girard perregaux model 8800 swiss

Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Wide Time Control Chronograph (ref. 49805-11-650-BA6A)First unveiled about ten years ago, the Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Wide Time Control Chronograph watch finally comes sporting a sturdy stainless steel case.While the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX5 World Chronograph features very similar dial layout, it also uses a more traditional approach to the second time zone indication employing a second hour hand to display time in a chosen city.The Girard-Perregaux ww.tc World Wide Time Control Chronograph uses completely different approach to the problem.Its in-house GP033C0 self-winding movement sports a unique coupling mechanism that drives the rotating ring with a military-style 24-hour scale on it, so you can always know what time is now in any of the 24 cities represented on the stationary outer ring.To make representation of the time zones easier on the eyes, GP’s designers divided the rotating scale in two: the white-colored part represents day-time, and the dark one is for the night-time hours. Very handy.The watch’s legibility is further enhanced with its monochromatic color scheme.As you can see on the pictures, the WW.TC features its bold baton-style hour and minute hands (as well as hour indexes and the huge 12 numeral) painted in bright white and additionally covered with a thick layer of white SuperLuminova. The rest of the information, including names of the cities and markings on the chronograph totalizers, are also printed in that high-contrast white color.Frankly speaking, I am not very pleased with the watch’s 43 mm case, which is, while very comfortable on the wrist, is not polished, but satin-finished instead. While this kind of finish surface makes the stainless steel case look lighter, more titanium-like, the problem is that it will also be very good in revealing inevitable scratches on the watch’s body. Also, it will be more expensive to repair the scratches.Well, I truly hope that soon they will re-issue the watch in a DLC coating. That one is going to be a real hit!

Chronoswiss add a new piece to their Timemaster collection – the Chronoswiss Timemaster Chronograph GMT.There are two versions of the piece, stainless steel or stainless steel with a DLC coating.? DLC is diamond-like coating, rumour has it that the Russian military used the process of DLC on their helecopter blades for its extreme resistance to abrasion although how this little nugget of information became public knowledge is anyone’s guess.? Anyway, it is true to say that DLC provides the ultimate in durability compared to normal stainless steel or PVD coated steel, if you’ve ever worn a watch with a highly polished stainless steel bezel then unless you kept it under your cuff you’ll know how quickly they pick up scratches.The Chronoswiss Timemaster Chronograph GMT DLCThe DLC version looks superb with its decidedly monochrome theme, the GMT hand is a stand-out red colour matched by the date indication at 6 o’clock? and even the huge onion crown manages to have stealth-like quality.? Also available is a stainless steel version with a black dial which is the perfect backdrop for that vivacious GMT hand.The Chronoswiss Timemaster Chronograph GMT Stainless SteelBoth versions use a modified version of the ETA Valjoux 7750 Calibre and are water resistant to 100 metres.Popularity: 5% [?]|||No Comment Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda HemispheresPosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 26th 2010Parmigiani add to their portfolio the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Hemispheres watch.The latest piece in the Tonda Hemispheres series features the usual dual timezone complication, however in this case the second timezone can be set to the minute which is unusual because normally only the hour hand of the second timezone can be adjusted with the minute hand remaining in the main timezone.The dial is partly skeletonised and as you would expect from this brand the finish is exquisite including the C?tes de Gen��ve on the inner circle of the dial.Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda HemispheresThe rich blue colour of the outer dial is reminiscent of the sea and the brand have nautical connections in the form of a partership with Swiss sailor Bernard Stamm.? The blue Herm��s strap compliments the piece perfectly and adds an extra touch of luxury.? There is also an interesting mutual business arrangement between Herm��s and Parmigiani.? In 2003 the movement manufacturing division of Parmigiani separated from the main business and was launched under the name Vaucher Manufacture.? Herm��s acquired 25% of Vaucher in 2006, a move which has helped La Montre Herm��s become a serious player in the industry.? In return the designers at Parmigiani can have their pick of some of the most luxurious leather straps in the world.Popularity: 5% [?]|||No Comment The Hamilton Time Player WatchPosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 24th 2010Hamilton present a new unconventional piece – the Hamilton Time Player.It’s always refreshing to take a look at something a bit quirky and avant-garde and the latest piece by Hamilton certainly falls into this category.? Taking influences from the lines of longitude and latitude the piece forms a large nine square composition a bit like a tic-tac-toe grid.? Eight of the nine squares have movable counters, four of which have time displays with the other four having the corresponding name of the location of each of these timezones printed on them.? Each of the locations Dubai, New York and Tokyo are printed in colours which match that of their time displays which avoids confusion and enlivens the huge dial.? The time of the wearer’s current location is displayed with the Hamilton logo alongside.The Hamilton Time PlayTo set the time in a timezone, move the dial which corresponds to that location to the square in the centre and adjust using the crown.? You may remember those sliding picture puzzles from your childhood, well this piece is the perfect antidote to any bad memories of those cheaply made objects of frustration – all of the counters can be moved and jumbled up at will, possibly the ultimate stress-buster?The Hamilton Time Player is constructed from titanium and comes presented on a black rubber strap.? The watchcase measures a massive 48mm by 42mm so don’t wear it with your best shirt – this is sure to be a cuff-shredder.Popularity: 5% [?]|||No Comment Rebellion REB-7 Manufacture Regulateur BluePosted byJohnny McElherroninMay 24th 2010One of my own personal favourite discoveries this year has been the Rebellion watch company, a young watchmakers based in Lonay on the shores of Lake Geneva.Rebellion have entered the fiercely competitive high-end watch market but their watches are, to say the very least, distinctive and stand-out pieces and as with their . Recently launched, the new Rebellion REB-7 Manufacture Regulateur Bleu is no variation from that rule – it’s a huge 46mm x 56.7mm and 19mm in height and is manufactures in a hefty stainless steel (or red gold) sandwich modular composition case on a natural rubber strap with folding clasp.Rebellion REB-7 Manufacture Regulateur BleuThe REB-7 is a regulateur and showcases the company’s capacity for designing and creating in-house their own haute horology movements. I do like the regulateur anyway, but with the use of oxidised blue steel hands and indices, set against the galvanic black gold detail of the date ring and indeed the actual plates of the movement which can be seen through the skeletonised dial, this piece really has a funky cool presence.I like the detail such as the signature screw fasteners and the beveled sapphire crystal, which as can be seen from the enlarged image above, distorts the view of the dial when looked at from the 12 or 6 o’clock positions. I also love how they get across their brand image with the logo incorporated as the overhang on the seconds hand.Technical spec courtesy of Rebellion Timepieces.CASE: Modular sandwich constructionMaterials available in red gold and stainless steelSapphire crystals compound curves, bevelled edges, anti-reflection coating both faces, display backDimensions 46 mm x 56.7 mm x 19.6 mmNumber of components 45Water resistance 100 mMOVEMENT: REB-7, automatic winding regulator manufacture movementPower reserve 42 hoursBalance frequency 28'800 A/h (4Hz)Number of jewels 23Dimensions diameter 30 mm x 6 mmFinishing galvanic black gold plates, back gold date ring, gold plated wheelsMovements verified by in-house state-of-the-art testing laboratoryNatural rubber straps with double folding buckle matching case metalPopularity: 5% [?]|||No Comment Hublot Classic Fusion FIFA World Cup WatchPosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 24th 2010Hublot present the Official Watch for the upcoming World Cup tournament – the Hublot Classic Fusion FIFA World Cup Watch.With a watchcase, dial and bezel crafted from pink gold, the 45mm piece is a celebratory tribute to the FIFA World Cup Trophy which is sculpted from 5kg of 18 carat solid gold. A mini version of the prestigious trophy appears on the satin finished dial of this Classic Fusion and is also engraved onto the back of the watchcase.Hublot Classic Fusion FIFA World CupThe Classic Fusion FIFA World Cup watch is an exclusive piece, limited to just 100 pieces but with the Hublot brand set to be Official Timekeeper for the? 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup tournaments, it is surely only a taster of further releases to come.? Having stolen a march on his rivals by clinching the deal to become the first Official Timekeeper in the history of the World Cup it would be *** to presume that global marketing expert? Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot would waste this golden opportunity.Popularity: 5% [?]|||No Comment Graham Chronofighter Oversize Tourist Trophy Bi-Compax ChronographPosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 20th 2010Graham celebrate their continued partnership with the Isle of Man TT races with a new release -The Chronofighter Oversize Tourist Trophy Bi-compax chronograph. George Graham is said to be the inventor of the chronograph, so it is pehaps appropriate that the Graham brand which was revived by The British Masters SA should feature a portfolio rich with chronograph timers.The trademark of the Oversize collection is a trigger-style thumb lever mechanism positioned on the left side of the case which adds to the overall robust design and is presumably usable even when wearing racing gloves etc.? The TT Bi-compax chronograph features a re-worked dial following on from last year’s model, the Manx Triskelion serves as a sweep seconds on a sub-dial at the three o’clock position and the 30-minute counter in the form of a 30 mph road speed limit sign is a symbolic thumbed nose at the usual speed restrictions you would expect to obey when travelling through idyllic sleepy Manx villages.The Chronofighter Oversize Tourist Trophy Bi-compax ChronographThis TT Bi- compax chronograph is powered by the Calibre G1734 automatic movement and the race winner of each event of the 2010 TT which runs from 29th May to 11th June will receive one of these special edition pieces.Motorcycle road racing provides a unique spine-tingling spectacle. There is only so much you can do to modify an entire island for an event such as the TT so there is an obvious compromise in safety, after all you cannot remove buildings and stone walls so run-off areas are almost non-existent – if you have an accident here chances are it’s going to be a big one.? A friend of mine escaped serious injury at the event a few years ago, the cause?… well like most riders he used natural features of the landscape to gauge braking distances into the corners, every lap he used a landmark in this case a stone to know where he’d have to brake into a particularly nasty bend…… except that this “stone” turned out to be a hedgehog awoken from his slumber by the noise and shuffling slowly on his way towards the corner in question.Road racers may appear to be a headstrong mix of recklessness and bravery, however I guarantee that after you’ve been a spectator at an event like the TT, you won’t analyse it too much, you’ll be hooked.The Graham The Chronofighter Oversize Tourist Trophy Bi-compax chronograph will be a limited release of 211 pieces.Popularity: 7% [?]|||No Comment Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel and TitaniumPosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 19th 2010Vacheron Constantin present a new piece – the Overseas Dual Time Steel and Titanium.Vacheron Constantin are the oldest continuous manufacturer of watches in the world, although in recent years its classically refined portfolio has been revised to include the more contemporary sporty Overseas collection first introduced in 1998. The latest addition uses both steel and titanium in its construction and is fairly monochrome in appearance, those with more traditional tastes would perhaps prefer one of the older models in rose gold with white dial.The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel and TitaniumThe piece displays hours, minutes, sweep seconds, date, second time zone subdial at 6 o’clock, day/night indication and power reserve display, all packed into the slate grey dial which is well designed therefore highly legible.?? This dark beauty also has secret powers, its? Calibre 1222 VC automatic movement has a precision booster in the form of a soft iron core magnetic field protector.Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel and Titanium comes presented with a choice of grey leather or black rubber straps.Popularity: 6% [?]|||No Comment Tudor Watch Company – a history and timelinePosted byJohnny McElherroninMay 19th 2010I was recently impressed with how Tudor watches had upped their game with a plethora of new and very interesting pieces over the last couple of years such as the Hydronaut, GranTour and the Glamour collections. Rightly or wrongly, I had somehow been raised with the perception of a brand designed to stand in the shadow of it’s blue-blooded sibling and so, on doing a little deeper research into the brand to refresh my thinking, I came across this 2010 brand history from Tudor themselves.Now, quite often the official blurb from the watch manufacturers is so laden with sickly-sweet self-awarded superlatives that it does require dismantling and diluting with a? touch of realism before it is fit for consumption by the reader, but I actually thought that the following document was both informative and not too fawningly? OTT so that I could reproduce it here without editing.It is my intention to return to the brand shortly to review some of these new pieces, but for now, a little history lesson.I. FROM TECHNOLOGY TO STYLE"For some years now I have been considering the idea of *** a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standards of dependability for which Rolex is famous. I decided to form a separate company, with the object of *** and marketing this new watch. It is called the Tudor Watch Company."This announcement was made on 6 March 1946 by Hans Wilsdorf who, having created Rolex in the first decade of the 20th century, was already a leading figure in the upmarket Swiss watch*** world. It marked the birth of both the TUDOR brand and its production and communications strategy.Hans Wilsdorf's intuition was as *** as it was ingenious. At that time, the development of wristwatches was in full swing and today's widespread drive to optimize resources, which is currently behind so many major financial and brand mergers, was still in the far-distant future. The public was ready to recognize and appreciate a product whose technical, aesthetic and functional qualities, as well as its distribution, were guaranteed not by a newcomer on the market but by the Rolex brand, which had already earned worldwide renown for the high quality of its timepieces.This announcement was not merely words said for effect. It was Wilsdorf's genuine commitment to a programme. Between 1947 and 1952, therefore, TUDOR devoted itself to launching first the TUDOR Oyster model, followed by the TUDOR Oyster Prince collection, reflecting the successful marriage of precision and reliability, style and technique and high-quality production. That period also saw the emergence of the first advertisements devoted exclusively to TUDOR, in which Wilsdorf expressed pride and satisfaction regarding his personal involvement in creating this new brand.This certainly was a privileged and auspicious start for the TUDOR brand, originally represented by a decorative rose, the famous symbol of a once long-reigning dynasty in England, the Tudors, who inspired Hans Wilsdorf to give their name to his new company. This famous name, however, never led the company to rest on its laurels. From the very beginning, this was a story of technical developments, like the waterproof Oyster case and the adoption of a self-winding movement, which were not relegated to mere functionality, but turned into stylish features of watches designed in both performance and appearance for modern, dynamic men.With Rolex to usher it into the world and accompany its first steps, the TUDOR brand very quickly carved out a niche for itself, quite independently of the brand with the five-prong crown.If we look closely, early traces of TUDOR and its creations can be found as far back as 1926, the year the brand was registered by the Swiss watch*** company "Veuve de Philippe H��ther" on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf. In 1936, Wilsdorf took it over himself, and went on to found the company Montres Tudor SA in 1946. It was, however, the products and advertising campaigns of the 1950s that really gave the brand its definitive strength and distinctive personality.The year 1952, in particular, saw the launch of the TUDOR Oyster Prince, accompanied by a press campaign that was very intense, strong and original for the period. The advertisements not only showed and described the watches, as was customary at the time, they also underlined the qualities of resistance, reliability and precision, with both detailed text and illustrations. These illustrations depicted men at work wearing a TUDOR in extreme conditions, doing strenuous work on a road or in a mine, for instance, and not strictly in sports settings, such as motorcycling, playing golf or riding horses, which were also effective test situations but far more conventional.The images, together with the, by then, widely recognized soundness of the product, helped give TUDOR watches a style and personality associated with concepts of modernity and reliability, and launched it well beyond the particular context in which it was being shown.It is significant that 30 TUDOR Oyster Prince watches were included in the British scientific expedition to Greenland organized by the Royal Navy in 1952. In the wake of its technological triumphs and the success of its image, brought about by its participation in the Polar explorations, the TUDOR brand in the 1960s became involved in a project to develop a professional underwater watch that could become a piece of official military equipment. A TUDOR Prince Submariner was produced for the US Navy from 1964 to 1966, followed in the early 1970s (and until 1984) by the "Marine Nationale" model, which was officially adopted by the French Navy.And so for TUDOR began the era of stylish watches of a more technical design, inspired by professions regarded as dangerous. They were therefore endowed with particular functional features �C for example, divers' models with date or chronograph function �C and a style that radiated strength, security and reliability. The people selected for the TUDOR Prince Submariner and TUDOR Prince Date-Day advertising campaign at the time were not well-known personalities, which made it easier for the public to identify with them. They included rescue divers, mining engineers or rally drivers whose full names were given, and who were photographed with their equipment, conveying perfect mastery of their professions.In 1970 a model was introduced that stood out for its style and technology: the TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph.The spirit of this timepiece foreshadowed TUDOR's present collaboration with Porsche Motorsport as its "Timing Partner". This role is reflected in the Grantour collection, shown for the first time at Baselworld 2009, the year that saw a complete rethinking of the TUDOR brand, resulting in the new series of watches and the advertising campaign: "Designed for Performance. Engineered for Elegance." TUDOR's communication has evolved since the advertising campaigns of the 1980s featuring distinctive details from knightly armour to communicate resistance, also achieved in the change of logo from rose to shield. This repositioning of the brand, yet again emphasizing the marriage of performance and style, continues to be evident in the new designs for 2010.II. THE EVOLUTION OF THE LOGOFor obvious, image-related reasons, great importance has always been accorded to the logo that generally appears with the brand name on a watch dial. TUDOR is no exception to this rule. Indeed, it has paid particular attention to its own logo, adapting it over the years in response to specific communication needs.The very first watches produced in the 1920s and 1930s simply bore the name TUDOR, as a kind of birth certificate. A few rare models associated the name TUDOR with Rolex, corresponding to the fact that Rolex originally guaranteed the technical and aesthetic quality of TUDOR, which the brand later went on to develop autonomously.It was around 1936 that a graphic symbol first appeared, the delicate TUDOR rose, emblem of the long-reigning English dynasty to which the brand owes its name. The rose was shown on a shield, as if to symbolize the invincible union of strength and beauty.In 1947, just a year after TUDOR was officially launched, the brand name on the dial was accompanied by the rose alone, highlighting TUDOR's consummate elegance and style. Between 1969 and the present day, as the requirements of classical aesthetics were definitively met and TUDOR production focused increasingly on technical aspects, the rose disappeared from the shield, which remained on the dial in pride of place, a powerful symbol of resistance and reliability.BRIEF CHRONOLOGY1926 – "The Tudor" brand was registered by the Swiss watch*** company "Veuve de Philippe H��ther" on behalf of Hans Wilsdorf1936 �C Hans Wilsdorf himself took over "The Tudor" brand1946 �C the company "Montres Tudor SA" was established in Geneva on 6 March1947 �C launch of the TUDOR Oyster model1948 �C first exclusively TUDOR advertising campaign1952 �C launch of the TUDOR Oyster Prince collection1957 �C launch of the TUDOR Advisor model1964 �C production (for two years only) of a TUDOR Prince Submariner for the US Navy1969 �C launch of the TUDOR Prince Submariner and TUDOR Prince Date-Day models1970 �C launch of the TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph1971 to 1977 �C TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph1977 to 1996 �C TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph (Automatic-Chrono Time)1991 �C launch of the TUDOR Monarch collection1996 to 2006 �C TUDOR Prince Date Chronograph (Automatic-Chrono Time)1999 �C launch of the TUDOR Hydronaut collection2007 �C international relaunch of the TUDOR brand with new products (Tudor Classic and Tudor Hydronaut II collections) and a new communications campaign2009 �C presentation of the new range, with new TUDOR Hydronaut II, TUDOR Hydro1200, TUDOR Glamour and TUDOR Grantour. TUDOR begins collaboration with Porsche Motorsport, as "Timing Partner". Launch of the campaign: "Designed for Performance. Engineered for Elegance."2010 �C launch of new TUDOR Heritage Chrono and TUDOR Glamour Double Date modelsIII. A NEW DIRECTIONFor TUDOR, 2009 marked a decisive turning point. This was the year the brand underwent a major repositioning, with a strong enhancement of its products' identity and its communications strategy, which was transposed into the competitive world of car racing at the side of none other than Porsche Motorsport, the entity that organizes and manages all competitions for Porsche racing cars.After having ridden for a number of years the wave of success created at its inception by acclaim from both the public and experts, TUDOR recently decided to assert more forcefully its own modern identity, based on the delicate balance between performance and elegance. This led to a totally new range of products and a relationship with the Stuttgart car manufacturing firm, rich in stylistic and technological synergies. As of 2009 and in the years to come, TUDOR would be the "Timing Partner" of Porsche Motorsport.TUDOR chose in particular to work with Porsche Motorsport on the Supercup, a race series in which the vehicles are all identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Type 997 cars, derived from the Porsche 911 Carrera.The target audience for TUDOR has always been identified as dynamic young people with confidence in their own choices, wishing to wear without pretension timepieces reflecting the style and high standards they set for themselves. Watches that evoke elegance, sports, style and performance. Men and women who have a comfortable, everyday relationship with beauty �C a new generation that is capable of recognizing and appropriating objects whose performance transcends the *** concept of use, transforming them into emotional assets brimming with appeal.Turning now to the product itself. In 2009 there was a new addition to one of TUDOR's historic collections, the new Hydronaut II, a watch with a calendar and chronograph function, its details inspired by the nautical world. The new Hydro1200 �C a highly technical model �C is waterproof to a depth of 1,200 metres and is fitted with a valve which allows the gases that infiltrate the watch during diving to escape as the diver returns to the su***ce. In TUDOR's renewed repertoire, this range of distinctly sports watches was accompanied by a collection with a vintage feel, inspired by 1960s style and aptly called Glamour, consisting of classically elegant watches showing date and day and available with different dials, cases and bracelets.Last but not least is the Grantour collection of watches with a calendar and chronograph function, inspired by the Gran Turismo cars. The link with the motoring world is reflected in aesthetic details such as the black-lacquered steel bezel, reminiscent of on-board instrumentation, and the perforated leather straps giving it a sporty look. The connection is also underscored by the fact that TUDOR is now the "Timing Partner" of Porsche Motorsport and has a presence and visibility on the circuits where Porsche racing cars compete. This association is reinforced by TUDOR's 2010 models.The new watches presented by TUDOR at Baselworld 2010 deepen and expand the themes initiated in 2009, with emphasis on a combination of sophisticated elegance and high performance. As is frequently the case for objects imbued with emotional value, form and function are in perfect harmony. Thus, TUDOR perpetuates a style that is recognizable for its accessibility and sophistication.The functionality of a watch in no way detracts from its beauty and, at the same time, its aesthetics in no way diminishes its practicality. A delicate balance, in which aesthetic appeal and pleasure in use reflect the inte***ce of design and technology, is in keeping with the brand's finest tradition, reliability.With the new TUDOR Glamour Double Date and TUDOR Heritage Chrono, TUDOR puts theory into practice.TUDOR Glamour Double Date is a new interpretation of the classical elegance already seen last year in the TUDOR Glamour Date and TUDOR Glamour Date-Day models, a subtle revisiting of 1960s style. This sensual wristwatch for men boasts a round case of generous proportions (42 millimetres in diameter) and a double bezel. The dial, protected by a domed sapphire crystal, is distinctive with its unique open-work feuille hands and a calendar with a double window, surmounted by the current TUDOR shield logo in place of the 12 o'clock marker. Also noteworthy is the small seconds counter, worked in concentric circles and stamped with a stylized rose, inspired by the logo on earlier TUDOR models �C a sophisticated note, and at the same time a sign of the brand's tradition of continuity. Case, bracelet and dial come in many variations. All the watches are waterproof to a depth of 100 metres and feature a self-winding mechanical movement.The TUDOR Heritage product line represents a further exploration of the most markedly sporty TUDOR collection. This began last year with the new Hydronaut II and Grantour series, and was directly inspired by the mythical TUDOR Oysterdate Chronograph of the 1970s. Stylistic and technical references to the world of car racing abound, from the aerodynamic proportions and decidedly aggressive design to the chronographic function (for measuring short intervals) and the features protecting the crown and pushers. The dial, which comes in grey on black or black on grey, plays on a three-dimensional effect with details in orange, and is complemented by the graduated rotatable bezel in anodized aluminium. The original graphics on the dial are inspired directly by the 1970s Oysterdate, while the case is adapted to present-day sports appeal bringing the diameter of the new TUDOR Heritage Chrono to 42 millimetres, compared to the 40 millimetres of the original.Innovation also triumphs in the bracelet which can be a steel bracelet with a safety clasp, or a unique fabric strap in black, grey and orange with a buckle inspired by the safety belts in the cars of the period.This new direction that TUDOR has taken since 2009 achieves consistency and continuity. The new models for 2010 and the years to come will only confirm this perfect balance of performance and elegance.More articles to follow on the Tudor brand in the coming weeks.Popularity: 26% [?]|||No Comment Rado Sintra Skeleton Automatic WatchPosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 18th 2010From the relatively youthful Rado brand comes a new piece – the Rado Sintra Skeleton Automatic Limited Editon.Rado are experts in research, development and construction of the ultimate scratch-proof watchcase, research which has earned them over thirty patents in this field.? If sleek, shiny watches are not your thing then look away now…………The Rado Sintra Skeleton AutomaticThe curvy barrel shape of the Sintra lends itself perfectly to skeletonisation of its dial and for this model Rado have introduced a new skeleton movement – not just a cosmetic addition, it is also a C.O.S.C. certified chronometer.? Gold toning on the hands and indices add illumination to the dial and the contrast enlivens the piece beautifully. Around the back sapphire crystal shows off the movement to an equally pleasing effect.The Rado Sintra Skeleton Automatic is limited to 111 pieces worldwide.Popularity: 13% [?]|||No Comment The IWC Big Ingenieur Edition Zin��dine ZidanePosted bySylvia McElherroninMay 17th 2010IWC present a new watch celebrating the legendary French footballer – the IWC Big Ingenieur Edition Zin��dine Zidane.This is the second watch which celebrates the legendary French footballer, the first, released in 2008 featured the colours of the French National team i.e. blue dial, blue strap and was a pleasing enough piece, after all, the IWC Ingenieur is such a great design that it would require great effort to make a bad one.? However the 2010 model is a very tasty piece indeed featuring a dark brown dial highlighted with subtle flashes of red, in fact after a prolonged flurry of black dial editions released by most of the major players in the industry the use of brown provides a welcome hiatus -? you may remember that Panerai used this dial colour to great effect for the totally delectable Panerai Radiomir P.999 42mm Pink Gold edition.The IWC Big Ingenieur Edition Zin��dine ZidaneAlthough this is a tribute piece the references to M. Zidane’s achievements are not overbearing, on the dial the number “10″ is highlighted in red – the shirt number he wore for his national team, and in tribute to the timing of his decisive goals scored against Brazil in the World Cup final of 1998 the numbers “27″ and “45″ appear in red in an otherwise white chapter ring, . The name Zin��dine Zidane is engraved on the winding rotor viewable through the transparent sapphire-glass back which incidently also bears the number 10.? The piece features the IWC 51113 Calibre movement with 7 day power reserve, indicated on the dial at the 3 o’clock position.The IWC Big Ingenieur Edition Zin��dine Zidane will be a limited editon release of 500 pieces.Popularity: 6% [?]|||No Comment Angular Momentum Jet BlackPosted byJohnny McElherroninMay 13th 2010Angular Momentum are never going to be the world’s biggest watch manufacturer. You won’t settle into your seat in your local restaurant, look around and notice that half of your fellow diners are sporting various examples of Angular Momentum watches. In fact, if you do own one, then it is quite unlikely that you will ever see someone wearing a similar piece.This is not because Angular Momentum makes bad watches, has a brand image problem or anything like that. Rather,? it has more to do with the way they go about their watch*** which has resulted in a new release from them being something of an occasion to fans of the brand.You see every watch from the Bern-based atelier is a unique hand-made piece, with production divided into the ‘Artisan’ and ‘Technical’ Timepiece collections. The watchmakers complete up to three hundred bespoke pieces each year.Recently Angular Momentum unveiled the latest addition to the Technical Timepiece collection, the Jet Black. Immediately it’s obvious that this is an unconventional watch to say the least. As is a common feature in this collection it dispenses with hands altogether and instead makes use of two revolving discs; completely black, except for one bright Email Lumineuse dot on the hours disc and white numerals for the minutes, both discs revolving beneath it’s black ‘medallion’ which is punctuated with twelve round hour apertures and curved minutes window.

Angular Momentum Jet Black

Panerai Ferrari Scuderia Chronograph

Cabestan Scuderia Ferrari One

The Cabestan Scuderia Ferrari One

MOLA 923M

MOLA 923M with crown exposed