, but they'll cost €199, which is around $254 USD at the moment. You can check out the watch, and even pre-order one, at the site HERE.
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August 12, 2010
I can't say that I'm overly excited about the watch in this combo. It's nice looking, and I'm sure its made well, but it just doesn't grab me at all.
The combo is pretty cool, and I'd like to see a lot more of this kind of thing. You get a humidor, the cigars (maybe) and the your choice of a steel or rose gold plated watch. There will be 188 of each watch type made, and they're only available in the U.S., though I'm not sure where you'll be able to actually grab one.
The steel watch set costs $1,650, and the rose gold at $1,750.
You can read more about the set, and get a close up view of the watch, over at the Perpetuelle site HERE.
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July 19, 2010
Another good looking watch that is way out of my price range. Looking around the internet, it looks like a number of the watches in this line cost around $9,000, and go up from there. However, if you have the means, these are pretty nice. They come in a number of colors and varieties now, and all of them have the "world time" function that shows the time in all of the time zones on its dial, by matching it up with a city.
He's a little bit about the watch shown:
Technical specifications
Steel case
Diameter: 43.00 mm
Height: 13.40 mm
Case-back: sapphire crystal, secured by 6 screws
Water resistance: 50 metres
Girard-Perregaux GP033C0 self-winding mechanical movement
Calibre: 13'''
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)
Jewels: 63
Power reserve: minimum 46 hours
Functions: hours, minutes, small second, world time with day/night indicator, chronograph, date
You can check out all the watches at the Girard-Perregaux site, under the WW.TC Collection, HERE.
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June 23, 2010
This is another one of those watches that I would like to see in person, to really decide if I like it or not. The website also has a really nice night view of the watch, that is pretty cool. Here's some of the details:
Luminox is proud to offer a professional diving watch that meets the specs required to be designated a dive watch. The Deep Diver is water resistant to 500 meters (1625 feet), features an automatic helium release valve, a patent pending Luminox Bezel Locking System and high visibility with Luminox Light Technology. The special 45mm Deep Diver is produced in limited quantities, with each watch individually numbered, and as more tests are done, more time is required during the production process. This is, indeed, a serious diving watch. Luminox has been the watch of choice for professionals for many years. Now, Luminox offers its first 500 meter Deep Dive series, a serious, certified dive watch for use by these professionals.
You can check out the watch at the Luminox site HERE.
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June 9, 2010
Not a bad looking watch, and it's being sold for a good cause.
Watch maker Oris has joined forces with the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), which is dedicated to protecting ocean wildlife. A portion of the money from each of the 1,000 limited watches sold will go to help protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef.
The watch has several key dive watch elements such as helium escape value, dark orange superluminova hands and hour markers, and is water resistant down to 1000 meters.
The watch is presented in a special collector’s set that comes with a neoprene zip case, key ring, rubber strap and stainless steel bracelet, diver’s log and limited edition certificate.
Not sure of the price of the watch, but my guess is that it won't come cheap.
You can read more about the watch over at the watch site Perpetuelle HERE.
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May 27, 2010
Not a bad looking watch. I'd of course like to see in black at some point, but it's only a concept at the moment. Here's the details:
At BASELWORLD 2010, CITIZEN again unveils concept models that represent “The Fusion of Technology and Beauty.”
We propose new watch styles made possible only by Eco-Drive technology, with innovative, sophisticated designs that add new lustre to the distinctive CITIZEN brand.
They are the latest embodiments of the infinite potential of Eco-Drive technology and innovative watch design, gathering expectations to become production models.
"Eco-Drive EYES"
Shadows cast by the raised index and floating ring give texture and depth to the pure-white dial. Light captured by the solar cell around the circumference of the dial is converted to power. The perfect balance of light and shadow gives a clean and active feel to the design.
You can check out this one, and the other concept, over at the Citizen website HERE.
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April 22, 2010
As watches go, this one is a little much for a digital watch, but not as bad as your average Omega. It comes in at around $1800. Here's the details:
Chosen for its futuristic design, the v-tec® Sigma played an important role in Nicolas Cage’s recent film “Bangkok Dangerous”. Created by the Swiss designer Paolo Fancelli, winner of numerous prizes, the v-tec® Sigma is part of the Ventura collection of innovative and contemporary models characterised by an inimitable style. With its patented EasyScroll® system, v-tec Sigma®’s multiple functions can be used intuitively rather than manually. The watch’s longevity is prolonged by the hardened Durinox® stainless steel case and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The v-tec Sigma® comes on a rubber strap or hardened steel bracelet.
Movement — Quartz, VEN04 calibre manufactured by VenturaFunctions EasySkroll operating system with T1/Date, T2/Date 2, T1 and T2 Alarm indicators, perpetual calendar, chronograph, countdown function, 12-hour or 24-hour display and 3 date formats.
Case — Hardened, scratch-resistant Durinox stainless steel Sapphire crystal. Water-resistant to 30m.
Bracelet/Strap — Genuine red, orange or black rubber, or Durinox steel with a Durinox stainless steel folding clasp.
You can check it out HERE.
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April 7, 2010
Nice looking watch. Still, it's pretty pricey at $3,900. There's a lot of details you can find out at the TAG Heuer site HERE. A little bit about the watch:
The TAG Heuer Carrera 1887 Chronograph is the 21st century design evolution of the 1964 icon, more than ever celebrating and emphasizing its original minimalism, purity, readability and understated elegance. A “Grand Classique” re-invented for TAG Heuer’s 150th Anniversary, it is faithful to the original in design and spirit, but its radical new “engine”, the Calibre 1887, turns it into a 3rd Millennium chronograph in terms of size, quality, performance and accuracy.
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March 22, 2010
Pretty mice looking watch. Not overly fond of the yellow, and the numbers are a little big for my taste in general. It's a very smooth and clean looking watch though, that I bet will really stand out when your wearing it.
This looks like it was just announced, and I haven't found a price tag on it yet, but here's the media release on it:
In the 1950s, at a time when it had already established itself as «official supplier to world aviation», Breitling took on another challenge by setting out to conquer maritime depths. 1957 thus saw the launch of the famous Superocean, equipped with an ultra-readable dial, an armored glass and a monohull case watertight to a depth of 200 meters (660 ft) – a remarkable feat at that time. Originally designed to equip professional and military divers, and particularly special troops, this model soon gained a following among enthusiasts in the booming field of leisure diving. It subsequently gave rise to a whole line of diver‘s watches and chronographs, which have distinguished themselves over successive generations by their extreme sturdiness as well as their peerless performances – including water resistance to depths of 500, 1,500 and even 2,000 meters. Breitling is now giving fresh impetus to this legendary collection by launching a Superocean with an entirely revamped design.
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