Watch Review | Tudor Glamour

In Baselworld 2010, Tudor introduce the latest addition to their Glamour collection , the Glamour Double Date , a "smooth ,suave ,and suggestive" and a perfect example of masculine beauty. The case, for the first time, measures at 42 mm, the lines of the case and double bezel is made of polished steel that reigns in the dial which is available in black ,silver or dark gray as well as the domed sapphire crystal. The dial is highlighted by open work feuille hands , and a bold double date window at 12 o'clock ,a small seconds counter at 6 o’clock which is subtly adorned by the return of the Tudor rose pattern, reminiscent of the brand’s earliest logo from the 1930’s and 1940’s.

To complete this elegant timepiece is the self-winding mechanical movement , water resistance to 100 meters (330 feet), and is fitted with a strap in either black lizard or black calf with a crocodile pattern, both with folding clasp, or either a steel or steel and yellow gold bracelet with a Tudor Glamour clasp.

Tudor has finally captured the dynamic and enviable spirit of youth, but has tempered it with a maturity as only a brand with decades of heritage can accomplished.

References 57000 and 57003

Steel or steel and 18 ct yellow gold
Diameter : 42 mm
Self-winding mechanical movement
Polished case with double bezel
Double date window at 12 o’clock
Small seconds hand at 6 o’clock
Open-work feuille hands
Domed sapphire crystal
Screw-down crown
Waterproof to 100 metres (330 feet)

Watch Review | Greubel Forsey

Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey blend art and science to create imaginative watches that blur the lines between horology and architecture. Designed to captivate , each Greubel Forsey timepiece is the envisioned through an architectural prism, exhibiting a highly developed sense of proportion, style and history. One of its latest that is making its debut at the SIHH 2010 , the new Double Tourbillion Technique, using the ground breaking Double Tourbillon 30° mechanism as a jump off point , but that’s where the similarities end , several elements have been added, including four fast-rotating co-axial barrels guaranteeing 5 days (120 hours) of power reserve. Coupled of this barrels is the visible spherical differential that drives the power reserve indicator . The hour are displayed on a transparent sapphire crystal ring fitted inside the inner circumference of the bezel to ensure full visual access to the three dimensional depth of the mechanism .

Transparency is also reflected in luminous open worked signature Greubel Forsey hands and both the power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock and sub seconds dial at 9 o’clock are enhanced by their red triangular pointers. The 47.5 in diameter cases comes in gold or platinum, which displays a degree of construction and decorative nuance that is well matched to the workmanship of the hand finished calibre GF02s.

With the Double Tourbillon Technique, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have created a truly stunning timepiece that is faithful to their philosophy of technical visibility. Each and every element of the mechanism is enhanced and displayed without overshadowing the others. The price for this one of a kind timepiece is around $ 399,000 - 470,000.

Watch Review | Panerai Ceramica

In 2010 Panerai has just developed a new techniques and still committed to their traditional values, the Luminor 1950 10 days GMT Ceramica has a case made of zirconium oxide ceramic. Its hard , naturally , and scratch and corrosion resistant .The ceramic is pressed into a single block, that can then be milled into the distinctive shape of a Panerai watch case . Similar to their use of gold in the watch, in that the case is carved out of a single, massive block.

The Ceramica is powered by the P.2003, a automatic movement that is designed and constructed completely in house with 25 jewels and three barrels that gives an amazing power reserve of 10 days, as indicated on the display under the central hands.


The display dial of the Ceramica is simple and uncluttered as expected from a Panerai watch. The central hands show the hours and minutes. A small seconds display at 9 o'clock position which also served as the 24 hour indicator and a small date window at the 3 o'clock position.There is a second time zone and a seconds reset. The luminescent materials on the dial (hour markers,the hands, 3 Arabic numerals, date numbers , second time zone hand , am/pm hand and the power reserve pointer) gives excellent visibility in low light conditions. All of this is fitted in to a black ceramic case that is 44m in diameter and has a water resistant of 100 meters.

The Luminor 1950 10 days GMT Ceramica will be produced in a limited series of 500 pieces ,the price will be around 12,900 euros, and is scheduled to launch on September 10.

LUMINOR 1950 10 DAYS GMT CERAMICA – Ref. PAM00335

Movement:

Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.2003 caliber, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 8.0 mm thick, 25 jewels, Glucydur balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 10 days with horizontal indicator, three barrels. 296 components.

Functions:

Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24h indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset.

Case:

Diameter 44 mm, black ceramic.

Bezel:

black ceramic.

Back:

See-through smoked sapphire crystal.

Device protecting the crown:

(protected as a Trademark)
Black ceramic.

Dial:

Black with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock.

Crystal:

Sapphire, made from corundum, 2 mm thick.
Anti-reflective coating.

Water-resistance:

10 bar (100 meters).

Strap:

Panerai personalized leather strap and large size titanium buckle with special hard black coating.
Supplied with a second interchangeable strap and a steel screwdriver.

Watch Review | Richard Mille RM 028

Richard Mille introduces their new automatic diver's watch and the first in the collection to have a round case. The RM 028 is slightly smaller to the RM 025 with a diameter of 47mm. The exceptional case and skeletonized movement possesses all the incontestable qualities that typify the watches of Richard Mille .

Following diver's watch ISO 6425 with its water resistant of 300 meters and a unidirectional bezel , the simple lines of the round case of RM 028 conceal a considerable amount of technical expertise . The exceptional water resistance is achieved with a three parts case construction and torque screws with complete integration of the lugs into the case system . With unidirectional rotation to avoid miscalculations whilst diving , the bezel is built up to three layers connected with 22 screws , the use of an additional screwed system attaching the bezel makes it impossible to accidentally dislodge the case . For clearer visibility under water , starting at 12 o'clock , the five minute markers of the first quarter are highlighted in red.

The skeletonized automatic movement of the RM 028 utilizes a rotor with variable geometry , a major innovation of Richard Mille that allows the level of the automatic winding to be adjusted to the user's lifestyle , by adjusting the setting of the rib 's placement , the rotor's inertia can be modified to speed up the winding process during slow paced arm movements or slow down when aggressive action applied. A double barrel system helps improve torque stability over a longer period, giving the watch a power reserve of 55 hours.

Dial:

In sapphire (thickness: 0.40 mm) with anti-glare treatment (2 sides), protected by 8 silicon braces inserted in the upper and lower grooves.

Crystal:

Bezel side: in sapphire (1800 Vickers) with anti-glare treatment (2 sides).
Thickness: 3.00 mm
Case back: in sapphire with anti-glare treatment (2 sides)
Thickness: at the center 1.90 mm and at outer edges 2.60 mm

Other features

Dimensions of movement: 30.25 x 28.45 mm
Thickness: 4.33 mm
Number of jewels: 32
Barrel arbor – in AP 20 steel
Balance: GLUCYDUR, 3 arms, inertia moment 4.8 mg cm2, angle of lift 53º
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Balance spring: ELINVAR NIVAROX
Shock protection: INCABLOC 908.22.211.100 (transparent)
Escapement wheel jewels: Rubifix (transparent)
Stem with three positions: manual winding, time setting, date adjustment

Price:

$79,000

Watch Review | Corum Black Ti-Bridge

The Black Ti-Bridge is an extremely attractive addition to the Corum collection, and a worthwhile target for collectors and aficionados of luxury watches. The proportioned titanium case casts an imposing shadow , while its openworked design uses space confidently . A PVD coated upper bridge bisects the tonneau shaped case horizontally , displaying a satin finished perch of skeletonized minutes and hour hands, with no indications provided.

The Caliber CO 007 is suspended beneath this watch, which generates a power reserve of 72 hours and a 50 meters water resistance. The movement relies on bridges made of titanium and plate, which blends together to provide the most elegant look, a clear view of the gears in motion is available through a sapphire crystal slender opening on the case back , which is engraved with the Corum logo . To complete this unordinary timepiece , the Black Ti-Bridge comes on a black rubber strap that matches perfectly on the folding clasp made of titanium. Production of this special all black , titanium version is limited to 250 pieces.

The Corum Black Ti-Bridge has been characterized by harmony between elements and by good taste, which is why ,it is the perfect watch to acquire in these times filled with designs and flashy detailing.

Specification of Corum Black Ti- Bridge:

Movement:

Manual winding baguette movement CO 007 ; titanium ; 72 hours power reserve ; 28,800 vph; 21 jewels.

Functions:

hours, minutes

Case:

42x41.5mm ; tonneau shaped titanium case; anti reflective sapphire crystal; water resistant 50 meters.

Strap:

black rubber strap.

Price :

$14,000

Watch Review | Clerc Hydroscaph

Clerc creations obey just one rule : inventiveness. Each one is designed as a unique piece of art, and Clerc makes no concessions but those that will improve its quality .

The Hydroscaph Limited Edition Gold Tourbillon is a sample of their unique piece , a watch that measures just under 50mm in diameter, an imposing dimension that keeps up with the current demand for super-sized timepieces. Equipped with a manual winding 60-second Clerc tourbillon movement that possesses two barrels for a power reserve of 120 hours, has a water resistance of 500 meters and offers the functions of hours, minutes retrograde date at 1:30 , and power reserve indicator at 5:00 . The skeletonized dial hides nothing of this high precision mechanism. The vertical S- shaped skeletonized tourbillon bridge recalls the hour and the minute hands, which are also skeletonized, the numerals and the indexes are engraved on the inside of the anti-reflective sapphire crystal, giving prefect readability.

The Clerc Hydroscaph Limited Edition Gold Tourbillon case is 18Karat rose gold and black titanium ,it is so complex that it required 75 components and an entirely new method of construction. Its innovative rotating Bezel features a roller-knob at 10 o’clock that is to be used for pivoting and locking the bezel to the necessary position. The whole construction is thoroughly secured by one-of-the-kind lateral protective guards keeping it away from any accidental shift in position in the process of diving. All of this is complimented by a vertically grooved rubber strap that fits perfectly with the ergonomic,downward-angled black titanium lugs. A triple-deployant security clasp in black titanium ensures a secure fit to a broad latitude of wrist sizes.

Watch Review | Hamilton Pulsomatic

The world's first digital watch marks its 40th anniversary this year and Hamilton is celebrating the invention of the technology that revolutionized the watch industry with the new Pulsomatic. This digital timepiece named after puzzling astronomical bodies that emit precise radio pulses was considered as the first solid state wrist computer in the world.
The Hamilton Pulsomatic , has a retro -modern sci-fi design highlighted by its smooth shape and surfaces. It resembles a space age television screen from the front ,with a black screen that adds elegance to the high-tech appearance . Inside the Hamilton Pulsomatic is an innovative Swiss ETA movement, the H1970 , a automatically generated quartz movement that powers the liquid crystal display. It has a power reserve of 82 days when fully charged.
At 39mm wide steel case, the watch has a sapphire crystal scratch resistance and a water resistance of 50 meters. There is also available of a rubber strap as an alternative to the more classical stainless steel bracelet. The price for this sci-fi designed timepiece is about $1,495.

Watch Review | Revue Thommen

Revue Thommen started as a Swiss watch manufacturer in 1853 with a simple principle on their watches precision, quality ,accuracy ,exactness,excellence and reliability. Though the brand may not be well known outside the European community ,Revue Thommen has already been a name in the field of aviation as they were awarded a major contract that proved to be the start of the brand's rise to fame .

In 2010 the company, has reproduced its mythical Square model, the Heritage Collection timepiece that marked its centenary a fresh update with pink gold plated Arabic numerals , a transparent case back and finely guilloched small seconds . The 2010 model remains faithful to the brand's identifying features ,a manufactory-made manual-wound movement, refined lines , unostentatious elegance and precious materials (18 carat pink gold for the cased fitted with an alligator strap) that add the final touch of perfection to this historically inspired timepiece.

Movement:

Hand-wound, Revue Thommen GT 82 calibre, 17 jewels, 40-hour power reserve

Functions:

Hours, minutes, seconds

Case:

18K pink gold or stainless steel, 38.5 x 38.5 mm
Sapphire crystal front and back

Water-resistant:

50 m

Dial:

Silvered, brown or black
Pink gold-plated Roman numerals
Small seconds at 6 o’clock

Bracelet/Strap:

Alligator