By TLex Here's sneak peek of the new PERRELET Turbine DIVER. More to follow soon . . .
Monday, March 5, 2012
M�hle-Glash�tte MARINUS Chronograph SE Fulda Challenge
By TLex M�hle-Glash�tte announce the new MARINUS Chronograph SE Fulda Challenge. It features a solid stainless steel case, which has been coated with DLC, fitted with a sapphire crystal and has a water-resistance of 30ATM. A tough and hardy dive watch - that has qualified for the 2012 Fulda Challenge of which M�hle-Glash�tte were the official timekeeper. The watch was exposed to extreme elements and temperatures as low as -40�C as it made its way across 1,500 kilometers of Canada's Yukon territory . . .
From M�hle-Glash�tte The Marinus Chronograph is distinctive and unscathed as it emerges from the water. But the watch is no longer satisfied with tackling just one element. Whether surfing, snowboarding, sailing or snowshoeing: this outdoor timepiece from M�hle-Glash�tte also stands up to the challenges of snow and ice. The Marinus Chronograph has qualified for the Fulda Challenge 2012 thanks to its striking character and is now being launched as a special limited edition.
The strengths of the Marinus Chronograph are evident at a glance: its solid stainless steel case with a black highly resistant DLC coating (diamond like carbon) and 44 mm diameter can live up to any challenge. With its domed 2.5 mm thick sapphire crystal and a resistance to test pressures of 30 ATM, the Marinus Chronograph stands up to external influences such as temperature fluctuations, salt water and changes in pressure. These are all valued properties in the extreme conditions of the Fulda Challenge.
This Arctic decathlon takes place every year in the Yukon Territory in Canada. Athletes battle against the cold along the 1,500 km route as well as tackling the challenges of the individual disciplines which include dog sledding, skijoring and a half marathon at -40�C. M�hle-Glash�tte took part in the extreme event for the first time this year as the official timekeeper. To mark this commitment, a limited edition series of 250 Marinus Chronograph models was released.
The fact that you can tell the time with the Marinus Chronograph in virtually any conditions is all thanks to the M�hle chronograph movement MU 9408. The patented woodpecker neck regulation guarantees accuracy even under the harshest of conditions.
A 48-hour power reserve, stop-seconds mechanism and fast date corrector complete the technical features of this watch.
The non-reflective sapphire crystal offers an unrestricted view of the black watch face at all times; the white numerals and two totalizers stand out clearly from the background. The uncluttered design means that the small seconds display and minutes counter can be viewed at a glance. The one-sided rotating bezel with its red ceramic insert stands out easily against the otherwise black design of the watch. Thanks to the hands, numerals and indices coated with Super-LumiNova, the watch offers optimal legibility even in dark conditions or under water. The light spot at the zero point on the bezel enhances this further.
Equipped with all of these properties, the Marinus Chronograph can stand up to any challenge, regardless of conditions. This timepiece is the optimal partner for extreme athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who live their lives at the limit.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Alessandro Baldieri SEAMONSTER V2.0
By TLex Here's a sneak peek at the new version of the Alessandro Baldieri Sea Monster, which is due for release in a number of color variations this June. Its 46mm case, which will house an automatic movement (not sure which one yet) has a water-resistance 200m or 660feet and is fitted with a sapphire crystal.
I quite like the case design - nice side profile. However the dial leaves me a little confused - there don't appear to be lumed hour markers at 6 or 12 o'clock, but instead these little hexagon icons? The lightnig bolt second hand is a little too much for this dial (memories of STOLAS).
There's an interesting dive mask etching on the caseback with the text: 'SUB Italiana'. The mask looks looks a lot like one of those camera masks. The new Sea Monster will be a Limited Edition of 500 pieces. Stay tuned for more soon . . .
RAVEN Watch Co. Vintage Series DIVER
By TLex It has gold Mercedes hands, an oyster bracelet, a domed acrylic crystal, and there's no crown guard. RAVEN Watches' first model is as authentic looking as you get, and is finally on sale priced 680USD + Shipping. Follow the Raven Watch Co. logo below to find out more . . .
Saturday, March 3, 2012
VintageVDB GMT FirstLook
By TLex Here are the first images of the new Vintage-VDB GMT prototype watches. The VDB GMT with its 44mm polished case housing a vintage Enicar Sherpa caliber of which 8 examples will be made.
And the VDB GMT Special Edition with its 44mm PVD coated case housing a vintage Rolex caliber of which only 3 examples will be made. Stay tuned for more soon . . .
FIORILLO Diver 2ndLook
By TLex It's been a while since I posted anything on the Fiorillo DIVER project. Temporanea Manifattura Fiorillo are an Italian artisan watchmaker, they don't have a website, but instead discuss all their projects on their watch FORUM.
Seen here are some new renders of their latest diver projects; the striking 6979-2 in a combination of Marine Bronze and Stainless steel, the 6979-1 All Black and the 3882-1. The detailing on watches is really incredible!
Friday, March 2, 2012
BREITLING Chronomat 44 FLYING FISH
By TLex INTRODUCING the Breitling Chronomat 'Flying Fish', named so after extreme record breaking freediver, Herbert Nitsch, whose nickname is 'Flying Fish'. Herbert Nitsch is the only freediver to have reached the incredible depth of 700 feet!
BREITLING Chronomat 44 TOPGUN
By TLex ''The real TOPGUN watch carries the Breitling signature!'' Those sound like fighting words if you ask me! Breitling asserting themselves as the aviation watch top dog gun with the release of their new Chronomat 44 TOPGUN! 2012 has seen a number of lovely aviation watches released, the gorgeous new Zenith Pilot 'Montre d'Aeronef' Type 20 and of course IWC's Top Gun models, which Brietling may or may not be referring to.
IWC show cased their new Top Gun watches at SIHH with a spectacular mock Navy Aircraft carrier as their backdrop. There's even been talk of the Rolex Sky-Dweller, another pilot? Exciting news for aviation fans! Fret not, though, I'm sure the humble dive watch has a plenty more to offer ;) Stay tuned . . .
From BREITLING As a privileged partner of aviation, Breitling enjoys long-established associations with the greatest professionals and flight teams on the planet � including the prestigious TOPGUN flying school, the US Navy tactics instructor program. In a meeting held at the NAS Fallon, Nevada base, TOPGUN members unanimously decided to signal their exclusive cooperation with Breitling through the creation of a limited edition bearing their insignia.
This Chronomat 44 chronograph, produced in a worldwide 500-piece limited edition and equipped with a 100% Breitling high-performance movement, features a blue dial in the US Navy colors carrying the authentic logo of the �United States Navy Fighter Weapons School� � the official TOPGUN name. The engraved caseback displays the same logo, accompanied by the limited-edition number. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this exceptional instrument will be donated to a charity selected by the TOPGUN cadre.
OMEGA Planet Ocean CERAGOLD� (tease)
By TLex OMEGA have released a teaser VIDEO detailing what will be the highlights of their exhibition at Baselworld next week. But does the tease reveal a little too much?! Looking at the video we can see what look like new versions of the latest Planet Ocean family, which are using a new Omega proprietary technology known as CERAGOLD�.
An educated guess would be that CERAGOLD� is somewhat similar to the Liquidmetal� technology that Omega already use, so perhaps fusing solid gold with ceramic to create ceramic bezel inlays with solid gold markers! Cool! Expensive, but cool! Stay tuned for more soon . . .
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus II - DOUBLE DATE
By TLex It was previewed first HERE on OceanicTime, now the rest of the online watch community are buzzing about it. INTRODUCING the new LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus II DOUBLE DATE . . .
From LW LINDE WERDELIN, renowned for creating meticulously crafted timepieces with attachable digital instruments for diving and free skiing, presents Oktopus II � Double Date at BaselWorld 2012.
The Oktopus II Double Date has been developed with the Reef in mind, LINDE WERDELIN�s in-house diving instrument, as well as inspired by the air-tight pressure chamber used for simulations when testing both the Oktopus II and the Reef.
The Oktopus II Double Date�s innovative fivepart case construction ensures absolute water resistance as well as excellent protection against seawater corrosion.
� To guarantee this we have chosen anticorrosive materials such as gold, titanium and ceramic, the last employed for the first time on our timepieces,� says Morten Linde, creative mind at LINDE WERDELIN.
In the last five years, LINDE WERDELIN has undertaken the complex development of the Reef, acquiring unequalled expertise which has been applied into the Oktopus II, both in its design and structure.
The combination of the Oktopus II and the Reef emphasises LINDE WERDELIN�s philosophy stating time should be read analogue while performance, should be measured digital.
The Oktopus II represents a technological and ideological advancement of the original Oktopus which in turn was a development of the original Biformeter, LINDE WERDELIN�s first collection of timepieces. The result of this innovative construction is inspired by LINDE WERDELIN�s knowledge in crafting dive instruments.
� Having completed the development and testing of the Reef in 2010 we had the opportunity to reconsider what our interpretation of a dive watch and instrument could be and we set about reconstructing the Oktopus�, says Jorn Werdelin.
The case of the Oktopus II � Double Date features a central movement chamber and four case parts assembled together with 16 screws. Eight screws seal the fixed bezel with the chamber and another eight inside the back-case. The chamber housing the movement is constructed for maximum resistance against water. The four case parts at three, six, nine and twelve o�clock, are built separately from the movement chamber and are used to attach the strap as well as to hold the attachable instrument.
The construction was inspired by the air-tight pressure chamber used for diving simulations when testing both the Oktopus II and the Reef. All the screws comprise of laminated tension discs to tighten and reinforce the construction. The whole surface of the case undergoes a microbille and a satin finish to reflect light or shadow. The robust crown at 3 o�clock bears an engraving of an octopus icon. The back case has been decorated with an octopus drawing by Morten Linde, as a reference to an earlier series - the Oktopus Tattoo.
The Oktopus II intentionally does not have a turning bezel as the information (time spent submersed) traditionally measured by a turning bezel is available in the Reef. The first three series of Oktopus II, are constructed in titanium, gold and ceramic some of the least reactive materials available and highly anti-corrosive to protect against the impact of long-term submersion into sea water.
The dial of the Oktopus II is built in two layers. The upper level is cut out in a stencil technique, inspired from the graffiti art. Bearing the LINDE WERDELIN logo and indexes 3, 6 and 9 in superluminova, together with the big calendar wheels, the dial reveals the icon of an octopus. The lower dial is made with a circular Cote de Geneve dial to give the effect of water ripples. Two laser-cut wheels at 11 and 1 o�clock are powered by the big calendar complication.
Oktopus II, initially launched with a 3-hand big date movement, calibre 14580 is custom-made together with Dubois Depraz.� We wanted to include a laser-cut big date centrally to make it very visible.� says Jorn Werdelin.
Oktopus II Double Date in titanium and ceramic will retail at CHF [8,800];
Oktopus II Double Date in titanium, titanium DLC and ceramic with yellow accent in dial will retail at CHF [9,400];
Oktopus II Double Date Rose Gold and titanium will retail at CHF [18,500].
All exclusive of VAT from autumn 2012 on LindeWerdelin.com or from any LW authorised retailer in local currency.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
ORIS Aquis Titan CHRONO
By TLex ORIS expand their new AQUIS diver family. The Aquis Titan Chronograph may not share the same tough ceramic bezel inlay that its siblings boast, but Oris assure durability and robustness thanks to a new Tungsten inlay and Titanium case. An attractive combination of metals.
From ORIS A combination of titanium and tungsten, the new Oris Aquis Titan Chronograph is well equipped and ready to experience the toughest dives all over the world. Robust and durable thanks to the scratch resistant Tungsten Diver�s inlay, Oris� new diving model is a symbol of strength. The triangle at zero position, the indexes and watch hands are filled with Superluminova, ensuring the watch face can be easily identified even in bad visibility.
The automatic helium valve at 9 o�clock position is essential for professional divers operating from a helium filled diving bell. This well protected time-piece also features a screw down stainless steel crown and stainless steel pushers, solid screw down case back with an engraved conversion scale (feet/meter).
A coordinating grey dial and inlay ring ensure the style of the model is in harmony with its endurance. Water resistant to 50 bar/500m and available in a multi-purpose case, the Aquis Titan Chronograph is clearly a watch of substance.
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