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First released in 1960, the Admiral's Cup watch was to shed its beautifully crafted Carr�� skin in the early 1980's as part of a radical new design when Corum became commercial sponsors of yacht racing.? The re-birth of the piece featured a now instantly recognisable? rounded 12-sided case with brightly coloured nautical pennants decorating the [...]Read More|||No Comment A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 DaymaticPosted byJohnny McElherroninDecember 30th 2009under:A. Lange & SohneTags: A. Lange & Sohne, A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Daymatic, A. Lange & Sohne watchFrom the prestigious Saxon manufacture comes a new addition to the world-renowned Lange 1 collection – the Lange 1 Daymatic.? ?This is the first wristwatch in the series to have an automatic winding movement, therefore the usual power reserve indicator, a feature on all previous manually wound Lange 1 dials is no longer required.? In [...]Read More|||No Comment The Blancpain "Saint-Valentin 2010"Posted byJohnny McElherroninDecember 27th 2009under:Blancpain, NewsTags: Blancpain ladies watch, Blancpain Limited Edition, Blancpain Saint Valentin, Blancpain WatchThe design of ladies' watches is a niche?seemingly overlooked?by some of the luxury watch houses, not so at Blancpain where the Le Brassus manufacture continues its pioneering attitude to the creation of women's timepieces.? In 1998 the brand presented the first ladies' fly-back chronograph, and the same movement was used to power the "Saint-Valentin 2009", [...]Read More|||No Comment The Richard Mille RM 022 Tourbillon "Aerodyne" Dual Time ZonePosted byJohnny McElherroninDecember 27th 2009under:News, Richard MilleTags: Richard Mille, Richard Mille RM 022 Tourbillon "Aerodyne" Dual Time Zone WatchWith the release in 2009 of the RM 021 Tourbillon "Aerodyne"? Richard Mille impressed the industry with the continued use of ever-more technically advanced modern construction materials.? The materials in question – orthorhombic titanium aluminides – a group of alloys originally the subject of research by NASA for use in construction of the wings of [...]Read More|||No Comment Daniel Roth Tourbillon Lumi��re PlatinumPosted byJohnny McElherroninDecember 10th 2009under:Daniel RothTags: Daniel Roth Tourbillon Lumi��re Platinum, Daniel Roth watch, Daniel Roth watchmakerThe Tourbillon is? considered by many to be a trademark complication of the Daniel Roth brand and the small but highly specialised team of technicians and craftsmen at the Le Sentier workshop have produced an impressive collection of tourbillon pieces encased within the instantly recognisable Daniel Roth Ellipsocurvex watchcase.? Of these one of the most [...]Read More|||No Comment JeanRichard Diverscope JR1000 GoldwatersPosted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 26th 2009under:JeanRichardTags: JeanRichard, JeanRichard Goldwaters DiverscopeThe new JeanRichard Diverscope JR1000 Goldwaters manages to successfully marry the attributes of the stylish, rugged men’s sports watch with those of the serious diver’s watch with a depth range of 300M/1000ft .Read More|||No Comment Panerai Radiomir P.999 42mm Pink GoldPosted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 24th 2009under:News, PaneraiTags: Panerai, Panerai Historic Collection, Panerai Radiomir, Panerai Radiomir P.999Officine Panerai present a new model to add to their highly collectable Historic Collection, the Panerai Radiomir P.999 42mm Pink Gold, powered by a new hand-wound P.999 movement with 60-hour power reserve developed and produced at the Neuchatel manufacture which was opened in 2006. The P.999 Calibre is smaller than previous Panerai movements allowing the [...]Read More|||1 Comment Girard-Perregaux 1966 Chronograph unveiled to compliment seriesPosted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 24th 2009under:Girard-Perregaux, NewsTags: Girard-Perregaux, Girard-perregaux 1966 Chronograph, Girard-Perregaux 1966 CollectionBuilding upon the growing success of their 1966 Collection which?made its first appearance?in 2006, Girard-Perregaux have announced the addition of the 1966 Chronograph to this select series. Offered in both pink gold and white gold and featuring a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback, the new 40mm piece remains true to the more classic theme as found [...]Read More|||No Comment Harry Winston Opus 9 is awarded "Best Design Watch of the Year"Posted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 22nd 2009under:Harry Winston, NewsTags: Harry Winston, Harry Winston Opus 9, Harry Winston Opus Series, Opus 9The jury at the ninth Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen��ve held on 14th November 2009 have awarded the Harry Winston Opus 9 the "Best Design Watch of the Year". The Opus collection, launched by Harry Winston in 2001 is a horological collaboration which brings together master designers and pioneers of engineering from the industry annually, [...]Read More|||No Comment De Bethune release the DB25 Moon PhasePosted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 22nd 2009under:De Bethune, NewsTags: DB25 Moon Phase, De Bethune, De Bethune DB25 Moon PhaseFounded in 2002, the De Bethune manufacturer are already considered to be masters of the use of concepts, technology and innovation within the industry. The pursuit? for precision movements through on-going research has? resulted in the development and patenting of its titanium and platinum balance wheel and also its silicon balance wheel. Now the watch [...]Read More|||No Comment Richard Mille RM025 picks up Best Sports Watch Award 2009Posted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 20th 2009under:News, Richard MilleTags: Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen��ve, Richard Mille, Richard Mille RM025, RM025 Tourbillon ChronographAt the ninth "Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Gen��ve" held on 14th November 2009 Richard Mille received the award in the "Sports Watches" category for the tourbillon chronograph RM025 diver's watch. The designers at Richard Mille spent more than five years on the development of this piece which features both a chronograph and tourbillon in a [...]Read More|||No Comment The Audemars Piguet Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon ChronographPosted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 18th 2009under:Audemars Piguet, NewsTags: Audemars Piguet, Audemars Piguet Millenary, Audemars Piguet Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon ChronographAudemars Piguet are considered by some in the industry to be the brand who first used the term "concept" watch and with the creation of their latest piece the Carbon One Toubillon Chronograph they have proved themselves once again to be masters in the art of blending the traditions of haute horology with supreme innovation.? [...]Read More|||No Comment Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Split Second ChronographPosted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 18th 2009under:Chopard, NewsTags: Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Second, Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Split SecondChopard continues its proud associations with the world of classic cars with the release of a new watch with true motorsport heritage – the Chopard 1000 Miglia GT XL Chrono Split Seconds.? The Mille Miglia road rally event for vintage cars runs over 1000 miles of Italian roads and has become known as the world's [...]Read More|||No Comment Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 wins MP Watch of the Year 2009Posted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 17th 2009under:NewsTags: Montres Passion Watch of the Year 2009, Vacheron Constantin, Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921, Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 wins Watch of the Year 2009, Watch of the Year 2009On an evening of many awards, it was the Vacheron Constantin Historique America 1921 upon which was eventually bestowed the night’s highest honour amid competition from Corum’s Ti-Bridge which claimed second prize and the Montblanc for its “Nicolas Rieussec Chronographe Monopoussoir” which merited third prize.Read More|||No Comment Ebel watch historyPosted byJohnny McElherroninNovember 3rd 2009under:EbelTags: Ebel, Ebel and Movado, Ebel biography, Ebel watch, Ebel watches review, history of Ebel, Pierre Alain BlumEbel watch history. At?The Watch Press?we often feature some lesser-known brands (although this by no means implies lesser quality �C quite often the opposite in fact) among the brands whose fortunes (and foresight) have afforded them the luxury of high-profile international marketing campaigns and instant recognition worldwide. However, no matter how great the name is [...]Read More

[ via Ebel ]For lovers of contemporary architecture and devotees of mechanical watch*** - including many who are proud to be both - Ebel introduces a stunningly inspired pink gold version of its 1911 BTR Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, issued in an exclusive limited edition of 200.This spectacular face of this new landmark creation is strongly reminiscent of contemporary architectural achievements such as modern art museums with their large bay windows amid a metal frame creating an alternating pattern of glass and steel. The play on perspective as well as the clever lighting and volume effects all vividly evoke a contemporary work of architecture, while the elegantly understated and subtly contrasting choice of colors inexorably draws the gaze to the intricate workings of the watch mechanism below. The ultimate goal of such sophisticated structures being to highlight the objets d'art inside, it comes as no surprise to learn that the movement inside the alternating slate grey and black openworked dial is fully worthy of such a spectacular stage-setting.Clearly the most elaborate and prestigious of all Ebel proprietary movements, the Caliber 288 boats no less than 436 parts and a double COSC certification conferred before and after assembly of the perpetual calendar module. Caliber 288 steadily and reliably counts off the day of the week, the date, the month, the years, and the ever-poetic phases of the moon appearing on an exceptionally accurate astronomical display. This exceptional movement can also be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal case-back, providing an excellent view of the Architects of Time "compass" oscillating weight, a signature of Ebel proprietary calibers.Despite providing such a vast amount of information, this quintessentially architectural timepiece is exceptionally readable thanks to its four sapphire crystal counters sporting a metallic matt appearance that undeniably enhances their legibility. 12 white Superluminova hour-markers stand out clearly against the dial rim, while the gold-plated diamond-polished skeleton hour and minute hands accentuate the sense of transparency prevailing throughout.This glowing tribute to contemporary architecture exudes all the decidedly masculine and characteristic appeal of the 1911 BTR line launched in 2006, The dynamic and sophisticated edge to the iconic hexagonal 1911 case is eloquently conveyed through the generous dimensions of the 44.5 mm case framing a 32 mm dial opening, as well as the broader and more expressive bezel secured by 5 powerful screws. Fitted with an alligator leather strap featuring hand-sewn overstitching, this impressive stylistic exercise captures the essence of modern architecture by enshrining the infinitely large within the diminutive boundaries of a watch - a truly monumental accomplishment!Technical Specifications: MovementEbel Caliber 288CaseMaterial: 18K-750 4N pink goldDiameter: 44.5mmThickness : 14.3mmFinishing: alternating brushed/polished Water-resistance: 10 atmCrystal: sapphire with anti-reflective treatment on both sides for perfect readabilityDials and handsAlternated slate grey and black openworked dialMatt metallic-coated sapphire crystal counters 12 white SuperLuminova hour-markers Diamond-polished skeleton hands (gold-plated)StrapHand-stitched black alligator leather strapEbel folding clasp in 18K-750 4N pink goldMSRP $59,000You might be interested in this $27, 500