Breitling Navitimer Limited Series posted by Arthur See on February 27, 2009
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…
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Piaget at the Spirit Awards posted by Arthur See on February 23, 2009
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.…
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Viva Zenith El Primero!!!! posted by Arthur See on February 5, 2009
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…
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JeanRichard is brutally black posted by Arthur See on February 2, 2009
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…
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Bell & Ross’s Tourbillon is good as Gold posted by Arthur See on January 30, 2009
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…
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Breitling Navitimer Limited Series
posted by Arthur See on February 27th, 2009
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.
Omega Speedmaster’s first step on the Moon
posted by Arthur See on January 23rd, 2009
Omega has come out with a Limited edition Speedmaster commemorating the first step on the moon. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the moon, Aldrin was wearing an Omega Speedmaster, thus the reason Omega has come out with this watch.
The unique feature is that on the sub dial that is the small secondhand there is a small medallion embedded into the dial that shows an Adaptation of the famous Apollo 11 mission patch. The patch shows an eagle descends to the lunar surface with an olive branch representing peace in its claws. In the distance, far above the horizon, the earth is visible.
Below the words “Omega Speedmaster Professional” 02:56 GMT is written below, which is the exact time that Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. The dial is protected by Hesalite, the same robust, shatter-proof acrylic crystal found on the original Moon Watch. Hesalite was ideally suited for use in space – there was no chance that it could break apart and send potentially dangerous fragments into the low-gravity environment. Be sure to look out for this watch at your nearest Omega dealer.
