Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Titanio

This brute of a watch is a new version of Panerai's classic Marina diver ($8,000+) done up in a titanium case and bracelet that reduces the overall weight, but keeps the signature, brawny Luminor profile. The watch uses Panerai's in-house P.9000 automatic movement with 3 day power reserve and is water resistant to 300 meters.

Available September.

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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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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.

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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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4N timepiece

Crafted by the brand called 4N, the watchmaker has weirdly named the masterpiece the 4N-MVT01/D01/42. So, to keep it simple, the 4N watch is manually wound and the hours and minutes are supposed to be jumping hours and minutes to allow a steady surge of power from the movement to move the discs without affecting the rate of the movement.

Featuring a wide screen, the 4N watch will be available in 18k white gold, platinum, along with the movement made mostly of titanium, aluminum alloys and carbon fiber.

Designed by François Quentin, the 4N watch will be available in a limited edition of just 16 units.

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Vogard Radiator F1 Watch

New from one of the cooled indy active watch makers I know of is the Vogard Radiator F1. It takes the concept of the standard line of Vogard world time watches and gives it an F1 racing them. The "Radiator" part of the name comes from the skeletonized watch dial that looks like part of a car radiator. The cool watch allows you to adjust the timezone simply by turning the bezel. Open the latch located on the right side of the watch to unlock the bezel motion. The time changes easily without any loss in timing accuracy. There is of course also a 24 hour hand used as an AM/PM indicator - not sure if it is independently adjustable as a GMT hand.

The 43mm wide case is made from black steel and Titanium Carbide. The complex to make case is very hard and water resistant to 100 meters. Another part of the F1 theme are the replacement of the reference time city names on the bezel. They have been replaced by famous F1 tracks all over the world. The timepiece also makes it possible to indicate Daylight Saving Time (DST), when taking into consideration the differences between timezones. The movement is a Swiss automatic specially modified by Vogard. The watch is a difference style that the more conservative line of Vogard watches but is true to the brand's DNA. The watch is available with a number of straps, including a metal bracelet, rubber, or alligator (red or black).

Read more here at : luxury watch review

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Classico U-1001 Collection by U-Boat

The most rugged U-Boat watch yet, the Classico U-1001 boasts a water resistance rated to withstand pressures at 1001 meters below the water’s surface. The style of the case also re-invents the traditional Classico case with the use of grade 2 titanium, and new forms for the bezel and crown.

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Pre-BASEL 2010 – Maurice Lacroix Pontos Decentrique Phases de Lune

Limited Edition of 500 Pieces – The case, in titanium with sand-blast finish (and special coating to prevent fingerprint marks) measures 45mm. The crystal is sapphire with AR-coating. Movement is the automatic ML caliber 122 with in-house module (patent pending) for hour/minute/moon indication.

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Hermes Clipper watch

The renowned French watchmaker Hermes has unveiled a new interpretation of its legendary Clipper watch at Baselworld 2010.
The Hermès Clipper Chronograph taking its inspiration from the brand’s dive/sailing watches is designed for action with its elegantly crafted 44mm titanium case on a “Hermes orange” rubber strap. Both the front and backsides of the watch case are fitted with glare-proof sapphire crystals. Priced somewhere between $5,000 and $10,000, four other models – 26mm and 28 quartz, 36mm chrono and a 39.5mm automatic — will also be available shortly.

Via: Selectism/Perpetuelle

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Boccia Titanium Chronograph Watch

Made from pure Titanium, it’s deep black face serves as the ideal palette for its bold striking white markers and vertically positioned chrono dials.
Combined with the included rubber strap and water resistance to 330 feet, the time piece possess an eye catching mixture of urban bravado and ruggedness.

Cost: $225

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Hublot Gold King Power Tourbillon GMT Watch

The case is large at 48mm wide in King Gold, titanium, ceramic, composite resin, and rubber. Price will of course be expensive by this is part of a limited edition of just 28 pieces.

All pics & info via www.broccolicity.com

Richard Mille RM011 Ti Americas White LE Watch

Richard Mille’s new limited edition RM011 Ti Americas White watch was made in honor of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. The watch will only be available in North America, making it one of those rare regional limited edition timepieces for USA and Canadian shores. The unique movement has a chronograph as well as a contemporaneous countdown timer. It also has an annual calendar. The case is in DLC coated titanium.

Price is $90,000

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