Archive for November, 2007

Engineer Master II Diver TMT by BALL

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

[ via Ball ]
Here is a shot of the new Ball Engineer Master II Diver that has a black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon). This is a dive watch, but the coolest feature is the mechanical thermometer that reads Fahrenheit and celsius. They used tritium tubes in the watch dial and the rotating inner bezel for [...]

The Olympics Timekeeper - Omega Watches

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Watch Of The Year 2007 High Honours For Vacheron Constantin

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

  After twice each and everyuring the supreme accolade of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix, Vacheron Constantin has won the Watch of the Year Prize awarded beside the magazine Montres Passion.

Under the presidency of Kenan Tegin, the jury of the 2007 Watch of the Year Prize ? the fourteenth to epoch ? selected the coexistent [...]

Rolex continues support of Alzheimer’s research

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

advanced York—Rolex has once again taken up its role as underwriter of the yearlong Alzheimer’s club Rita Hayworth fête, an experience held last month in honor of screen legend Rita Hayworth, who was stricken with the disease while in her 40s.
The Oct. 10 event was held at the [...]

Robb Report, luxury brands partner on exclusive series

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Irvine, Calif.—Robb Report publisher CurtCo Media has announced the launch of the Robb Report Limited Edition Series, its first-ever for-purchase collection of one-of-a-kind products and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, custom-created by 14 of the world’s most coveted brands.
Brands selected for the inaugural series include Audemars Piguet, Beaudry, Corum, David Oscarson, [...]

Chanel J12 GMT

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

The new Chanel J12 GMT with a black ceramic case has a nice 42 mm wide and 10 mm thick. Chanel claims that is unscratchable and stain-resistant. I have never had a problem with stains on any watch, but scratches are a different story. I do find it hard to believe that they made this [...]

Black Swordfish by GRAHAM

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Here is a shot of the stainless steel 46 mm Graham Swordfish with a black hard treatment. It is water resistant to 100 m/330 ft and comes in either left or right hand versions. There are only 500 left and 500 right models being made.

CONCEPT WATCH VIDEO: Memoire 1 by MAURICE LACROIX

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Here is a video of the chilled conceptualization look from Maurice Lacroix.

RM 012 by RICHARD MILLE

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Richard Mille makes some really nice timepieces and the RM 012 pictured here is another fine example. This version was limited to only 30 editions. The watch is made of a special alloy that includes aluminum, magnesium, titanium and silicone. This alloy is highly resistant to corrosion and wear and is very good at absorbing [...]

Audemars Piguet Alliance With The Clinton Foundation

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

 
 In keeping with its long tradition of philanthropy, the Le Brassus manufactory has joined forces with the Foundation established by the former American President and to mark the occasion is launching an exclusive collection.
With its declared aim of helping the world to move beyond the current trend of globalisation in order to recreate a [...]