PROJECT X DESIGNS Heritage Submariner 'Big Crown' HS01

By TLex This is the Heritage Submariner (HS01) Big Crown by Project X Designs. Celebrating 60 years of the Rolex Submariner; it is issued as a Limited Edition of 60 numbered pieces and forms part of PXDs' new Vintage Fusion range.



The Heritage Submariner takes the modern Submariner with its ceramic bezel and combines it with vintage features such as its red bezel triangle. Another such design feature is an original NOS (new old stock) vintage 8mm Rolex 'Brevet' Big Crown as seen on the iconic Sub that James Bond wore in Dr. No. MSRP is 15000GBP.

ORIS Aquis Depth GAUGE & Carlos Coste in HONG KONG

By TLex Oris recently held an exclusive free-diving event in Hong Kong, to launch their new divers range, in particular the Aquis Depth GAUGE.



Guests were invited to attend an exclusive free-diving workshop hosted by Brand Ambassador and world-record holding free-diver, Carlos Coste, who taught them the theory behind free-diving, including breathing techniques and movement underwater, before taking the plunge with them.



Initially wary of the water (who knows what else was lurking in there with them) and anxious about the depths to which they were aspiring, the guests learnt that with the right training and guidance they could accomplish more than they thought possible.



They were also given the opportunity to test drive dive the Aquis Depth Gauge, which you can see in the Aquis Depth Gauge promo VIDEO. Read about the new Aquis DLC . . .

Carl F. BUCHERER Patravi SCUBATEC 2ndLOOK

By TLex Time for a second look at the new Patravi SCUBATEC from Carl F. Bucherer.




The watch boasts a divers bezel with two-tone black and blue ceramic inlay and elapsed dive-time scale in bold silver numerals.




The case is fitted with an automatic helium-escape valve making it suitable for saturation diving.




It has a water-resistance of up to 500 meters, 1640 feet, 50atm.




Its hands and dial markers are treated with blue-glowing BGW9 SuperLuminova.




It is powered by a CFB 1950.1 caliber, automatic C.O.S.C. certified chronometer.

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DIEVAS Vortex TACTICAL

By TLex Introducing the new DIEVAS Vortex Tactical, made with the input of actual tactical team personnel. The watch's aerospace grade Titanium G5 case has been manufactured in Germany using the latest in CNC technologies. It measures 44mm in diameter with a thickness of 14mm. 

Its matte black finish not merely for aesthetics, but for increased hardness, improved scratch-resistance and durability. Each component has been carefully placed in a Plasma Assisted Chamber to temper its molecular composition.



Divers features of the Vortex Tactical include: a 60-click unidirectional rotational divers bezel with elapsed dive-time scale, an increased water-resistance to 500 meters / 50atm, an automatic Helium Escape Valve (HEV) making it suitable for saturation diving, a solid screw-down caseback and 8mm crown with double O-rings, a 4mm thick domed Sapphire crystal with a mil. spec. anti-reflective coating and a highly legible and easy to read (at a glance) dial with its hands and markers applied with luminous material.



The Vortex Tactical is powered by a Dievas modded, Swiss ETA-2824-2 automatic movement, beating at 28,000bhp, adjusted for increased accuracy (by Dievas watchmakers) and fitted with a Dievas custom DLC treated CNC rotor. 

The watch is accompanied by two matching tactical straps with black-out buckles. Follow the link HERE for more on the Vortex Tactical or the link embedded below to discover other diving models from DIEVAS . . .

VintageVDB Tungum PROTOTYPE

By TLex Vintage-VDB have made a new prototype watch from a relatively unknown alpha-brass alloy known as TUNGUM.



Tungum, which has the look of 22 carat gold and a similar strength to steel is also anti-magnetic and non-sparking, so is well suited to marine environments.



The watch has a 46mm Tungum case. Its crown, bezel and caseback are made from steel. A Plexiglass acrylic crystal protects the dial with its handmade steel hands. It houses a self-winding, vintage Rolex Cal. 1030. Price: 6200€



VDB are planning to release  a further 4x Tungum and 4x Stainless steel versions in April 2014; possibly powered by NOS Universal Geneve Microtors. Price: TBA

ROLEX Submariner Ceramic Date SPIRIT by BAMFORD

By TLex The Rolex Submariner Ceramic Date 'Spirit' by BAMFORD Watch Department boasts a sleek black DLC finish, a checkered black dial and white: hands, text and bezel markings.



Also available in red, blue green and orange. Hot or not?

DAVOSA Argonautic Lumis CHRONO 2ndLOOK

By TLex Here's another look at the Argonautic LUMIS Chronograph from Davosa through the eyes a video camera.



Diving features include: a unidirectional rotational divers bezel with a ceramic insert and elapsed dive-time scale, a manually operated helium escape valve (10 o'clock), screw-down: caseback crown and chrono pushers, a Sapphire crystal with AR-coating and 300M of water-resistance.



The of the Argonautic Lumis boasts Tritium gas tubes on its hands and dial and is powered by a Swiss made ETA Valjoux 7750 self-winding chronograph caliber.



Also check out the new 500m water-resistant, TERNOS Professional diver from Davosa . . .

ORIS Aquis DLC

By TLex This black beauty hasn't had an official release, but is already available from most AD's. The Oris AQUIS Small Seconds DLC diver is constructed from Titanium. It measures 46mm in diameter.



Divers features include: a screw-down crown and caseback, a unidirectional divers bezel with a matte black ceramic inlay and luminous dive-time scale, a sapphire crystal with double AR-coating, an automatic HEV (9 o'clock) and a water-resistance of 500 meters.



The watch is powered by ORIS' 739 Caliber with a newly positioned sub-seconds dial and date aperture both at 6 o'clock. MSRP is circa 2700USD. It's a sleek looking diver; it's a shame Oris don't' do a DLC bracelet for it, that would have been hot!

OceanArc Series ONE gets wet

By TLex OceanArc introduce Adam Griffiths as their new brand ambassador. Adam can be seen wearing his Series One whilst surfing some glassy looking waves at Watergate Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Adam is the current English Longboard surfing Champion and is in Peru today with Team GB for the longboard championships. Good luck, mate!