ANONIMO 'Dino Zei' San Marco BRONZE

By TLex Here's a sneak preview of the new Dino Zei San Marco Bronze from ANONIMO that will be officially unveiled at Basel 2012 . . .

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Sch�uble & S�hne WASSERSPORT

By TLex It's been a while since I posted anything from Sch�uble & S�hne. The Wassersport Chronograph is their latest sports edition due for release this year. The watch houses a modified Swiss made ETA Valjoux 7750, automatic movement and is water-resistant to 100m. MSRP is 1'860 Euro.

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U-BOAT U-42 GMT

By TLex The new U-42 GMT from U-BOAT features a 3 triple time-zone function. Its case, which is constructed from Titanium measures 53mm in diameter, a typical size for U-42 models. This is the first time U-BOAT have put a GMT caliber in a U-42 model. The line is based on a prototype watch that dates back to 1942, when Italo Fontana's grandfather was said to have designed a prototype watch for the Italian Navy . . .

WATER-resistance and press-resistance 300 meters.

MOVEMENT Automatic mechanical modified and personalized to U-BOAT specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o�clock. Power reserve 48 hours.

FUNCTIONS Display by means of hands, Hours, minutes, seconds. 24 hour hand with time�zones mechanism. Date display in window.

STRAP Brown leather handcrafted, width 23/23, and fitted with a titanium tongue buckle. Strap with plate in titanium with tag for personalization. Limited edition 300 units.

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ENZO Mechana Ref. 500 'Gauge' XL

By TLex This isn't quite what it seems. Yes, its an off the wall ENZO Mechana Ref.500 'Gauge', but the rarer XL version. Although it has a larger overall diameter it is actually far better proportioned than its predecessor. The case size has been increased by 5mm - from 45mm to 50mm whilst the thickness has been reduced by 5mm - from 38mm to 33mm.

The overall length of the watch is 57.5mm. The overall weight of the watch is 338.5 grams. You might have noticed that unlike the 45mm version this one doesn't have an HEV either. The highly polished case has been tested to 3000 meters - it houses a vintage Omega caliber.

This one belongs to a fellow enthusiast and creator of the upcoming TIMEMACHINIST series, Cal, who kindly took these images. Cheers, mate! I know of just one other Ref. 500 XL, which Enzo is currently working on for me. It will have a bead-blasted finish.

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U-BOAT U-42 ''B and B''

By TLex Introducing the new U-BOAT U-42 ''B and B''. No, that's not bed and breakfast! The new U-42 ''B and B'' automatic is named so for its lovely combination of solid Bronze and Black IP treated Titanium.

This is U-BOAT's first bronze offering, although the watch's mid-case, bezel and caseback are in fact made of Titanium as are all U-42 models. Bronze has been used for the bezel studs (12 o'clock pip in ceramic), the crown winding mechanism, the LE# plate and the tongue of the buckle, which already has some patina . . .

WATER-resistance 300 meters.

MOVEMENT Automatic mechanical modified and personalized at U-BOAT specifications with stem position at 9 o�clock. Frequency 28.800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz. Power reserve 40 hours.

25 jewels. Height 4,60 mm

FUNCTIONS hours, minutes, seconds.

CASE Back case fixed on case with 6 encapsulated hexagon screws. Bidirectional rotating bezel lockable with a lever on the right side of the case.12 o�clock ball indicator/pointer on the bezel made of ceramic. Crown, pin of the hook, screws on the bezel, bezel release lever, limited serial numbering case plate in bronze.

* Case, back case, bezel in titanium, with subsequent treatment of IP Black coating.

* Sapphire glass.

* Double superimposed dial, one in brass bronze colored and one in black.

* Bronze colored hands.

* Diameter 53 mm.

STRAP hand made and hand finished calf dark brown leather, tongue titanium buckle, tongue of the buckle in bronze. Width 23/23 mm, fasten to the case with screws. All engravings on this piece are carried out by mechanical pantograph.

Limited Edition 300 units

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U-BOAT U-42 Chrono Gold

By TLex Introducing the U-BOAT U-42 Chrono Gold with its stunning combination of Black IP treated Titanium and 18k Rose Gold. Solid 18K has been used for the Chrono button, the bezel studs, the bezel release lever and winding mechanism with a total gold weight of around 15.40 grams.

The 12 o'clock bezel pip is black ceramic. The dial is double superimposed black and rose gold. I'm not exactly sure of the watches dimensions as the U-42 Chrono is available in either 47mm or 53mm. Water-resistance is 300m. The U-42 Chrono Gold is an LE of just 99 pieces . . .

CASE Back case fixed on case with 6 encapsulated hexagon screws. Watertight on axis reset and assured charge by PTFE gasket. Bi-directional rotating bezel lockable with a lever on the right side of the case. Fixing of revolving bezel by 3 screws encapsulated in the back case; the bezel removal, for maintenance and washing obtained by removing the three screws, does not affect the watch watertight. Crown, start and stop chrono button, screws on the bezel, bezel release lever in rose gold, 18K (total gold weight: around 15,40 gr).

BACK Back case, case, bezel in titanium, with subsequent treatment of IP Black coating.

CRYSTAL Sapphire glass.

WATER-Resistance 300 meters.

DIAL Double superimposed dial, one in rose gold and one in black.

MOVEMENT Automatic mechanical chronograph modified and personalized at U-BOAT specifications for date display and stem position at 9 o'clock. Frequency 28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz. Power reserve 44 hours. 25 Jewels. Height 7mm.

FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, chronograph, counter small seconds at 3, counter 12 at 12, counter minutes at 6. Date window at 9 o'clock.

STRAP Hand made and hand finished alligator black leather, square scale, tongue titanium buckle, tongue of the buckle in 18 K rose gold. Width 23/23 mm, fasten to the case with screws.

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CLERC Hydroscaph LE Central CHRONO

By TLex Dubbed the 'Clockworks Orange' CLERC have released a new �ber cool version of their Hydroscaph LE Central Chronograph. With its two central hands for measuring chronograph seconds and minutes the watch offers excellent legibility. The counters at 3 and 9 o'clock indicate small seconds and day/night over 24 hours. The watch is presented on a custom orange rubber divers strap and is a Limited Edition of just 250 pieces . . .

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NIVREL Deep Ocean GMT

By TLex NIVREL will present the latest addition to their Deep Ocean family at Basel next month. The Deep Ocean GMT has all the attributes of the hugely successful Deep Ocean, which sold out just months after its release. Features include: a 43mm x 13mm 316L Stainless steel case with a water-resistance of 50bar / 500meters, a 120-click unidirectional rotational divers bezel with black aluminum inlay, a screwdown crown and caseback and sapphire crystal complete with a cyclops magnifying glass for the date.

It is distinguished from other Deep Ocean models by the 24hr scale on its bezel and its red GMT pointer. The watch will house a modified ETA 2826 automatic movement with: hours, minutes, sweep second, date, 2nd time zone through hand indication, 3rd time zone (24-hour bezel). It is presented on a Stainless steel bracelet with flip-lock deployment buckle and divers extension. MSRP 899euro.

For more on the Deep Ocean GMT click HERE. Stay tuned also for some exciting news from NIVREL in the following weeks . .

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TF T-Fun 3-Hands DIVER

By TLex Here's a 'fun' little 15ATM diver! The T-Fun from TF has a 45mm 316L Stainless steel case with a water-resistance of 150m (not sure why they couldn't achieved the extra 50m, tho). The case is available in 3 finishes: steel, gold and black. There are a plethora dial / bezel color options. Both dial and bezels are made form carbon fiber.

I'm not apposed to a little CF on the dial, but I find it a little distracting on the bezel - when both are done it's CF-overload! I quite like the handset, but the oversized crowns seem a little redundant given its poor depth rating. Still you have to admire TF's confidence with statements like: 'They're going to fly off the shelves!' Who knows perhaps they will in the right circles. MSRP 890CHF. . .

From TF Est. 1968, a global yet all-Swiss brand, launches T-Fun, an ultra-trendy watch collection comprising two key lines: a three-hand automatic version and a quartz chronograph. Their signature codes include a dial and bezel with carbon fibre, as well as highly luminescent hands and logo. Their price is very attractive and the range of colours is impressive, with gold-plated, white, black, green, brown and red versions. They're going to fly off the shelves!

A member of the mechanical family, the T-Fun automatic, water-resistant to 150 metres, 45 mm in diameter. In an exceptional move for a mechanical timepiece available at an incredibly affordable price that will test anyone�s powers of resistance, this T-Fun timepiece houses a 100% Swiss made decorated and circular-grained, C�tes de Gen�ve finished three-hand automatic calibre.

Personalized down to the surfaces of its oscillating weight, the movement is open to view through a transparent back. Fitted with a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, water-resistant to 15 atm, the case crafted in 916L steel or 5N gold plate transcends even the eye-grabbing chocolate brown and apple green colour scheme, shot through with flashes of vivid orange or white. 

Genuine carbon coats the dial and the circular grained matching bezel. The virile screw-down crown, struck with the identity-rich TF logo, makes a proud linear statement.

MOVEMENT Automatic, circular-grained with 'C�tes de Gen�ve' motif.

FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds and date

CASE 316L Stainless steel or gold-plated. Bezel featuring carbon fibre matching that on the dial. Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and transparent caseback

WATER-resistant to 150 m / 15 ATM.

DIAL Black, brown, green or white carbon fibre. Arabic numerals, hourmarkers and hands with luminescent material. Date window at 3 o'clock

STRAP Delivered with two interchangeable straps: one with a matching pin buckle, the other in a NATO-type nylon version, and both in colours matching the model: black, green, white, chocolate brown and red

VERSIONS Quartz chronograph with date at 4 o'clock and 30-minute, 12-hour and small seconds counters at 9, 6 and 3 o'clock respectively

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TF T-Fun Chrono DIVER

By TLex Here's the Chrono version of the new T-Fun DIVER. Check out the all-black version - a watch for The Dark Knight me thinks!

From TF The T-Fun collection goes for bold colour pops for the chronograph version, making it sporty and aesthetically desirable. Highly luminescent indices and logo, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, Swiss Ronda quartz movement, screw-down crown struck with the TF logo, matching carbon back and bezel, water-resistant to 150 m. Comes with 2 straps: felt-touch rubber strap and NATO style nylon strap. Recommended retail price, CHF 890.00

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SECULUS Royal Marine

By TLex SECULAS are one these fairly unremarkable Swiss Companies that we seldom hear about. This would appear to be their first diver, at least in recent years; they might have made one at some point as they've been established since 1960. The 48mm, 200m Royal Marine is presented here with a big splashy backdrop - just incase we weren't sure it was a diver! The large gold component over the glossy black bezel (wonder if that's ceramic) reminds me of the Yema Sous Marine.

From SECULAS Resolutely sporty, daring and powerful with its water resistance to 200 metres, the Royal Marine by Seculus defies oceans and their depths. The 316L stainless steel case houses an ETA 2824 automatic movement, a token of reliability. The result is 48 mm of pure functionality: a three-hand dial and a date window at 3 o�clock, highlighted by a magnifying lens built into the sapphire crystal.

Loyal to the rigorous standards and high performance demanded by Swiss watchmaking, the Royal Marine watch is a tribute to devotees of technology and style. Two engraved plates with or without gold plating � one between the lower horns and the other on the left-hand side of the case � proclaim its kinship with the name of both the brand and the model. This finely crafted and virile timepiece is fitted with a sporty triple-link steel bracelet or a silicon strap with diving extension.

MOVEMENT Automatic, ETA 2824

FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds and date

CASE 316L stainless steel, 48 mm. Unidirectional rotating bezel. Engraved steel plates with or without gold plating between the lower lugs and on the left-hand side of the case. Scratchproof sapphire crystal with magnified date window at 3 o'clock and transparent screw-down caseback. Screw-lock crown.

WATER-resistant to 200 m / 20 ATM

DIAL Black. Luminescent hands and hourmarkers. Date window at 3 o�clock

BRACELET 316L stainless steel bracelet or silicon strap with folding clasp and diving-suit extension system

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DOXA SUB 4000T Professional

By TLex Here's the official word from DOXA on their new Sapphire Bezel version of the SUB 4000T which saw its release last year. The 4000T received some ridicule for its re-named power-reserve indicator 'SAFE DIVE' (not sure why they had to name it anything to be honest) but not half as much as they've been getting of late for their recent DOXAsian models. Regardless the 4000T Sapphire is the type of honest-to-goodness DOXA that we all know and love - a fine looking diver!

From DOXA Joining the SUB 4000T collection, the latest dive watch from Doxa comes equipped with a sapphire crystal bezel. Unidirectional, as professional dive watch standards require, it indicates decompression stops in feet to guarantee performance and security in the most extreme conditions.

Seasoned divers will also appreciate the luminescent hourmarkers and hands, the helium valve at 9 o'clock, and water-resistance to 1,220 metres. Not to mention its sporty good looks! Proposed as a 200-piece limited series.

MOVEMENT Automatic, 42-hour power reserve

FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds, date and power-reserve indicator

CASE Polished, satin-finish stainless steel, 46 mm. Sapphire crystal unidirectional rotating bezel. Scratchproof, anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Engraved and numbered screw-down back. Helium valve at 9 o'clock.

WATER-resistant to 1,220 m (4,000 ft)

DIAL Orange. Luminescent hourmarkers and hands. Date window at 3 o'clock, power reserve at 7 o'clock

BRACELET Stainless steel with folding clasp and diving-suit extension system

VERSIONS Black dial (Sharkhunter)

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Water-Resistance HUMOR

By TLex This is hilarious. Arj Barker on digital Vs. analog watches. There's a classic piece on water-resistance a couple of mins in. Strong language CAUTION for those viewing from work. Hat tip to T.R. of DWC ;)

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