The Camden Watch Company No.274 Swiss Made Automatic

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 MasterHorologer

The Camden Watch Company presents its first Swiss Made Automatic timepiece with the launch of the new No.274 range.

While British independent watch brand has variations of cases and dial designs, this will be their first new case model in five years.

Designed as a unisex timekeeper, the Camden No.274 features a classic 38 mm diameter case made of stainless steel. The two-piece case, featuring varying finishes from the high polished bezel to the brushed side. The brand is presently presently offering silvered, gold-toned and blackened case choices. The dial side is protected with a scratch-proof sapphire crystal glass.

The dial fuses contemporary design with vintage inspiration. The guilloché lines are inspired by the criss-crossing ironwork of the imposing gasworks structures that can be found along the canal from Kings Cross to Camden.

Although The Camden Watch Company currently utilizes some Swiss made movements in their collections, this is their first entirely Swiss made watch. Each timepiece houses a Sellita SW200-1 self-winding movement, which can be admired through the exhibition case-back window made of sapphire crystal.

Additionally, there is a new No.274 Swiss Made Automatic Memento Mori edition based on the best-selling Memento Mori collection.

The new Camden Swiss Made watches are available on Italian leather straps as well as mesh straps. The suggested retail price range is £820 – £1,080.

Technical details

Case
Material: Stainless Steel 316L
Diameter: ø 38 mm
Thickness: 10.20 mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM / 50 metres
Sapphire crystal glass with dual anti-reflection coating
Case-back: Sapphire with dual anti-reflection coating

Movement
Swiss Made Automatic (Sellita SW200-1)
Frequency: 28’800 bph
Power reserve: 38 hours

Strap
Genuine Italian Leather strap
Strap width: 18 mm

Versions with price
Rose gold toned case, green dial and brown leather strap: £850
Rose gold toned case, green dial and oxblood leather strap: £850
Rose gold toned case, green dial and tan leather strap: £850
Steel case, black dial and black leather strap: £820
Steel case, black dial and oxblood leather strap: £820
Steel case, black dial and brown leather strap: £820
Steel case, black dial and tan leather strap: £820
Steel case, steel dial and brown leather strap: £820
Steel case, steel dial and tan leather strap: £820
Steel case, steel dial and black leather strap: £820
Steel case, steel dial and oxblood leather strap: £820
Memento Mori version with tan leather strap: £1,080
Memento Mori version with black leather strap: £1,080

LABEL NOIR X REBELLION RE-VOLT

February 3, 2023 MasterHorologer

The independent Swiss watch brand Rebellion, with its automotive DNA, has been renowned for its racy and challenging designs. Now the company announces its first ever collaboration with Label Noir. For this special series, REBELLION has selected the best-selling RE-VOLT watch.

Re-Volt is one of Rebellion’s signature pieces. With a technical carbon tonneau case and a skeletonised three-hand Manufacture’s movement, it served as the perfect piece for personalization.

Label Noir, which had never before collaborated on a material such as carbon in its previous projects, has entered this capsule by way of color, bringing in new, warm shades of yellow, red and black.

The casing and the time-reading parts, indexes and hands, are fully charged with color. The indexes, yellow and red, glow like flames, which circle the time display, hour, minute and small second. The central hands are tense like swords, red, slightly different from the original hands, in baton shape with a peak, in order to further increase the voltage.

The other parts, the engine, the strap (in technical fabric), remain monochrome, black, anthracite, metal grey, to emphasize even more the technicality of the watch.

Label Noir has chosen to blur all the colors of the movement, leaving only black, anthracite and a few metallic greys on certain gears, on the balance wheel raquetterie and on the small second hand.

The various coatings underline the movement’s architecture, in all its depths, and highlight the technical organs that run through the watch from one side to the other. The open back reveals its engine and its coachwork.

Technical details

Model: LABEL NOIR X REBELLION RE-VOLT

Case
Material: Colored carbon
Glass: Sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment
Case back: Sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment
Case dimensions: 38.5mm x 40.35mm x 13.5mm
Flange: Black
Water resistance: 30m / 3 ATM

Movement
Swiss made hand-wound movement
Functions: Hours, minutes and seconds
Jewels: 21
Balance frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Power reserve: 48 hours

Strap
Two options available: Black textile, velcro closure with black DLC titanium buckle or black vulcanized rubber strap with the folding clasp

Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing

February 3, 2023 MasterHorologer

The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing watch showcases the enduring passion for racing shared by both brands.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing is based on the famous TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph and follows the TAG Heuer Carrera x Porsche Limited Edition.

It is power by the in-house Calibre Heuer 02, a movement manufactured entirely at TAG Heuer’s Chevenez facility and consisting of 168 parts, including a column wheel and a vertical clutch. Noted for its exceptional chronometric performance, this self-winding chronograph offers an impressive power reserve of 80 hours.

The design of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing keeps with the unmistakable Porsche aesthetic but also the racing universe that surrounds it.

The vibrant orange color highlights are inspired by the color of the heat sparks made by the car on the asphalt. It also nods to the color of fire, an emblematic symbol of speed. This orange color can be seen on the Porsche logo on the bezel, as well as on the lacquer on the crown and the graphic details present in small touches on the dial, with “azuré” counters and an orange seconds hand.

The black color elegantly reinforces the brightness of the orange by contrast. To create this harmonious finish with tasteful touches of color, the TAG Heuer designers have used black in various textures and finishings.

The case has been given the highest-quality black treatment possible – diamond-like carbon (DLC), with its extremely deep, elegant color and unfailing resistance. The black dial finishing is inspired by kinetics and speed.

The custom- designed oscillating weight, which pays homage to the Porsche steering wheel. The weight is visible through the sapphire glass case back and is labelled with “Porsche” and “TAG Heuer” and features black and orange touches.

The black carbon-like calfskin strap with vivid orange highlights evokes the racing inspiration of the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing. Its stitching takes inspiration from the seat upholstery of Porsche cars.

Produced as a special edition, the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing is presented in specially designed co-branded TAG Heuer x Porsche black packaging with vibrant orange details.

Available from February 2023, the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing will be sold in TAG Heuer boutiques, on the brand’s e-commerce websites, and at select retail partners.

Technical details

Model: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x Porsche Orange Racing
Reference CBN2A1M.FC6526

Movement
Calibre HEUER 02 Automatic

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph

Dial
Black vertical brushed dial inspired by speed marks, orange outline
Black flange with white markings
Three orange-outlined counters:
– 3 o’clock: black “azuré” minute chronograph counter; black gold plated, orange tip, polished hand
– 6 o’clock: black grained, matte permanent seconds indicator; black gold plated, orange tip, polished hand
– 9 o’clock: black “azuré” hour chronograph counter; black gold plated, orange tip, polished hand

Case
44 mm diameter Black DLC steel case
Black ceramic tachymeter fixed bezel, PORSCHE lettering
Beveled, domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment Black
DLC and orange lacquered steel crown at 3 o’clock
Black DLC steel screw-down sapphire case back with special engraving
Water resistance: 100 meters

Bracelet/strap
Soft touch, textured black calfskin leather strap with orange lining Back DLC steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons

Availability
February 2023

Weiss Watch Company Standard Issue Field Watch Titanium 38mm with Blue Dial

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 MasterHorologer

US based Weiss Watch Company presents a new blue dial version of its Standard Issue Field Watch in a 38mm diameter titanium case. Made in the USA with domestic and imported components, this hand-wound mechanical watch is limited to 20 pieces.

It is powered by Weiss Watch Company Caliber 1005, a hand-finished and hand-assembled mechanical manual-winding movement based on the iconic Cal.7001.

The watch boasts a highly polished finish on its bezel and brushed finish on the case surface. Fitted on a Brown Horween Leather strap, this timepiece features sapphire crystal glass and exhibition case-back. The retail price of this new 38mm Standard Issue Field Watch is $2,500.

Please visit Weiss Watch Company online store for more details.

Technical details

Model: Weiss Watch Company Standard Issue Field Watch Titanium 38mm with Blue Dial

Movement
Weiss Watch Company Caliber 1005 mechanical movement, 7001 base, finished and assembled by hand
Manually wound
21,600 beats/hour
42 hour power reserve
Incabloc shock protection

Functions
Hours, minutes, sweep second hand at 6 o’clock

Case
Titanium
38mm diameter (not including crown)
46.2mm lug to lug
9.2mm thick (including crystal)
Caseback: Sapphire crystal and Titanium exhibition caseback, secured by four hex screws
Front Crystal: Double-domed and beveled sapphire with multi layer anti-reflective coating on the inside surface
Back Crystal: Beveled sapphire
Water Resistance: 330 feet/ 100 meters

Dial
Hand-painted, blue naval brass finished with high visibility numerals and Super-Luminova BGW9 applied to dials
Hands: Black oxide treated steel with white Super-Luminova BGW9 paint

Strap
Hand-stitched Brown Horween Leather strap

Weight
46 grams with strap

Edition
Limited, closed series of 20 timepieces in total

Origin
Made in the USA with domestic and imported components

Retail price
US$2,500/-

Product link: https://weisswatchcompany.com/products/limited-edition-titanium-38mm-standard-issue-field-watch-blue-dial?ktk=MDZqc3JHLTUyNGE2NzdkNWEw

The brand is also offering a carbon dial version of the Standard Issue Field Watch in a 38mm diameter titanium case. The Weiss Watch Company manual-winding Standard Issue Field Watch is also available in stainless steel case versions in 38mm and 42mm case sizes. A 38mm automatic variant is also offered. Find more info at https://masterhorologer.com/weiss-watch-company

Xeric NASA Apollo 15 Collection

February 1, 2023 MasterHorologer

This wristwatch collection was created by American watch brand Xeric to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission.

In 2019 Xeric launched a watch to commemorate the 50th anniversary of NASA’s moon landing, which went on to become the most funded timepiece in Kickstarter history, with nearly 18,000 backers.

In 1971, the Apollo 15 mission succeeded to launch the first lunar roving vehicle. Celebrating this historic milestone on its 50th anniversary in 2021, Xeric presented the NASA Apollo 15 Collection, the first Xeric watches to feature American movements, available in both automatic and moonphase variations.

All movements in the Apollo 15 Collection are assembled, tested, and regulated in Fountain Hills, Arizona, utilizing industry-leading standards and advanced manufacturing methods. The AmeriChron Automatic movement is designed and approved by certified master watchmakers, giving reliable timekeeping and a 40 hour power reserve.

The AmeriQuartz Moonphase version of the Apollo 15 tracks the current phase of the moon through its 29.5 day cycle.

The Apollo 15 watch features a coin-engraved solid steel caseback depicting the lunar rover and commemorating the 50th anniversary of its arrival on the surface of the moon.

The curved, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating reduces glare. The newly designed grille remains reminiscent of a spacecraft window looking out at the stars while increasing the area of Swiss Super-LumiNova for improved legibility.

The watch features the signature method of time telling with orbiting moons as watch hands. Hours and minutes rotate around the dial, making it an easy read on a unique display. Fashioned after astronaut gloves, the Apollo 15 straps feature articulated ridges and are crafted from premium with American-made Horween leather.

The selling price of Xeric NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic watches range from $599 to $899, and the AmeriQuartz Moonphase Model retails in the range of $375 to $450.

Xeric NASA Apollo 15 watches are available in various case finishings and dial colors. The dial of select models is made from a slice of actual meteorite. Each version is limited to 1,971 pieces.

The NASA Apollo 15 timepieces can be purchased from Xeric watches online store.

Technical details

Xeric NASA Apollo 15 American Automatic Model

Movement: Xeric AmeriChron Caliber X3.1 Automatic. Assembled in the USA, 40+ Hour Power
Reserve, 28800 BPH, 23 Jewels, Accuracy: +/-20 sec per day
Functions: Super-LumiNova Planetary Hours / Minutes / Star Seconds
Case: Hand-finished 316L Stainless Steel
Case dimensions: 40mm wide by 13.6mm thick (includes domed crystal)
Lug to lug: 47mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Crystal: Anti-reflective coated, double-curved sapphire glass
Strap: American Horween leather with tool-free, quick-release springbars
Clasp: Solid stainless steel
Wrist circumference: 6.5″-8.75″ (165mm/222mm)
Weight: 3.2oz (90 grams)
Weight: 3.7oz (105 grams)

Xeric NASA Apollo 15 American Moonphase Model

Movement: FTS AmeriQuartz Caliber 7129 Moonphase. Assembled in the USA, 1 Jewel,
Accuracy: +/-20 sec per month
Functions: Super-LumiNova Planetary Hours / Minutes / Star Seconds
Case: Hand-finished 316L Stainless Steel
Case dimensions: 40mm wide by 11.7mm thick (includes domed crystal)
Lug to lug: 47mm
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Crystal: Anti-reflective coated, double-curved sapphire glass
Strap: American Horween leather with tool-free, quick-release springbars
Clasp: Solid stainless steel
Wrist circumference: 6.5″-8.75″ (165mm/222mm)
Weight: 2.7oz (76 grams)

More details at Xeric.com

Grand Seiko SBGW295: Re-creation of the first Grand Seiko

January 31, 2023 MasterHorologer

Celebrating the 110th anniversary of Japan’s first wristwatch, Seiko Watch Corporation presents a re-creation of the first Grand Seiko watch.

The re-creation of the Grand Seiko features a Brilliant Hard Titanium case and a black urushi lacquer dial with gold maki-e hour markers.

Founded in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori, Seiko produced Japan’s first wristwatch, the Laurel, in 1913. The first Grand Seiko watch was launched in 1960. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the Laurel, a milestone celebrated with the release of a series of commemorative timepieces including this new Grand Seiko limited edition.

The Urushi lacquer for the dial was sourced exclusively from the country of Japan, a rarity today, when the vast majority of the urushi is produced abroad. The jet-black color of the urushi in this watch’s dial was achieved through the addition of iron. The lacquer is further enhanced through a special treatment unique to Grand Seiko that prevents its color from changing over time.

The maki-e hour markers were brought to life by urushi master Isshu Tamura in his studio in the city of Kanazawa, located on the West Coast of Japan. The seconds and minute hands are gently curved down towards the dial by hand to enhance legibility.

Measuring 38mm diameter, the Brilliant Hard Titanium case boasts radiant Zaratsu-polished surfaces. Visible through the sapphire crystal case-back is the manually wound Caliber 9S64, which allows for the slim profile and accuracy to +5 to -3 seconds per day.

The Re-creation of the first Grand Seiko (reference SBGW295) will be provided with two leather straps. The first incorporates a traditional Japanese weaving technique called yoroiori that was once used for making samurai armour. Thin strips of calf leather and fabric are interlaced by a skilled artisan to enhance the watch strap’s durability. The second strap is leather sourced for its softness, unique texture, and comfort.

The Grand Seiko SBGW295 watch will be available as a limited edition of 500 at the Grand Seiko Boutiques and select retail partners worldwide in February 2023.

Technical details

Model: Re-creation of the first Grand Seiko, SBGW295, Seiko Watchmaking 110th Anniversary
Collection: Grand Seiko Elegance Collection

Movement
Caliber 9S64 manual-winding
Frequency: 28,880 vibrations per hour (8 beats per second)
Accuracy (mean daily rate): +5 to -3 seconds per day
Power reserve: 72 hours
Number of jewels: 24

Case
Brilliant Hard Titanium case
Diameter: 38.0mm
Thickness: 10.9mm
High-definition dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
See-through case back
Water resistance: 3 bar
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m

Strap
Leather strap with three-fold Brilliant Hard Titanium clasp with push button release
Additional leather strap included

Recommended retail price in Europe
€14,700

Jaeger-Lecoultre Presents the Collectibles, a Capsule Collection of Emblematic Vintage Pieces

January 30, 2023 MasterHorologer

Swiss luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre presents The Collectibles, a new programme for collectors and enthusiasts who wish to acquire a piece of history from La Grande Maison. Introduced to coincide with 190 years of the Manufacture, it will form part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ongoing offer.

The Collectibles presents a meticulously curated collection of rare and sought-after timepieces that represent high-water marks for both Jaeger-LeCoultre and 20th-century watchmaking.

Over time, a continually evolving selection of timepieces will be available to purchase through The Collectibles on jaeger-lecoultre.com and in the form of capsule collections that will travel around the world.

**Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Mariner Deep Sea (1968)**

Among the first to be offered are fine examples of a Geophysic, a Memovox Parking, a Master Mariner Deep Sea and a Shark Deep Sea. Every Collectibles timepiece is presented with an extract from the Jaeger-LeCoultre archives, a new watch strap and a complimentary copy of The Collectibles coffee-table book. In addition, when available, the original box and papers, and original strap or bracelet will be included.

Every piece offered through The Collectibles is thoroughly vetted by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s historical experts and fully serviced and restored by the specialised watchmakers of the Manufacture’s restoration workshop.

**Jaeger-LeCoultre Shark Deep Sea (1969)**

Currently numbering 10 experts, the restoration team can go through the Manufacture’s archives and find the blueprint of every piece ever made, and in some cases also find a stock of original spare components. If there is no component to hand, there is a stock of some 6,000 swages or stamps that they can use to make an identical component from scratch. Because the Manufacture is fully integrated, the entire process can be carried out in-house.

While the mechanical restoration may, in some cases, be significant, the intervention on the case and dial must be kept to a minimum, since too much world would alter the historical nature of the piece for collectors; therefore, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Heritage team seeks watches that are as close as possible to their original condition.

**Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Polaris II (1970)**

The Collectibles coffee-table book covers the period from 1925 to 1974, surveying 17 of the most significant models produced by the Manufacture during this ‘golden age’ of 20th-century watchmaking. Shining the spotlight on the pioneering spirit that has always driven La Grande Maison, the roll-call of ground-breaking innovations includes timepieces such as the Reverso, Memovox, Futurematic and Geophysic.

A full chapter is devoted to each of the 17 models, providing an encyclopaedic history and including essential data for collectors supplemented by detailed and informative photography, and copies of historic documents from the Manufacture’s archives.

**Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Speed Beat GT (1972)**

This is the first time such detailed information on these key 20th-century models has been brought together in a single volume, written by the experts within La Grande Maison.

Besides providing indispensable data for collectors, The Collectibles book offers history aficionados a broader understanding of the evolution of the modern mechanical watch over the course of half a century.

**Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Snowdrop (1972)**

With background stories that place the watches in the historical and cultural context in which they were born, the book brings a fresh perspective to the way that watchmaking responded to the momentous social changes that occurred during the 20th century and the role played in that evolution by the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre.

More than a collection of watches, The Collectibles provides a snapshot of a remarkable period in world history.

• A curated collection of the Maison’s most emblematic models
• A master reference book providing encyclopaedic details of every piece
• Each timepiece being thoroughly vetted by Jaeger-LeCoultre’s experts and fully serviced and restored by the Manufacture’s in-house restoration workshop
• Giving a second life to decades-old pieces, enabling these timeless and durable objects to be passed from one generation to the next
• Covering the 50-year ‘golden age’ of 20th-century watchmaking (1920s-1970s), The Collectibles encapsulates the way that watchmaking responded and evolved through five decades of momentous social change and the role played in that evolution by the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre

Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton White

January 30, 2023 MasterHorologer

The Diver X Skeleton by Ulysse Nardin combines the technical reliability of a sports watch capable of withstanding extreme conditions with a powerful, precise and sophisticated mechanical calibre. Confidently sporting a striking ‘X’, its architecture highlights its singularity.

This timepiece is now available in a “White” version featuring a 44mm titanium case and grey dial with three centrally placed hands, powered by the Manufacture calibre UN-372.

Its ultra-contemporary skeletonised automatic movement incorporates an oversized silicium oscillator. The escapement wheel, pallet and balance-spring are also made of silicium .The calibre UN-372 displays the hours, minutes and seconds functions.

Featuring a unidirectional rotating bezel topped with white rubber, the polished and satin-finished titanium case is water-resistant to 200 metres.

The Diver X Skeleton White is available with a white rubber strap complete with ‘Ulysse Nardin’ element and titanium folding clasp, or with a white woven strap.

Technical details

Model: Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton White
Reference 3723-170-1A/3A

Movement
Caliber UN-372 Manufacture
Skeleton Automatic movement
Oversized oscillator in Silicium
Escapement wheel, anchor & balance spring in Silicium
171 Components / 23 Jewels
Frequency: 3 Hz / Oscillations 21’600 V/H

Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Case
Titanium polished & satin-finish case
Diameter: 44 mm
Concave rubberized unidirectional rotating bezel
Titanium open sapphire case back
Water resistance: 200 metres

Dial
Skeleton X Shape polished and satin-finished grey dial
Grey indexes and hands with Superluminova

Strap
White rubber strap with UN titanium element with Titanium deployant buckle
White fabric strap with Scratch closing
Compatible with R-STRAP

Suggested retail price
23’210 GBP

Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon Tsavorites Unique Piece

January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

The Caviar Tourbillon Tsavorites is a unique timepiece crafted by Jacob & Co. for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano is the most loyal and most prolific Jacob & Co. ambassador. CR7 owns several high complication and high jewelry Jacob & Co. timepieces, including the one-of-a-kind Caviar Tourbillon Tsavorites watch. The soccer legend chose to wear this unique creation when he came to Riyadh to join Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia’s most successful club.

This unique watch is entirely covered in Tsavorites. A total of 224 gems are set on the surface of the 47-mm Caviar case. 130 more are laid out on the dial and a final 18 on the buckle. These 373 gems total up 38.57 ct of tsavorites.

On the curved and wide Caviar case, the selected tsavorites are laid out adjacent to one another, without the merest gap between them, thanks to the highly skilled work of invisible setting.

Jacob & Co. has applied this unique gem-setting process to the Caviar Tourbillon Tsavorites’ case, lugs, crown, dial and even buckle. One last gem, a 1.2 ct rose-cut tsavorite, has been set inside the crown head.

Inside the Caviar Tourbillon Tsavorites watch beats the Caliber JCAA43, a large, self-winding mechanical movement regulated by a wide, flying tourbillon. Its carriage is openwork and gold-plated, crafted in a pattern that’s integral to Jacob & Co.’s visual identity.

All the bridges visible on the movement and the entire rotor are set with 338 brilliant-cut, white diamonds. With a total of 1.32 ct, they give the Caviar Tourbillon Tsavorites extra glow and exclusivity.

Technical details

Model: Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon Tsavorites

Movement
Manufacture, self-winding, caliber JCAA43
Diameter: 34.6 mm
Height: 6.81 mm
Components: 216
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
Frequency: 28’800 vph (4 Hz)
System: One-minute, flying tourbillon with open-worked carriage
Setting: Bridges and rotor set with 338 brilliant-cut diamonds (≈ 1.32 ct.)

Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds on the tourbillon

Case
Material: 18K white gold
Diameter: 47 mm
Height: 15.85 mm
Caseback: Sapphire
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 30 m (3 atm)
Setting: Case invisibly-set with 224 baguette tsavorites (≈ 24.86 ct.); Crown invisibly-set with 16 baguette tsavorites and 1 rose-cut tsavorite (≈ 1.20 ct.)

Dial
Invisibly-set with 130 baguette tsavorites (≈ 10.75 ct.)
Hands: Open-worked, Jacob&Co. designed hands

Strap
Green, hand-stitched alligator leather
18K white gold folding clasp, Invisibly-set with 18 baguette tsavorites (≈ 1.77 ct.)

Total Carat Weight
≈ 38.57 ct.

Edition
Unique piece

Price
$770,000

Vortic Watch Company Presents Three New Railroad Editions

January 28, 2023January 29, 2023 MasterHorologer

Vortic Watch Company has launched three Boston Railroad Edition models. Proudly honouring the heritage of American railroad watches, these new collector’s timepieces can be purchased from the company’s online store.

The Boston Railroad 004

The Boston Railroad 004 is made with a 23 jewel Waltham Watch Company pocket watch inside of a machined titanium case, with a titanium crown, a natural leather strap and gold-plated gears.

Equipped with a restored antique pocket watch movement made in 1918, this Railroad watch displays hour, minutes and small seconds functions. More details about the Boston Railroad 004 watch are available on Vortic Watch Company website.

The Boston Railroad 005

The Boston Railroad 005 is built from an antique 21-jewel pocket watch originally manufactured by the American Waltham Watch Company in 1915. This particular wristwatch features a machined titanium case, titanium crown, and a black leather strap.

The inscription F.W. & D. on the dial is in reference to the Fort Worth / Denver railroad line that was very popular at this time. It has an Up/Down Indicator at 12 o’clock and small seconds dial at 6 o’clock. Find more information on the Boston Railroad 005 watch, please visit Vortic Watch online store.

The Boston Railroad 006

The Railroad Grade Boston 006 has a beautiful dial that has aged over time to present this wonderful display of patina in the center of the dial. The timepiece features a machined titanium case for a modern look and feel, as well as a titanium crown for added durability and style.

In addition to the hour, minute and small seconds hands, the Boston Railroad 006 features an Up/Down Indicator at 12 o’clock.

This Boston Railroad watch comes with a luxurious merlot leather strap for a truly timeless look. This model is available for purchase on the official Vortic watches website.

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Roger Dubuis Excalibur Blacklight MB Limited Edition

January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

Roger Dubuis, the Swiss hyper watch manufacturer, presents Excalibur Blacklight MB, a limited edition series in white gold boasting vibrant colors, gem-set bezel, open-worked movement and surprising luminous details.

Limited to 28 pieces, this boutique exclusive creation takes inspiration from the art world and reveals the innovation capacity of Roger Dubuis.

During the day, colored micro-beams are spread inside the calibre, placed like rays of light going through the mechanism. Under UV light, the micro-beams are luminescent, like neon tubes glowing in a two faces sculpture revealing its full potential only under specific circumstances.

Inside beats a self-winding mechanical calibre with improved performances: increased power reserve up to 72 hours thanks to a gear train toothing and escapement optimization through its geometry. It also offers improved durability thanks to new lube, and increased precision thanks to 4Hz frequency.

Blacklight microbeams turn tridimensional to fit the iconic star shape, and are enhanced by UV paint to glow under UV light.

The bi-material strap with a rubber base and a bright yellow calf inlay makes the whole watch even more acidulous and trendy.

Technical details

Model: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Blacklight MB Limited Edition
Reference RDDBEX1014

Movement
Calibre RD720SQ
Automatic, self-winding
Monobalancier
Frequency: 4 Hz / 28’800 Vibrations per Hour
Power reserve: 72 Hours
Diameter lines: 16 3/4
Thickness: 5.95 Millimeters
Number of pieces: 178
Number of rubies: 32
Finishing: Shot-blasted and trued-up main plate and bridges with NAC starshaped bridge with colored angles

Functions
Hours, minutes

Case
White gold case
Diameter: 42 Millimeters
White gold bezel set with round cut diamonds
White gold crown
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
White gold open case back with sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5 BAR (50m)

Dial
Grey double surface flange with engraved minute track and transferred texts, polished and white gold 750/1000 plated hour markers colored in the center. 3D metallic grid colored with UV paint.

Hands
Triple surface hands in white gold 750/1000 with satin brushed finish on the tilted surfaces – shot-blasted finish on the flat grey surface, SLN tips

Strap
Bi-material rubber base and calf inlay, interchangeable with Quick Release System – QRS

Buckle
White gold cover with stainless steel blades, triple folding buckle interchangeable with Quick Release System – QRS

Gem-setting
Case: 60 diamonds, G White, Round
Dial: 1 diamond, G White, Round

Edition
Boutique Exclusive, Limited edition of 28 pieces

Certification
Geneva seal

MeisterSinger City Edition 2023

January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

Every city has its very own character and individual charm. MeisterSinger has captured this unique ‘city feeling’ and presents the City Edition 2023.

This year’s City Edition is based on the MeisterSinger №03 model. This elegant automatic wristwatch is available in a 43 mm diameter stainless steel case.

The unmistakable silhouette of each city with its striking landmarks, such as the Prinzipal-markt in Münster, or the Frauenkirche in Munich, adorns each City Edition 2023 on the glass case-back of the watch.

The edition number, the name of the city and its slogan or motto are also engraved on the back of the case.

The City Edition 2023 watch comes with a dark green opal dial featuring silver hour markers. The numerals and the hands are white and contrast clearly but unobtrusively with the cool green background. The date display shows the day in white on a black background.

Technical details

Model: MeisterSinger City Edition 2023, Base model №03

Movement
Sellita SW 200 Automatic
38 hours power reserve
Date

Case
Stainless steel, six-fold screwed glass exhibition back with motif print
Sapphire glass
Case diameter: 43 mm
Water-resistant up to 5 bar

Dial
Opal green

Strap
Vintage saddle leather, brown

Special feature
Strictly limited city editions with engravings and motif print on the glass back

Recommended retail price
1, 890 Euros (incl. 19% statutory sales tax)

Available from
Q1 2023

ArtyA Son of Earth Dome Collection

January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

The Son of Earth collection by Swiss luxury watch brand ArtyA is well known for offering collectors a piece of life and nature at the very heart of its timepieces.

The inaugural series of the new Son of Earth Dome Collection features pieces of art as well as Mother Nature’s first creation, real pieces of rock. The rarest and most noble rocks will be featured in this collection.

For the new series, ArtyA has designed a new curved case with a sapphire crystal dome that ensures unobstructed view of the artistic dial. Its large opening and its globe effect give the impression of contemplating a celestial body. The pure and modern design magnifies the colors and the relief of the natural dial.

This new design was created by Jérémie Arpa, the son of Yvan Arpa, the founder of ArtyA.

ArtyA Earth Dome

The first piece presented is none other than the “Earth Dome”. Crysocholla was chosen to represent the blue planet. This stone, reputed to protect against negative energies and bring inner peace, corresponds perfectly to the values advocated by the Geneva brand.

The wearer will feel the energy spread by this rock and will be able to contemplate it from all angles.

ArtyA Mars Dome

The second one is a limited edition art piece linked to Mars. It is a unique, innovative and proprietary process that uses a dome-shaped mould and a special press to shape this dial.

After manual engraving and galvanic treatment, it takes almost 10 hours of manual colouring to bring this dial to life. This makes it possible to have a rendering so close to the surface of the red planet.

ArtyA Black Earth Dome

The third and final piece in this first edition is the only one with a dome case with black DLC treatment.

The contrast created with the colours of the dial brings out the heart of this timepiece, the Crysocholla. This blue crystal has been honoured for a second time because of its positive benefits and energy.

Technical details

Case
316L stainless steel dome with or without black DLC treatment
Size: 41 mm
Engraved and screwed open back
Triple anti-reflective treatment on the domed sapphire

Dial
Handmade with natural material (Crysocholla or enamel here)
Curved hands

Movement
ArtyA exclusive manual winding skeleton movement
Hours, minutes, seconds
Power reserve: 42 H

Strap
High quality handmade leather strap

Origin
Swiss made

Price
Limited edition: 9’900 CHF
Unique piece: 12’900 CHF

Synchron Poseidon Diver Limited Edition

January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

Honoring an exceedingly rare tool watch issued to combat divers during the 1970s, Synchron presents a military limited edition dive watch.

It combines modern watchmaking technologies with beloved design language of the 1970s. This diving timepiece with a water resistance of 300 meters was created in collaboration with legendary Swedish dive gear manufacturer Poseidon Diving Systems.

This watch model is currently being tested and worn in arctic diving conditions by the elite divers of the Swedish military, who also informed a few of its key design elements.

With high-contrast dial markings, rich colors and the instantly-recognizable yellow badge of Poseidon Dive Gear, this new Synchron Limited Edition diver continues the tradition of purpose-built dive watch utility.

The 42mm diameter stainless steel case houses the Swiss-made La Joux-Perret G100 self-winding calibre. The Synchron Poseidon Diver watch is a limited edition of 1,000 pieces. Its retail price is $1,290.

Technical details

Model: Synchron Poseidon Diver

Case
42mm, Stainless steel
Water resistance: 300m (30atm)
Crystal: Domed, AR-coated sapphire
Bezel: 120-click uni-directional rotating, with sapphire crystal insert and luminous timing ring

Movement
Swiss-made La Joux-Perret G100 Top grade automatic movement

Straps
Signed ISOfrane straps
Width: 20mm

Edition
Limited edition of 1,000 individually numbered pieces

Shipping begins
February 2023

Price details
Limited time pre-order price: $990
Regular retail price: $1,290

BVLGARI BVLGARI X LISA Limited Edition

January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

BVLGARI presents a special edition watch series created in partnership with LISA, the vocalist from the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK.

Crafted in steel and rose gold, this watch comes with a BVLGARI BVLGARI engraved bezel and a dial lit up by diamonds. The 14 letters stamped on the bezel, like the emperor’s name on ancient Roman coins, recall the intensely Italian style of Bulgari.

LISA personally chose and designed her rendering of her favourite flower, the edelweiss. At the heart of the petals, the singer has drawn her own initial, an “L” recalling her involvement in this project.

This sketch is engraved on the back of the BVLGARI BVLGARI X LISA LIMITED EDITION, alongside the words “Fabriquéen Suisse” (French for “Made in Switzerland”). This beautiful and unique personalization appears on the box as well, accompanied by LISA’s signature.

While the letters BVLGARI BVLGARI are exuberantly displayed on the rose gold bezel, the dial is resolutely minimalist with the touches of green, blue and purple shades. Twelve diamonds mark the hours, swept over by two rose gold hands. The rose gold crown is topped by a cabochon-cut rubellite, one of Bulgari’s aesthetic signatures.

Each BVLGARI BVLGARI X LISA watch is fitted on a delicately polished and satin-finished steel bracelet.

Powered by a quartz movement, the BVLGARI BVLGARI X LISA is issued in limited series of 700 for the 33 mm-diameter version and 300 for the 23 mm-diameter iteration.

Technical details

Model: Bvlgari Bvlgari X Lisa Limited Edition 33mm, Reference 103759

Case
33 mm-diameter steel case
Rose gold bezel engraved with the double logo
Rose gold crown set with a natural cabochon-cut rubellite
Personalised case back
Water-resistant to 30 m

Dial
Sunray finished dichroic dial with 12 diamond hour-markers

Movement
Quartz movement
Hours and minutes indications

Bracelet
Polished and satin-brushed stainless steel bracelet

Edition
Limited edition of 700 pieces

Model: Bvlgari Bvlgari X Lisa Limited Edition 23mm, Reference 103860

Case
23 mm-diameter steel case
Rose gold bezel engraved with the double logo
Rose gold crown set with a natural cabochon-cut rubellite
Personalised case back
Water-resistant to 30 m

Dial
Sunray finished dichroic dial with 12 diamond hour-markers

Movement
Quartz movement
Hours and minutes indications

Bracelet
Polished and satin-brushed stainless steel bracelet

Edition
Limited edition of 300 pieces

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Ultra 10th Anniversary Limited Edition

January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

Bulgari celebrates 10th anniversary of the Octo series of ultra-thin watches by presenting a limited edition Octo Finissimo Ultra model. This special timepiece is now delivered with an innovative presentation box.

The dial of the Octo Finissimo Ultra that won a prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) 2022 featured a 10 instead of the traditional “12 o’clock” numeral. It was a final nod to the Octo, which was celebrating its 10th anniversary that evening in Geneva.

The limited series of 10 timepieces for the 10th anniversary of the Octo with its 10 o’clock engraving is currently being delivered – a record in itself for this construction measuring just 1.80 mm thick and resulting in eight patent applications.

Bulgari has also developed a unique experience associated with the heart of the Octo Finissimo Ultra 10th Anniversary: its presentation box.

The presentation box offers a whole new interaction: collectors can place the watch in the box next to a digital screen on which they programme the desired time. A button is then pressed to start the cycle and as soon as the box is closed. Upon opening it some 20 seconds later, the owner will find the watch perfectly set to the desired time and fully wound.

The timepiece can of course still be hand-adjusted by the wearer. Designed for contemporary use, it has passed all required tests: resistance to micro-shocks and to magnetic fields, along with temperature and ageing cycles.

By scanning the QR Code engraved on the ratchet of the barrel, each owner will be able to access a personal mini-website that will take them on a journey to discover the art that brought their watch to life, including videos and photos of the construction of their own timepiece, enhanced by sketches and interviews.

Each watch is also accompanied by an NFT artwork created under the artistic direction of Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Product Creation Executive Director at Bulgari Watches. This composition tells the story of his decades-long experience in the world of the Octo and the path that led to the birth of the Octo Finissimo Ultra.

The timepiece itself thus becomes the vault of the corresponding NFT work, guaranteed by Bvlgari Singvlarity technology. Thanks to the blockchain, it certifies the indivisible link between a Bulgari creation and its associated NFT work of art, while preserving the authenticity and possession of both the physical and virtual creations.

Technical details

Model: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra 10th Anniversary – 103611

Movement 
Mechanical ultra-thin Manufacture manual-winding movement – BVL Calibre 180
Winding and time-setting wheels in stainless steel
Seconds display directly on the fourth wheel
Ratchet wheel engraved with unique QR code that links to an exclusive NFT artwork
50-hour power reserve
28,800 VPH (4 Hz) frequency

Case and dial 
40 mm sandblasted titanium case and tungsten carbide plate with anthracite PVD-ALD treatment (1.80 mm thick); hours and minutes counters, black PVD-treated hands.

Bracelet  
Ultra-thin titanium bracelet with integrated folding clasp.

Edition
Limited edition of 10 pieces

SEVENFRIDAY Carbon Series

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 MasterHorologer

SEVENFRIDAY’s new Carbon Series is comprised of two models: PS3/01 “Carbon Jade” and PS3/02 “Carbon Ruby”.

These carbon iterations feature the brand’s distinctive TV shape wrapped in black carbon fiber, with a subtle white resin highlight on the bezel and a matching 7F logo on the crown.

This new edition is noticeably different in its dial treatment. The trademark 4-layer construction now sports a distinctive skeletonized second layer. In opaline gunmetal, this pared-down treatment adds a sense of lightness not found before.

In the PS3/02 “Carbon Ruby” version, the seconds’ counter is solid red whereas both the hour hand and minute disk feature red highlights. In the PS3/01 “Carbon Jade” model, green color is used to adorn the above mentioned details.

This play in contrasting highlights can also be seen on the inner bezel, where different colors are stretched over the circumference.

As expected, these new SEVENFRIDAY watches are provided with the proprietary NFC chip for authentication and warranty registration.

Technical details

Case
Dimensions: 47,6x47mm (WxH)
Thickness: 14.5mm
Crown diameter: 8mm
Three pieces, stepped bezel, case (incl. sapphire crystal with animation ring) and case back with screws anti-reflective coating on the inner side
Water resistance: 10ATM

Movement
Automatic MIYOTA 82S5
40 hours power reserve

Functions
Hour, minute and off-centered small seconds
Visible balance wheel

Model: SEVENFRIDAY PS3/01 “Carbon Jade”

Case finishing
Black PVD case, crown and buckle
Stainless-steel case back
Bezel and animation ring in genuine carbon fiber
White line across the bezel made from fiber resin
Finishing switching between polished, brushed and sandblasted
«7F» signature engraved on the side of the crown, refilled with Black lacquer

Dial
4 layers construction, 10 applied
Cut-out grid on first layer, concrete grey color, horizontal brushed, Green printed small-second area
Skeleton plate second layer in opalin Gun metal, surrounded with three black polished applied, green, white and matt silver printings, Rhodium applied pointer for second disc, «12» refilled with green luminous
Double layer dial ring, circle ring in concrete grey diamond-cut, nine polished rhodium applied indexes refilled with green luminous, area from one to nineteen minutes printed in green luminous, minute tracks printed in white and green. Stamped opalin black dial ring top layer
SEVENFRIDAY logo in white relief printing on top of black horizontal brushed arch-shaped applied SEVENFRIDAY patterns

NFC
Watch in connection with the SEVENFRIDAY App (iOS & Android), thanks to an NFC chip embedded in the caseback, allowing secured authentication and registration

Strap
Genuine black semi-matt calf skin leather base
Inlayed black TORAY ultra-microfiber material
Black SEVENFRIDAY logo in UV print
Genuine black suede lining, stamped with specific
Strap width: 28 to 24mm

Edition
Limited production, 300 units

Recommended retail price
CHF 1’655,-(ex. VAT)
USD 1’688,-(ex. VAT)
EUR 1’621,-(ex. VAT)

Model: SEVENFRIDAY PS3/02 “Carbon Ruby”

Case finishing
Black PVD case, crown and buckle
Stainless-steel case back
Bezel and animation ring in genuine CARBON FIBER
White line across the bezel made from fiber resin
Finishing switching between polished, brushed and sandblasted
«7F» signature engraved on the side of the crown, refilled with Black lacquer

Dial
4 layers construction, 10 applied
Cut-out grid on first layer, concrete grey color, horizontal brushed, Red printed small-second area
Skeleton plate second layer in opalin Gun metal, surrounded with three black polished applied, red, white and matt silver printings, Rhodium applied pointer for second disc, «12» refilled with green luminous
Double layer dial ring, circle ring in concrete grey diamond-cut, nine polished rhodium applied indexes refilled with green luminous, area from one to nineteen minutes printed in green luminous, minute tracks printed in white and red.
Stamped opalin black dial ring top layer
SEVENFRIDAY logo in white relief printing on top of black horizontal brushed arch-shaped applied
SEVENFRIDAY patterns

NFC
Watch in connection with the SEVENFRIDAY App (iOS & Android), thanks to an NFC chip embedded in the caseback, allowing secured authentication and registration

Strap
Genuine black semi-matt calf skin leather base
Inlayed black TORAY ultra- microfiber material
Black SEVENFRIDAY logo in UV print
Genuine black suede lining, stamped with specific
Strap width: 28 to 24mm

Edition
Limited production, 300 units

Recommended retail price
CHF 1’655,-(ex. VAT)
USD 1’688,-(ex. VAT)
EUR 1’621,-(ex. VAT)

IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 New Black Dial Versions

January 27, 2023 MasterHorologer

IWC Schaffhausen presents two new black dial versions of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41. Among the new black dial variants, one is fitted with a black calfskin strap, and the other with a high-grade stainless steel bracelet.

Introduced in 2021, IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 ideally fits for even slender wrists. This fully versatile sports watch features a 100m water-resistant case and the integrated EasX-CHANGE® quick change system.

The dial takes inspiration from an easy-to-read cockpit instrument design that has become the hallmark of IWC’s Pilot’s Watches. The stopped minutes are displayed at 12 o’clock and the minutes at 9 o’clock. In addition, the chronograph also features a day and date aperture at 3 o’clock and a small seconds display at 6 o’clock.

After initially launching the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 with blue and green dials, IWC is now extending the collection with two new versions which feature black dials.

The first one (Ref. IW388111) is fitted with a black calfskin strap whereas the second one (Ref. IW388113) features a sophisticated 5-link stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp.

Both new models are powered by the IWC-manufactured 69385 calibre movement. This mechanical chronograph movement in a classic column-wheel design consists of 231 individual parts and is visible through the sapphire glass case back. The bi-directional pawl winding system builds up a power reserve of 46 hours in the mainspring.

Just like their predecessors, both novelties feature the IWC EasX-CHANGE® system for quick and easy strap exchange and are water resistant to 10 bar.

The new versions of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 are available immediately on IWC.com, from IWC boutiques and through selected retail partners. In addition, the timepieces are eligible for registration under the My IWC care program and can benefit from a 6-year extension to the standard 2-year International Limited Warranty.

Technical details

Model: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41

Movement
IWC-manufactured calibre 69385
Frequency: 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
Jewels: 33
Power reserve: 46 h
Winding: Automatic

Functions
Chronograph function for hours, minutes and seconds
Date and day display
Small hacking seconds

Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter: 41.1 mm
Height: 14.6 mm
Screw-in crown
Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Glass secured against displacement by drops in air pressure
See-through sapphire glass case back
Water-resistance:10 bar

Dial
Black dial, rhodium-plated hands

Strap
Ref. IW388111: Black calfskin strap
Ref. IW388113: Stainless steel bracelet

AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 MasterHorologer

AVI-8’s new Hawker Hunter Atlas watch combines chronograph with additional time-zone function.

Equipped with a Japanese chronograph movement, the Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph pays tribute to one of the most celebrated and utilized fighter jets in military aviation history.

The Hawker Hunter AVI-8 Atlas Dual Time Chronograph comes with a contemporary, utilitarian and robust 12-sided stainless steel case echoing the Hunter’s flight instruments. It is crowned by a 12-hour scale bezel, enabling a third time zone to be displayed.

The skeletonized hour hand provides the time at your present location when you are traveling, whilst a third hand with a slim triangular tip indicates the prevailing hour at home. Using the bezel of this watch, you can also read the time of a third time zone in three different places with ease.

Inspired by the Hunter’s cockpit instrument panel, the multi-layered dial has intelligently designed subdial frames and hands. Swiss lume applied baton indexes offer optimum readability. The Japanese chronograph movement features date, dual time and 24-hour displays.

The watch is fitted with a premium hand-crafted genuine leather strap with contrast military aviation inspired stitching.

The AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph has a retail price range of USD $290 to $310.

Please visit AVI-8 watches online store for more details.

Technical details

Model: AVI-8 Hawker Hunter Atlas Dual Time Chronograph

Versions
AV 4100 01: FOREST
AV 4100 02: PAVILLION BLUE
AV 4100 03: HAZARD RED
AV 4100 04: BLACK OPS

Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 14mm
Mineral lens with anti-reflective coating
Pull-out crown
Unidirectional bezel with aluminium plate with 12-hour scale
Water resistance: 5 ATM

Dial
Multi-layered dial with cockpit inspired frame
4 Options: Green, Blue, Grey, Black
Swiss luminous hands
Swiss luminous applied indexes

Movement
Caliber M-MIY-FS26-D4.5
Japan quartz dual time chronograph with date

Strap
Genuine leather strap
Strap width: 22mm

Warranty
2 Years

Suggested retail price
AV 410001/02/03: (USD) $290 / (GBP) £310 / (EUR) €330
AV 4100 04: (USD) $310 / (GBP) £330 / (EUR) €350

Available from
27th January 2023.

More details at AVI-8 watches website.

Vulcain × Seconde/Seconde/ × Revolution Cricket Tradition ‘Vulcain Salute’

January 27, 2023 MasterHorologer

After successfully reviving the iconic Swiss watch brand Vulcain, Guillaume Laidet has collaborated with Romaric André and Wei Koh (founder of Revolution, The Rake & Grail Watch) to create a special edition collection.

Guillaume Laidet is a new generation watch entrepreneur credited with reviving Nivada Grenchen and now Vulcain. Meanwhile, Romaric André is better known by his creative sobriquet seconde/seconde/.

This collaborative timepiece is based on the Vulcan Cricket mechanical alarm watch. Inspired by the Vulcan Salute, a hand-gesture popularized by the Star Trek series, André designed a distinct seconds hand for this timepiece.

The Vulcan hand is available in the four different colors of the Star Trek uniform — red, blue, gold and green. For the dial of the watches, André selected the black Tradition model with applied indexes.

To offer more variety, the green and gold come in 36mm, while the red and blue are presented in 39mm. For further distinction, gold-toned indexes are used for the smaller case size with the gold and green hands, and steel indexes for the larger size watches with the red and blue hands.

Production is limited to 25 pieces of each reference. Each watch comes with a second strap in a tone matching its Vulcan hand.

Technical details

Model: Vulcain × Seconde/Seconde/ × Revolution Cricket Tradition ‘Vulcain Salute’

Dial
Semi-matte black dial
Polished steel or gold-toned hands
Polished steel or gold-toned hour indexes
Red, blue, gold or green Vulcain salute as running seconds indicator
Polished steel or gold-toned alarm indicator with red, blue, gold or green tip
White, printed alarm scale with 10-minute intervals

Case
Polished stainless steel case
Diameter: 36mm or 39mm
Thickness: 12.8mm
Pusher to activate alarm setting
Single crown used for winding, time and alarm-setting
Long, slender lugs
Double-domed box sapphire crystal
Polished stainless steel, screw-down caseback, Revolution logo in relief on a sandblasted background
Water-resistant to 50m

Movement
Double-barrel, manual-wind caliber V-10
42-hour power reserve

Strap
Black leather strap
Each one comes with a colored leather strap that matches the Vulcain salute

Availability
Limited edition of 25 numbered pieces in each colorway

Suggested retail price
CHF 3,800 (36mm)
CHF 4,100 (39mm)

Christopher Ward Dune Collection

January 27, 2023 MasterHorologer

Named after Aquitaine’s Dune du Pilat, the tallest sand dune in Europe, this new series spotlights CW’s elegant Light-catcher™ case. It retains the box crystal of 2022’s Aquitaine range, but loses its rotating bezel, delivering a case width of 38mm.

The watches are: the C65 Dune Automatic (available in four colours), C65 Dune GMT (a limited edition of 200) and the C65 Dune Bronze – two colours, and the only chronometer of the trio.

Christopher Ward Dune watches share elegance and simplicity with the ruggedness and precision of outdoor field timepieces. They are capable for performing reliably in the toughest of conditions.

Made of sapphire, the box-crystal provides a vintage look that recalls sports watches of the 1960s and ’70s. The exhibition case back offers the view of the self-winding movement fitted with elaboré-finished rotor embellished with the twin-flags pattern.

The new C65 Dune Automatic watch boasts a lume-heavy dial. Water-resistant to 150m, the 38mm case in stainless steel houses the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement.

The dial comes in four colours: Black Sand, Marine Blue, Beach grass and White Sand. The first three have a polished ‘sunray’ texture, while the White Sand dial boasts a subtle matte finish.

The 200-piece limited edition C65 Dune GMT in Black Sand is a field watch designed for travellers and explorers alike.

The C65 Dune GMT watch offers two time zones at once. But instead of the traditional outer bezel, it has a raised interior bezel printed with 24-hour numerals.

By lining it up the fourth ‘GMT’ hand, you can align your watch to your chosen international location. The watch uses Sellita’s SW330-2 GMT movement, which delivers an extended 56-hour power reserve.

The C65 Dune Bronze, the only chronometer in the Dune series, is powered by the Sellita SW200 COSC calibre.

The C65 Dune Bronze is available with a Marine Blue or Beach grass dial and there’s a new bronze bracelet to go with it, too. Only previously offered with the Sandhurst Series 2, this is CW’s first-ever bronze bracelet, complete with micro-adjustable clasp and increased taper.

All three watches in the C65 Dune collection are water-resistant to 150m.

The Dune series was released on 26th January 2023, with prices starting from:
C65 Dune Automatic – £695 | $850 | €895
C65 Dune Bronze – £885 | $1,065 | €1,140
C65 Dune GMT – £995 | $1,195 | €1,295

Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957” Limited Edition

January 27, 2023 MasterHorologer

With this limited edition watch series, Cuervo y Sobrinos takes us back to 1957, a time when Cuba hosted the action-packed Cuban Grand Prix.

Limited to 162 pieces, the Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957” chronograph takes inspiration from the historical race, but crafted with modern day specifications.

The inaugural Cuban Grand Prix, the Gran Premio de Cuba was held in 1957. In this race, the famous Argentinean driver Juan Manuel Fangio secured victory in his Maserati 300S. The following year, on the eve of the race, antigovernmental revolutionaries kidnapped Fangio, however, the race still went ahead and Stirling Moss was victorious in his Ferrari 335S.

Unfortunately, the 1959 race was cancelled due to political instability, however, it returned for one last time in 1960, when the British driver, Stirling Moss, was once again, triumphant, albeit this time in a Maserati Tipo 61.

Cuervo y Sobrinos honours the Gran Premio de Cuba with a new, limited-edition chronograph bearing the name and date of the legendary race first edition.

The vibrant red dial evokes motor racing spirit. The cream hours and minute hands are leaf-shaped, luminescent and plump, while their colour bestows the dial with a bygone charm.

The central chronograph seconds hand and counter hands are baton shaped. Two chronograph registers, 30 minutes and 12-hours, once again encompass cream hues, while a small seconds display, positioned at 9 o’clock, is presented in a vivid shade of red.

The bold, cream Arabic numerals offer better clarity. The hour markers are treated with Super-LumiNova, enhancing readability in dim light.

The red tones of the central dial area are framed with a cream circlet that serves as a telemeter scale. Beyond the telemeter scale is a black ring, hugging the interior of the case which plays host to a tachymeter. This feature allows the wearer to determine the speed of a vehicle over a known distance.

The Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba has a 42mm stainless steel case. The dial sits beneath a double curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Two piston-style chronograph pushers are positioned on the right flank of the case and the lugs are ergonomically-shaped, optimising wearer comfort.

The watch is supplied on a black ‘racing style’ matte leather strap. It features numerous perforations, a detail inspired by the racing gloves of yesteryear. Red stitching and an open-worked CyS-branded clasp are two additional refinements.

The case back is adorned with a Gran Premio 1957 de Cuba insignia and the model is limited to just 162 pieces. This latter number was inspired by the 162 mile race distance of the Gran Premio 1957 de Cuba.

At the heart of the Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957” sits an automatic Swiss movement, the CyS 8099 calibre. Based on the Valjoux 7753, the movement features an engraved oscillating weight and has a power-reserve of 48 hours.

Technical details

Model Name: Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957”
Reference 3142.1GP57

Movement
CYS 8101, base SW 7750
Automatic movement
Diameter: 30mm
Height: 7.9mm
Power reserve: 48 hours
27 jewels
Frequency 28800 A/h
Finished oscillating weight with engraving

Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds, tachymeter, telemeter and chronograph

Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter 42mm
Height: 12mm
Double curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistant to 3 ATM
Decorated Gran Premio de Cuba caseback

Dial
Printed with Super-LumiNova figures.

Hands
Hours and minutes ‘leaf-shaped’ with Super-LumiNova
The central chronograph seconds hand and counter hands are baton shaped

Strap
Black leather ‘racing style’ strap featuring red contrasting stitching and perforations
Buckle: Stainless steel open worked CyS-branded clasp

Edition
Limited edition of 162 pieces (inspired by the 162 mile race distance of the Gran Premio 1957 de Cuba)

Zenith DEFY Revival A3690

January 27, 2023 MasterHorologer

Swiss luxury watch brand Zenith expands its DEFY Revival series with a re-edition of the historic reference A3690.

First launched in 1970,shortly after the introduction of the DEFY wristwatch collection with its rugged “bank vault” case and daring dial design, the A3690 was among the earliest references to incorporate striking colours. It featured a tropical teal blue dial.

Reproduced in accurate detail using the historical production plans, the Zenith DEFY Revival A3690 watch brings back all the details and singular design elements of its ancestor.

This includes a faceted octagonal case paired with a fourteen-sided bezel, a teal-blue dial with a prominent vignette effect that darkens towards the edges, unusual applied square hour markers feature horizontal grooves, and the now-iconic Gay Frères steel “ladder” bracelet, which has now been updated with a more modern and ergonomic folding clasp.

In fact, the only cosmetic differences between the Revival and the historical reference are the sapphire crystal, the display case back and the type of luminescent pigments.

The original reference was fitted with a solid metal case-back emblazoned with a four-pointed star that became one of the brand’s logos. The Zenith DEFY Revival A3690 features a sapphire display back showing the automatic Elite 670 manufacture movement, operating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 VpH) and providing an autonomy of 50 hours.

The water-resistance of 30ATM (300 metres) has also been maintained from the original, even with the addition of a display back.

The Defy Revival A3690 watch is available now at ZENITH physical and online boutiques around the world.

Technical details

Model: Zenith Defy Revival A3690
Reference: 03.A3642.670/3690.M3642

Movement
ELITE 670 automatic
Frequency: 28 800 VpH (4 Hz)
Power reserve: Approx. 50 hours
Finishes: New star-shaped oscillating weight with satined finishings

Functions
Hours and minutes in the centre
Central seconds hand
Date indication at 4:30

Case
Material: Stainless steel
Octogonal case with iconic 14-sided bezel
Diameter: 37 mm
Water resistance: 30 ATM

Dial
Turquoise gradient dial
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated and faceted
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1

Bracelet
Stainless steel “Ladder” bracelet

Price
6,900 CHF

OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 MasterHorologer

Swiss luxury watch brand OMEGA debuts its latest innovation, the Spirate™ System, with the new Speedmaster Super Racing automatic chronograph.

Developed in-house, the Spirate™ System is comprised of an innovative new patent-pending spiral that allows for ultra-fine rate adjustments.

Each spiral is made from a silicon wafer, thanks to an internal manufacturing process called DRIE (Deep Reactive Ion Etching). With this mechanism, an impressive precision of 0/+2 seconds a day can be achieved.

It has a totally new Si14 balance spring which allows the watchmaker to act on the stiffness of the hairspring’s attachment point through an eccentric adjustment mechanism located on the balance bridge.

Announced this year, the OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing is the first timepiece to be endowed with the fine-tune Spirate™ System. This 44.25 mm diameter stainless steel watch offers a clear view of the new mechanism through the sapphire crystal caseback.

The black dial is encircled with a racing style minute-track and a black ceramic bezel ring with the famous tachymeter scale in new yellow “grand feu” enamel. This bold yellow shade, featured on the OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra >15’000 GAUSS of 2013, is also used on the gradient chronograph hand and striped small seconds hand at 9 o’clock.

The watch’s 60 minute/12 hour recorder, directly opposite at 3 o’clock, also serves as a second time zone. The honeycomb pattern of the dial references a concept timepiece on display at OMEGA Museum which survived extreme magnetic fields of 160,000 GAUSS.

Powering this revolutionary wristwatch is the self-winding Co-Axial Master Chronometer 9920 calibre, certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). Proof of this certification is provided by a distinctive red METAS card, which in this case includes confirmation of the 0/+2 seconds a day precision made possible by the Spirate™ System.

The first movement in the world to feature the patent-pending OMEGA Spirate™ System, the CoAxial 9920 calibre incorporates a self-winding chronograph with column wheel mechanism. Visible through the exhibition case-back, it boasts a rhodium plated finish with Geneva waves in arabesque. The power reserve is approximately 60 hours.

The diamond-polished and bevelled black arrowhead indexes are filled with a new and exclusive Super-LumiNova with yellow glow. This colour code extends to the Speedmaster and Super Racing wording on the dial.

At 6 o’clock there’s a stylish and regular reminder of the >15’000 GAUSS 10 year anniversary: a “10” in Speedmaster logo font, which appears once a month in the watch’s date window.

The new Omega Speedmaster Super Racing comes fitted with a stainless steel bracelet featuring a fold-over butterfly clasp. The brand is also offering an additional NATO strap in recycled nylon with black and yellow stripes, inspired by the distinctive colour code of the Seamaster Aqua Terra >15’000 GAUSS watch.

Each Speedmaster Super Racing watch will be provided with a honeycomb pattern Speedmaster watch box in black with yellow stitching. The special presentation box includes the recycled nylon NATO strap and a strap changing tool.

The approximate retail price of the OMEGA Speedmaster Super Racing watch is $11,000.

Technical details

Model: Omega Speedmaster Super Racing Co-Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 44.25mm
Reference: 329.30.44.51.01.003

Movement
OMEGA Calibre 9920
Self-winding chronograph with column wheel and CoAxial escapement. Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss. Spirate™ System for fine rate adjustment, 2 barrels mounted in series, time zone function. Central hour, minute and chronograph seconds hands, small seconds hand, 12-hour and 60-minute recorders. Rhodium plated finish with Geneva waves in arabesque.
Power reserve: 60 hours

Case
Stainless Steel
Case diameter: 44.25 mm
Between lugs: 21 mm
Thickness: 14.9 mm
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Transparent case back
Water resistance: 5 bar (50 metres / 167 feet)

Dial
Black dial

Functions
Chronograph, date, small seconds, tachymeter, time zone function

Certification
Master chronometer certified

Bracelet
Steel bracelet with fold-over butterfly clasp with comfort setting

Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747 Limited Edition

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 MasterHorologer

Launched in 1969, the Boeing 747 has revolutionized commercial aviation. As the last of the mighty 747 airliners rolls off the Boeing production line, Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling presents a limited-edition Navitimer as a tribute to the legendary jumbo jet.

The 1574th – and last – Boeing 747 will be delivered this year. Created to honour this iconic airliner, the special special-edition Navitimer watch is limited to 747 pieces.

The Navitimer, developed by Breitling in 1952, was originally conceived for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). This iconic pilot watch stands out with its significant circular slide rule that could perform all in-flight calculations.

The new Navitimer Boeing 747 features the AOPA logo at 12 o’clock. The colors on the dial echo the palette found on the original Boeing 747, captured in its cream dial with black subdials and red-and-white slide rule with blue accents. The “Boeing 747” name is subtly integrated into the slide rule’s inner scale. The watch also features an integrated date window at 6 o’clock.

Visible through the sapphire crystal case-back, the Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01 offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve and is backed by a five-year warranty. The caseback also contains the special engravings “One of 747” and the phrase “The Original Jumbo Jet”.

The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747 watch is available on a black alligator leather strap or seven-row metal bracelet.

Technical details

Model: Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747 Limited Edition
Reference: AB01383B1G1A1 or AB01383B1G1P1

Movement
Caliber: Breitling Manufacture Caliber 01
Diameter: 30 millimeters
Depth: 7.2 millimeters
Winder: self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing
Power reserve: approximately 70 hours
Number of components: 346
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Chronograph: column-wheel, vertical clutch, 1/4th second, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
Display: hour, minute, second, date window
Certification: COSC-certified

Case
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 43 millimeters
Thickness: 13.69 millimeters
Height (upper lug to
lower lug tip): 49.07 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 3 bar (30 meters)
Glass: cambered sapphire, glare-proofed on both sides
Caseback: screwed steel, sapphire crystal, “ONE OF 747” and “The Original Jumbo Jet” engraving
Crown: non screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: bidirectional with circular slide rule

Dial
Cream with black contrasting chronograph counters
Super-LumiNova® luminescent indexes, hour and minute hands

Strap
Black alligator leather strap with a folding buckle or stainless-steel seven-row Navitimer bracelet with a butterfly clasp

Piaget Altiplano Year of the Rabbit Limited Edition

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 MasterHorologer

Since 2012, Piaget has always celebrated Chinese New Year as the key occasion to gather its Piaget Society around those moments of shared joy.

Now, marking the Year of the Rabbit, the Maison has created a limited-edition Altiplano timepiece with a hand-painted Grand Feu cloisonné enamel dial.

Created in collaboration with master enameller Anita Porchet, these 38 pieces limited edition Altiplano depict two luminous rabbits, housed in a 38 mm 18K white gold case set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.71 ct).

After eleven horological and enamel creations, this year marks the last zodiac sign in the series that is celebrating the year of the rabbit, an animal which represents hope and long life.

Powered by the Maison’s ultra-thin, manual-winding 430Pmovement, the boutique exclusive Altiplano is fitted with a black alligator leather strap.

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