Watch Review | BALL Watch

Introducing BALL Watch Company latest collection the Spacemaster Orbital Engineer Hydrocarbon, this extraordinary timepiece is a tribute to their newest ambassador , the gravity defying Brian Binnie , only the second man on the planet to hold the title of astronaut while strapped to a non government owned aircraft or spacecraft.

The BALL Spacemaster Orbital Engineer Hydrocarbon is energized by ETA's 7754 automatic movement, which is based on 7750 with an added GMT complication, all of this are housed in a 45mm titanium case , making it durable yet lightweight. On the dial you'll get a clear read on your time day or night with the triple-tube markers of gas-powered luminosity, red printed 24-hour time, steel-framed chronograph sub-dials, date at 3, and red arrow GMT hand, all framed by a navigational compass bezel. Compass markings are also repeated on the flange.

This exceptional timepiece resides the revolutionary and patented Ball Amortiser shock resistance system ,comprised of anti magnetic protection ring enveloping the movement to absorb sudden shocks and a rotor locking mechanism . The wearer can lock the watch movement’s oscillating mass during high shock activities , by using the special propeller-shaped disc lock on the back of the watch. The Amortiser Rotor-Lock mechanism also protects the chronograph from damage in falls of up to 5.2 meters, when you can anticipate such things, since the lock must be undone for the timekeeping mechanism to continue. Other features include cold resistance to -40 degrees C, 100 meters water resistance.

This very special timepiece is limited edition to just 999 pieces.

BALL Spacemaster Orbital Engineer Hydrocarbon
(Ref. number DC2036C-S_BK)

Movement:

Automatic BALL caliber ETA 7754

Functions:

Chronograph, accumulated measurement up to 12 hours, Illuminated second timezone, hours, minutes, seconds and date; 54 micro gas tubes on dial, hands and pushers for night readability

Shock Resistant:

7,500Gs

Water Resistant:

100m

Magnetic Resistant:

4,800A/m

Case:

45mm diameter Titanium / Stainless Steel, 18.3mm height, Bi-directional rotating integrated with luminova bezel, Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Patented crown protection system crown.

Dial:

Black

Strap:

Tapered titanium and stainless steel bracelet with patented deployant buckle and extension system or rubber strap.

Price :

$ 4,899

Watch Review | Maurice Lacroix Pontos

The latest edition to the Maurice Lacroix family is the Pontos Decentrique Phases de Lune ,a watch that blends refinement and originality. Incorporated the now famous asymmetrical dial, the Phases de Lune does not suffer from the slightest loss of legibility and instead draws the eye to what information is sought, and allowing a playful nature to enter the presentation of time. The dial of the Pontos Decentrique Phases de Lune is built on several different levels , which gives a needed information without overloading the face. Off center at 10 o'clock is the main time display, where a single hand tracks the minutes while the hour window appears in the upper left of it . Opposite , at 4 o'clock, two disk dance a highly stylized ballet : the first in metalized sapphire shows the phases and age of the moon and the second positioned below it bears the day/night indication . Meanwhile the 6 o'clock position is the domain of the date display which is inscribed on a disk driven by a special, internally develop transfer system nestled behind a window of metalized glass , and lastly, a diamond studded markers with luminous components is provided,blending the velvetly texture of the black dial, all of these is securely protected by a sapphire crystal with anti reflective coatings on both sides.

The titanium & sand blasted watch case has a diameter of 45mm , inside this huge timepiece is Maurice Lacroix caliber ML122, a self winding mechanical movement with a vibration of 28.800bph and a power reserve of 38 hours. It is fitted to a genuine alligator strap with large black scales and black calf lining with matching stitching . The watch will be limited to 500 pieces world wide the retail price will be at $8,600.

Watch Review IWC Zinedine Zidane

IWC unveils a highly individual timepiece with guaranteed robustness on the Big Ingenieur Edition Zinedine Zidane. The IWC manufactured 5113 calibre movement similarly possesses exceptional stamina and exhibits the technical approach that also characterized the football legend . A largely spring barrel , supplied with energy by the pellaton automatic winding system , provides the Big Ingenieur with a amazing power reserve of seven days. The movement measures at 37.8 mm in diameter is attached inside the 45.5 mm stainless steel case , making Big Ingenieur one of the most distinctive high profile men's watches from Schaffhausen. A perfect fit on the wrist of the 1.85 metretall elite athlete, who is in superb shape three years after the end of his football career.

IWC Schaffhausen retained the color of the French national team for the first edition Zinedine Zidane, the new Big Ingenieur Edition Zinedine Zidane reflects the individual taste of the footballer . It features a dark brown dial . The number "10" on the dial stands out in bright red colour . The engraved name of the former football star can be seen on the winding rotor through the transparent sapphire glass back . The medallion also bears a figure "10" , the number which Zidane wore on his shirt in the French national team . The number "27" and "45" are also in red , which stands for the minutes of play Zidane scored the two most important goals of his career, at the world cup final in 1998.

Zidane also personally involved in the colour scheme and individualization of the Big Ingenieur dedicated to him . This alluring timepiece is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and the number inscription is engraved on the side of the case at 9 o'clock . A dark brown alligator leather strap coordinated with the dial is fitted to ensure comfort on the wrist.

Watch Review | Baume & Mercier Classima

Elegance is whats best describe the new Baume & Mercier Classima Executive Collection, the sleek classical round case and mechanical complication inside continues to charm their way onto the wrists of collectors . With its new Classima Executive XL collection , Baume & Mercier is treating devotees of traditional watch making to three classical high end models equipped with mechanical complication movements that includes chronograph, power reserve ,moon phase or complete calendar functions all of this are adorned with elegant horological finishing details .

Classima Executive XL Dual Time Chronograph (ref. MOAO8851)

Fitted with a black alligator strap , this classically elegant round chronograph displays the time in a second time zone by means of a central hand. Its steel case adorned with a crown bearing the Phi symbol frames a white dial with “appliqué” rhodium plated Roman numerals and hour markers . Its 30 minute chronograph counter is also stamped with Phi symbol at 12 o’clock , while the hour counter appears at 6 o’clock and the date at 3 o’clock.

Technical specifications

Movement : Automatic (ETA 7754)
Functions : Chronograph ,central hand dual time, date at 3 o'clock
Case : Round
Size: 42mm
Thickness : 13.5mm Polished Steel case
Water-resistance : 30 meters
Dial : White " Applique" rhodium plated indexes and Roman numerals ; Sapphire crystal
Strap : Black alligator strap and adjustable triple folding buckle


Classima Executive XL Open Balance and Power Reserve (ref. MOAO8869)

This model inspired by the finest watch making traditions is endowed with a high end movement and equally noble finished . An opening 12 o’clock shows the balance oscillating beneath the silver colored dial with a “grain d’orge” guilloche decor . Additionally an 18 carat red gold hand moving across a dedicated indicator at 6 o’clock displays the power reserve . The hour marker are displayed in roman numerals . The back provides a view of the mechanical movement adorned with “Cotes de Geneve”, as well as circular grained bridges and blued screws, in keeping it the norms of classic watch making.

Technical specifications

Movement : Automatic (Soprod 9040),Oscillating weight decorated with "Côtes de Genève", blued steel screws
Functions : Power reserve at 6 o’clock
Case : Round
Size: 42mm
Thickness : 10.1mm Polished Steel case,Crown adorned with a Phi symbol Sapphire crystal case back
Water-resistance : 30 meters
Dial : Silver-colored,“Grain d’orge” guilloché décor, alternating circular-snailed and sun satin-finished zones,Dial opened on the balance,Black Roman numerals and indexes,18 carat red gold power reserve hand,Sapphire crystal
Strap : Black alligator strap and adjustable triple folding buckle


Classima Executive XL Chronograph and Complete Calendar (ref. MOAO8870)

This highly finished chronograph is equipped with a mechanical self winding movement driving indications of a complete calendar (date with central pointer in 18 carat red gold , day and month through a window at 12 o’clock moon phase at 6 o’clock) and 24h indicator at 9 o’clock. The dials are match in silvered color with a “grain d’orge” guilloche decor. The back provides a view of the oscillating weight with “Cotes de Geneve”, as well as circular grained bridges and blued steel screws

Technical specifications

Movement : Automatic (ETA 7751),Oscillating weight decorated with "Côtes de Genève", blued steel screws
Functions : Chronograph ,moon phase at 6 o'clock ,central hand date, weekdays and months at 12 o'clock 24 hour indicator at 9 o'clock
Case : Round
Size: 42mm
Thickness : 13.1mm Polished Steel case,Crown adorned with a Phi symbol Sapphire crystal case back
Water-resistance : 30 meters
Dial : Silver-colored,“Grain d’orge” guilloché décor, alternating opaline,-circular snailed and sun satin-finished zones, Black Roman indexes, 18 carat red gold date hand, Sapphire crystal
Strap : Black alligator strap and adjustable triple folding buckle