Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Girard-Perregaux Sea HAWK [PR]

From GP Water-resistant down to 1,000 meters! The depths of the ocean cannot intimidate the new Sea Hawk. It is a diving watch that makes an unmistakable statement of its intentions. 

Designed to withstand the rigors of deep SCUBA diving, it incorporates a helium valve for use during decompression and an anti-clockwise turning bezel for dive-time calculations. A series of tests is carried out to demonstrate its capacity to operate at a depth of 1,000 meters where the pressure is more than 1,500 kg. 



This is the level of water-resistance required to meet the rigorous standards of ISO 6425. The construction of the case, and particularly its screwed case back, give the watch excellent shock- resistance, as does the crown which is protected by a perfectly integrated crown guard and positioned at 4 o�clock for greater comfort on the wrist.



Its character is emphasized by the contrast between the elements in brushed steel and those in rubber � the bezel, the octagonal ring and the crown. The dial was primarily designed for legibility; it is black, underlined by a motif that echoes the emblematic Girard-Perregaux Bridge, with information on several levels. The markers and hands are coated with luminescent material and certain elements are highlighted with orange, such as the power reserve and the small seconds. The date is displayed at 1.30 o�clock creating a beautiful balance on the face.



There is no doubt that the new Sea Hawk earns its place among high-performance diving watches, confirmed by its automatic mechanical movement caliber GP3300.

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Monday, December 3, 2012

AQUADIVE Model 77 NOS

By TLex Here are a few more pictures of the 'Model 77', Aquadive's latest release featuring a uniquely designed NOS (new old stock) case design from the 1970s. 



The case boasts a sunburst brushed steel finish and a special PVD coating, which has been applied onto a copper-alloy base for increased durability.



Further features of the Model 77 include a black galvanized dial and a handset that is an exact replica of that used by the original Maritime automatic from 1977.



Notice also the specially domed caseback that was originally made to accommodate its Anton Schild automatic mechanical movement.









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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Girard-Perregaux new HAWK coming soon



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AQUADIVE Model 77 NOS

By TLex It's only been a year since the rebirth of Aquadive, but in that short time they have reestablished themeselves as one of the greats of the dive watch industry and have reignited a love affair with collectors that has been burning for more than 4 decades. Today they are set to release another of their vintage diving beauties!

The Aquadive NOS (new old stock) Model 77 is based on the iconic Aquadive 'Maritime', which was first developed in the early 70s. It was originally designed with a thick caseback to accommodate an automatic mechanical movement, but as the demand for mechanical watches diminished it was later adapted for a Quartz LED, which it housed up until the early 80s.



Only a limited number of the Model 77 with automatic movements were ever produced. There are few used examples still in existence (in either form). Something that has made them highly coveted by dive watch collectors. The watches (as they still are today) were entirely constructed and manufactured in Switzerland. When it was first manufactured, the case had a depth rating of 20ATM. Today it has 10 times the water-resistance thanks to a new 5mm thick Sapphire crystal and modern gaskets.



The NOS Model 77 is available in two movement versions: one with a modern ETA 2836 Elabore, and one with NOS self-winding 21 jewels Anton Schild movement, which has been disassembled, oiled, cleaned and lovingly serviced by a master watchmaker. They are the same calibers that were originally used, and as such have vintage date wheels in white with red digits, a common feature in the 70s and one that Aquadive have retained in keeping with its vintage heritage.



The Model 77 uses a genuine NOS vintage Stainless steel watch case with a beautiful sunburst brushed effect and an extremely durable black PVD coating on its lower portion that has been pre-applied with a layer of copper alloy, which increases durability of the PVD coating.

It has been fitted with an original uni-directional rotational divers bezel with a black aluminum insert and a precise, solid 60-click mechanism. It measures 41mm wide (exc. crown) x 48mm long with 22mm lugs. It features a Swiss made modern two piece black galvanized dial as well as 100% reproduction hands that were used by the original automatics.



The NOS Model 77 is supplied on a specially designed NATO or rubber divers strap. It is scheduled for release in mid December 2012. Aquadive have manufactured 150 pieces with the modern ETA 2836 Elabore movement, and just 50 pieces with the vintage NOS Anton Schild automatic movements.

Follow the links for further details on pricing and ordering info. Model 77 ETA 2836, Model 77 ANTON SCHILD . . .

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

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CHRIS BENZ Shark Proof TEST

By TLex LOCATION: Shark Alley, Gansbaai, South Africa: Chris Benz put one of their watches to the ultimate test. See as one of their divers models is mauled by a Great White shark; earning it its �Shark Proof� label! Sure it�s a gimmick, but it�s theirs and it�s a pretty cool one!



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Friday, November 30, 2012

HELSON new MODELs

By TLex HELSON Watches have released four new models. They are: 

the Buccaneer 47 BRONZE,



the Gauge 1000 SAPPHIRE,



the Stingray 43 BRONZE,



and the Stingray 47 TITANIUM.



SALE They are kicking of their X-MAS sale with a 10% discount on all models bought between December 1st. and 15th. Simply enter 'XMAS' as the discount coupon when ordering.

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Thursday, November 29, 2012

EXT�tico DIVER N�1

By TLex Here are the first real pictures of the EXT�tico DIVER N�1. And what a an incredibly cool look diver it is!  The first series of watches have already begun assembly, but are currently awaiting new larger crowns before final assembly. They have already been sold out - however a second series is already underway.



Technical specifications include: a 316L Stainless steel watch case measuring 44mm wide x 15.5mm high with a screwdown 316L Stainless steel caseback, a twin-locking screwed down crown, a 120 click-type unidirectional rotational divers bezel and a water-resistance of 40ATM or 400m.



Further features include: a red or gray dial with Luminova, a Sapphire crystal with red anti-reflective coating on both sides and Luminova applied hands. The watch is powered by a Swiss made ETA 2824-1 automatic mechanical movement.



The watch comes with both black and red custom rubber divers straps with EXT�tico signed 316L Stainless steel buckles.



The EXT�tico DIVER is proudly made in Spain and has a 3 year warranty. It's price is 875Euro + shipping. Please contact EXT�tico for further details.



Follow the logo below to visit EXT�tico's current website, which is only a week away from a re-launch with a number of new and enhanced interactive features. It will also be fully mobile-device compatible and will have an online store.

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