Review: OCEAN7 G-1 GMT

YouTube via watchreport — May 26, 2010 — "James Stacey reviews the OCEAN7 G-1 GMT for watchreport.com"

Hublot Classic Fusion FIFA World Cup Watch

via Perpetuelle.com where you'll find more info.

"The Hublot FIFA World Cup watch is a beautifully executed 45mm version of the Hublot Classic Fusion. Note the FIFA World Cup Trophy on the dial."

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HUBLOT's watch-tester at BaselWorld 2010

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YouTube via HouseOfRam — May 20, 2010 — "How about trying a watch but never touching it? Visitors to BaselWorld could try on Hublot watches with this machine. To allow visitors to try on their favorite watch Hublot asked for the Dietlin watchtester. This machine circles the watch over the user's wrist. The user can then see if they like the watch.

May, 2010.

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EDOX watches, ChronoRally (World Rally Championships)

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YouTube via HouseOfRam — May 20, 2010 — "The Edox ChronoRally watch. This promotional video from Edox watches, shows their support of the WRC in 2010. Edox is also the Official Timing Partner of the World Rally Championships. The watch has a stainless steel case, carbon-fiber dial and large pushers. The case is 48mm, which is big, and is more likely a larger person's watch.

Specifications:
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, countdown, stage timing, accumulated stage timing, replay.
Calibre: Edox 36, Soprod base
Watchcase diameter: 48 mm
Watchcase depth: 15.2 mm
Pushers: red anodised aluminium pushpiece
Water resistance: 100 metres / 10 ATM / 300 feet
Dial: black carbon
Crystal: treated anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Strap: genuine black rubber, structured
Clasp: stainless steel, engraved with the Edox logo

May, 2010.

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MARVIN watches, Charcoal M108 watch

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YouTube via HouseOfRam — May 20, 2010 — "Presentation of the Marvin M108 wristwatch. The model here is the Charcoal (black) version. This watch comes with a black dial, and choice of black, blue and orange indications. These models are in the ORIGIN collection (the other one is the M019) harking back to legacy Marvin lines with its classic, simple and pure look and feel. The 44mm M108 runs a Sellita SW 200 automatic movement with a 38 hour power reserve.

The date reader conveniently spans multiple days. The large Luminova numbers display comes in white, black (charcoal), orange and blue. The black rubber bracelet with safety folding clasp provides comfort when playing sports.

Movement: Swiss automatic movement - Sellita SW 200
Features: 3 hands, date, 26 jewels, 38 hours power reserve
Case: 44mm, 316L stainless steel, see-through case back
Glass: Scratch resistant sapphire glass
Water-resistance: 50 meters / 160 feet

-Marvin is a classic watch-making brand steeped in the tradition of fine Swiss horology since 1850. Marvin has produced official pieces for Air France, KLM, Ferrari, Mercedes, Jaguar, MG, Chevrolet and Rover. Four generations of the Didisheim family have taken the helm at Marvin, headquartered near Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

May, 2010.

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U-BOAT watches, U-42 53mm Titanium (limited)

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YouTube via HouseOfRam — May 17, 2010 — "The case of the U-42 is 53mm in diameter. This is equal to the size of the popular U-Boat Classico models. The U-42 is 3 mm thicker and the bezel is thicker, making it feel larger. Grade 5 natural titanium is used for the manufacturing of the case, which in my opinion is needed. Titanium is light and tough, great for the knocks a big watch will take. On the left of the U-42 is the very specialized crown system. The reason for a large, protruding crown is ease of use in all conditions. Even with thick gloves, one can grip it. To release the crown, a trigger is placed at seven o'clock. Once unfolded, the crown protrudes considerably, and can be pulled out like any other crown with positions for winding and setting.

Because it is inspired by a design from 1942, it is natural that the U-42 offers a vintage-like look. The dial plays an important role in achieving this style. The hour markers are bold and display a beige hue that recalls the spent, and discolored white luminescent paint on old watches. The beige paint on the U-42 is phosphorescent and is also applied to the hands. These thick, baton hands are made of sterling silver. The strap is cut and stitched by hand using thick, brown leather and beige thread. The grain of the leather is left untouched on the underside of the band and is only marked by the U-Boat logo that is burnt into it.

The U-42 is an automatic-winding watch runs on Swiss mechanics. The movement is a U-28 calibre. It is the first movement to be given a U-Boat calibre denomination. It offers a 40 hour power reserve. 999 or less of each variation of the U-42 will be manufactured. The U-42 fits in a more accessible price range than its big brother, the U-1942, of which only 28 were manufactured and offered at US $40K. This watch is destined for the wrists of watch enthusiasts with a liking for size. The 53mm, titanium case is rigorously engineered and true to military design principles of the forties. Originally the design offered unparalleled visibility in dark waters, and now a remarkable and unique look. Retail $7,000.

May, 2010.

-About U-Boat watches: In the year 1942, the Fontana workshop was poised to produce a professional timepiece for the distinguished officers of the Italian Navy's submarines (also known as U-boats). Though the project was ultimately scrapped, the distinctive drawings, color samples, and original materials were lovingly preserved for more than sixty years. In 2000, Italo Fontana, a cousin of the workshop's late founder, realized a longtime company dream with the launch of the modern U-Boat brand.

U-Boat watches have oversized cases. Character and strength are a hallmark of the U-Boat brand. All of the line's timepieces are designed with the crown on the left side of the case - a unique and unexpected element making this timepiece extremely comfortable to wear despite its extreme size.

Each of the U-Boat timepieces is powered by Swiss ETA movements, automatic and manually wound alike. All of them are housed in full-bodied, oversized stainless steel cases ranging in size from 45 to 55 millimeters in diameter.

PVD-treated crystals and precious metals meld beautifully with rubber and steel details. From the Thousands of Feet collection, with its particular dodecahedral-shaped case, to the latest Nightvision collection that allows the wearer to change out the colored crystal, each watch expresses its own singular personality.

All of U-Boat's timepieces are designed and assembled in Italy. U-Boat watches have earned worldwide appreciation. Other models are the Classico (Classic) and FlightDeck (Flight Deck).

(Japanese: ユーボート・イタリアの時計メーカー・サウザンズオブフィート・クラシコ・フライトデック・ナイトヴィジョン )
May, 2010.

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LINDE WERDELIN watches, Hard Black II

YouTube via HouseOfRam — May 07, 2010 — "This is the new 'Hard Black II' watch with DLC coating. Other versions of 'The One' come in Steel Black and Steel Silver.

Hard Black DLC II has been created based on 'The One' design, following the success of the original Hard DLC series. It has a DLC (Diamond-Like-Carbon) coating which is three times harder than steel.

The hands and indexes on the dial have been accentuated with a strong yellow tone. It comes with a black Alligator strap with stitching along the sides in the same yellow tone.

Limited edition of 88 pieces.

May, 2010.

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Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary Edition

YouTube via KeepTheTime — May 07, 2010 — "Buy this watch at http://www.keepthetime.com/index.php?... * Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary Edition Oyster Perpetual Date with green bezel o Model 16610V o Z series * Self-winding automatic movement o Caliber Rolex 3135 o Officially certified chronometer o 31 Jewels * Stainless steel case o 40mm Diameter o 12mm Thick * Stainless steel Oyster bracelet o Flip lock clasp o Fits up to 8" wrist * Black dial o Date at 3:00 * Special green 50th Anniversary bezel o Can always be replaced with a black bezel insert o Uni-directional * Water resistant up to 300m o Screw-down crown * Sapphire crystal * Excellent pre-owned condition with minimal signs of use * Includes all Rolex boxes and papers * Originally purchased 1/2010 * Retail price is $6,400"
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Allan George Scratchless Swatch Concept

via Yanko Design

A solution to that scratch prone plastic, "Allan’s concept simple does away with the glass face and replaces it with a plastic-rubber finish. The colored hands peep out, behind a transparent rim, giving the watch a trendy and easy look!"

via Gizmodo

TISSOT watches, Virtual Watch Reality

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YouTube via HouseOfRam — May 06, 2010 — "You can try on a Tissot watch in augmented 3d, on your computer, just with a webcam. This application is on the Tissot website (www.tissot.ch/reality).

You can hold your wrist in front of a webcam, to try on watches. You can even change models, colors and styles on your computer and see yourself in 3D and realtime.

With 28 different variations to choose from, consumers can try on different styles. The user can select the finish and color of their wristband from the Touch, Sailing-Touch, T-Touch Expert and Sea-Touch collection.

As well as seeing how the watch would look on your wrist, you are able to experiment with the (touch screen) features of the watches. This includes the diver functionality of the Sea Touch and the altimeter, meteo, compass and thermometer of the wider ranges.

Videos showcasing the unique features of each style will run alongside the visual of the watch on the wearers wrist. All the watches will also tell the correct time in digital and analogue.

May, 2010.

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Ressence Platform Watch

http://www.ressence.eu/index.php
"Première at the Basel World 2010 show, the brand Ressence presents its watch with rotating dial plate, the 'platform watch'. Time is displayed by a flush mounted revolving dial that embodies all the graphical elements in one plane.

This innovative way to present time avoids superimposed information like hands covering an underlying dial, it visually prioritises time scales and enhances interface readability based on traditional cognitive patterns applied in watches with hand dials. Graphically, time seems to be displayed on the outer skin of the watch.

The patented display system features a revolving module driven by a modified automatic Swiss caliber. The revolving dial plate points out the minutes, the lunatic sub-dials inside the main dial plate indicate the hours, seconds and am-pm. The sub-dials orbit around a virtual axis similar to the moons around Saturn."

You can see a video of how it works here. via Perpetuelle.com where you'll find an interview with Benoit Mintiens, the maker of the watch.

Review of the Luminox SR-71 Blackbird

YouTube via watchreport — May 02, 2010 — "Christian Cantrell reviews the Luminox SR-71 Blackbird 9052 for Watch Report."
Luminox SR-71 Blackbird on Ebay

HUBLOT watches, Big Bang Mexico limited

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YouTube via HouseOfRam — May 01, 2010 — "Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver presented the new edition to Javier Aguirre, the Mexican team's trainer, on the pitch at the Estadio Azteca. The event was hotly anticipated by the entire Mexican football community.

Hublot has renewed its prosperous partnership with the Mexican Football Federation. Already a successful name in the footballing world, the brand was honored on the pitch at the famous Estadio Azteca for its latest creation in the Mexican colors.

The black ceramic watch features red and green details on its open-worked skeleton dial and on its hands, reflecting Mexico's national colors. The sapphire crystal on the case-back is decorated with a transfer of the FMF logo. This will accompany the players from the Mexican national team to South Africa in the hope that it will bring them luck!

Limited to 250 pieces and water resistant to 100 m or 10 ATM.

DETAILS:
Case: Big Bang, diameter 44.5 mm in microblasted black ceramic
Bezel: Microblasted black ceramic
Crystal: Sapphire with interior anti-reflective treatment
Case-back: Openworked with FMF logo transfer
Crown and Push-pieces: Black satin-finished PVD steel with black rubber insert
Dial: Microblasted black openworked skeleton with black nickel applique indexes and green transfers
Hands: Polished, diamond faceted, black nickel, red SuperluminovaTM, chronograph hand with H counterweight in green, white and red
Movement: Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding
Hublot Calibre: HUB 4200
No. of Components: 252, Jewels: 27
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Strap: Adjustable in green Gummy Alligator with red stitching
Clasp: Microblasted black PVD steel

April, 2010.

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