Watch Evolution

In celebrating its 125th anniversary, Breitling is reaffirming its passion for chronographs more powerfully than ever, by reminding people of the key role the brand has played in developing this type of instruments. But the history of Breitling is also closely intertwined with that of aviation, thanks to the cockpit instruments and pilots’ chronographs that have made the company the “official supplier to world aviation”.The most famous of these instruments for professionals is undoubtedly the legendary Navitimer chronograph, with its circular slide rule designed to compute all airborne navigation calculations.The Navitimer “125e Anniversaire” is a highly distinctive version of this cult-object, specially designed by Breitling to mark the company’s five quarter-centuries.This limited edition of 2,009 pieces is distinguished by a particularly understated and dynamic aesthetic. The steel case featuring alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces is teamed with a highly original new bracelet called Air Racer – a rigid perforated wristband that pays tribute to a 1960s modern design icon. The Navitimer “125e Anniversaire” is equipped with an exclusive movement, Breitling Caliber 26. This selfwinding 38-jewel chronograph, chronometer-certified by the COSC, is distinguished by its 60-minute totalizer, positioned in the dial center for optimal readability.

The watch is also available in a red gold version, likewise fitted with the Air Racer bracelet.

For the second time, the swiss watchmaker and jeweller Piaget, renowned for its High Jewellery collections and exceptional lines of watches, has further strengthened its longstanding ties with Hollywood by deciding to sponsor the Independent Spirit Awards. Since its founding in 1874, Piaget stands for unique watchmaking and jewellery know-how allied with a pioneering spirit. The exceptional talent of Piaget’s craftsmen lies in their ability to constantly reinvent age-old watchmaking techniques and to make people dream by creating emotions around gold and diamonds. Today, art continues to find the most varied forms of expression; and boundaries are progressively shattered. Design, video, film, music and fashion are all creative territories that Piaget explores and integrates into its collections. Thus, it was only natural that Piaget team-up with Film Independent to celebrate for the second time, the best of independent films through sponsorship of the Spirit Awards.�
 

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New Hands on Review of the Swiss Army 241300 Chrono Classic XLS

Zenith has come out again with a beautifully crafted timepiece that will get the avid collector craving for this beauty. The El Primero 8800 comes in 2 styles: the Rose gold case with alligator leather strap and the all black Titanium version. The unique feature of this piece is their automatic movement with a unique gyroscopic system that ensures perfect horizontal positioning of the regulating organ(In English this means it’s one of the most accurate movements out there). The power reserve is 50 hours and you will definitely have to start lifting weights because it has a ginormous 46.5mm case.

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Check out this new hands on review of the Tissot T Racing T0186171605100

The close partnership between the Swiss watches Manufacture JEANRICHARD and
the MV AGUSTA motorcycle make have given rise to the Chronoscope “Brutale”
collection. “Brutale”, an Italian word synonymous with extreme virility and power, is
the name given to one of the two emblematic ines of MV Agusta motorbikes. The
JEANRICHARD “Chronoscope” collection reflects the signature features of the Brutale
motorcycle. In the same tradition as the models introduced in 2008, the “Chronoscope
MV Agusta Brutale Nera” takes inspiration from the characteristic elements of the
Brutale motorcycle and embodies to an even greater degree the extreme virility.With
its sporty design, the watch comes with JEANRICHARD’s famous hand-decorated
manufacture movement JR1000 which can be admired through the smoky transparent
back decorated with the MV Agusta logo.

If I had enough money I would definitely get the Bell & Ross BR01 Tourbillon Gold. This beauty is made in limited quantity. There are 3 types: All Rose Gold with Carbon Fibre Dial, Rose Gold and Titanium with Carbon Fibre Dial, Rose Gold with Aluminium fibre dial. The Tourbillon movement is held in by a solid gold carriage. The functions include at the 12 o’ clock is the hours, minutes is the central hand, at the 9 o’clock is the 120 hour power reserve indicator and at the 3 o’clock is the trust index.
The “trust index” means that the watch does not trust you!!. Just kidding!! it shows how well the watch is working in terms of accuracy, for example if the hand points in the middle it means that the watch is working fine and if the hands move to the lower area it means that the watch is running slow and you need to wind it.
The case is 46mm in diameter, sapphire crystal and 100 meters water resistant. This tourbillon is a definite eye opener, so save some money and go get one!

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Check out our Hands on review of the Rolex Milgauss.

Jacob and Co is known for it’s flashy blinged out watches and I normally don’t like there style of watches, but I found out they have come out with a new line called “Epic”. They have two lines “Epic 1″ which is the rectangular version and “Epic 2″ is the round version. I particularly like the “Epic 1″ which is pictured in this post because of the solid machine like shape it has. There are 3 color combinations : Rose gold, Whit gold and Black PVD. Gigantic 55 mm case, sapphire crystal, 30 meters water resistant and rubber strap. If I were going to get a Jacob & Co watch this would definitely be my choice.