OMEGA Seamaster PLANET OCEAN Titanium & Liquidmetal�

By TLex If you thought the Planet Ocean Liquidmetal� was the hottest thing to happen to the PO since 2005, think again! The new PLANET OCEAN Titanium & Liquidmetal� adds some titanium to the equation plus an XL sized 45.50mm case. The watch will house the OEMGA Co-Axial calibre 8500.

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OceanicTime Baselworld 2011 (day 1)

By TLex There's been a pretty good reason why my blogging activities have been a little quiet these last few days. Reason being I was winging my way from Taipei to sunny Basel! I'm here now and have already had a peek at some of the intereresting new offerings on show this year, not least of which was the new PLANET OCEAN Titanium & Liquidmetal�. Omega have also given the PO a few updates such as new matt finished bezel inserts, which I will blog about in the coming days!

It seems like CORUM are going to be the talk of 2011 with the SEAFENDER DIVE & CHRONO 46. There are a couple of new versions of the DEEP HULL 48, one of which is a beautiful rose gold and DLC version. Romain Jerome reveal there first ever divers model, the Octopus, which has 200m or more WR and a 60-click divers bezel made from Titanic DNA. Among others was a suprise new diver from CERTINA.

Stay tunded for more soon . . .

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BENARUS Megalodon 'OceanicTime' SE (first look)

By TLex The BENARUS Megalodon 'OceanicTime' SE reflects the minimalist aesthetic of OceanicTime, whilst the use of materials such as glossy black ceramic for the bezel insert and brushed stainless steel for the case echo OceanicTime's glossy black background and brushed steel logo. Both the dial and caseback sport the OceanicTime divers icon as a tribute to the web's #1 reference for dive watches. Stay tuned for more in the coming months . . .





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REACTOR Poseidon Giveaway (CLOSED)

From TLex Hi folks if you haven't already entered into the OceanicTime REACTOR Poseidon Giveaway here's your last chance to win this fantastic 1'000m dive watch. There are still a few more days left for you to put in your entry. Good luck!

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CLERC Hydroscaph LE Automatic Chronograph

From CLERC The most spectacular means of measuring success - Two central hands providing an original short-time display mode: such is the exclusive solution showcased by Clerc Gen�ve in the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph. The first central sweep-seconds hand indicates the chronograph seconds, while its twin shows the minutes. This innovative display ensures exceptional readability for an instrument that tolerates no aesthetic or technical compromises. A prestigious timepiece designed for short-time measurements, the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph is the most spectacular means of celebrating success.



With the new Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph, the prestigious Hydroscaph collection developed by Clerc Gen�ve is welcoming a short-time measuring instrument packed with innovations. Entirely in line with the landmark technical timers representing successive breakthroughs in the history of timekeeping, the new Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph brings to the wrist the precise handling and perfect readability of competition instruments. Its range of useful, reliable and practical functions will delight both speed lovers and diving enthusiasts.



The Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph is innovative in more than one respect. First of all, its exclusive Clerc C608 self-winding movement features a central chronograph reading offering a technical and original display of short-time measurements. There are no off-centred, barely readable subdials, but instead a sweep-seconds hand twined with a running central hand indicating the minutes. This original 60-minute display ensures exceptional legibility that is just as useful on land as in the darkness prevailing at great depths. This mechanical movement beating at a high frequency of 4 Hertz (28,800 vibrations per hour) also drives the hour and minute hands, small seconds at 3 o�clock, a date display at 6 o�clock and a 24-hour day/night indication at 9 o�clock � a refined touch that proves extremely practical when adjusting the date. The exclusive Clerc Calibre C608 is hand-assembled according to with the highest Swiss watchmaking standards.



Like a contemporary work of art, the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph stems from a refusal of any technical or aesthetic compromises. This approach is vividly embodied in the distinctive design of the chronograph pushbuttons at 2 and 4 o�clock, which are broad and hollowed on the inner face. Each reacts to pressure by pivoting around a lateral rod acting like a lever, much like a piano key. This highly refined and ergonomic structure offers excellent user friendliness that is conducive to the precision of the chronograph start, stop and reset functions. The redesigned rubber-moulded steel crown features an enhanced grip for even smoother handling.



Such a wealth of technical creativity is entirely in tune with the DNA of the Hydroscaph, the most spectacular of all diver�s watches. This instrument equipped with a powerful case � the most complex on the market � includes 103 parts, including lateral reinforcements guaranteeing water resistance to 500 metres, as well as the brand�s signature octagonal-shaped rotating bezel. The latter pivots thanks to a retractable flap on a dedicated crown integrated into the case middle at 10 o�clock. Returning the flap to its initial position securely locks the bezel, thus avoiding any risk of accidental deregulation while diving. The mobile lugs ensure a perfect fit on all wrist sizes and shapes, including over a diving suit.



The multi-level dial features an ultra-technical yet ultra-readable face. Each section of time read-off is perfectly delineated and visible even in the dark thanks to the Superluminova coating on the hands and hour-markers. The new Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph is available in three finishes: high-density steel, black DLC (diamond-like carbon, an extremely hard and thermally stable coating) and 18K rose gold/black DLC steel). Each of the three versions, fitted with rubber or rubber-treated hornback leather straps secured by folding clasps, is issued in limited series of 500.

With its powerful aesthetic and innovative technology, the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph by Clerc Gen�ve lays a new milestone in the history of short-time display, and is doubtless also the most spectacular and creative way of celebrating personal success.

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CORUM Admiral's Cup SEAFENDER 46 DIVE

By TLex The Admiral's Cup DEEP HULL 48 was for me one of the most significant luxury dive watch releases of 2010. Not only had Corum entered into new and uncharted territory with the DEEP HULL 48, pitting themselves against the likes of Panerai, who already had a long tradition of producing �serious� dive watches. But the DEEP HULL 48 heralded a new chapter in what would hopefully be CORUM's continued production of high-end professional divers watches. They had up until 2010 only been responsible for the CORUM Bubble Diver.



I had plenty of good things to say about the DEEP HULL 48 when it was introduced on OceanicTime and was not disappointed when I conducted an in-depth review of it. My conclusion then: �I�ve always held the belief that every great watch-making house is at least capable of creating one exceptional dive watch; the DEEP HULL 48 is Corum�s. Forget the Bubble Diver, now CORUM are in the business of making professional dive watches. Let�s hope that the popularity of this watch is such that CORUM make the DEEP HULL a permanent model of the Admiral�s Cup collection. ��



It would appear that CORUM are now in the business of producing professional dive watches. 2011 sees the release of the Admiral�s Cup SEAFENDER 46 DIVE & CHRONO DIVE, which will both be unveiled in Basel next week. The SEAFENDER with its 46mm case will no doubt find favor with those, who found the DEEP HULL 48 a little too large or for those, who might have considered it a little outside their budget. I�m not sure of actually pricing, but would imagine that the SEAFENDER 46 DIVE will be a tad more affordable than its predecessor.

From CORUM The extreme range of the Corum sports collection welcomes two new models: the Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Dive and the Admiral�s Cup Seafender Chrono Dive. Water-resistant to 300 meters, these sporty yet elegant watches are equally at ease worn over a diving suit as beneath a shirt cuff.



Corum clearly feels very much at home at great depths. Launched in 2010 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Admiral�s Cup collection, the Deep Hull 48 model marked a significant watershed in brand history by heralding the �extreme� range. Designed for extreme environments, this diver�s watch, the first of its kind within the Admiral�s Cup collection, is now joined by two new 46mm diameter variations that are both water-resistant to 300 meters: the Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Dive and the Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Chrono Dive.

Slightly smaller than the previously introduced version, they have been specifically designed and developed to delight divers and devotees of distinctive and sophisticated watches. These sporty and sturdy models feature powerful, taut lines that make them ideal companions for relaxing moments as well as exciting adventures.



Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Dive - With the new Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Dive, Corum achieves the perfect combination of sportsmanship and aesthetics. Reflecting the distinctive codes that have earned the collection its peerless success � a twelve-sided case and an inner bezel ring featuring 12 nautical pennants � it features a pleasing size at 46 mm in diameter and 16.05 mm thick. The subtle nature of its dial in shades of black and gray, as well as the purity of its lines carved in grade 5 titanium � the hardest material to machine � make this Admiral�s Cup the most civilized of extreme watches.

While this variation will be perfectly at home under the sleeve of a sports shirt, it is nonetheless a genuine diving instrument that meets the corresponding official standards. These include a screw-in caseback engraved in its center with the inscription �DIVE 300 METERS�, as well as the figure of a diver. The twelve convex sides of the case in grade 5 titanium guarantee absolute water resistance to a depth of 300 meters. The 120-toothed unidirectional bezel enables easy visualization of dive times, while the luminescent hands and hour-markers make this watch an authentic instrument panel that is perfectly readable in all situations.

This Admiral�s Cup model with its unmistakably strong character is equipped with an automatic CO947 movement chronometer-certified by the COSC. It beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), has a 42-hour power reserve, and drives the hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o�clock as well as a day/date display appearing through two small windows at 3 o�clock. To ensure enhanced comfort and perfect sturdiness, it is fitted with a black vulcanized rubber strap secured by a titanium pin buckle.



Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Chrono Dive - A resolutely sleek model powerfully asserting its distinctive design, the Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Chrono Dive introduces an unprecedented function into the extreme watch range: the chronograph. Water-resistant to 300 meters and topped by a 120-toothed unidirectional rotating bezel, this model which is immediately recognizable thanks to its iconic 12-sided case is made from grade 5 titanium, a material known for its antimagnetic properties. Its dial featuring subtle grey shades is surrounded by an inner bezel ring with the 12 nautical pennants that have contributed to the collection�s reputation. As required by the official norms for diver�s watches, the screw-in case bears the inscription �DIVE 300 METERS� as well as the figure of a diver.

By equipping this model with Caliber CO753 � an automatic chronograph movement chronometer-certified by the COSC and endowed with a 48-hour power reserve - Corum is laying a new milestone in the creation of its extreme watch range. Handling of the chronograph function is secured in order to avoid any accidental operation. The two round pushbuttons serving to start, stop and rest the chronograph seconds hand as well as the two chronograph hour and minute counter hands are both screw-locked � which means they must be unlocked before making any short-time measurements.

Equally at ease under water as on dry land, the Admiral�s Cup Seafender 46 Chrono Dive is delivered with a black vulcanized rubber strap able to withstand even the most extreme trials.

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WATCHLOUNGE Sendai Quake (fund raising)

By TLex The German watch forum, WatchLounge.Com has started fund-raising for the children of Japan; 'Watchlounge Sendai Quake'. Every last cent will go to the Children of Japan. Among the many supporters are Helson Watches and Steinhart Watches. Fellow watch bloggers, please kindly spread the word. And to my readers in Japan our thoughts are with you.

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ANONIMO Carbon Diver (first look)

By TLex Anonimo are set present their latest collection for Baselworld 2011, which they call 'The Bronze Age'. Whilst not really fitting in with that theme their new Carbon Diver is certainly an interesting departure. The use or carbon fiber for its bezel and dial might not be to everyone's taste (I'm not sure if I like it or not), but is a modern look for Anonimo. The Carbon Diver's satin finished case measures 42mm and has a water-resistance of 30ATM. It will house the Anonimo Calibre 01.0 based on the Sellita SW200-1 or ETA 2824-2.



Stay tuned for more on Anonimo's 'The Bronze Age' collection, which will include two stunning versions of the Marlin Bronze among others. And for those of you, who have yet to see the Anonimo watchmaking video, take a look!

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H2O Kalmar Mokume Gane (prototype)

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BENARUS Moray Ti47 (first look)

By TLex BENARUS are now taking reservations for their latest diver, the Moray Ti47. The watch retains the classic 1950s style case of the BENARUS Moray, which had 45mm 316L stainless steel case with a water-resistance of 500m. The Moray Ti47, as its new suffix indicates has a titanium construction with an increased 47mm stature. It is now also water-resistant to 2'000m and will house the ubiquitous ETA 2824-2.



In addition there is also chronograph version of the Ti47, which will house an ETA 2894. It's great to see titanium being used again by a micro, I think we're going to see a lot more of titanium used for divers in this sector. But what I really love about the latest Moray is its bezel without any markers other than that of the 12 o'clock pip; very nice!



In addition to the black dials shown here each dial will also be available in gray. For further details on the BENARUS Moray Ti47, please follow the Benarus icon at the bottom of the post.



3 HAND MODEL

Movement: ETA 2824-2

Width: 47mm 2x Height: 18mm

Water Resistance: 2,000 meters

Crystal: double domed sapphire, 4.3mm thick, 35mm wide

Case: Titanium

Lume: C3 Superluminova

Price: $950 + Shipping



CHRONOGRAPH

Movement: ETA 2894

Width: 47mm x Height: 16.6mm

Water Resistance: 500 meters

Crystal: double domed sapphire, 3mm thick, 35mm wide

Case: Titanium

Lume: C3 Superluminova

Price: $2,300 + Shipping

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