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Monday, March 4, 2013
U-BOAT U-42 VNICVM
By TLex Here's a very cool special edition of the U-42 based on the B & B by Italo Fontana. At this stage is not known whether or not the 'VNICVM' will be a Limited Edition or not. The watch shown here is one-off piece. It boasts a unique aesthetic that combines modern materials such as Ceramic, Marine Bronze and Titanium with a bespoke aged finish to create something quite different!
In many ways, U-BOAT watches are characterized by their retro-styled looks - however this time, Italo Fonata has ventured way beyond these parameters and has designed a watch that not only has the spirit and aesthetic of something from the past, but that actually looks like an old relic that has been subjected to the rigors time, visibly aged and distressed.
The case is in Titanium with a black IP treatment. The crown, the pin of the hook, the screws on the bezel, the bezel release lever and the limited serial number plate are all in bronze. The caseback is fixed onto the case with 6 encapsulated hexagon screws. The serial numbers are engraved by hand on the caseback.
The bi-directional rotating bezel is lockable via a lever on the right side of the case. At 12 o'clock there is a ball indicator on the bezel made of ceramic. The crystal is Sapphire. The brass dial is black with its markers treated with SuperLuminova in peach color. Each dial is patiently treated with a natural aging process.
The hands have been painted first, discolored and then scratched by hand meticulously on purpose to age them. To complete the VNICVM concept a range of straps in leather, great example of fine Italian handiwork, has been deliberately and patiently distressed , subjected to specific treatments with same selected acids , one by one shaped and hand-stitched by craftsmen from Tuscany.
Check out the incredible U-BOAT Classico U-1001 9MM . . .
In many ways, U-BOAT watches are characterized by their retro-styled looks - however this time, Italo Fonata has ventured way beyond these parameters and has designed a watch that not only has the spirit and aesthetic of something from the past, but that actually looks like an old relic that has been subjected to the rigors time, visibly aged and distressed.
The case is in Titanium with a black IP treatment. The crown, the pin of the hook, the screws on the bezel, the bezel release lever and the limited serial number plate are all in bronze. The caseback is fixed onto the case with 6 encapsulated hexagon screws. The serial numbers are engraved by hand on the caseback.
The bi-directional rotating bezel is lockable via a lever on the right side of the case. At 12 o'clock there is a ball indicator on the bezel made of ceramic. The crystal is Sapphire. The brass dial is black with its markers treated with SuperLuminova in peach color. Each dial is patiently treated with a natural aging process.
The hands have been painted first, discolored and then scratched by hand meticulously on purpose to age them. To complete the VNICVM concept a range of straps in leather, great example of fine Italian handiwork, has been deliberately and patiently distressed , subjected to specific treatments with same selected acids , one by one shaped and hand-stitched by craftsmen from Tuscany.
Check out the incredible U-BOAT Classico U-1001 9MM . . .
Sunday, March 3, 2013
TOURBY Lawless Diver C.O.S.C.
By TLex Tourby Watches are now offering the Lawless Diver with a C.O.S.C. chronometer certified ETA 2824-2 movement.
Price with 'Standard' ETA 2824-2 or 'Elabore' Selitta SW 200-1 is 1,249.00€ incl. German VAT (price for international customers 1,095.00€).
Price with the new chronometer movement is 1,549.00€ incl. German VAT (price for international customers 1,360.00€). Only a limited quantity of 50 chronometer movements are available. Delivery time is 2 weeks.
For further details click on the 'Tourby' logo below. Also read up on the PVD version that we gave away last year!
Price with 'Standard' ETA 2824-2 or 'Elabore' Selitta SW 200-1 is 1,249.00€ incl. German VAT (price for international customers 1,095.00€).
Price with the new chronometer movement is 1,549.00€ incl. German VAT (price for international customers 1,360.00€). Only a limited quantity of 50 chronometer movements are available. Delivery time is 2 weeks.
For further details click on the 'Tourby' logo below. Also read up on the PVD version that we gave away last year!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
KAZIMON Nautilus II BRONZE
By TLex Introducing the new Nautilus II Bronze by Kazimon. This beautiful, German made bronze diver is strictly limited to just 10 pieces (some pieces have already been spoken for). Its price is 2'290Euro. Interested parties should contact KAZIMON directly for further details on how to order . . .
Friday, March 1, 2013
EBERHARD & CO Chrono 4 Géant Full INJECTION
By TLex Eberhard & Co.'s flagship collection gets a new all-black edition. The technically complex, Chrono 4 Géant "Full Injection" will only be produced in single run of 500 watches. Its Stainless steel case and buckle have been treated with black DLC-Dianoir®, a patented carbon surface treatment 'Diamond Like Coating'. The 46mm case has also undergone a specialized process of low-temperature carbon diffusion that hardens the steel by allowing carbon atoms to penetrate its surface - very cool!
These two processes help to strengthen the watch's resistance to wear and tear whilst adding to its aesthetic. The black theme is continued onto the watch dial with its 'Côtes de Genève' motif, color-coordinated 'snailed' counters, and the black rubber divers rubber strap with its vertically sculpted lines. An ultra high-tech sports model its is, but it's just another iteration! Who remembers the Eberhard Scafodat 500? Now that's a really lovely diver!
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These two processes help to strengthen the watch's resistance to wear and tear whilst adding to its aesthetic. The black theme is continued onto the watch dial with its 'Côtes de Genève' motif, color-coordinated 'snailed' counters, and the black rubber divers rubber strap with its vertically sculpted lines. An ultra high-tech sports model its is, but it's just another iteration! Who remembers the Eberhard Scafodat 500? Now that's a really lovely diver!
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
CHRS. WARD C60 Trident Pro Automatic BLUE
By TLex Here's the C60 Trident Pro Automatic from Christopher Ward in stunning blue, one of two new colors recently introduced to the Trident Pro family . . .
Read up on the Christopher Ward's latest DIVERs model, the new C11 Titanium ELITE
Read up on the Christopher Ward's latest DIVERs model, the new C11 Titanium ELITE
ANITQUA DSS 1953 Prototype SpySHOTs
By TLex Here're a couple spy shots of a semi-assembled DSS 1953 by ANTIQUA. They really only hint at what the finished production model might look like. As you can probably tell the lug inserts are missing. Stay tuned for more soon . . .
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