Watch Review| Master Lady Tourbillon

The Master Lady Tourbillon "feathers" is definitely the most appealing of all the Jaeger LeCoultre lady's watch they introduced in SIHH 2010,the stunning combination of a major watchmaking complication, the tourbillon, with exceptionally sophisticated and refined decoration. With its bezel and tourbillon encircled in diamonds, the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Lady Tourbillon is powered by Calibre 978,automatic movement with 45 hour power reserve . The tourbillon animates an extraordinary dial of Art Deco inspiration, comprising a geometric marquetry of brilliant-cut diamonds, mother-of-pearl and real feathers. The effect is sublimely enchanting.

Movement

Automatic movement, 28,800 vibrations per hour, 45-hour power-reserve.

Functions

Hour, minute and tourbillon regulator with seconds' indication.

Gem-Setting

Pink gold version with 315 diamonds (~ 2.90 carats); White gold version with 341 diamonds (~ 3.20 carats); F-G Top Wesselton very very small inclusions diamonds.

Case

18-carat pink and white gold, row of diamonds.

Size

Diameter 39 mm

Water Resistance

50 metres

Strap/Bracelet

Satin, alligator leather

Materials Available

18-carat pink and white gold case set with diamonds on a strap with a gold folding clasp set with diamonds.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre

JAEGER-LECOULTRE CALIBRE 978.

Ref.

Ref. 3412401, 18-carat pink gold.
Ref. 3413401, 18-carat white gold

Watch Review| Big Bang Black

Since its debut in 1980, Hublot has emerged on horology's leading edge, where it continues to synthesize the lessons of the past and the technologies of the future to create distinctly original timepiece. These time the company presents the delicious design of its Black Tutti Frutti Collection, which includes Big Bang Black Apple ,Big Bang Black Lemon and Big Bang Black Pink .

Each vibrant timepiece is offered in a black ceramic Big Bang case , whose trademark porthole bezel is embellished with colorful gems that match the watch's rubber - alligator strap. For its Big Bang Black Apple , Hublot sets the bezel with 48 daring mixture of green tsavorites . The same number of sapphire baguettes adds color coordinated sparkle to both Big Bang Black Lemon and Big Bang Black Pink .

All of these three beautiful timepiece have a 41mm diameter case and are equipped with the identical HUB 4300 mechanical self winding chronograph, 37 jewels ,42 hours power reserve ,100 meters water resistant and feature dials with the same black on black color sheme . To ensure legibility , designers have selected a matte finish for the dial to contrast with the brightly polished hands , hour markers and subdial indexes. Hublot presents a high level of visual and mechanical sophistication .

Watch Review | Patek Philippe Twenty 4

The Twenty 4 has always been the best selling Patek Philippe's ladies watch, In 2009 the company honor the 10th anniversary of this beautiful timepiece and presented the first ever Twenty 4 in yellow gold with sleek bezel or the option of opulent diamonds .

The dial ,timeless white, night glow (gray gradation), or autumn gold (brown gradation) is decorated with ten diamonds hour markers and the yellow gold roman numerals. A pair of baton style hands made of yellow gold to complete an elegantly feminine look.

Debuted in 1999,the Twenty 4 was quickly embraced by every woman who wanted a versatile watch that could match their 24 hour lifestyles and Patek Philippe capitalized on the line's slogan "Who will be in the next 24 hours?" woman find stylish companion in the Twenty 4, whose modern classic look is the perfect match in the office or out on the town.

This version of Twenty 4 joins fashionable family that includes in stainless steel ,rose gold and white gold. For a glamorous twist, the bezels of these earlier models can be set with diamonds.

Despite the wide range of styles and complications, the one thing that links all of the company's watches is its dedication on the traditions of Genevan watchmacking

Watch Review| Audemars Piguet

The 2010 SIHH was the setting for the launch of Audemars Piguet latest incarnation of their most iconic collection ,the Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix. A collection of three distinct models which embody the same passion for design and the same incessant quest for mechanical superiority in the analogous worlds of watchmaking and high octane automobile racing. This timepiece combines together a rare materials,contrasting textures and highly technical shapes to form a stunning object, weather viewed from front ,sides or through the sapphire crystal caseback, all the angles impart a clear cut impression of dynamic aggresiveness.

For the engine of the Grand Prix , the company modified its caliber 3126 with the 3840 chronograph to create an integrated mechanism that offers a high level of precision. An important factor contributing to the movement's consistancy is its resistance to shocks and knocks. The robust design is achieved , in part , by a cross - through balance bridge and variable inertia balance equipped with eight inertia blocks. The crystal caseback shows beneath the Grand Prix's hood ,revealing the attention to details on the movement by Audemars Piguet dedicated artisans. To illustrate the point, the edge of the bridges are chamfered and polished to gleaming perfection while the top ad bottom are covered with Cotes de Geneve. The most noticable detail is the 22 - karat gold rotor. Exclusive to this limited edition, the special oscillating weight is partially blackened and hollowed to reinforced the watch's scoop leitmotif.

According to the brand, the forged carbon ,which uses exclusive technology to create parts of the case, including the bezel, is created by compressing carbon filaments at high temperatures. The result is a bezel that is exceptionally hard yet ultra light. In fact , the forged carbon version of the watch weights just 120 grams.

(Ref. 26290PO.OO.A001VE.01)

The ultra - rare Platinum version fo the Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix is released in a limited edition of 75 pieces. Along with the blue dial , the design features a splash of red on the techymeter scale and 30 minute counter. Powered by Audemars Piguet chronograph movement, which combines reliable accuracy , beautiful hand finishing and a 60 hour power reserve.

(Ref. 26290RO.OO.A001VE.01)

Only 650 pieces will be produced with the case , crown and chronograph pushers in rose gold. The black dial includes a small seconds at 12:00 along with the 30 minutes and 12 hours chronograph counters at 9:00 and 6:00 ,respectively.

(Ref. 26290IO.OO.A001VE.01)

The Bezel and 44mm case of this Royal Oak Offshore Gran Prix are made of forged carbon ,a lightweight and sturdy materials developed exclusively by Audemars Piguet. The bronze - colored tachymeter flange is reminiscent of a racecar's magnesium - alloy rims. The red eloxed aluminum dial presents a "negative printed" variation of the Mega Tapisserie motif common among Audemars Piguet other Royal Oak Offshore models. Only 1,750 pieces will be produced.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection specification

Movement:

AP 3126/3840, automatic, 59 jewels, 365 parts, 21,600 vph, 7.16 mm high, 26 mm in diameter

Complications:

Date, chronograph

Power reserve:

60 hours

Case material:

Platinum 950 (Ref. 26290PO.OO.A001VE.01) Rose gold (Ref. 26290RO.OO.A001VE.01) or Forged carbon fiber (Ref. 26290IO.OO.A001VE.01)

Bezel material:

Black ceramic and Forged Carbon

Case shape:

Round, Octagonal bezel

Transparent case back:

Yes, sapphire caseback

Case size:

44.0 mm

Case height:

15.65 mm

Dial:

Electric blue (Ref. 26290PO.OO.A001VE.01) Black (Ref. 26290RO.OO.A001VE.01) or Bright red (Ref. 26290IO.OO.A001VE.01)

Strap:

Black calfskin and alcantara, hand-sewn with alcantara inserts and edges, pin buckle in beadblasted titanium, or 18-carat pink gold or 950 platinum

Crystal:

Sapphire, anti-reflection coated

Water resistance:

100 meters

Watch Review| Richard Mille RM 023

The skeletonized RM 023 has an elegant dial design that uses an asymmetrical layout with roman numerals in applique on sapphire with an unusual ,sculpted ,Alcryn collared crown. Design for both man and women, this model unites everything essential in Richard Mille's philosophy with a sophisticated apprearance, convincing as well as comfortable under all conditions from the racetrack to the concert hall.

Inside the heart of the RM 023 is a mechanical self - winding partially skeletonized caliber ,has a power reserve of 55 hours, rotor with variable geometry via white gold wings adjustable to six positions, Ceramic rotor ball bearings ,PVD coated titanium baseplate bridges and balance cock , the crown is made of sandblasted grade-5 titanium with double-seal O- ring and collar in Alcryn,double winding barrel , grade - 5 titanium spline screw for movement and case.

Functions:

hours, minutes, seconds, date.

Dimension:

45mm x 37.8 mm x 11.45 mm

Case:

Anatomically curved tripartite case 18k white gold, 18k red gold and titanium.

Dial :

Sapphire with double sided antiglare treatment,Protected with eight silicon braces in grooved edges.

Strap :

Leather or crocodile, attached to te case via titanium screws with matching buckle engraved with model number.

Price: $ 50,000

Watch Review|Casio G-Shock

Casio announced the release of the latest addition to its G-Shock family on January 15,2010 : the GA-100/100A lineup. The watch is created to have a large face that features the very popular three-eye design — three dials on the top half of the face — along with a traditional main analog display.

1990 was the year the first G-Shock to feature three-dial face, ever since then the legacy has carried on to the digital-analog models of the new GA-100/100A lineup in a bold, three-dimensional, large-face design. These new G-Shock watches boast a variety of functions including a 1/1000-second stopwatch, a velocity indicator, and magnetic resistance compliant with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The solid operation is enhanced by over-sized buttons with anti-slip finish, and a large face with easy-to-read displays for viewing the results of important measurements.

The functionality of these new basic models is apparent on the design of the watch face. In addition to the main hour and minute hands, the watches display setting functions and speeds on LCDs at the 2 o’clock and 10 o’clock positions and on the analog dial with a small hand at the 12 o’clock position. The dynamic symmetric design of the GA-100/100A models is enhanced by two square LCDs at the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions that display measured times, a calendar, world time and other functions. Beveled-edge dials and 12 raised hour markers provide a three-dimensional depth for bold styling, while rivet-like protrusions on the center right and left of the bezel as well as on the watchband embody G-Shock toughness.

Details

Construction :

Shock resistant, ISO-compliant magnetic resistant

Water Resistance :

200 meters

Main Functions :

World time for 48 cities (29 time zones, daylight saving on/off) and coordinated universal time; 1/1000-second stopwatch with velocity indicator; countdown timer; 5 independent daily alarms (of which 1 snooze alarm); hourly time signal, full auto-calendar, 12/24-hour format; LED light (auto light switch and afterglow, selectable illumination duration: 1.5/3.0 second)

Approx. Battery Life :

2 years on CR1220

Accuracy at Normal Temperature :

±15 seconds per month

Size of Case / Total Weight :

55.0mm × 51.2mm × 16.9mm / approximately 70g

Price: $99

Watch Review| Lange1 Daymatic

This year , the German watch manufacturer A. Lange & Sohne welcomes the first automatic model to its collection with the Lange 1 Daymatic.The timepiece has the easily recognizable Lange 1 look with one very big exception - the dial represents a mirror image of the layout found on the manual versions, moving the time to the right side and the date to the left . when worn on the left wrist , the arrangement ensures the time will be revealed first when the sleeve is raised. To balance the design ,the Daymatic includes a retrogate day of the week display in place of the power reserve indicator.

Powered by its latest creation, A. Lange & Sohne develop caliber L021.1 entirely at is manufactury. Like all of its company movements,it exhibits a high level of craftmanship, including a hand engraved balance cock over the brand's manufacture balance spring. The movement has a power reserve of 50 hours, made up of 426 parts, precision adjusted in five position, central rotor with centrifugal mass in platinum, seven screwed gold chatons,shock resistant Glucydur balance with eccentric poising weights, whiplash precision index adjuster with patented beat adjustment mechanism.

The case of A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Daymatic watch measures 39.5 millimeters by 10.4 millimeters and will be available in Yellow gold, Pink gold, Platinum. Each dial will be produced in solid silver with the variations being champagne, argenté and rhodié. The hands will compliment the chosen case and will be constructed of Yellow gold, Pink gold or Rhodiumed gold. The dial and case-back are protected by sapphire crystal with a hardness rating of 9. Each watch will be completed by a hand-stitched crocodile strap and a Lange prong buckle in solid gold or platinum.

Movement:

Automatic Lange Manufacture Caliber L021.1; 50 hours power reserve; 21,600 vph; 67 jewels ;426 parts

Function:

Hours , minutes ;small seconds with stop seconds; patented outsize date ; retrogate day of week display.

Case:

Pink gold; 39.5mm, thickness:10.4mm ;crown for winding the watch and setting the time;push pieces for correcting the date and day of week displays; sapphire crystal case back.

Dial:

Solid Silver and argente;solid pink gold.

Strap:

Hand stitched crocodile; Lange prong buckle in solid pink gold.

References

320.021
320.032
320.025.

Estimated price : $50,000

Watch Review| Reverso Palermo Open

The new Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT Palermo Open, which was originally announced at SIHH 2010, in January. Developed in association with Argentinian polo champion Adolfo Cambiaso,An Extreme timepiece from all points of view, this new model is the first Reverso with a rubber-coated case combined either with steel or pink gold (limited series of 500 timepieces). Powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 754 automatic movement with a power reserve of 65 hours, and 50 meters water resistance, the Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT Palermo Open displays hours, minutes, seconds, large date, GMT function and chronograph functions.An ultra-rugged high-tech fabric is used for the strap.It has the look of a classic Reverso, but bigger and sportier .

Movement

Automatic movement, 296 parts, 28 800 vibrations per hour, 65-hour power-reserve.

Functions

Hour, minute, seconds, GMT, chronograph, large date display, second-time zone.

Case

Reversible, rubber-coated case in either steel or pink gold, open-worked case-back.

Size

50.5 x 34.9 mm

Water Resistance

50 metres

Strap/Bracelet

Ultra-rugged high-tech fabric strap.

Materials Available

18-carat pink gold, stainless steel.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre

JAEGER-LECOULTRE CALIBRE 754.

Ref.

Ref. 701847C, stainless steel/high-tech fabric.
Ref. 701247C, 18-carat pink gold/high-tech fabric, limited series of 500.

Watch Review| Tag Heuer Silverstone

Celebrating 150 years of pioneering design ,Tag Heuer is reissuing one of its most iconic creations of all time, the Silverstone chronograph. Originally launched in 1974, the Silverstone chronograph gets its name from famous racetrack of the same name . An hour’s drive west London , between Northampton and Oxford , Silverstone is the best known as the home of British Grand Prix, which it first hosted in 1948. On may 13th ,1950 the opening race of the first ever FIA formula one world championship started at Silverstone. The race track is a special place in Tag Heuer ‘s heart because many of its racing ambassadors and F1 team partners scored career-making victories on it

The original Silverstone was powered by Calibre 11 automatic . This movement was launched in 1969 as the world’s first automatic chronograph movement with micro rotor. The movement was characterized by the date counter at 6 o’clock and the two pushbuttons places across from the crown in two indentations. The crown is being place in the 9 o’clock than the usual 3 o’clock. So the question concerned to everyone is the movement of the remake Silverstone, Tag Heuer President and CEO Jean Christophe Babin asked enthusiasts what feature should be change the answer is “none” ,so in order to keep the same configuration of the original chronograph, the appropriate movement for the Silverstone is Tag Heuer Calibre 11.

The nod to the past continues with other details , both on the mechanism and on the case and dial. The rotor , which is visible through a clear sapphire back surrounded by the appropriate limited edition nomenclature ,shows the vintage “Heuer” logo in red, along with Cote de Geneve finishing . This theme continues to the dial, with a monochrome vintage ”Heuer” logo and Silverstone lettering at 12 o’clock .if you look very carefully at both the new and the old Silverstone, you will see another small difference, the “Swiss made “ lettering at 6 o’clock.A very elegant on the wrist, the curves of the 42mm case are smooth and well finished.

The timepiece will be available with a brown or blue face with coordinating perforated alligator leather strap, Only 1,500 examples of the re-issue will be released, with a price tag of approximately $6,500 apiece.

Size:

Mens

Case Material:

Stainless Steel

Dial Color:

Blue ,Brown

Bracelet/Strap:

Crocodile Leather Blue , Crocodile Leather Brown

Clasp Type:

Push Button Foldover Clasp

Movement :

Automatic Chronograph

Crystal :

Scratch Resistant Sapphire

Case Back:

Transparent Water Resistant 100m/330ft

Case Diameter:

42mm X 42mm

Case Thickness:

14.50mm

Ref:

cam2110.fc6258 – blue dial, cam2111.fc6259 - brown dial

Watch Review|Corum Admiral's Cup

In 2010 Baselworld, Corum presented, the Admiral's Cup Minute Repeater Tourbillon 45 created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the the Admiral Cup collection. The Timepiece will be extremely rare, with only 10 pieces to be produced. The Admiral's Cup Model also introduces a new movement for the brand, the manually-wound CO 010, has a 72 hour power reserve and 30 meters water resistance. Creative and impressive , that is one way to describe the new movement , which combines a one-minute tourbillon regulator and a minute repeater with a sonorous chime sequence and an escapement and pallet lever in silicon. To highlight the movement behind it, Corum replaced the dial with a smoked PVD treated sapphire glass allowing the wearer to admire the extreme complexity of the minute repeater and Tourbillon mechanisms.

The Corum Admirals Cup Repeater Tourbillon 45 watch has a beautiful brushed and polished 5N 18-karat red gold case with a twelve-sided bezel. The interior of the bezel displays the signature nautical flags but in all black. The transparent grey sapphire dial have red gold hands. The tourbillon is revealed between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions. The company has revealed that the CO 010 caliber movement used in this amazing timepiece has been designed to perform with particularly impressive aural capabilities. Power (volume in decibels), precision of pitch, richness of sound, and reverberation have all been optimized through a careful balance between component design and material formulation. For example, the minute rack has been engineered to permit a greatest possible duration between strikes, and specially formulated gongs have been tuned to chime the Major 3rd note combination of A and C# for a cheerful musical sound. The watch has an alligator leather strap with red gold prong buckle that features the Corum logo.

Specifications:

Movement

CO 010, Manual-winding movement with minute repeater and tourbillon
Tourbillon escapement and pallets in Silicium
Frequency 3 Hz, 21,600 vibrations per hour
29 jewels
Special CORUM high-end finish, Côtes de Genève finish on bottom bridges
Power reserve of 72 hours

Functions

Hours, minutes, minute repeater, tourbillon
Ingenious mechanism to activate the minute repeater function by rotating the bezel

Case

45mm diameter
Typical twelve-sided 18kt red gold 5N case, satin-finish case with polished horns
18kt red gold 5N bezel, satin and polished finish
18kt red gold 5N crown protector
Crown in 18kt red gold 5N, engraved with Corum key
18kt red gold 5N 4-screw open back cover with anti-reflective treatment

Dial

Sapphire crystal dial with grey PVD coating, opening on the tourbillon cage at 5 o'clock
Red gold 5N coated minutes and minute chevrons
Monochrome nautical pennants representing the hours on the black fitted flange
CORUM logo, Minute Repeater and Tourbillon transferred on the dial
Red gold 5N coated faceted hour and minute hands with white Superluminova

Glass

Cambered twelve-sided sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

Strap

Black crocodile leather strap, width 22/20 mm

Buckle

18kt red gold 5N tongue buckle, engraved with Corum logo

Water Resistance

3 atmospheres (99 feet / 30 meters)

Reference 010.101.55/0001 A012
Limited Production 10 pieces

Watch Review|Hublot Big Bang

The year was 2007 when Hublot first develop a Big Bang specially for the Mexican Football Federation . It was a great success for the first model, this year Hublot has created a new limited edition timepiece thus continuing its partnership with the Mexican Football Federation. The watch was presented by Jean-Claude Biver ,CEO of Hublot to Mexico's national team's trainer Javier Aguirre. Mr. Aguirre lead the national team in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. This time the new timepiece will accompany the Mexican national team players to South Africa as a symbol of luck.

The new Hublot Mexican Football Federation Big Bang has a case size of 44.5 millimeter ,it is sculptured from microblasted black ceramic. The openworked skeleton dial is decorated with Mexico's national colors , red and green . The see through case-back reveals a transfer of the FMF logo and is protected by a sapphire crystal. Powered by the Hublot Calibre HUB 4200 movement, a mechanical chronograph movement with automatic winding. The movement is made up of 250 individual components , has a power-reserve of up to 42 hours and is water-resistant to 100 meters. The watch is completed with an adjustable green alligator strap with red stitching.

Specification

Size:

44.5mm

Case :

in microblasted black ceramic

Bezel:

Microblasted black ceramic

Dial:

Microblasted black openworked skeleton with black nickel applique indexes and green transfers

Strap:

Adjustable in green Gummy Alligator with red stitching

Movement:

Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding 42 hour power Reserve, Hublot Calibre HUB 4200

Watch Review| Frank Muller

After five years of work on the project , Frank Muller have finally unveiled an amazing timepiece : the Aeternitas Mega 4 . 36 complications, 25 of them visible, 1,483 components, a 1000-year calendar, this is by far the most complicated wristwatch in the world today. In spite of the enormous challenge to embed all the complications found in most timepieces labeled as grand complications , and still be worn, the master watchmakers of Franck Muller proved that they are worthy of the title “Maison de Haute Horlogerie”

With the Aeternitas movement served as a base, while the Mega 4 represents the apotheosis of the art of watchmaking with its grand and small Westminster chime striking-work, the only one available on the market with a tourbillon visible on the dial. Added to this are a minute repeater, a mono-pushpiece split-seconds chronograph, a perpetual calendar secular, and an equation of time which only varies by 6.8 seconds per lunar month, the equivalent of one day every thousand years. The mega sets itself apart thanks to its “Grande Sonnerie” Chime of Westminster striking mechanism sounding on the hours and quarter hours. In the “Petite Sonnerie” version ,the strike on the hours is removed, and it only sounds on the quarter hours. The programming of the large and small striking mechanisms is done through simple pressure on a waterproof push – button placed at the 10:30 mark on the watch case. This push – button programmable function enables the movement of the striking mechanism to be stopped . The minute repeater enables the “Chime of Westminster” to be activated at anytime , and so giving a complete strike of the hours, the Westminster quarters and the minutes. The “Grand Sonnerie” is the only watch in which the Tourbillon is visible on the dial side, which limits the space available for the “Grand Sonnerie” mechanism and thus makes the design even more complicated.
The first piece of this exceptional, limited series was snapped by an American collector at a ceremony in Monaco last November,for the price of $ 2.7 million. The second Frank Muller Aeternitas Mega 4 will be available in the very near future.

The complications :

1. Day-Night display
2. Grand strike
3. Small strike
4. Silence
5. Minute Repeater
6. Westminster Carillon on 4 gong
7. Programming of the Grand strike-Small strike function with a waterproof push-piece and display on the dial
8. Programming of the Strike-Silence function with a waterproof push-piece and display on the dial
9. Lifting-lever mechanism of the strike when in hand-setting position
10. Mechanism which not allow the start of a new strike if the precedent is not to the end
11. Bolting mechanism of the hand-setting during the strike
12. Transmission mechanism to the hammer which permit the adaptation to different shape of the gong
13. Movement power reserve indicator
14. Strike power reserve indicator
15. Silent Centrifugal governor of the rate of the strike
16. Flying Tourbillon on a ball bearing with ceramic balls
17. Balance wheel with adjustment screws in gold, without index
18. Breguet overcoil with Phillips curve
19. Tourbillon carriage, without any bridge, visible in the dial
20. Automatic self-winding-mechanism of the movement with platinum micro rotor
21. Automatic self-winding-mechanism of the Westminster carillon with a platinum micro rotor
22. Perpetual Calendar
23. Display of the days
24. Display of the months
25. Retrograde Date
26. Secular Calendar
27. Display of the year up to 999 years
28. Bissextile year display
29. Indication of the secular years
30. Astronomic moon : deviation of 6.8 seconds for each lunation representing an error of one day every 1000 years)
31. Equation of time
32. Two additional time-zones
33. Chronograph incorporated with tree column-wheels
34. Instantaneous minutes counter
35. Hours counter incorporated in the mechanism of chronograph, retrograde hand display
36. Fly-back hand mechanism

Watch Review| Cartier Santos 100

Cartier reduced the openworked – dial to its barest essentials for the Santos 100 Skeleton .Produced exclusively by Cartier , the dial is actually a movement whose brushed bridges are shaped into Roman numerals. In fact , Cartier recently submitted the 9611 MC caliber’s unconventional design for a patent .

The movement’s airy design says more with less in generously portioned 46.5x54.9mm palladium case . Its circular -grained wheels store 72 hours of power, which is used to drive the blued minute and hour hands.

When the watch is not on the wrist , a crystal caseback illuminates the interior ,highlighting the satin – brushed bridges and a C – shaped adjustor used to fine – tune the balance wheel vibrating below.

The Santos 100 Skeleton’s brushed palladium case echoes the movement’s finish ,while its polished bezel matches the sides of the mainplate . The design harmony extends to the crown, its octagonal shape a sharp rendering of the Santos’s smooth profile. As a final luxurious touch , Cartier tops the palladium crown with a faceted sapphire.

Lastly ,the Santos 100 Skeleton watch is water resistant up to 30 meters and comes with an alligator skin strap.

Watch Review| de GRISOGONO

Won the public prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve 2009, de GRISOGONO Meccanico dG is the remarkable illustration of the art of living as cultivated by Grousi and evident in each of this creations. The timepiece draws on the deepest horological tradition in order to propel that tradition into the future. Its mechanical movement , displaying two time zones- in to totally exclusive ,mechanical dual analog and digital display is one of the most complex ever.

To take on something like this required an exceptional dose of courage . Building a digital display powered by an entirely mechanical system? No watchmaker had ever attempted such a thing. As a brilliant wink at the history of horology and the one time threat quartz movement, the Meccanico dG builds a bridge between these two systems, at the same time bringing a completely original horological innovation.

The manual winding movement is full of micro-systems extremely sophisticated mechanism s with gears and rotating discs- and contains 651 components. The top half of the dial features an analog hour and minutes display ,and the bottom half shows a digital display of the time in the second time zone. The digital display shows the hours and minutes with mobile micro-segments animated by a ensemble of 23 cams and gears, aided by a device for disengagement and synchronization..

With its extra large masculine dimensions(56x48mm), the curved case is available in rose gold , titanium and titanium and rubber ,titanium and rose gold ,or titanium and platinum . This fusion of materials is in perfect harmony with the innovative character of the timepiece, futuristic down to the smallest details: setting the hour of the analog display is perform by the rubber covered crown, while the second time zone is adjusted by two correctors that are also crafted in vulcanized rubber. The heart of the timepiece, including the systems of the discs and gears, is visible through the transparent dial. The colored indexes for telling time on the analog system seems to hung suspended, partially revealing the mechanism . As is the case with all movements employed by de GRISOGONO, the meccanico dG is blackened and carefully finished. Despite the power necessary to drive the dual display and the instantaneous rotations of the micro segments, the watch still has a power reserve of approximately 35 hours, which displayed on the back of the movement and visible through a curved sapphire crystal revealing the brand’s iconic scrolls . One can easily imagine the vast amounts of patience and ingenuity de GRISOGONO must have had to apply in order to complete such a masterpiece . The limited edition of 177 numbered pieces is available in de GRISOGONO 16 boutiques and those of the brand’s retail partner.

Watch Review| Bell & Rose

Bell & Ross and Infiniti, the luxury car brand, is launching an exclusive watch to celebrate their collaboration. The watch commemorates the recently released Infiniti FX Limited Edition performance vehicle. The timepiece is destined at Infiniti customers and passionate watch collectors. The two brands are united by common values - supreme performance, craftsmanship, precision, and luxury.

Bell & Ross BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti is powered by the automatic mechanical movement - ETA 2982, and features a 42 milimeters steel case treated with a the black carbon powder finish similar to the graphite finish on the Infiniti FX Limited Edition , the timepiece allows for a 100-meter water-resistance. The galvanic black dial has large hands indicating hours and minutes and a seconds hand with a distinct purple coating used as a compliment to the instruments of the Infiniti car. The numerals and index markers have been treated with a photo-luminescent finish for optimal night visibility. The dial is protected by an anti-reflection sapphire crystal. The screw-down case-back is engraved with the Infiniti signature and is individually numbered. The watch is completed by a heavy-duty synthetic black fabric or rubber strap.

Jim Wright, Vice President Infiniti Europe, explains: “The limited edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom watch is a perfect tribute to the core qualities of Infiniti. It is also about offering the Infiniti owner something truly special and individual which we are able to achieve through this exceptional timepiece.”

The Bell & Ross Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti watch is expected to be available starting 01 June 2010, and is available for purchase from all European Infiniti Centres.

Movement:

Automatic mechanical ETA 2982.

Functions:

Hours, minutes and seconds (all central hands). Date with quick correction.

Case:

Diameter 42mm, 316L glass bead blasted steel with black ‘carbon-powder coating’ finish, and winding crown.

Back:

Screw-down, stainless steel with engraving of the Infiniti signature and adjacent personalised limited edition serial number (1–100). Bell & Ross insignia etched below.

Dial:

Galvanic Black. Infiniti purple-coloured seconds hand. Numbers, indexes, and photoluminescent finish for optimal night reading. Circular window for date display.

Glass:

Anti-reflection sapphire crystal.

Water-resistance:

100 metres (10 bar).

Straps:

Synthetic black fabric or rubber.

Ref.:

BR03 PHANTOM

Price:

€2,809.97