Blancpain 500 Fathoms watch

On the eve of the Baselworld 2009 watch show, Blancpain presents the “big sister” of its now famous Fifty Fathoms watch: the brand-new 500 Fathoms. More high-performance and high-tech than ever, the brand’s latest diver’s watch displays an uncompromisingly sporting design. Water-resistant to 1000 metres, it is equipped with a helium decompression valve that is vital when diving in a closed environment.

The Blancpain 500 Fathoms watch endowed with a new face, a new size and new performances,it features a brushed titanium case measuring 48 mm in diameter, equipped with a crown guard. Placed inside the case at 10 o’clock, a self-winding decompression valve guarantees the security and the reliability of the watch, without requiring any handling on the part of the wearer.

To enhance readability, Blancpain has designed large phosphorescent Arabic numerals that are hollowed into the sunray-brushed metal appliques. The luminescent coating on the hour-markers, bezel markings and hands, along with the red tip of the sweep seconds hand, ensure optimal readability in all circumstances. The luminescent base of the black dial reveals its fluorescence only in the dark, the date window at the 4:30. The unidirectional ratcheted bezel facilitates handling and avoids any involuntary extension of the dive time. Crafted in titanium and sapphire crystal, it features a gentle cambered relief that reduces the risk of impacts.

The Blancpain 500 Fathoms is powered by the self-winding Calibre 1315, specifically designed to equip sports watches. It incorporates a glucydur balance with micrometric regulating screws, which helps to prevent any jarring from disturbing the smooth running of the watch. Three series-coupled barrels guarantee constant energy and a five-day power reserve. The calendar system enables fast adjustment of the date at midnight in both directions. Another noteworthy feature of the 500 Fathoms is its sapphire crystal allowing one to admire its self-winding movement, as well as its engraved oscillating weight shaped like a boat propeller, without compromising either water resistance or safety.

The new Blancpain 500 Fathoms is equipped with a sturdy, sporty and watertight strap in rubber-lined black sail canvas. A brand-new triple-blade folding clasp secured with two pushers on either sides sets the finishing touch, while an additional rubber strap and the implement required to fit it complete the set which comes in an ultra-rugged presentation box designed to withstand extreme conditions. The performances and the reliability of the 500 Fathoms represent a major new technical accomplishment bearing the unmistakable signature of Blancpain, which is thereby eloquently reaffirming the expertise of its Manufacture in the demanding world of diver’s watches.

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Bvlgari Sotirio Limited Edition Watch

In commemoration of Sotirio Bulgari creation of an illustrious luxury brand 125 years ago, Bulgari has revealed an exceptional new timepiece fitting the grand occasion. Set for availability in September 2009, the Bulgari Sotirio Bulgari watch presents a strikingly original case and dial, in combination with an exclusive self-winding mechanical movement.

The debut piece in the new Sotirio Bulgari watch collection features a 42mm case in 18-karat gold; the displayed version is in pink gold, although versions in yellow and white gold will also be offered.A silvered dial with an "X" and a vertical Cotes de Geneve pattern and curved satin-brushed elements secured by screws further contributes to this aesthetic concept. The hand-applied Roman and baton hour figures and the skeletonized hands are subtly faceted. A date display appears in a vertical semi-circular window at 3 o'clock.

Through sapphire crystal of the caseback can see the BVL 250 Caliber,250 individual parts,28,800 vibrations per hour, and power reserve is 55 hours.

125 examples of the Bulgari Sotirio Bulgari watch will be produced in each of the three shades of 18-karat gold. Each watch is fitted with a hand-sewn alligator strap and an ardillon-style buckle personalized with the Bulgari signature.

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New release-Oris rectangular watch-Bob Dylan Limited Edition

Limited Edition of 3000 Pieces

Oris has dedicated this very contemporary timepiece to Bob Dylan, the voice of the 1960’s counterculture. The finely decorated dial bears the signature of the folk music icon who influenced a whole generation. His portrait is engraved on the back of the case and there is a small window revealing Oris’ emblematic red rotor. A rare timepiece that comes in a case with a harmonica, one of Bob Dylan’s favourite instruments. Solo and unplugged.

The Oris equipped with automatic movement,stainless steel case,screw-down,convex sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating on both sides is part of its standard equipment,it features the black dial stamped with Bob Dylan signature,large applique numerals,nickel hands with superluminova,date window at 6 o’clock,fitted with black leather strap with steel folding clasp.

Big Ingenieur chronograph

Brand:IWC

Series:Ingenieur

Movement:IWC 89360 caliber, automatic

Function:hour,min,sec,date,tachometer scale,flyback function with elapsed time of up to 12 hours

Power reserve:68 hours

Case:steel, pink gold (4N) and platinum (limited edition of 250 watches)

Diameter:45.5 mm

Crown:threaded crown

Crystal:sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment

Water resistant:12 atm

Strap:leather strap with tang buckle

Oris Chronoris Grand Prix 70 Limited Edition

The brand new Oris Chronoris Grand Prix ’70 is a tribute to the 1970’s, the golden age of automobile racing. A subtle blend of retro and contemporary Formula One, this legendary timepiece is now more powerful with a new automatic movement, a larger steel case,42.5mm, a central second time zone, and a 10-minute countdown, all offered in British Racing Green. This is a limited, individually numbered series of 1970 pieces and each watch comes in a case with a pair of vintage racing gloves.

Brand:Oris

Movement:Automatic

Functions:Hours, minutes,seconds, date,second time zone, tachometer, chronograph and countdown function

Case:Steel, 42.5 mm

Crystal:Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal

Caseback:Screw-down back with mineral glass

Water-resistant:50 m (5 Bar)

Dial:Two parts in black and green with applied hourmarkers,centre second time zone,hour,small seconds and minute/countdown function at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock respectively,date window at 6 o’clock

Strap:Green remborde black leather with steel folding clasp

Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver Titanium

The Maxi Marine Diver Titanium is one of the new timepieces that Ulysse Nardin will present at BASELWORLD 2009 in the Maxi Marine series. It is a more athletic version, with a 45 mm case in polished titanium and a unidirectional rotating bezel in pink gold or steel.

The dial is decorated with a pattern of ocean waves,superluminova hands and applique hourmarkers,the small seconds and large date at 6 o’clock.The Ulysse Nardin bracelet in black rubber contains elements in pink gold or titanium, and was designed to complement the design of the case and the structure of the bezel.

The transparent caseback allows full view of the rotor in ruthenium,screw-down crown,anti-reflective sapphire crystal and screw-down sapphire back.The automatic movement caliber UN-26 is certified by COSC and provides a power reserve of 42 hours. Water resistant to 200 meters, each piece is individually numbered on the case.

Breitling Navitimer watch-125th Anniversary

For its 125th anniversary, Breitling has revived its legendary Navitimer. Launched in 1952, this timepiece became an iconic object. With its exclusive chronograph movement, certified by COSC to ¼ of a second, and center 60-minute totalizer, this revival is embellished by the highly original Air Racer rigid bracelet with holes, a tribute to a modern design icon dating from the 1960’s. More than ever, Breitling has remained faithful to its history: to its passion for chronographs on the one hand and to its destiny, closely linked to aviation, on the other. It is not by chance that the “official supplier to world aviation” has chosen to celebrate this most emblematic of instruments for professionals in this anniversary year.

Equipped with Breitling 26 Calibre,automatic movement,COSC-certified, 38 rubies, 28,800 vph,supports hours, minutes, seconds and date functions,60-minute counter at 3 o'clock,12-hour counter at 9 o'clock,other features include steel case,rotating bezel with circular slide rule,convex sapphire crystal,anti-reflective on both sides,3 bar water-resistant,black dial or panamerican bronze dial,Air Racer strap.

Model limited to 2009 pieces,other versions Limited series of 125 pieces in 18K red gold with black or Mercury silver dial.

Porsche Design Split Seconds Chronograph P6920

Limited Edition of 200 Pieces

Before,we introduce the same Porsche Design watch but the case material,the case, in black titanium PVD, measures 45mm x 15.5mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and display back, and it is water resistant to 50 meters.

Movement is the automatic ETA caliber 7750-AR2 with COSC-certification as a chronometer and personalized Porsche Design rotor.

IWC Big Pilot Saint Exupery

The IWC Big Pilot Watch Edition Antoine de Saint Exupery has four versions:250 pcs white gold with brown calfskin strap,500 pcs rose gold (4N) with brown calfskin strap,1178 pcs stainless steel with brown calfskin strap,only one pc platinum.

Features:

Tobacco brown dial, central hacking seconds hand, date display, 7-day power reserve (168 hours), special case-back engraving, limited edition of 1,900 watches in total (1,149 in stainless steel, 500 in 18 ct. rose gold (4N), 250 in 18 ct. white gold, and 1 watch in platinum for auction), calibre 51111, automatic winding, sapphire glass (antireflective), screw-in onion crown, water-resistant to 6 bar, case height 16 mm, diameter 46 mm.

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Omega Seamaster Diver Vancouver 2010

The Omega Seamaster Diver “Vancouver 2010” Limited Edition is being produced in the 41mm and 36mm versions, each in a release of 2,010 numbered pieces and featuring the Omega Co-Axial caliber 2500.

The watches feature white lacquered dials and red-anodised aluminium bezel rings. These contrasting colors recall the Canadian flag with its red maple leaf against a stark white background. The white dials are also reminiscent of the snow and ice which will play such an important role in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The Omega Seamaster watches connection to the Games in Vancouver is further reinforced by the colored Olympic rings on the counterweight of the red-tipped, rhodium-plated chronograph seconds hand. Their hands and indexes are coated with white SuperLumiNova which at night or in limited light conditions casts a soft blue reflection.

The caseback is embossed with the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games logo which features “Ilanaak”, the symbol of the Games. The caseback is engraved with the Limited Edition number (0000/2010).It is equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel, a helium-escape valve, and water resistant to 300 meters.Omega will be serving as Official Olympic Timekeeper for the 24th time at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver and will be carrying on a legacy dating back to the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Oris chronograph automatic-new release

Limited Edition of 3,000 Pieces

Via a collaboration with German car tuner RUF, known for his work on Porsches, comes this new Oris chronograph.

Technical specifications:

Movement:Swiss automatic ETA caliber 7750 modified by Oris

Case:titanium

Bezel:ceramic bezel

Diameter: 44.5mm.

Crystal:AR-coated sapphire crystal

Water resistant:100 meters.

The presentation box comes with a certificate and a model RUF car.

Porsche Design Rattrapante P'6920

A powerful shape and titanium case characterise Porsche Design very first split-seconds chronograph. Limited to 200 pieces in its PVD titanium version and to 50 for the PVD titanium and pink gold version, this COSC-certified chronograph gives intermediary times. When the chronograph has been started, the two direct-drive seconds hands will set off simultaneously. The split-seconds hand can be stopped by pressing on the left pushpiece; this will indicate the first time. Meanwhile, the other hand will continue moving. Pressing a second time will release the split-seconds hand and allow it to catch up with the other hand. Superposed once again, the two hands will carry on together.

The Porsche Design is equipped with automatic movement, Valjoux 7750 AR 2 calibre, COSC-certified chronograph,with the functions(Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph with split-seconds function),black PVD titanium case, or black PVD titanium and 4 N (18K) pink gold case, 45 mm diameter,other specifications include anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal with the minute track printed on the inside,50 m water-resistant,black honey-comb dial,white or gilded skeleton hands, rhodium-plated or gilded Arabic numerals and baton hourmarkers with grey Superluminova,black hour, minute and small seconds counters at 6, 12 and 9 o’clock respectively,black direct-drive centre seconds hands with red or green tip,date at 3 o’clock,black natural rubber strap grooved on the inside, black PVD titanium folding clasp.

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Bvlgari moon phase watch

The Bvlgari moon phase watch is a new model for women,with 38 mm steel case.

The Bvlgari Moon Phase model was available at all Bulgari stores and selected dealers starting from May 2009.

The white mother-of-pearl dial is embellished with diamond pavé and hand-mounted markers.

Water resistant up to a depth of 30 meters, the Bvlgari Moon Phase features an automatic B77 Caliber mechanical movement with a 42-hour power reserve. It also marks the phases of the moon and is embellished by Côte de Genève and Perlage treatments.

The white alligator skin strap has a folding steel buckle.

Rado ceramic chronograph

The all-ceramic True collection is an invitation to enter the world of Rado. It features a unique coating technique which reproduces the color of platinum with an exceptional matte aspect. By absorbing the light, the ceramic is enriched with deep gray-brown tones. The dial underlines the monochromatic aspect of the piece, displaying its split-seconds chronograph counters, while two rows of hour markers, each with its own direct-drive hand, measure the seconds and minutes. The contemporary True Chronograph Platinum Matt is generous in size, unpretentious in appearance.

Movement: Quartz ETA 251.262, 13 1/4”, 27 rubies

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date and split-seconds chronograph

Case: Matt platinum-colored treated ceramic

Crown:Ceramic crown and push pieces

Middle part in steel

Crystal:Convex sapphire

Back:Composite back screwed down with 8 titanium screws

Dial Color: Grey with galvanic white coating

Dial:Grey-tipped white hands,two central direct-drive hands: 60 seconds and 60 minutes,hour counter at 10 o'clock,1/10 seconds counter at 2 o'clock,samll seconds counter at 6 o'clock,date window at 4 o’clock

Bracelet:Matt platinum-colored ceramic with titanium triple folding clasp

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Montblanc Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator

For the SIHH 2009 MONTBLANC and its traditional watchmaking operation,Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie, have announced a complex new monopusher chronograph whose hand-finished manufacture movement also controls a power reserve indicator and a regulator hour complication. The regulator subdial also presents an additional hour hand that can keep track of a second time zone; this function is supplemented by a day/night indicator, which appears at two o'clock on the guilloched solid gold dial.

The Montblanc Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator watch is controlled by and exclusive manual winding 16-360 movement, whose constructive and decorative elements are entirely in accord with traditional haute horlogerie. Frequency of the in-house manufactured balance wheel, which is outfitted with mass screws on its rim and Philips terminal curve hairspring is 18,000 beats per hour. Every structure of the movement, from the bridges and chronograph levers to the wheels in the winding mechanism are patiently beveled and polished. The Montblanc 16-360 caliber naturally utilizes a column-wheel for its chronograph control, and in keeping with the concept of high-grade watchmaking, the regulator is of the elegant Swan-neck type, whose form amply displays the anglage finishing technique.A hinged back protects a sapphire crystal exhibition window, through which the caliber may be readily admired.

Montblanc will produce a limited series of the Villeret Grande Chronograph Regulator watch. In commemoration of 1858--the year in which Minerva was founded--there will be 1 piece made in platinum, 8 pieces made in 18K white gold, and a final 58 examples offered in rose gold. Each timepiece is fitted with a hand-stitched alligator strap and a buckle in gold or platinum, according to the variation.

Corum Admiral's Cup Chronograph 40 Diamonds

Contemporary women want sports watches, but not men’s watches. Corum has responded to this subtle preference by introducing the Admiral’s Cup 40 Diamonds Chronograph,while distinguishing itself from its masculine counterparts by its 40 mm diameter entirely suited to feminine wrists.

Its emblematic 12-sided case,dial adorned in Polynesian mother-of-pearl,the nautical pennants indicating the hours, conferring an almost magical depth effect, along with its bezel systematically set with 66 diamonds and lending an irresistibly glamorous touch.

To ensure night-time readability, the hands are coated with a luminescent substance, while the chronograph central seconds hand is fitted with a counterweight shaped like the Corum key symbol.

The Corum equipped with mechanical self-winding movement,42-hour power reserve, chronograph function,this calibre features the hours, minutes, small seconds and date at 4:30 o’clock.

The versions featuring an 18-carat red gold case are available exclusively with a genuine crocodile leather strap, while the steel models feature a rubber strap. These two versions are respectively water-resistant to 50 and 100 metres.

Corum Golden Bridge Titanium

Limited Edition of 188 Pieces.

The Corum features a variable inertia balance adjustable by screws and hand-engraved plates and bridge done in 18kt rose gold.

It is powered by a hand-wound Corum caliber CO113,19 jewels,28,800 vib/h,40 hours power reserve .

Other specifications of the Corum include tonneau-shaped case made in titanium,size 34mm x 51mm,polished and satin finished surfaces,AR-coated crystal,sapphire all around (4 panes),water resistant to 30 meters.

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Cartier Tourbillon chronograph mono-pusher

The Cartier Tourbillon watch is limited and numbered edition of 50 pieces.

Features:

Case:Platinum 950 case

Crystal:Sapphire

Strap:Black alligator strap with adjustable folding platinum clasp

Size:Dimensions:26.1*29.9mm,thickness:7.65mm

Movement:Calibre 9431 MC movement,mechanical movement manual winding,25 jewels,253 parts,21600 vib/h,power reserve of 72 hours

Water resistant to 30 meters

For the first time in the history of watchmaking, the calibre 9431 MC movement has combined two of the most outstanding complications: the single push-piece chronograph and the tourbillon. This movement was developed exclusively for Cartier in 2005 by one of the most celebrated names in Swiss fine watchmaking: Renaud & Papi.

The transparent sapphire crystal case-back enables the calibre to be observed along with its major components, such as the tourbillon or the operating lever, which is linked directly to the to both the winding mechanism and the column wheel and controls the functions: start, stop and reset. It also enables both sides of the tourbillon to be observed.

The quantity of original is limited,but you can consider choose a Cartier Tourbillon replica watch at swiss replica watch store.

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle

Vacheron Constantin provides two different versions:38 mm and 30 mm,these new diamond-paved jewellery pieces respect the principal aesthetic features of the Patrimony Traditionnelle line,with their remarkable jewellery-setting and impressive lines, these exceptional pieces open up new horizons in the world of precious Haute Horlogerie.

Set with 473 diamonds (totalling 1.67 carats) on the dial and 167 diamonds (totalling 1.27 carats) on the 18K white gold case, a diamond on the crown, the larger version 38 mm houses Vacheron Constantin’s 1400 calibre, a manual-winding mechanical movement stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva.

The smaller version 30-mm Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle is different,it comes with a quartz 1202 movement and in several versions:

One shimmering diamond-paved version, with 264 diamonds (totalling 0.92 carats) on the dial and 131 diamonds (totalling 0.79 carats) on the 18K white gold case.

Two more lightly-set versions, with 24 diamonds (totalling 0.04 carats) on the hourmarkers and 64 diamonds (totalling 0.42 carats) on the bezel, and an 18K white or pink gold case.

Hublot Black Caviar Bang

Hublot has announced the limited-edition Black Caviar Bang based on their Big Bang model.Informal or not, the million dollar watch club boasts esteemed watch companies who have offered watches with prices of one million dollars or more. For a watch to reach such high value, an extremely decadent portion of precious jewels must be placed on most every millimeter of surface area on the face and case.

Why is Hublot black Caviar Bang watch worth one million dollor?The Black Caviar Bang has an 18k white gold case and clasp that feature hundreds of precision cut black diamonds, for a total of 34.5 total carats. This includes 322 diamonds on the case, 179 on the bezel, 13 diamonds at the crown and another 30 on the clasp at the end of the rubber strap.Total sum is 544 pieces of balck diamonds. Black diamonds are exceedingly rare, and are attributed for most of the Black Caviar Bang's million dollar value.

Inside the watch is Hublot's specially manufactured manually wound HUB Solo T tourbillon movement. A beautifully designed face opens with a view on the one minute tourbillon, and diamonds are patterned into the face as the power reserve indicator. The design of the face is attractive and functional, but doesn't try very hard to be practical. With an impressive array of square cut black diamonds, the Hublot Black Caviar Bang register's high on the glitz scale as well as the exclusivity meter with a limited edition of only one piece.

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Jewelry

The Planet Ocean ‘Jewelry’ Co-Axial chronograph and chronometers take Omega in a new direction. Part of the Seamaster family, they are fully functional diver’s watches with all of the technical prowess implied by Omega’s experience making diver’s watches since the 1940s, including water resistance to 600 metres (2000 feet), a unidirectional rotating bezel and a helium-release valve to reduce the pressure. But they are also luxurious, diamond-set, with painstaking craft worthy of the best jewellery watches.

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean chronograph, at 45.5 mm, has a sporty air, despite its bezel of 45 sizeable diamonds totalling 2.65 carats. It has a small seconds counter at 9 o’clock, a 30-minute recorder at 3 o'clock and a 12-hour recorder at 6 o'clock, with a small date window at 4:30. The sleek, elegant chronometer comes in 45.5 mm and 42 mm diameters, the latter with 45 slightly smaller diamonds totalling 1.73 carats.

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