Collect London x Casio G-Shock by Louisa Todd

Collect London teamed with Casio G-Shock to create two limited watch and t-shirt designs featuring work by Louisa Todd. “Each design has been limited to only 10 pieces with each one individually numbered and signed. To complete the package there’s also a signed print of the design and it’s all wrapped up in a nifty presentation box. Priced at £250 these will be available from Casio’s new East London store from June 24th.” 


Enter to win a set here.


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Girard Perregaux for Ermenegildo Zegna Centennial Watch

In celebration of Ermenegildo Zegna’s 100th anniversary, the company commissioned watch maker to produce 100 units of the timepiece seen above. 00 o 00 blog has questioned the timepiece chosen which looks similar to another Perregaux piece. “As much as i love zegna’s watch, i beg to question why is the watch so similar to Girard Perregaux’s ‘1966 annual calendar and equation of time,’ hence the previous connotation of ‘created by, but not created with’.”

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Franc Vila FV Evos 8 Cobra Blue Bandido Watch

Watch collectors either love or hate designs from Franc Vila. No other watch has a face that loosely resembles a cobra head—set into a case that looks like an egg sitting on its side. The reptilian look is furthered by the segmented scale style of the rubber strap (a separate crocodile strap is also included). With an almost ominous look, the famed FV Evos 8 Cobra watch is in all black and blue here; a special limited edition set reserved for the U.S. only. Eighty-eight people will be able to enjoy the look of this timepiece.

Description :

1. 55-mm wide x 42mm tall case size
2. Black DieHard Extreme steel bezel
3. Carbon fiber used on the case and dial
4. Arrives with segment style rubber strap as well as crocodile strap
5. Face has time, big date indicator, and 12 hour chronograph

More info here www.francvila.com

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U-Boat U-42 53mm Submersible Watch

Much of U-Boat inspirations are derived from the world of innovative engineering ranging from racing cars and fighter planes. Last year, U-Boat had created their U-1942 watch based on a concept originally created by U-Boat founder Italo Fontana’s grandfather who had pitched the watch idea to the Italian military in 1942. The U-1942 case measured in at a massive 65mm.

However this year, U-Boat offer a toned down version of the U-1942 with the unveiling of the U-42. A 53mm casing places the U-42 in the same range as conventional U-Boat offerings with a titanium case body ensuring that in the case of an inevitable knock, the watch will be sure to come away relatively unscathed.

Other notable elements and characteristics are the left-sided crown system and a waterproof rating to 300 meters. The watch will release in a run of less that 999 pieces with a suggested retail price of $7,000 USD.

An extensive write-up can be read over at Professional Watches.


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IWC Ingenieur Zinedine Zidane Watch for 2010

“The first IWC Ingenieur for the now retired soccer superstar was issued in 2008 and limited to 1000 pieces. This new 2010 IWC Zidane Big Ingenieur “refresh” is done with a dark brown dial / brown strap, and this time limited to 500 pieces. According to IWC, Zidane was personally involved in the colour scheme and individualization of the Big Ingenieur dedicated to him.”

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Limited Edition Bell & Ross BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti Watch

“The special edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom has been designed by Bell & Ross to commemorate the recently revealed Infiniti FX Limited Edition performance crossover, restricted, just like the watches, to only 100 individually-numbered examples worldwide. However, such has been the extensive demand prior to the release of the watch, that only a handful remain.”

This model is exclusive to Infiniti dealers in Europe. Collectors would be wise to start calling now.


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Bremont U2

Based on a watch given to the pilots of the U2 spy plane, Bremont will be releasing a limited edition U2 watch (above - $4,570) as well as "Civilian" models which have been pressure tested to an incredible 100,000ft. As for specs, the watches will feature day and date functions and your choice of DLC or stainless steel cases.  

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MB&F Horological Machine no. 3 Frog

The protruding eyes of the (amphibian) frog enable it to see in many directions without having
to turn its head. the watch's bulbous domes are the opposite, acting as a feature of enabling
the time to be seen easily from many angles without having to turn one's wrist. the 'frog' differs
from its predecessor, the HM3 in that it is the aluminum domes that rotate under the sapphire crystals
in the 'frog', whereas it is the hour and minute hands that rotate around their respective stationary cones
on the HM3.

Rotating domes of this size and shape generated a number of technical challenges.The hour and minute domes are machined from solid aluminum - chosen for its optimal strength to weight ratio. the domes weight just over 0.5 grams each. they are first milled from the outside in,resulting in a paper-thin wall thickness of just 0.28mm, reducing energy requirements to a minimum.

Even the fabrication of the semi-spherical sapphire crystal domes was incredibly demanding and only recently even possible at all. this is due to the fact that any slight imperfection in the sapphire might introduce a disconcerting magnification effect. the sapphire has to be shaped and polished to be perfectly uniform.

The hour dome of the watch, rotates in 12 hours compared to the 24 revolution of the HM3 hour hand, and as the over-sized date wheel is driven from the hours, the gearing driving the date had to be reworked as well.

design details:

movement:
- three dimensional horological engine designed by jean-marc widerrecht / agenhor;
girard-perregaux oscillator and gear

- balance oscillating at 28, 800 bph

- 22k blued rose gold battle-axe shaped 'mystery' automatic winding rotor

- hour and minutes information transmitted via ceramic ball bearings to rotating domes

- it contains 36 functioning jewels and 304 components

- HM3 frog functions with the hour and day / night indicator on one dome
(aluminum dome rotating in 12 hours), minutes indicated on the second dome
(aluminium dome rotating in 60 minutes), date around the movement

case:

- grade 5 titanium / blue 222K gold rotor; limited edition of 12 black titanium / green 22K gold
(black treated with mark-resistant silicon oxide) screwed-down crown

- dimensions (exclusive of crown and lugs): 47mm x 50mm x 16mm

- 53 case components
the dials of the watch are rotating aluminum domes with stationary hands. the strap is made from a hand-stitched alligator with 18K white gold & titanium custom designed deployment buckle.

Find out more here :  MB&F

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Panerai Radiomir Regatta 2010 Limited Edition Watch

A limited edition of the Panerai Radiomir Regatta will be released in association with the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge – an international circuit of regattas reserved for vintage and classic sailing boats. The watch – The Radiomir Regatta 1/8th Second Titanio is a split-seconds chronograph with a 1/8th second foudroyante function and an express scale in knots for the calculation of the average speed of the vessel.

Winners of the challenge will be also be awarded with these watches as part of the prize winnings. Yachting enthusiasts or not, these watches are definitely worth owning, especially since only 500 will be made.

Source: Perpetuelle

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Romain Jerome - The Eyjafjallajökull-DNA watch

The Eyjafjallajökull-DNA watch has rocks and ash from the volcano that’s currently throwing fits in Iceland.Romain Jerome will make no more than one of this special watch, and it will come with a certificate of authenticity confirming that it contains Eyjafjallajökull’s vomit.

via Bornrich

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Neon Genesis Evangelion x Casio G-Shock – Limited Edition

Neon Genesis Evangelion x Casio G-Shock GA-110PS-7AJR – Rei Ayanami Edition
- Water Resistant – Up To 20 Atmospheric Bars (200-Meter)
- 1/100 seconds Stopwatch Function
- Full Automatic Calendar
- World Time – Up To 48 Cities
- Multiple Alarm Settings
- Special Engraved Back Panel
- Exclusive G-Shock Man In Matching Colorways

Neon Genesis Evangelion x Casio G-Shock GA-110EV-6AJR – Evangelion Unit 01 Edition
- Water Resistant – Up To 20 Atmospheric Bars (200-Meter)
- 1/100 seconds Stopwatch Function
- Full Automatic Calendar
- World Time – Up To 48 Cities
- Multiple Alarm Settings
- Special Engraved Back Panel
- Exclusive G-Shock Man In Matching Colorways

In conjunction to the release of special edition DVD & Blu-Ray box set of this game changing anime series, Casio G-Shock designed 2 limited edition GA-110 watches. One featured the “plug suit” colorways of Rei Ayanami, the fragile female lead with an enigmatic personality.

The other is based on the Evangelion Unit 01, a purple mecha unit piloted by the naïve Shinji Ikari. In addition to the special colorways, both featured all the technical convenience found on a G-Shock timepiece. Scheduled to launch during August of this year, the Neon Genesis Evangelion x Casio G-Shock Limited Edition are available for pre-release order on Yahoo! Japan’s Evangelion microsite.

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Richard Mille RM027

Richard Mille created this watch for pro tennis player Rafael Nadal. This complex tourbillon mechanical watch weighs just 20 grams including the strap, its complex movement weights just 3.83 grams.

This was accomplished by using carbon fiber for the case and titanium and aluminum lithium for the rest. This watch will be worn on the court which will prove how durable it is since most tourbillon watches are usually on the fragile side.

Only 50 will be made with a retail price of $525,000.

Via Luxist

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F.P. Journe Chronometre a Resonance 10th Anniversary Edition Watch

According to F.P. Journe, adjusting the in-house made Caliber 1499.3 movement is very difficult. The movement further has 297 parts with a power reserve of about 40 hour. Check out the gallery below and you can see the dial. Functions include two watch dials, one using discs and displaying time on a 24 hour scale, and a power reserve indicator.

In a moderately sized case, the watch is available in either a 38 or 40mm wide diameter, as well as in a platinum or 18k rose gold case. The watch is very thin at just 9mm thick. Styling is standard F.P. Journe that you either love or feel ambivalent toward. Though the classic style is unique, and always easy to read. Expect this watch to be available this year, and to be made in a limited manner, although it isn't strictly a limited edition watch.

Find out further info here  luxury watch review

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Jaeger Le-Coultre AMVOX5 World Chronograph

The latest edition of Jaeger Le-Coultre's racing inspired AMVOX timepiece gets a jetset-ready makeover with a 24 time zone indicator. The AMVOX5 also features 30 minute and 12 hour chronograph counters and will be powered by Jaeger's automatic 752 caliber. Versions of the watch will be available in limited edition runs of ceramic, titanium, 18 carat pink gold.
 
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Radiomir Composite Marina Militare 8 Giorni

Officine Panerai’s latest beauty pays homage to the historic link between Panerai and the Italian Navy. Utilizing Panerai’s own hand wound Officine Panerai P.2002/7 Calibre movement with robust 8-day power reserve, the PAM 339 features a new electrochemical ceramized aluminum casing that renders the case harder than standard ceramic (harder than steel, lighter than titanium) and waterproof to 100 meters, and a matching vintage leather strap.

A “sandwich” style electroluminescent dial (like the PAM 111) is protected by a 1.9mm sapphire crystal with AR coating. Limited to 1,000 units, waiting lists are already long.

Buy Now: $15,000

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Black Limited Edition – Custom Rolex Watches

T Magazine reports on Black Limited Edition, a series of vintage steel Rolexes turned matte black through highly specialized chemical applications. “Alejandro Alcocer, a watch fanatic and design entrepreneur who has previously delved into skateboarding, catering and handbag design, followed the legend of a black watch supposedly released by Rolex in the late 1960s for the Royal British Army soldiers stationed in South Africa.
It was thought that only 500 were made, but Rolex never confirmed their distribution and they became the holy grail of watch collecting.” So Alcocer made his own.

The Sea-Dweller, Explorer, GMT Master, Submariner, GMT Master II and Explorer II are each offered in an edition of 50 and are now available at Barneys.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs Watches

Check these forthcoming USA special editions from the Jaeger-LeCoultre. They were unveiled recently in Beverly Hills.  ”The Swiss Manufacture unveiled last Friday the first prototypes of these very limited editions during a private event held in Beverly Hills near the boutique located at 9490B Brighton Way… Friends gathered to view the limited edition of 19 pieces in titanium with black PVD coating and the limited edition of 62 pieces in titanium with grey PVD coating of its Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs Incursion. They will only be available at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Beverly Hills Boutique.”


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Vannen Watches x ZeroFriends NYC Exclusive

Vannen Watches and ZeroFriends come together to bring us the limited edition ‘Mono Escape’ wristwatch designed by San Francisco’s Alex Pardee. Only 40 watches have been created and they will be unveiled at exclusive launch at the ZeroFriends boutique located in New York City; where Alex will be on hand for an in-store signing.

This launch also marks the introduction of Vannen’s newest packaging designs that it will subsequently use on upcoming limited edition releases and brand crossovers. The new paper-and-plastic based packaging is stylish, compact and serves as a display case when the watch is not in use.

All pics & info via www.formatmag.com

Opus 5

In the collaborative effort between then Harry Winston head Max Büsser and Urwerk, they bring the limited edition Opus 5 to be included in haute horology. Produced in a limited edition of 100 units, the Opus 5 is built in platinum to be offered via Antiquorum with a pre-sale estimate of only $140,000-$200,000.

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Tag Heuer celebrates 150th anniversary

As Tag Heuer marks its 150th anniversary, the Swiss luxury watchmaker will be launching a limited-edition chest containing a limited-edition Tag Heuer watch, the Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS2 Chronograph, and the company’s first branded phone, the Meridiist.

Designed by French master craftsman Fred Pinel, this celebratory gift box will be unveiled at the Baselworld 2010 in Switzerland. Priced at $20,000, the coffer will be limited to just 150 units, each for the number of years the company has existed.

Via: Business 24×7

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