Saturday, January 26, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph CERMET vintageLUME
By TLex Here's another look at the new Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph CERMET, only with old school vintage orange lume.
Apologies for the pint-sized images, bigger ones coming soon!
Apologies for the pint-sized images, bigger ones coming soon!
EXTático Juntor Black COMPOSITE
By TLex Here's the EXTático JUNTOR in a proposed black composite case.Very stealthy! What are people's opinions on all the new carbon and ceramic cases that we have been seeing of late?
VintageVDB CHRONO 1stLook
By TLex Introducing the new Vintage VDB Chronograph, the latest project from VDB. The new model uniquely combines two specialist materials, bronze and carbon fiber.
Bronze has been used for the massive 55mm x 57mm x 20mm watch case. Carbon has been use for the sporty dial and the bezel insert.
The huge watch case has water-resistant to 200 meters. It features: a screwdown crown and caseback, a highly domed Sapphire crystal and a 12-sided uni-directional rotational bezel with a single luminous pip at 12 o'clock.
The bezel insert and the sporty dial with its 3 sub-dials has been made from carbon fiber. The watch has is powered by a Swiss made ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph caliber.
The VDB Chrono comes on a custom Vintage VDB rubber divers strap attached by screwed lug bars. It is presented in leather box along with an additional handmade leather strap.
Just 30 pieces are available from Vintage VDB priced 2,890euro. Follow the link HERE for further details on pre-ordering. Follow the link HERE to discover the new Vintage VDB 2013 . . .
Bronze has been used for the massive 55mm x 57mm x 20mm watch case. Carbon has been use for the sporty dial and the bezel insert.
The huge watch case has water-resistant to 200 meters. It features: a screwdown crown and caseback, a highly domed Sapphire crystal and a 12-sided uni-directional rotational bezel with a single luminous pip at 12 o'clock.
The bezel insert and the sporty dial with its 3 sub-dials has been made from carbon fiber. The watch has is powered by a Swiss made ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph caliber.
The VDB Chrono comes on a custom Vintage VDB rubber divers strap attached by screwed lug bars. It is presented in leather box along with an additional handmade leather strap.
Just 30 pieces are available from Vintage VDB priced 2,890euro. Follow the link HERE for further details on pre-ordering. Follow the link HERE to discover the new Vintage VDB 2013 . . .
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
LÜM-TEC Abyss 600M
By TLex Lüm-Tec have revealed their line-up for 2013, which includes 7 new models with a total of 34 different looks! There are two or three new bronze models for bronze fans, but it was this particular model that stood out for me. The new Abyss 600M-3 with its 48mm 316L Stainless steel case that has a bead-blasted and Titanium Carbide PVD coating.
The case is fitted with a Sapphire crystal with double sided clear anti-reflective coating. It features a screw lock crown with a double diamond sealing system allowing for up to 600 meters / 1980 ft. of water resistance. The matte black CNC cut dial is with MDV Technology in "old radium tone" luminous material. The Abyss 600M is powered by a Japan made Miyota 9015 automatic movement.
Follow the link HERE to see the complete 2013 Lüm-Tec collection . . .
The case is fitted with a Sapphire crystal with double sided clear anti-reflective coating. It features a screw lock crown with a double diamond sealing system allowing for up to 600 meters / 1980 ft. of water resistance. The matte black CNC cut dial is with MDV Technology in "old radium tone" luminous material. The Abyss 600M is powered by a Japan made Miyota 9015 automatic movement.
Follow the link HERE to see the complete 2013 Lüm-Tec collection . . .
ROLEX Deep Sea SPECIAL 'Deeply Engineered'
By TLex During the early 1950s, Rolex carried out a series of extreme and rigorous tests on a new experimental wristwatch. This special watch, which was not a dive watch was constructed from steel. It was designed with one objective in mind, to be the most water-resistant watch ever built.
By August 1953, Rolex had engineered their experimental wristwatch, which was known as the 'Deep Sea Special'. It was first tested down to 1,080 meters, approximately 3,543 feet, then to 3,150 meters approximately 10,334 feet, which it reached later that year. It was finally ocean tested a third time 3 years later in 1956 to a depth of 3,700 meters, approximately 12,138 feet.
In 1960, with the knowledge that they has gained from the making of the first two watches, Rolex begun work on the third 'Deep Sea Special', which again was constructed to be able to withstand the enormous pressures from the ocean's depths. It would remain unmatched in terms of water-resistance for another 52 years!
Its steel 'Oyster' case measured just 42.7mm in diameter, but had a thickness of 36mm. It was fitted with an 'Oyster' double-sealed crown, a massive screwdown steel caseback and 18mm thick Plexiglass acrylic crystal. The watch was powered by a Rolex 1570 self-winding mechanical movement.
This incredible watch (even by today's standards) was then strapped to the Bathyscaphe Trieste submersible, manned by two intrepid pioneers of the deep, Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh - in readiness for the ultimate field test.
On January 23rd, 1960 the Rolex Deep Sea Special, an experimental mechanical wristwatch was submerged to the incredible depth of 10,916 meter, 37,800 feet on a mega-dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest known point on the Earth. It survived the historic dive in perfect working order.
To this day the Rolex Deep Sea Special continues to intrigue. Its design is as fascinating as the story behind it. Engineered for extremes, its most prominent feature, the exaggerated monolith that is its crystal, was designed to withstand the 6 crushing tons-per-square-inch of pressure that are present 6 miles deep - its case, though, remains deceptively uncomplicated.
The un-guarded, oversized crown, a trait of its fine vintage. The dial that distorts under the enormous crystal as if it were already at great depth is as clean and tranquil looking as I've seen. For me the watch epitomizes both brawn and beauty.
It evokes a feeling of nostalgia as we look back fondly on the days, when making watches likes these was as much about discovering the unknown as it was about venturing into it. Sadly, but not surprisingly the Rolex Deep Sea Special watch never went into production. Beautifully impractical, but nonetheless desirable, it has remained out of reach -
so it may not come as much of a surprise that as you read this there are those, who are already working on making the unobtainable obtainable! Deep Sea dreamers, your prayers may have been answered! Stay glued to OceanicTime, where all will be revealed shortly . . .
Follow the link HERE to see OceanicTime's rare and exclusive live images of the 2012 Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA Challenge watch . . .
By August 1953, Rolex had engineered their experimental wristwatch, which was known as the 'Deep Sea Special'. It was first tested down to 1,080 meters, approximately 3,543 feet, then to 3,150 meters approximately 10,334 feet, which it reached later that year. It was finally ocean tested a third time 3 years later in 1956 to a depth of 3,700 meters, approximately 12,138 feet.
In 1960, with the knowledge that they has gained from the making of the first two watches, Rolex begun work on the third 'Deep Sea Special', which again was constructed to be able to withstand the enormous pressures from the ocean's depths. It would remain unmatched in terms of water-resistance for another 52 years!
Its steel 'Oyster' case measured just 42.7mm in diameter, but had a thickness of 36mm. It was fitted with an 'Oyster' double-sealed crown, a massive screwdown steel caseback and 18mm thick Plexiglass acrylic crystal. The watch was powered by a Rolex 1570 self-winding mechanical movement.
This incredible watch (even by today's standards) was then strapped to the Bathyscaphe Trieste submersible, manned by two intrepid pioneers of the deep, Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh - in readiness for the ultimate field test.
On January 23rd, 1960 the Rolex Deep Sea Special, an experimental mechanical wristwatch was submerged to the incredible depth of 10,916 meter, 37,800 feet on a mega-dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest known point on the Earth. It survived the historic dive in perfect working order.
To this day the Rolex Deep Sea Special continues to intrigue. Its design is as fascinating as the story behind it. Engineered for extremes, its most prominent feature, the exaggerated monolith that is its crystal, was designed to withstand the 6 crushing tons-per-square-inch of pressure that are present 6 miles deep - its case, though, remains deceptively uncomplicated.
The un-guarded, oversized crown, a trait of its fine vintage. The dial that distorts under the enormous crystal as if it were already at great depth is as clean and tranquil looking as I've seen. For me the watch epitomizes both brawn and beauty.
It evokes a feeling of nostalgia as we look back fondly on the days, when making watches likes these was as much about discovering the unknown as it was about venturing into it. Sadly, but not surprisingly the Rolex Deep Sea Special watch never went into production. Beautifully impractical, but nonetheless desirable, it has remained out of reach -
so it may not come as much of a surprise that as you read this there are those, who are already working on making the unobtainable obtainable! Deep Sea dreamers, your prayers may have been answered! Stay glued to OceanicTime, where all will be revealed shortly . . .
Follow the link HERE to see OceanicTime's rare and exclusive live images of the 2012 Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA Challenge watch . . .
Monday, January 21, 2013
AUDEMARS Piguet Royal Oak Offshore DIVER in Black 'n' ORANGE
By TLex Take the plunge with the Royal Oak Offshore Diver in black ceramic and orange! The new version on the ROO Diver Ref. 15707CE.00.A002CA.01 is one of AP's novelties unveiled at SIHH 2013.
It's 42.0mm x 13.90mm case is made from black ceramic. It features a glare-proofed Sapphire crystal, a Titanium glare-proofed Sapphire crystal caseback, a black ceramic bezel and crowns and Titanium lug links. It has a water-resistance 300m. The watch is powered by an AP Manufacture self-winding caliber 3120.
The black dial is with 'Méga Tapisserie' (waffle to you and me) pattern with white gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescent coating. It features a black inner rotational divers bezel with a diving scale and zone from 12 to 3 o'clock in orange.
I absolutely LOVE the the color concept. The black case and dial with the orange hour hand, diving scale and second pointer so work. But I'm not sure I'd enjoy wearing a ceramic watch - it would feel a little too light and toyish for me. What's wrong with DLC'd steel? Would have been my choice!
Also read up on the FORGED CARBON, ROO DIVER, ROO SCUBA and watch the VIDEO
It's 42.0mm x 13.90mm case is made from black ceramic. It features a glare-proofed Sapphire crystal, a Titanium glare-proofed Sapphire crystal caseback, a black ceramic bezel and crowns and Titanium lug links. It has a water-resistance 300m. The watch is powered by an AP Manufacture self-winding caliber 3120.
The black dial is with 'Méga Tapisserie' (waffle to you and me) pattern with white gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescent coating. It features a black inner rotational divers bezel with a diving scale and zone from 12 to 3 o'clock in orange.
I absolutely LOVE the the color concept. The black case and dial with the orange hour hand, diving scale and second pointer so work. But I'm not sure I'd enjoy wearing a ceramic watch - it would feel a little too light and toyish for me. What's wrong with DLC'd steel? Would have been my choice!
Also read up on the FORGED CARBON, ROO DIVER, ROO SCUBA and watch the VIDEO
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