Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel Sea Turtle Conservancy Special Edition

March 20, 2023 MasterHorologer

Swiss watch brand Certina has launched a special edition DS-2 Turning Bezel model dedicated to Sea Turtle Conservancy.

Inspired by the designs of a historic watch of the 1960s, the Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel watch features a tonneau-shaped case. It comes with a contemporary mechanical self-winding movement endowed with an 80-hour power reserve and NivachronTM hairspring.

The tonneau-shaped case (42 x 41 mm) features a unidirectional turning bezel. While the regular models appear in classic stainless steel, the Sea Turtle Conservancy Edition is made of ultra-light titanium.

**Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel Sea Turtle Conservancy Special Edition**

The matt black dial is a perfect match with its rectangular hands and Super-LumiNova® coated indexes. This special edition is worn with a striped grey-blue fabric strap made from #tide ocean material® and fitted with a titanium closure.

The watch houses an ETA Powermatic 80.611 automatic movement with an 80 hour power reserve and anti-magnetic Nivachron® hairspring. Visible through the transparent case back, this calibre drives the hour, minutes and seconds displays – along with the date display at 3 o’clock – with great precision and reliability. The screw-down crown and the proven DS System ensure water-resistance up to 20 bar (200 m).

A portion of the proceeds of the special edition will go to the Sea Turtle Conservancy. This non-profit organization has been working for decades to protect sea turtles and their habitats.

**Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel Stainless Steel Version with Blue Dial**

The regular production models in stainless steel feature blue or grey dial. All new DS-2 Turning Bezel models, including the Sea Turtle Conservancy Special Edition, are now available from official Certina retailers worldwide. The retail price range is CHF 940 to CHF 995. The stainless steel models come with two interchangeable straps.

Technical details

Model: Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel Sea Turtle Conservancy Special Edition in Titanium
Reference C024.607.48.051.10

Movement
ETA Powermatic 80.611 automatic with Nivachron™ hairspring, Swiss Made
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Power reserve: 80 hours

Case
Polished/satin-brushed titanium, tonneau-shaped,42 x 41 mm
Unidirectional turning bezel
Screw-down crown
Glass: Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on one side
Screwed-in sapphire crystal case back
Water resistance: Up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m)

Dial
Matt black
Hands and indexes coated with Super-LumiNova®
Date at 3 o’clock

Strap
Striped fabric strap made of#tide ocean material®
Titanium pin buckle

Special features
DS (Double Security), inspired by historical model, anti-magnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, special edition in partnership with Sea Turtle Conservancy, sustainable packaging

Suggested retail price in Switzerland
CHF 940.00

Other versions
C024.607.11.041.02: Steel case, Dark blue satin-brushed dial, Leather and stainless steel straps, Price: CHF 995.00
C024.607.11.081.02: Steel case, Satin-brushed black dial, Fabric and stainless steel straps, Price: CHF 995.00

UNIMATIC x HENRY SINGER Modello Quattro U4S-T-HS

March 20, 2023 MasterHorologer

Italian watch brand UNIMATIC has collaborated with Canadian menswear brand HENRY SINGER to create a new timepiece. The UNIMATIC x HENRY SINGER Modello Quattro U4S-T-HS is a limited edition of 100 pieces.

Founded in 1938, Henry Singer is a family-owned Canadian luxury menswear brand. The UNIMATIC x HENRY SINGER limited edition watch collection embraces the aesthetic and functionality that references the dynamic nature of Canada’s elements.

Housed in an ultralight 40mm titanium case, the ref. U4S-T-HS is the first Modello Quattro equipped with a Swiss GMT movement.

It features a storm grey dive dial with a silver inner 24-hour scale and markers in Super-LumiNova® GL light old radium. It also hosts matching phantom ladder hands set for hour and minutes, reverse lollipop second hand and the hollow arrow GMT hand.

Powered by the Swiss-made automatic calibre ETA 2893-2 movement tuned to 28,800bph with 42h power reserve, it comes paired with a storm grey TPU two-piece strap and an additional storm grey/panna nylon NATO strap for extra versatility.

The watch is covered by a 24-month worldwide warranty and is part of a unique edition of 100 pieces, celebrated by the UNIMATIC x HENRY SINGER caseback engraving, which also bears the individual serial number of each piece. It approximate retail price is 1372€.

Technical details

Model: UNIMATIC x Henry Singer Modello Quattro U4S-T-HS
Ref. U4S-T-HS

Case
Grade II Titanium case with sandblasted finish
Diameter: 40mm
Case thickness: 12.4mm
Drilled lugs
Lug width: 22mm
Lug to lug: 49mm
Caseback: Temperature conversion scale engraved screw-down caseback
Crown: Alchemical Sun ☉ 8mm screw-down
2.8mm thick flat sapphire crystal glass with inner side anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 300m = 1000ft = 30atm

Movement
Swiss-made automatic calibre ETA 2893-2
Frequency: 28,800bph
GMT function, hacking seconds hand
Self-winding/ manual winding
Jewels: 21
Accuracy: +/- 5 sec/day up to +/-15 sec/day
Power reserve: 42h
Antimagnetic 4800 A/m

Dial
Storm grey dive dial
Super-LumiNova® GL light old radium
Silver open second rail, 24h markers and dial trims
Date Window at 6H

Hands
Storm grey ladder phantom H+M, reverse lollipop S, 2H with hollow arrow tip

Strap
Storm grey TPU two-piece strap, titanium sandblasted hardware signed Unimatic

Extra strap
Storm grey with panna strips nylon NATO strap, titanium sandblasted hardware signed Unimatic

Product Kit
Unimatic tough case, warranty card with unique ID seal

Edition
Limited edition of 100 pieces
Individually numbered

Origin
Made in Italy, Swiss movement

DELMA Shell Star Titanium 41mm Limited Edition

March 20, 2023 MasterHorologer

Swiss watch brand DELMA presents a new sleeker and lighter version of its Shell Star diving watch. The DELMA Shell Star Titanium 41mm is a compact, robust and light weight timepiece that proudly reflects the company’s excellence and innovation in divers’ watches.

Introduced in 1975, Shell Star was the first professional divers’ watch from DELMA. Titanium is known for its natural tenacity and corrosion resistance. Made of this innovative material, the new Shell Star watch weighs only 136 grams. Measuring 41mm in diameter and just 13.6mm thick, this compact timepiece is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable to wear.

This watch employs two types of luminous: bright blue glowing Super-LumiNova BGW9 for the bezel markers, and neon green glowing Super-LumiNova C3 for the indexes and hands. The signature spade seconds hand comes with a subtly enlarged luminous pointer.

The black scratch resistant ceramic bezel brings an additional element of durability and creates a dramatic visual effect in combination with sand textured black, blue or orange dials.

The colors of the signature railway track, date window and accents were purposefully considered for each variation.

Driven by the SW200-1 automatic movement, this Swiss made diving watch displays the time with three centrally positioned hands and the date via the window at 3 o’clock. The power reserve of this 26 jewel movement is approximately 38 hours.

With water-resistance to 50 atm, the titanium case back is sealed with a transparent sapphire crystal glass revealing the automatic movement and DELMA customized rotor.

The case and coordinating bracelet feature subtly brushed finish to accentuate the metal’s distinctive warm grey tone.

The DELMA Shell Star Titanium is limited to 499 pieces. Its retail price is CHF 1590 (EUR 1790 / USD 1890).

Technical details

Model: Delma Shell Star Titanium Limited Edition

Case
Titanium case
41mm diameter
13.6 mm thick
Screw down crown
Unidirectional bezel in black ceramic with markers in Super-LumiNovaBGW9 with blue glow

Dial
Black, blue or orange sand textured dial with matching railway track
Hands and indexes with Super-LumiNova C3 with green glow

Bracelet
Titanium bracelet with deployant clasp with pushers

Water-resistance
Water resistant to 500m / 1650 ft

Movement
SW200-1 automatic movement, self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 26 jewels, power reserve of 38 hours
Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Box
Blue DELMA designed leather box.

Edition
Limited edition to 499 pieces

Suggested retail price
CHF 1590 / EUR 1790 / USD 1890

Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer Special Edition

March 20, 2023 MasterHorologer

The new Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer watch blends neo-vintage style with bright colours and cutting-edge technology. Inspired by an iconic Ocean Star Skin Diver Watch of the 1960s, this special edition boasts an original-style decompression table and GMT function with a bezel that shows the world time.

Created in the 1960s, the historic Ocean Star Skin Diver Watch used a multicoloured scale to display decompression times.

Today, the Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer retains this vintage charm, with an added functionality of an extra time zone display. Its navy blue dial spotlights applied and polished original Mido logo.

Paying homage to the famous Ocean Star Skin Diver Watch of the 1960s, this latest piece displays decompression times to a depth of 6 metres using circles of yellow, green, pink and blue.

The rotating bezel, which is fitted with a blue aluminium ring, has the largest cities in the world marked on it in silver. A red arrow indicates the travel time zone, contrasting with the flat and diamond cut hour, minute and second hands for the “home time”.

The brand has opted for non-tinted Super-LumiNova® to highlight the hands for the hours, minutes and seconds, and additional time zone as well the indices and the dot on the bezel. In the 3 o’clock position, a window displays the date. The “glassbox” shaped sapphire crystal is reminiscent of the plexiglas used during the 1960s.

The strong and durable polished stainless steel case is fitted on a navy blue rubber with a texture inspired by the fashions of the 1960s. An ingenious system allows the strap to be changed in a blink of an eye, and replaced with a Milanese mesh second strap.

Fitted with a screw-down case back and crown, the watch has a water resistance of up to 200 metres. Inside the 40.5 mm diameter case beats the calibre 80 Swiss automatic movement (ETA C07.661 base) with GMT function. It is capable of delivering power reserve of up to 80 hours. Moreover, the Nivachron™ balance-spring provides exceptional resistance to magnetism and shock.

The Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer is also available as a second special edition with a decompression table in gradients of yellow to orange, Mido’s signature colour, on a black dial with aluminium ring and matching rubber strap.

A starfish engraved on the screw-down case back emphasises Mido’s historic achievements in the field of water resistance, both way back in 1934 with their Aquadura system.

Technical details

Model: Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer Special Edition, Reference M026.829.17.041.00

Movement
Mido automatic calibre 80 (ETA C07.661 base), 11½’’’, Ø 25.60 mm, thickness: 5.86 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 Vib/h, Nivachron™ balance-spring. Finely decorated Elaboré-grademovement, oscillating weight decorated with Côtes de Genève and Mido logo. HMSD + 24-hour GMT functions. Adjusted in three different positions for the highest precision. Power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Case
Polished stainless steel, bi-directional rotating bezel with blue/black aluminium ring and silver markings, natural colour Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, diameter 40.5 mm, 2-part, glassbox-style sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and screw-down case back with polished starfish in relief and serial number, water resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).Lug-to-lug length 46.99 mm.

Dial
Blue, with applied, polished indices highlighted with natural colour Super-LumiNova®, date window at 3 o’clock. Polished original Mido applique logo. Decompression scale represented by 4 coloured circles (yellow, green, pink and blue).

Black, with polished applique indices highlighted with natural colour Super-LumiNova®, date window at 3 o’clock. Polished original Mido applique logo. Decompression scale represented by 4 coloured circles (in graduated colours from yellow to orange).

Hands
Flat diamond-cut hour and minutes highlighted with natural colour Super-LumiNova®. Flat diamond-cut large seconds. Varnished red hand for the second time zone, highlighted with natural colour Super-Luminova®.

Strap
Textured dark blue/semi-glossy black rubber strap, polished pin buckle with engraved Mido logo
Additional stainless steel polished Milanese mesh strap and sliding clasp that offers an optimal and secure adjustment mode.

Circula AquaSport II GMT Automatic

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 MasterHorologer

German watch brand Circula has added a new GMT version to its best selling AquaSport II diving watch series.

Driven by a Top Grade Swiss automatic movement, the Circula AquaSport GMT is a 200M water-resistant watch capable of displaying additional time zones.

Dedicated to globetrotters and explorers, this robust timekeeper in stainless steel fuses refreshing design and high-quality mechanism. The watch also employs Swiss Super-LumiNova luminescent pigments for ensuring the visibility of functions around the clock.

This new model has a hand-brushed, 40mm diameter stainless-steel case featuring scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, screwed down crown and GMT bezel with sapphire insert. The AquaSport GMT watch houses the Sellita SW330-1 in Top grade execution.

Available in two color choices, the dial features lumed and bold hour-markers. In addition, it has an inner dial ring for 24H/GMT display and the date window at 6 o’clock. All the four centrally placed hands (hour, minute, GMT and seconds) feature Swiss Super-LumiNova.

Thanks to the GMT hand and the ball-bearing, bi-directional rotating GMT bezel with 48 clicks, it allows the display of three different time zones. Moreover, the GMT hand and date can be set very quickly.

Regarding the aesthetics, the AquaSport GMT combines the design of the 1970s skin-divers with new colors. This model is available in two colorways: Blue and anthracite. Depending upon the version, the bezel-insert in sapphire features a single tone or bi-color.

Built in Pforzheim in Germany, this timepiece comes either on a beads-of-rice stainless-steel bracelet, or on a tropical rubber strap. All straps come with a quick release exchange system and can thus be swapped in seconds.

The Circula AquaSport GMT can be ordered from the online shop of the brand, starting at EUR 1299 (incl. VAT)/ USD ~1150 (excl. VAT), including worldwide free shipping.

Technical details

Model: Circula AquaSport II GMT Automatic

Movement
Sellita SW-330-2 Swiss automatic movement, Top grade

Case
40 mm in diameter, 46 mm lug to lug, 12.6 mm in height (13.4 mm incl. crystal)
316L stainless steel, pillow-shaped case
200 Meter water-resistant, screw down crown with lumed logo
Curved sapphire crystal, multi anti-reflective coated on the inside
Ball bearing 48-click bidirectional sapphire bezel with indices from Swiss Super-LumiNova ® BGW9

Dial
Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3 (X1 Grade) filled hands and indexes
Date at 6h in matching dial color

Strap
Tropical rubber strap, both with quick exchange system
Beads of Rice stainless steel bracelet with milled safety clasp and three micro adjustments

Price
EUR 1299 (incl. VAT)/ USD ~1150 (excl. VAT)
With an additional Beads of Rice steel bracelet it costs EUR 100 (incl. VAT) / USD ~85 (excl. VAT) more.

Also available

In addition to the launch of the AquaSport GMT, Circula also introduces a new variant of the 3-hand AquaSport with a green dial and bezel. This model uses the proven Sellita SW200-1 Elaboré and is available from EUR 799* / USD ~699 (excl. VAT) in the online store, just like the new SuperSport Blue, which is also available online from EUR 849* / USD ~749 (excl. VAT).

* including VAT

CITIZEN Eco-Drive 365

March 18, 2023 MasterHorologer

CITIZEN launches its Eco-Drive 365 watch collection equipped with the newly developed E365 Calibre.

Tested for a power reserve of approximately one year, the new Eco-Drive movement further enhances the advantages of CITIZEN’s proprietary technology that offers low power consumption and long running times.

CITIZEN has proposed three new models with this groundbreaking Eco-Drive movement. Among them, one is a limited edition. All three models will be released in Fall/Winter 2023 as part of CITIZEN’s Global Collection.

CITIZEN Eco-Drive Cal. E365 allows each watch to run for 365 days on a full charge. Maintaining the standard diameter of 27 mm, this calibre offers even higher power generation efficiency. The pulses used to move the hands have also been refined to allow new and exciting design possibilities.

The new Eco-Drive 365 watches are inspired by the designs of a quartz watch launched by CITIZEN in 1973. This historic design was carefully studied, adapted, and given a fresh, new interpretation. The new case construction utilizes CITIZEN’s expertise in stainless steel processing and polishing. The dial has also been updated using the latest manufacturing techniques.

Regular Models: BN1015-52E & BN1014-55E

The CITIZEN Eco-Drive 365 BN1015-52E is a modern, streamlined watch with an all-black color scheme, and the BN1014-55E features the distinctive silver tones of stainless steel.

Their stainless steel cases combine clean, straight lines and flat surfaces with ridgelines at 12 and 6 o’clock that integrate smoothly with the lines of the bracelet.

Made of latest manufacturing techniques, the sparkling dial generates power for the watch. Four types of glittering accents with different colors and sizes were combined to create the starry sky inspired dial surface.

The metal indices on the outer ring give the dial surface a sense of depth and breadth. The vertical lines on the case are accented by the stylish facets on each side and the sleek brass hands.

CITIZEN Eco-Drive 365 Limited Edition

The CITIZEN Eco-Drive 365 Limited edition model (BN1010-05E) in stainless steel features a unique styled case with visually engaging ridges.

Its distinctive design takes inspiration from the CITIZEN Quartz EFA, released in 1973. Four CRESCENT VERT lab-grown rubies represent the cardinal hour markers (3,6, 9 and 12). These four markers made of lab-grown rubies created by Kyocera’s proprietary technology echo back to the indices of the original 1973 design. The strap uses LWG-certified leather.

Technical details

Models: BN1015-52E & BN1014-55E

Case/Band
BN1015-52E: Stainless steel (Black ion-plated) case and bracelet
BN1014-55E: Stainless steel (Partial black ion-plated) case and Stainless steel bracelet
Glass: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
Case diameter: 42.5mm
Thickness: 11.1 mm
Water resistance: 10 BAR

Movement
Eco-Drive Cal. E365
Accuracy of ±15 seconds per month
Eco-Drive runs for one year on full charge

Launch
Autumn/Winter 2023 (scheduled)

Suggested retail price
BN1015-52E: USD530
BN1014-55E: USD480

CITIZEN Eco-Drive 365 Limited Edition Model BN1010-05E

Case
Stainless steel
Glass: Sapphire glass with anti-reflective coating
Case diameter: 42.5mm
Thickness: 11.1mm
Water resistance: 10 BAR

Movement
Eco-Drive Cal. E365
Accuracy of ±15 seconds per month
Eco-Drive runs for one year on full charge

Band
Calf Leather, LWG-certified

Edition
Limited edition of 1,200 pieces (worldwide)

Launch
Autumn/Winter 2023 (scheduled)

Suggested retail price
USD 875

YEMA Superman 500 GMT New Models

March 17, 2023 MasterHorologer

A major evolution of YEMA’s 1960s iconic model, Superman 500 GMT preserves its main professional diving features while providing a 3-time GMT function. For the first time water resistant to 500m, the YEMA Superman 500 GMT watch benefits from a modernized architecture and substantial technical improvements. Equipped with an in-house automatic movement, this timepiece comes with a bi-color bezel.

YEMA Superman 500 GMT New Models

In 2022, the French watchmaking brand introduced the Superman 500 GMT in three color styles: Black & Red, Blue & Grey and Black & White. Among them, the first two models feature bi-colour aluminium bezel-inserts. The third variant comes with sapphire bezel-insert combined with Super LumiNova.

This year three new versions joining the collection: Green & White and Red & White with luminous sapphire bezel-insert and Black & Brown with aluminium bezel-insert.

The YEMA Superman 500 GMT is available in stainless steel with a 39mm or 41mm case. While maintaining its thickness of 2.6 mm, the double dome sapphire crystal has also undergone a change to make it more resistant while retaining the original DNA of the Superman.

The height of the glass has been reduced by 0.3 mm while widening by 0.6 mm on its outside diameter. The double domed sapphire crystal offers better readability, enhanced resistance and a resolute vintage look.

The thickness of stainless steel case-back has been increased from 1.5mm to 2.2mm. Thanks to new technical improvements, this Superman is water resistant up to 50 BAR (500 meters) and 3 BAR (30 meters) with the crown unscrewed.

Bezel

The bezel clamp has been redesigned to ensure better stability with the crown tube. New micro drilling in strategic areas of the case right under the bezel allows for optimized rotation of the bezel click spring and a more precise alignment of the bezel insert.

With a new joint layout, it will now be possible to adjust the setting of the bezel and its bezel lock on the surface of the water. The Superman benefits from a 3 bar seal in the unscrewed crown position representing a major improvement.

The bi-directional 24-hour graduated bezel-insert in bi-color scratch-resistant sapphire crystal that offers a sophisticated appearance.

The GMT bezel with its sapphire insert combined with Super-LumiNova, required a special and innovative design to offer day/night visibility even in the dark. This specific and meticulous construction made it possible to really dissociate the bezel in 2 parts, as can be seen by the indexes at 6 hour and 18 hour.

The bezel’s luminescent marker at 12 o’clock and the luminescent arrow-shaped minute hand provide scuba divers with an accurate indication of dive times in poor visibility conditions at the greatest depths.

The luminescent 24-hour scale on the bezel and the luminescent hands facilitates reading of the three time zones in all situations. The YEMA Superman 500 GMT is also available with a bicolour aluminium bezel-insert offering a neo-vintage look.

The GMT complication makes it possible to read up to 3 different time zones thanks to the GMT hand and the rotating (24 clicks) bezel.

The unique Superman bezel-lock at 3 o’clock has proven very useful to professional divers and is found on all Superman models since 1963.

Other features

The second-generation in-house Caliber YEMA 3000 with optimised components offers a Daily Rate of +/- 10 s/d and a power reserve of 42h.

The markers and hands of the glossy black dial feature Super-LumiNova Grade A application to ensure increased readability. The iconic shovel seconds hand is exactly in the same design used in other 1970’s Superman models.

Three strap choices are available: stainless steel bracelet, leather strap and Rubber FKM VITON®.

Technical details

Model: YEMA Superman 500 GMT

Case
Vertical Brushed 316L stainless steel
Diameter: 39mm or 41mm
Thickness: 11.52mm
Lug width: 19mm or 20mm
Screw-down crown with YEMA logo embossed
2.60 mm double domed sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 50 BAR / 1650 feet / 500m

Bezel
Bidirectional bezel with sapphire insert (24 clicks), 24-hour GMT graduation
Markers and triangular marker at 12 o’clock (Super-LumiNova BGW9 Grade A)
White luminescent bezel in (Super-LumiNova BGW9 Grade A)
Bi-color bezel-insert, available in Green & White, Red & White and Black & White color combinations
Also available with bi-color aluminium bezel-inserts: Black & Brown, Blue & Red and Blue & Grey

Movement
YEMA 3000 In-house Caliber GMT Automatic
Adjusted to +/- 10 seconds per day by the watchmakers before and after assembly
Maximum rate of +/- 25 seconds per day
28 800 A/h
Power reserve: 42 hours

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and GMT timezones
Date at 3 o’clock

Dial
Glossy black
Printed markers
Super-LumiNova BGW9 Grade A

Bracelet
316L stainless steel bracelet with brushed effect
Diver’s extension folding clasp with minted YEMA logo
Also available: Leather strap and Rubber FKM VITON® strap

Suggested retail price
Leather strap version: $ 1259
Stainless steel bracelet version: $ 1399
Rubber FKM VITON® strap version: $ 1429

Fratello x Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph

March 17, 2023 MasterHorologer

In partnership with Fratello, Nivada Grenchen has created a new chronograph watch inspired by a vintage timepiece made in the 1970s. The Fratello x Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph is available in five different dial variations.

Limited to 50 pieces, this timepiece retains some key features of the original 1970s Nivada chronograph. The new model however comes with a number of changes in terms of the dimensions, functions and color theme. Firstly, the historic watch has a 40mm diameter case where as the Fratello × Nivada Grenchen watch measures only 38mm. Secondly, the red dial accents of the dial have been replaced with the signature Fratello-orange.

Finally, the new watch comes with an external tachymeter bezel in steel where as the historic model features an external count-down bezel mounted on the case and tachymeter scale on the dial.

This racing chronograph is available in five dial colors: Full Black, Grey, Tropical Brown, Panda (black dial with silver counters) and the Reverse Panda with white color dial with black counters.

The Fratello x Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph houses the Swiss Made Sellita SW510 M b manual-winding chronograph movement. This 23 jewel calibre has a beating rate of 28’800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz). It offers a power reserve of 63 hours.

Fratello will offer 10 pieces of each dial variation (50 pieces in total) for pre-order exclusively from the Fratello Shop on Monday, March 20th at 4:00 PM CET, for one week only. The pre-order window will close on 26th March at 00:00 AM CET.

Each of the watches will have a special pre-order price of €1,499 (excluding VAT). All watches will ship in early June 2023, when a further limited quantity of these watches will be available, priced at €1,875 (excluding VAT).

Technical details

Model: Fratello x Nivada Grenchen Racing Chronograph

Case
316L Stainless Steel
38mm Diameter, 44.3mm Lug to Lug, 13.75mm Thickness, 20mm Lug Width
Double-domed sapphire crystal front glass with anti-reflective coating
Display case back with flat sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 100 meters

Movement
Sellita SW510 M b Manual: 28,800vph frequency, 23 jewels, 63-hour power reserve

Dial
5 dial variations with SuperLuminova

Bracelet
Stainless steel 20mm “bullet” bracelet with signed safety

Price
€1,499 pre-order price excluding VAT (for residents within the EU, local VAT rate will be applied)

Warranty
Two-year international warranty

Availability
A limited edition of 50 pieces with exclusive, pre-order pricing in the Fratello Shop for the first week after release

Angelus x Massena LAB Medical Chronograph Limited Edition

March 17, 2023 MasterHorologer

By launching the Angelus x Massena LAB Medical Chronograph from the new La Fabrique collection, the iconic Swiss watch brand revives its legacy in manufacturing doctor’s watches.

Created in collaboration with Massena LAB, the Chronographe Médical is limited to 99 pieces. Endowed with dual pulsometer and asthmometer scales, it is a true tool watch for medical professionals. This model also marks the beginning of a new Angelus collection named La Fabrique created specifically for tribute editions.

In the 1960s, Angelus launched a wrist-worn hand-wound chronograph for doctors and medical professionals. Its unique style dial featured a dual scale for a pulsometer to measure the patient’s pulse and an asthmometer to record the respiratory rate. This doctor’s watch has been brought up to date by Angelus to appeal to modern tastes.

Movement

The Chronographe Médical x Massena LAB houses the Angelus manual winding A5000 movement with integrated mono-pusher chronograph.

It has a small seconds dial at 9 o’clock. The chronograph seconds hand placed on the centre can be used for calculating heart rate or respiratory rate in reference with the respective scales. Equipped with a single mushroom-shaped pusher at 2 o’clock and operating at a rate of 3 Hz, the Angelus A5000 chronograph calibre incorporates a column wheel and a horizontal clutch.

The case is made from 316L steel. Lastly, the case diameter has been increased to 39mm to make the pulsometer scale more legible.

Pulsometer

The pulsometer function indicates a patient’s heart rate without the need for calculations. On the Angelus Chronographe Médical, the pulsometer scale between 1 and 3 o’clock is based on 10 beats. As soon as the chronograph is started, simply count 10 beats, then stop the mechanism. When compared against the pulsometer scale, the chronograph hand will then indicate the number of beats per minute.

Asthmometer

The asthmometer displays the respiratory rate per minute. The Chronographe Médical works on the basis of five breaths. After starting the chronograph, count five breaths before pressing the pusher again. The chronograph hand will indicate the number of breaths per minute on the inner scale graduated from 40 to 10.

Dual Pulsometer and Asthmometer Scale

The pulsometer scale of this watch has a very specific colour code: green, black, or red, corresponding to the severity of the reading obtained during the examination. By contrast, the respiratory scale is red and is nestled inside the minute circle. These two scales are positioned so as to make them as legible and clear as possible. Before each scale, the requirement for taking vital signs is listed (base 10 pulsations and base 5 respirations).

The font used is particularly wide and contrasting. Two large arrows accentuate these scales, one of which, curved and crossing the minute circle, is completely unique. Lastly, the silvered opaline dial and Dauphine hands with luminescent lines are identical to the model that inspired this timepiece. The dial has 12 appliqué hour markers: six indexes and six Arabic numerals.

To give more importance for the pulsometer and asthmometer scales, the minute track and the hour markers have been pushed in towards its centre.

The watch comes fitted on a full-grain golden brown calfskin Novonappa® strap.

Limited to 99 pieces, Chronographe Médical x Massena LAB will be available through the network of authorised Angelus retailers. The watch will also be available directly from MassenaLAB.com.

Technical details

Model: Angelus x Massena LAB Medical Chronograph
Reference 0CHAS.A01A.V010S

Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock, one-minute monopusher chronograph, pulsometer and asthmometer scales

Movement
Calibre A5000, hand-wound mechanical
Jewels: 23
Diameter: 29.40 mm
Thickness: 4.20 mm
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 3 Hz / 21,600 vph

Finishes
Mainplate: circular-grained, palladium-finish
Bridges: Côtes de Genève, palladium-finish and chamfered
Wheels: circular-grained, 2N golden
Screws: polished

Dial
Domed, silvered opaline
Medical decals in black, green and red
Black minute circles
Rhodium-finish appliqué indexes and Arabic numerals
Hour markers in green-emitting Super-LumiNova

Case
Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 39.00 mm
Thickness: 9.22 mm
Crystal: Box sapphire, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back: Flat sapphire, anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 30 metres/3 ATM

Strap
Golden brown Novonappa® calfskin, ecru stitching, hand-stitched
Pin buckle, stainless steel

Edition
Limited edition of 99 timepieces

Price
Swiss retail price: CHF 19,900 incl tax (subject to change)
US retail price: USD 19,900 (subject to change)

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Model: Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel Sea Turtle Conservancy Special Edition in Titanium
Reference C024.607.48.051.10

Model: UNIMATIC x Henry Singer Modello Quattro U4S-T-HS
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Model: Angelus x Massena LAB Medical Chronograph
Reference 0CHAS.A01A.V010S