Sunday, April 24, 2016

BRERA ProDIVER [no fashion diver]

By TLex Since they first launched in 2008 Brera Orologi, have been making a name for themselves with their stylish timepieces which are known for offering contemporary Italian styles combined with Swiss reliability but at an obtainable price-point.



Brera have been particularly successful in Japan, one of the world�s most savvy watch-buying markets and one that is not willing to compromise, particularly when it comes to their dive watches.



In short Japanese consumers will only consider a watch bearing the name �diver� if it is certified as such.



This pushed Brera to totally rethink their dive watches or should we say divers-styled watches (as they were back then);



and so began almost 3 years of development of a professional divers watch that would not only appeal to the Japanese consumer but would be able to proudly stand alongside any other professional divers model.



The new Brera PRODIVER is that watch, a diver with a premium build that blends both modern and vintage styles while achieving ISO 6425 compliance for an official diving instrument certified by the International Organization for Standardization as defined by the rigorous criteria laid out for dive watches that insists upon �



a dive-time preselecting device protected against inadvertent manipulation; legibility of the dial and visibility in the dark; magnetic-, shock-, and chemical-resistance; strap durability, and � most important of all



� water and pressure resistance, which in the case of the Prodiver is a respectable 30ATM.



The Prodiver has an imposing 47mm case with beveled angles that have been sculpted from high-grade 316L Stainless steel that has been either sandblasted finished or has a matte grey or rose gold IP-treatment �



while its components such as the chrono-pushers, crown and bezel have contrasting high-polished surfaces.



The chrono-pushers have been anodized to color-match elements such as the dial, hands or bezel track. I must admit I�m really digging the grey IP version � very unique!



On to the dial with its multi-level construction and wave pattern that has been designed for maximum legibility - so important that ISO has clearly delineated which elements must be absolutely clearly legible at a distance of nearly ten inches:



the time (with the minute hand obviously distinguishable from the hour hand), elapsed time on the timing bezel, and an indication that the watch is running (via a visible end-of-life indicator).



Finally, a powerful Swiss ISA 8371/2010 movement promises precision, safe under an extra-thick Sapphire crystal and protected against the elements by a screwdown crown system and chrono-pushers that have all been threaded to fit into the case precisely.



Please follow the link below for more info. on the PRODIVER as well as other models from Brera Orologi,



who incidentally are based in sunny Miami Florida with the backdrop of the blue Caribbean ocean, the perfect setting for inspiring new dive watch designs.

https://breraorologi.com/
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Saturday, April 23, 2016

OMEGA Seamaster PLOPROF 1200M Master Chronometer 2ndLOOK

By TLex The Ploprof 12OOM family has now grown to 6 members, 4 new ones in TITANIUM for 2016, powered by the Master Chronometer caliber 8912 and �



2 in Stainless STEEL with Sapphire bezel inlays, powered by the Co-Axial 8500 caliber that were first launched in 2009 almost 40 years after the first Seamaster Professional 600 AKA Ploprof (Plongeur Professionnel, the French for Professional Diver) was officially introduced.



At the time, 1970 that is (to be fair, even today), the Poprof�s case with its screwed-down crown located at 9 o�clock placed beneath a protective steel buffer could not be mistaken for that of any other dive watch.



This unique positioning allowed for far more freedom of wrist movement while preventing any inadvertent manipulation. It was water-resistant to 600 meters. Today�s version has doubled that at 1200M.



The 2016 models have three distinct new looks: the Ref. 227.60.55.21.03.001 in Titanium and 18K Sedna Gold with its polished blue bezel with Ceragold numerals and blue lacquered dial.



The Ref. 227.90.55.21.99.001 also in Titanium with its grey Silicon Nitride bezel inlay and the Ref. 227.90.55.21.04.001 with its electric blue ceramic bezel. Each of them are presented on polished Grade 2 Titanium Sharkproof mesh bracelets.



The bracelet has a double extension system and is fitted with OMEGA�s new diving safety clasp whose pinned links allow precise adjustments to 18 positions. It features a divers� extension to 26mm so that the watch fits perfectly over a divers wetsuit.



Further divers features include: a bi-directional divers bezel - released and locked via the characteristic security pusher at 2 o�clock, and an automatic Helium Escape Valve on the side of the case at the 4 o�clock position that allows Helium to escape during decompression.

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TUDOR Heritage Black Bay BRONZE inMOTION

By TLex Check out the new TUDOR Heritage Black Bay BRONZE -



the brands first model in this ancient material!



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TUDOR Pelagos FREE-DIVING with MORGAN BOURC'HIS

By TLex See the Pelagos MANUFACTURE in action with French Free-Diver, MORGAN BOURC'HIS, and current World Champion in Apnea.



Morgan is a multiple record holder of French and European in constant weight without fins, and was the 2013 World Champion in this discipline.



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ZODIAC Super Sea Wolf 68 Extreme BRONZE

By TLex ZODIAC are the latest large Swiss brand to enter into the bronze watch market with their latest model, the 82 piece Limited Edition, Super Sea Wolf Automatic which boasts a 1000 meter water-resistant case in bead-blast finished Marine Bronze.

It is powered by a COSC-certified STP 1-11 Automatic mechanical movement. This is the fourth iteration of the new Super Sea Wolf 68; others include: BLACK, BLUE, LIMITED.



To date; PANERAI, IWC, ORIS and TUDOR have also released bronze divers models of one sort or another. Who do you think will be next?

http://www.zodiacwatches.com/store/Zodiac/en_US/shop/zodiac-watches.html
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EZA Sealnder ETA 2824

By TLex Eza Watches have just announced that all SEALANDER models will now be equipped with Swiss made ETA 2824 automatic mechanical movements,



which will also be adjusted to 6 positions in the same manner that the Miyota 9015 movement before it was. GREAT news!

http://eza-watches.com/

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

STEINHART Ocean Vintage Military MAXI Limited Edition

By TLex Limited to just 300 pieces worldwide, the Ocean Vintage Military MAXI LE is the latest vintage diver from Steinhart.

As its name implies, the Ocean Vintage Military Maxi is designed borrowing ideas from the original 1960s model issued to the British military and not for sale to the public.



Made in Switzerland and powered by a Swiss Made ETA2824-2 automatic movement, the Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military MAXI is made from Stainless steel that has been satin brushed on the top and high polished sides.

True to the original military issued watch, the Stainless steel bezel is polished and has a black divers bezel insert with full 60 minute track, a requirement in the 60s for accurate mission timing.



It is fitted with a high-domed Hesalite crystal that gives the watch that vintage look and feel with attractive distortions at the edges.

The Limited Edition Ocean Vintage Military MAXI comes with a deep black dial with brushed steel hands. Lume has been applied to the markers, minute, hour and second hands.



The Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military MAXI - Limited Edition comes with a satin brushed Stainless steel bracelet with screw links and fliplock.

Its Limited Edition number has also engraved on the caseback for that extra touch.For those that are interested, it is currently available HERE from Gnomon Watches. Just 10 pieces are left!

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