Wednesday, January 9, 2013
OMEGA's Ceragold® TECHNOLOGY
By TLex OMEGA's Ceragold® technology that is used for the bezels of their limited edition Planet Ocean models, is explained in this short video.
LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus II MOON
By TLex Linde Werdelin are celebrating the first 'New Moon' of 2013 in style with the release of the new Oktopus II Moon in Black or Gold.
The 'Moon' complication is the first complication that has been entirely conceived, developed and produced in-house by Linde Werdelin, unlike that of the 2010 Oktopus Moonphase watch, a stunner in its on right, which was built by master watchmaker Sven Anderson.
The Oktopus II Moon displays the existing phase of the moon on its dial in a photo-realistic way, just as you see it in the sky. As the moon moves clockwise through its monthly cycle, more of its surface is illuminated.
Each watch case has been individually crafted in Titanium or Rose Gold and finished with a hand satin finish and microbillé. It is fitted with a black ceramic bezel inlay to offer superb scratch resistance.
The watch is based on the Oktopus II DOUBLE DATE model that was launched at Basel 2012 with a water-resistance of 300m.
Consisting of a five-part construction, which seals a Titanium inner cylinder that protects the movement. The case back is finely engraved with an octopus drawing created by Morten Linde. The crown is signed with an engraving an octopus icon.
The new Oktopus II Moon watches will be officially unveiled in Geneva between the 22nd and 25th of January 2013. They will be released in two Limited Editions; one in Black, limited to 47 pieces and costing 12'500CHF and one in Gold costing 27'000CHF.
Brilliant and beautiful! Follow the LW logo for further details . . .
The 'Moon' complication is the first complication that has been entirely conceived, developed and produced in-house by Linde Werdelin, unlike that of the 2010 Oktopus Moonphase watch, a stunner in its on right, which was built by master watchmaker Sven Anderson.
The Oktopus II Moon displays the existing phase of the moon on its dial in a photo-realistic way, just as you see it in the sky. As the moon moves clockwise through its monthly cycle, more of its surface is illuminated.
Each watch case has been individually crafted in Titanium or Rose Gold and finished with a hand satin finish and microbillé. It is fitted with a black ceramic bezel inlay to offer superb scratch resistance.
The watch is based on the Oktopus II DOUBLE DATE model that was launched at Basel 2012 with a water-resistance of 300m.
Consisting of a five-part construction, which seals a Titanium inner cylinder that protects the movement. The case back is finely engraved with an octopus drawing created by Morten Linde. The crown is signed with an engraving an octopus icon.
The new Oktopus II Moon watches will be officially unveiled in Geneva between the 22nd and 25th of January 2013. They will be released in two Limited Editions; one in Black, limited to 47 pieces and costing 12'500CHF and one in Gold costing 27'000CHF.
Brilliant and beautiful! Follow the LW logo for further details . . .
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
PROMETHEUS Sailfish DIVER
By TLex Prometheus Watches have revealed some renders of their latest divers model, the Sailfish. In tribute to the said fish, which is the fastest living sea creature with recorded speeds of up to 110 Km/h / 68mph, the Sailfish draws on influences dating back as far as 70 years.
Its handset derives from one used by one the earliest dive watches, made by Longines for the British Royal Navy in 1943. And of course there's the unmistakable bezel of the Fifty Fathoms with its beautiful cambered Sapphire bezel inlay. The bezel will be lumed by the way.
The case with its curvy lines doesn't immediately call to mind anything I have previously seen. It will be constructed from 316L Stainless steel and will measure 43 x 52mm with a 22mm lug width. Its water-resistance will be 300 meters.
The Sailfish will be powered by a Seiko Time Module NH36 automatic movement (OEM version of 4R36). Three dial colors are proposed: black, blue and yellow. It will feature an engraving of a Sailfish on its caseback.
Follow the logo below to discover Prometheus Watches' full divers collection . . .
Its handset derives from one used by one the earliest dive watches, made by Longines for the British Royal Navy in 1943. And of course there's the unmistakable bezel of the Fifty Fathoms with its beautiful cambered Sapphire bezel inlay. The bezel will be lumed by the way.
The case with its curvy lines doesn't immediately call to mind anything I have previously seen. It will be constructed from 316L Stainless steel and will measure 43 x 52mm with a 22mm lug width. Its water-resistance will be 300 meters.
The Sailfish will be powered by a Seiko Time Module NH36 automatic movement (OEM version of 4R36). Three dial colors are proposed: black, blue and yellow. It will feature an engraving of a Sailfish on its caseback.
Follow the logo below to discover Prometheus Watches' full divers collection . . .
Friday, January 4, 2013
ORCA Timepieces OPEN WATER
By TLex Here's a new military watch company from Germany that if truth be known needs no further introduction than already provided in their own tongue-in-cheek VIDEO production. It has to be seen to be believed! Did you watch the video? Who ever said that the Germans lacked a proper sense of humor. Please, God, let it be humor! (apologies to German friends and readers)
So without further ado - Introducing Orca Timepieces (not to be confused with the new H2O ORCA Series). Their debut divers model, the 'Open Water' is part of collection that is made up of two models (diving and military, distinguished only by their dial and bezel markings). Both share the same Titanium case, the design of which could be likened to half a dozen Kobold derivative watches.
The case is available in two finishes: bead-blasted or black PVD. It comes with two movement options; a Swiss Rhonda quartz or a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic. All case components: bezel, caseback and crown are in Titanium. Further features include: Swiss SuperLumiNova, 300m of water-resistance, a Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a 120-click uni-directional rotational divers bezel.
The Orca watch brand is a new venture from the owners of Jackets To Go. The watches are built to order with waiting times of around four weeks. Prices range from 850euro (bead-blasted Quartz) to 1180euro (PVD 2824).
All things considered the watches look reasonable, but the pricing seems a little high for a Chino-Swiss made watch. You have to admire their transparency (see vid), but one wonders if they haven't shot themselves' in the foot? You can by the Obris Morgan Branco (Titanium, Sapphire, Miyota 8215) which isn't a million miles away in terms of its case design and origin for a mere USD240.
Follow the logo below for further info and detailed specification + details on pre-orders . . .
So without further ado - Introducing Orca Timepieces (not to be confused with the new H2O ORCA Series). Their debut divers model, the 'Open Water' is part of collection that is made up of two models (diving and military, distinguished only by their dial and bezel markings). Both share the same Titanium case, the design of which could be likened to half a dozen Kobold derivative watches.
The case is available in two finishes: bead-blasted or black PVD. It comes with two movement options; a Swiss Rhonda quartz or a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic. All case components: bezel, caseback and crown are in Titanium. Further features include: Swiss SuperLumiNova, 300m of water-resistance, a Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a 120-click uni-directional rotational divers bezel.
The Orca watch brand is a new venture from the owners of Jackets To Go. The watches are built to order with waiting times of around four weeks. Prices range from 850euro (bead-blasted Quartz) to 1180euro (PVD 2824).
All things considered the watches look reasonable, but the pricing seems a little high for a Chino-Swiss made watch. You have to admire their transparency (see vid), but one wonders if they haven't shot themselves' in the foot? You can by the Obris Morgan Branco (Titanium, Sapphire, Miyota 8215) which isn't a million miles away in terms of its case design and origin for a mere USD240.
Follow the logo below for further info and detailed specification + details on pre-orders . . .
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
ROTOR Sporttaucher №1 & 2
By TLex I'm sure I've come across this case design more than once before, I just can't think where? The Sporttaucher №1 has a simple, clean and shapely design. It's actually a form that I find appealing.
Constructed from stainless steel, which has been sandblasted its case measures 42mm x 13mm and is endowed with all the basic divers features; such as a screwdown caseback and crown with double O-rings, 20ATM or 200m of water-resistance and a uni-directional rotational divers bezel.
It comes with either a black dial with a white Mercedes-Benz handset or white SuperLuminova lumed dial with a black flieger handset. The dials have simple markings and minimal text. The date window is at 3 o'clock.
They are powered by Swiss made ETA-2824-2 automatic calibers. MSRP is 359€, which is pretty reasonable - if you don't mind that they come with mineral crystals? Similar story to the Uhren Von URH Divers.
The Sporttaucher № 2 (below) is basically the same watch as the DAVOSA Argonautic among others, only there's no mention of a ceramic bezel inlay. It does however have a proper flat Sapphire crystal.
Spec. includes: a 43mm x 13.5mm brushed Stainless steel case, 300m of water-resistance, a manual helium escape valve (10 o'clock), a unidirectional rotational divers bezel and an ETA 2824-2. MSRP is 399€. Pretty reasonable again; might be worth an investigation . . .
OceanicTime is not affiliated with Rotor. For further details follow the logo below . . .
Constructed from stainless steel, which has been sandblasted its case measures 42mm x 13mm and is endowed with all the basic divers features; such as a screwdown caseback and crown with double O-rings, 20ATM or 200m of water-resistance and a uni-directional rotational divers bezel.
It comes with either a black dial with a white Mercedes-Benz handset or white SuperLuminova lumed dial with a black flieger handset. The dials have simple markings and minimal text. The date window is at 3 o'clock.
They are powered by Swiss made ETA-2824-2 automatic calibers. MSRP is 359€, which is pretty reasonable - if you don't mind that they come with mineral crystals? Similar story to the Uhren Von URH Divers.
The Sporttaucher № 2 (below) is basically the same watch as the DAVOSA Argonautic among others, only there's no mention of a ceramic bezel inlay. It does however have a proper flat Sapphire crystal.
Spec. includes: a 43mm x 13.5mm brushed Stainless steel case, 300m of water-resistance, a manual helium escape valve (10 o'clock), a unidirectional rotational divers bezel and an ETA 2824-2. MSRP is 399€. Pretty reasonable again; might be worth an investigation . . .
OceanicTime is not affiliated with Rotor. For further details follow the logo below . . .
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
HAGER Commando PROFESSIONAL
By TLex Here's a small American watch brand that you may or may not have come across before. I have only recently discovered them myself and was quite impressed with the spec. and value that was offered by a new model that they have coming out for 2013. Read on . . .
Introducing the new Hager Professional. Hager have taken what was a fairly rudimentary 100m diver, the Commando and re-designed and re-engineered it so that it is now a modern classic good-looking divers model in the same vein as, say, a Sub or PO.
It now also has the required water-resistance of 200 meters or 660 feet, so that it is recognized as proper dive watch. The new Professional, which measures 42mm x 14.5mm is made from Stainless steel. It is available in two finishes, brushed steel or black DLC coated.
Features include: a solid steel screwed caseback, opened only with a Hager proprietary tool, a Hager signed screw-down crown, a Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on its inside, a dial with double flange with applied outlined indexes and a rotational divers bezel with a black ceramic inlay. The watch sports black outlined sword hands with blue BGW9 Superluminova.
The new Commando is powered by a HAGER calibre HR 24 Swiss made automatic movement. I am not sure what it based on? It is, say Hager, built to function reliably under a range of extraordinary conditions and environments, such as; extreme air or water pressure, extreme temperatures, magnetic interference and impacts. Sounds impressive!
The HAGER Commando PROFESSIONAL is available on pre-order from Hager priced just 600USD, which imo is excellent value for money considering its spec. and that it is also Swiss made. I have no affiliation with Hager nor have I had any hands-on experience with any of their watches before.
For further info. please follow the Hager logo below . . .
Introducing the new Hager Professional. Hager have taken what was a fairly rudimentary 100m diver, the Commando and re-designed and re-engineered it so that it is now a modern classic good-looking divers model in the same vein as, say, a Sub or PO.
It now also has the required water-resistance of 200 meters or 660 feet, so that it is recognized as proper dive watch. The new Professional, which measures 42mm x 14.5mm is made from Stainless steel. It is available in two finishes, brushed steel or black DLC coated.
Features include: a solid steel screwed caseback, opened only with a Hager proprietary tool, a Hager signed screw-down crown, a Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on its inside, a dial with double flange with applied outlined indexes and a rotational divers bezel with a black ceramic inlay. The watch sports black outlined sword hands with blue BGW9 Superluminova.
The new Commando is powered by a HAGER calibre HR 24 Swiss made automatic movement. I am not sure what it based on? It is, say Hager, built to function reliably under a range of extraordinary conditions and environments, such as; extreme air or water pressure, extreme temperatures, magnetic interference and impacts. Sounds impressive!
The HAGER Commando PROFESSIONAL is available on pre-order from Hager priced just 600USD, which imo is excellent value for money considering its spec. and that it is also Swiss made. I have no affiliation with Hager nor have I had any hands-on experience with any of their watches before.
For further info. please follow the Hager logo below . . .
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