HELSON Sharkdiver BRONZE (coming soon)

By TLex The 'Bronze Ages' here again; and I couldn't be happier! HELSON are set to release a NEW Bronze version of their Sharkdiver. The Sharkdiver BRONZE, which will house an ETA2824-2 will come in five dial variations; matte black, brown, or a choice of three carbon dials; black, blue or red. Only 20 pieces of the Sharkdiver Bronze have been made for now. Price - 1'200USD. More details to follow . . .

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EDOX Class-1 Chronoffshore & Christian Redl (record)

By TLex Congratulations, Christian Redl, for his record free dive that was achieved last month during training at Sharm (Egypt): Christian wearing an EDOX Class-1 Chronoffshore went to a depth of 81 meters depth. He is currently training for his free diving world record attempt, which will take place next month in a small frozen mountain lake in Austria, where Christian will dive 60 meters. Here's wishing Christian the best of luck with his final weeks of trainings! BTW All the cool photography was taken by Christian's team!

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PANERAI Luminor Submersible 1950 REGATTA 3 Days

By TLex Another gorgeous Special Edition from PANERAI's exhibition at SIHH 2011. The 47mm titanium Luminor Submersible REGATTA is powered by an Officine Panerai in-house claibre. The Panerai Caliber P.9001 has a GMT function and a power reserve of 3 days. It is water-resistant to 300 meters.












MOVEMENT Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.9001 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13� lignes, 7.9 mm thick, 29 jewels, Glucydur� balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. Incabloc� anti-shock device. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 229 components.

FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, power reserve indicator on the back, seconds reset, calculation of immersion time.

CASE Diameter 47 mm, brushed titanium.

BEZEL Brushed titanium with polished edges, anti-clockwise unidirectional rotating bezel with graduated scale for calculating the time of immersion and ratchet click at minute intervals.

BACK See-through sapphire crystal. Classic Yachts Challenge 2011 engraved on the outer part.

CROWN GUARD Device protecting the crown (protected as a Trademark) Brushed titanium.

DIAL Blue with luminous hour markers. Date at 3 o'clock, seconds at 9 o'clock.

CRYSTAL Sapphire, formed of corundum, 2.9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

WR 30 bar (~300 metres).

STRAP PANERAI personalised rubber strap and large-size brushed titanium buckle.

SUPPLIED with a second interchangeable strap, a tool to change the strap and a steel screwdriver.

REFERENCE PAM00371

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PANERAI Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days BRONZO

By TLex Bronze is the new black! OK maybe not, but as far as dive watch construction is concerned it has become very much in vogue asserting itself as popular choice for achieving that desirable artisan look. PANERAI unveiled the stunning new PAM00382 'Bronzo' at SIHH 2011 . . .



From PANERAI A powerful, fascinating reminder of the sea makes the new Special Edition Luminor Submersible unique. This professional underwater watch is the development of the model made by Officine Panerai more than half a century ago for the commandos of the Egyptian Navy. The new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo�47mm is actually made of bronze, one of the materials associated since antiquity with the world of the sea.



Bronze is an alloy based on copper and one other metal, usually tin, to which other elements can be added to achieve particular performance. The bronze chosen by Officine Panerai for the case of the new Luminor Submersible is CuSn8, an alloy of copper and pure tin very resistant to corrosive action by sea water and atmospheric agents. As well as its high degree of structural strength, this material preserves the warm shades of the original while acquiring over time the aged appearance through the patina which covers it. This patina is the result of the reaction of the bronze to external agents (air, humidity, heat and wear) and it does not alter the properties of the material but is rather a sign of its ageing, making each example unique and personalised.



The brushed bronze case, 47 mm in diameter, is water-resistant to 300 metres and has a unidirectional rotating bezel with ratchet click and graduated scale for calculating the times of immersion, with raised studs for reference. The characteristic bridge protecting the winding crown, with the lever ensuring perfect water-resistance of the crown itself, is also made of bronze. The sapphire back is fixed to the caseband by a ring of titanium, a metal chosen for its hypo-allergenic qualities.



The dial follows the characteristic appearance of the Luminor Submersible, with bar markers applied in place of the figures 12 and 6, but it is executed in an unusual dark green colour which goes well with the bronze colour of the case. Protected by a sapphire crystal, the dial has skeleton hands which are highly luminous, the little dials of the small seconds at 9 o�clock and, in a symmetrical position, the window with the date.



The movement of the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo � 47
mm is the automatic P.9000 calibre, entirely designed and produced in the Officine Panerai manufacture in Neuch�tel. The P.9000 calibre has a structure with a three-quarter plate, clearly visible through the transparent caseback, a diameter of 13� lignes and two spring barrels which provide a power reserve of three days.



Identified by the reference PAM00382 and produced in a limited edition of 1.000 units, the Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo � 47 mm is completed by a leather strap, treated in such a way as to have an appearance similar to that of the period models and fitted with a personalised titanium buckle.

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PANERAI Luminor COMPOSITE Marina 1950 3 DAYS

By TLex Lighter than ceramic, harder than steel, the Luminor Composite Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic was unveiled by PANERAI at SIHH 2011 . . .






From PANERAI With its automatic Panerai P.9000 movement, its Luminor 1950 case in Panerai Composite and its strict adherence to the functional and aesthetic codes which make every Panerai watch unique, the Luminor Composite Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic - 44mm is a classic example of Panerai�s tradition for innovation and quality.



The Luminor 1950 case and the bridge protecting the winding crown are executed in Panerai Composite, the synthetic ceramic, used in haute horlogerie for the first time by Officine Panerai, which is created by an electro-chemical process involving the transformation of aluminium. Panerai Composite is much lighter than ceramic but at the same time it is much harder and more resistant than steel, furthermore it is matt and extremely distinctive in appearance.



The large, unadorned brown dial is of a sandwich construction consisting of two superimposed layers containing the Super-LumiNova� which forms the fluorescent figures and hour markers. It is in the classic Panerai style, reflected by its thickness and high legibility even in the dark. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment.



The P.9000 automatic movement, which can be observed through the smoked sapphire crystal case back, is 13 � lignes in diameter and 7.9 mm thick and it has been entirely designed and constructed within the Officine Panerai manufacture at Neuch�tel. This calibre has a date function, small seconds at 9 o�clock and a power reserve of three days, achieved by two spring barrels connected in series, with an oscillating rotor which winds the springs in both directions.



The Luminor Composite Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic - 44mm is water-resistant
to 30 atmospheres (about 300 metres) and it is supplied with a strap of antiqued brown leather, with a Panerai Composite buckle of the same colour. Identified by the reference PAM00386, it is part of the Contemporary collection.

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HELSON Buccaneer (black dial)

By TLex HELSON Watches have just released a new black dial version of the Buccaneer.

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PATTON P42 Immersion PVD (new)

By TLex Here's quick preview of the new Patton Immersion PVD, for further details please visit Patton's website . . .

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MKII Watches Project 300

By TLex 'Project 300' is the latest project to come from Bill Yao founder of MKII Watches, who are specialists in producing quality homages of dive watch classics. 'Project 300' will pay tribute to the iconic Omega Seamaster 300. It will also be produced in a limited series of just 300 pieces. This will be MKII's second collaborative project with the members of the MKII forum as hosted on Watchuseek. For further details please click on the MKII icon at the bottom of the post.

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JeanRichard AQUASCOPE Lady NIGHT

By TLex Finally a ladies diver with a respectable depth rating and decent case size. Read below to find out more.

From JR JEANRICHARD pays tribute to women with a glamorous version of the Aquascope: The Aquascope Lady Night. This diving watch, whose aesthetic codes are inspired by a historic JEANRICHARD model from the 1960s, expresses the sport-chic style and spirit of discovery which are so dear to the Brand.

A key period in JEANRICHARD's history, which spans over 3 centuries, the 1960s saw the Brand make a name for itself through the creation of diving watches. The Aquascope is a characteristic expression of the aesthetic approach adopted during this period. This is particularly true of its steel case, which combines a tonneau middle with a round rotating bezel. The two crowns are an original touch, with the one at 9 o'clock used to rotate the bidirectional bezel in order to measure the dive time.



Unique and sparkling, the Aquascope Lady Night reflects the sport-chic spirit so dear to JEANRICHARD. The retro-inspired model expresses a resolutely contemporary character. Its elegance is enhanced by the choice of intense black. Playing with subtle contrasts, its dial is adorned with 8 diamond indexes marking the hours, while the black aluminium bezel uses alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces. The red arrow of the second hand lends a discreet touch of colour, echoing that on the date display. In technical terms, the Aquascope stays true to the calibre JR1000 automatic movement manufactured in the Brand's workshops.

This watch is also available with a white mother of pearl dial and a white fabric strap: the Aquascope Lady Day. Both models are available with a bezel setting.



CASE
Polished and satin-finished stainless steel case, aluminium bezel
Dimensions: 44.50 x 40 mm
Height: 11.85 mm
Antireflective sapphire crystal
Screwed case-back
Water-resistant to 300 m
Screwed crowns: 2
External bidirectional rotating bezel

MOVEMENT
JEANRICHARD movement JR1000
Self-winding
Calibre: 11 ����
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)
Jewels: 27
Power reserve: min. 48 hours
Functions: hour, minute, second, date

DIAL
Satin-finished sunburst effect black dial set with diamonds
Arabic numerals and indexes in black luminescent material
Rhodium coated hands with luminescent material

STRAP
Black fabric strap
Stainless steel folding buckle

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HELSON (new lume dials)

By TLex As of next week HELSON will offer 4 new all lume dials; C3, blue lume, BGW9 and orange.

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