Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 60 Years of James Bond

November 24, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss watch brand Omega presents two special edition Seamaster 300 watches to mark the 60th anniversary of the James Bond franchise. Each one pays homage to the spy through innovation and impressive materials – with a touch of film magic infused within the design.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 60 Years of James Bond Stainless Steel

Inspired by the very same Seamaster that 007 wore in GoldenEye, this 42 mm timepiece in stainless steel comes with a film-themed caseback, which replicates the famous 007 opening sequence – with Bond in silhouette and a spinning gun barrel design. This dynamic scene plays out beneath the sapphire, decorated with micro-structured metallisation. The patent pending “moiré” effect animation is linked to the running of the lollipop central seconds hand, so the action never stops.

The watch is driven by a precise Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806 and is presented on a mesh-style bracelet – in the same style as James Bond’s OMEGA watch in No Time To Die.

The bezel and dial are both made from blue oxalic anodized aluminium, with the dial featuring laser-engraved waves, and the bezel featuring a diving scale filled with white Super-LumiNova. The commemorative “60” replaces the diving scale’s traditional inverted triangle, and luminescent green dot which links to the minute hand.

This model comes in a blue wooden presentation box in the original Diver 300M wave pattern, with three dots inspired by the classic Bond opening title sequence, including a secret push button on the right.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 60 Years Of James Bond Canopus Gold™

This 42 mm watch is made of 18K Canopus Gold™, an exclusive white gold alloy known for its brilliant shine and long-lasting effect.

In a nod to the beautiful sands of Ian Fleming’s Jamaican home, GoldenEye, the dial has been made from natural grey silicon. Thanks to the crystallites, the pattern on each one is totally unique, guaranteeing the wearer that no two dials are ever alike.

In tribute to the Jamaican flag, the bezel is circled with a paving of green and yellow treated natural diamonds in 10 different tropical shades, which range from extra dark forest green to cognac, passing through olive, yellow, gold and gold/ cognac. Two additional clear diamonds at 12 o’clock add some vibrant sparkle to the look and make reference to the 60th anniversary.

Like the steel model, the film-themed caseback replicates the famous 007 opening sequence – with Bond in silhouette and a spinning gun barrel design. As the lollipop seconds hand moves, this dynamic scene plays out beneath the sapphire, decorated with a patent pending micro-structured metallisation, known as a “moiré” effect animation.

The watch is powered by the luxury Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8807, and comes presented on a bracelet and buckle in 18K Canopus Gold™

Owners of this edition receive their watch in a mango tree box with mother-of-pearl marquetry and a 60 Years of Bond logo. The use of mango tree references a famous song from the first James Bond film, while the mother-of-pearl is a nod to the shells of Crab Key. This elegant box also includes the film-inspired dots.

Along with these timepieces, OMEGA is also offering a range of accessories that offer even more secret agent style.

Sailing bracelets

A sailing bracelet in brushed titanium, with multi-coloured nylon braiding, inspired by the NATO strap worn in No Time To Die. The designs feature a moveable decorative ring with engraved 007 logo.

A sailing bracelet in stainless steel, with blue and grey nylon braiding, featuring a moveable decorative ring with engraved 007 logo.

A sailing bracelet in black and grey nylon braiding, inspired by the NATO strap worn in Spectre. Available in standard and slim-fit sizes, it includes a moveable decorative ring with engraved 007 logo.

Cufflinks

Round stainless steel cufflinks with plates inspired by Bond’s OMEGA in Quantum Of Solace. Each piece features stems engraved with the 007 logo.

Square stainless steel cufflinks, with plates matching the mesh bracelet of the 60th anniversary stainless steel watch. The edges are engraved with the 007 logo.

Round stainless steel cufflinks. Matching the caseback of the 60th anniversary watch, the design feature dots inspired by the iconic James Bond opening sequence from 1962. The 007 logo is engraved on the toggles.

Technical details

Model: Omega Seamaster James Bond 60th Anniversary Diver 300m Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42 mm, Stainless Steel, Reference: 210.30.42.20.03.002

Movement
Calibre Omega 8806
Self-winding movement with a Co-Axial escapement
Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss
Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, automatic winding in both directions
Special luxury finish with rhodium-plated rotor and bridges with Geneva waves in arabesque
Power reserve: 55 hours

Case
Stainless steel case
Case diameter: 42 mm
Between lugs: 20 mm
Thickness: 14.3 mm
Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment inside
Helium escape valve
Screw-in crown
Transparent case back
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Water resistance: 30 bar (300 metres / 1000 feet)

Dial
Colour: Blue

Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet with fold-over clasp

Model: Omega Seamaster James Bond 60th Anniversary Diver 300m Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42 mm Canopus Gold™, Reference: 210.55.42.20.99.001

Movement
Calibre: Omega 8807
Self-winding movement with a Co-Axial escapement
Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss. Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring, automatic winding in both directions. Special luxury finish with 18K Sedna™ gold rotor and balance bridge. Geneva waves in arabesque.
Power reserve: 55 hours

Case
Canopus Gold™
Case diameter: 42 mm
Between lugs: 20 mm
Thickness: 15.3 mm
Domed, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment inside
Helium escape valve
Screw-in crown
Transparent case back
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Water resistance: 30 bar (300 metres / 1000 feet)

Dial
Colour: Grey

Bracelet
Canopus Gold™ bracelet with fold-over clasp

DAVOSA Argonautic Coral Limited Edition

November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 MasterHorologer

With this special edition diving watch, DAVOSA supports the non-governmental organisation Coral Guardian, which is specialised internationally in the preservation and renewal of endangered underwater ecosystems.

The team working with biologist and co-founder Martin Colognoli operates on location with local structures to restore corals, and also educates local populations about this important issue. Coral Guardian has been sharing the knowledge and experience it has gained from active marine protection in its training programme, Blue Center, for many years. One of the organisation’s principal aims is to train more people to implement their own local projects around the world.

DAVOSA’s the Argonautic Coral is a professional diving watch with a striking, bright orange or turquoise dial inspired by fluorescent corals. Proceeds from the project go directly to Coral Guardian to support the reforestation of the coral reef on Hatamin Island in Indonesia. Every buyer of an Argonautic Coral receives a tangible receipt of their contribution in the form of a donor certificate in the accompanying booklet.

The Argonautic Coral shares the outstanding features of the Argonautic series, making it a professional instrument underwater and a stylish companion above the water.

The 30ATM water-resistant case with a screw-down crown and helium valve is equipped with an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The SuperLumiNova® BGW9 luminescent material makes the hands, numerals and luminous dot on the bezel shine brightly, even in poor visibility.

Another highlight is the unique bezel material that has been specially developed by DAVOSA. The high-performance material BEYOND STEEL® has super-class properties: It is as heavy as gold (with a density of 19.3g/cm³), almost as hard as diamond (9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale) and withstands the highest heat (melting point at 2,950 C°).

Moreover, BEYOND STEEL® is practically indestructible, absolutely resistant to chemical factors and both rust and nickel-free. It has a hardness rating of four times that of titanium and twice that of steel.

In addition to the limited edition number, the screw-down back is adorned with a stylised coral. The Argonautic Coral is accompanied by a TriaLink stainless steel strap with a diving extension.

The watch comes in a beautifully crafted wooden box and has a recommended retail price of 1,158 Euros.

Technical details

Model: DAVOSA Argonautic Coral Limited Edition Automatic

Reference numbers
161.527.60, Argonautic Coral, orange, TriaLink bracelet
161.527.40, Argonautic Coral, turquoise blue, TriaLink bracelet

Movement
Swiss automatic movement DAV 3021 (Base Sellita SW200-1)

Case, dial and strap
Satin-finish stainless steel case and metal strap
Screw-down crown and back
Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire glass
Watertight down to 300 metres (30 ATM)
SuperLumiNova® BG W9 on the indexes and hands and the luminous dot on the ceramic or BEYOND STEEL® bezel inlay
Dimensions: Ø 43 mm, height 13.5 mm
Date, manual helium valve
Metal strap with folding clasp and diver’s extension
Lug size 22 mm

Recommended retail price
1,158.00 Euros incl. VAT

Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300 MCMLIX with Green Dial and Bezel

November 19, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss luxury watch brand Eberhard & Co. presents a new green version of its Scafograf 300 MCMLIX model.

This color characterizes the dial, personalized with the model’s name in white, and the unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel. The indexes are applied, round and triangular in shape, at 6-9-12 o’clock positions, and the hands have a “vintage” luminescence.

Scafograf 300 MCMLIX has a self-winding mechanical movement, is enclosed in a 43 mm diameter steel case with a convex sapphire crystal and automatic helium escape valve at 9 o’clock, and it is water resistant to 300 m.

The screw-on back plate is decorated with a starfish, emblem of the collection. The strap is available in water-repellent leather, which accentuates the casual-chic look of the watch, characterized by green stitching, or with a Chassis® bracelet in steel completed with a Déclic deploying clasp.

Eberhard & Co. created the first SCAFOGRAF in 1959 with the aim of responding to the growing demand for watches for underwater activities. This model has become one of the greatest successes achieved by the Maison of La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Technical details

Model: Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300 MCMLIX
Reference: 41034V.09 MCMLIX

Movement
Mechanical, self-winding, glucydur balance wheel with anacron spiral; date at 3 o’clock. Central seconds hand

Case
Stainless steel
Diameter of the case: 43 mm
Thickness of the case: 12.60 mm
Case-back: steel, screwed, personalized with an engraved starfish
Bezel: in ceramic, rotating, unidirectional, with vintage luminescent markings on the first 15 minutes scale
Water-resistance: 300 m, diving watch, with helium escape valve at 9 o’clock
Crown: in steel, screw-in, water-resistant, personalized “E”
Glass: sapphire, convex, anti-reflecting

Dial
Matt green, “galbé”, personalized with the name of the model
Applied, round indices, triangle-shaped markers at 6-9-12 o’clock, with vintage luminescence
Rectangular date at 3 ‘clock
Hands with vintage luminescence
Hours hand with triangular tip, inspired by the model from 1959. “Baton-type” minutes hand
Central seconds’ hand with luminescent circular zone

Straps
Water-repellent leather strap with a vintage look and green stitching

Bracelet
Chassis®, in steel. Deployment clasp Déclic® – Patented

Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph “Greenwich” 39mm

November 13, 2022 MasterHorologer

In the summer of 2021, Swiss watch brand Aquastar introduced a very limited run of the Deepstar Chronograph in a captivating “Greenwich” sunburst dial. This timepiece sold out quickly. This year, the brand is offering the Greenwich dial in our newest 39mm Deepstar Chronograph case.

This new mid-sized reference faithfully adheres to the ethos and proportions of the pioneering Deepstar Chronograph from 1962 while retaining two of Aquastar’s key identifiers: the bidirectional rotating timing bezel with the brand’s unique “no decompression” table used to time repeated dives (the only one of its kind), and also the emblematic “cyclops” style mono-compax counter, originally devised by Aquastar founder and innovator Frederic Robert.

This vibrant new Deepstar watch houses a custom Swiss-made La Joux-Perret chronograph movement. It is water resistant to 200 meters.

Technical details

Model: Aquastar Deepstar Chronograph “Greenwich” Edition 2022

Case
Dimensions: 39 x 49mm
Stainless steel case
Crystal: Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Bezel: Bi-directional rotating, ceramic bearing, with multiple dive decompression times calculator
Water resistance: 200m, 600 feet (20atm)
Caseback: Individually numbered

Movement
Top-Grade Swiss-made La Joux-Perret column wheel mono-compax chronograph movement

Bracelet
Beads-of-rice with push-button locking clasp (sold separately)

Edition
Limited to a production of 300 pieces per year

Price details
Order Price: $2,790
Retail Price: $3,790

Spinnaker Cahill 300 Automatic Help For Heroes Limited Edition

November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. To pay homage to the service and sacrifice of those who served during this chapter in the history of the British Armed Forces, Spinnaker has launched the Cahill 300 Automatic Help For Heroes Limited Edition timepiece.

Help For Heroes is the leading veterans charity founded to provide lifetime support to those wounded in the service of their country. Every course and activity offered from them aims to empower veterans to look beyond illness and injury, regain their purpose, reach their potential and have a positive impact on society.

Robust yet wearable, the 43mm case has an impressive 300m of water resistance. Crafted out of solid marine grade 316L stainless steel, the aluminium inlaid diver uni-directional bezel calls out the 40-year anniversary of the Falklands Conflict.

The 15-minute mark is also highlighted on the bezel to nod at 15 years since the establishment of the Help for Heroes charity.

A scratch resistant sapphire lens with anti-reflective coating offers protection, clarity and visibility. The watch comes with a screw down crown ensuring its durability and resistance to the elements.

Cleanly and unabashedly classic, the dial is that of a traditional dive watch with slightly more adventurous proportions. ‘Mercedes’ style dive hands are re-proportioned and generously lumed with Swiss luminous reflecting proportion and excellent legibility and visibility. The hands and dial mark out subtle references to the three-colour design of the Help For Heroes logo.

Each colour represents the separate but united branches of the Royal Armed Forces. The Cahill is powered by the robust and reliable Japanese NH35 TMI (Seiko) automatic movement.

The watch comes with a choice of either a solid stainless bracelet with a solid deployant buckle or a hand stitched water-resistant leather strap that is robust yet comfortable for an every day, every season wear.

The strap is marked by a three-stitch design echoing the Help For Heroes colours -which represent the three branches of the Armed forces, Navy, Army and Air Force.

Each watch is uniquely numbered and part of a limited edition production of only 600 pieces. Each watch contributes 5% of net sales going toward the important work of the Help For Heroes organization.

For more details, please visit Spinnaker watches online store.

Technical details

Model: Spinnaker Cahill 300 Automatic Help For Heroes Limited Edition

Versions
LANCELOT: SP-5096-55-HH
CANBERRA: SP-5096-66-HH
INVINCIBLE: SP-5096-77-HH

Case
Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Diameter: 43mm
Thickness: 13mm
Lug width: 22mm
Sapphire lens with anti-reflective coating
Screw Lock Crown
Stainless steel unidirectional turning bezel
Water resistance: 30 ATM

Movement
Calibre M-SII-NH35-D3B-BL
Japan Automatic with 3 Hands Date
No. of jewels: 24

Dial
Black, White, Blue
Applied Indexes with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Mercedes Style Hands Set with Swiss Super-LumiNova

Strap
Stainless Steel Solid Bracelet with extra genuine leather strap
Fold-over buckle with safety lock and push button

Warranty
2 Years

Recommended retail price
$370

Ulysse Nardin DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night Limited Edition

November 9, 2022 MasterHorologer

In collaboration with Norwegian outdoor sports wear brand Norrønato, Ulysse Nardin presents the new DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night. Through their alliance, Norrøna and Ulysse Nardin achieve their shared environmental commitments through the use of alternative and sustainable materials.

The DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night is a limited edition of 29 pieces and is sold with a Norrøna arktis Gore-Tex® Pro Jacket Ulysse Nardin Edition.

The DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night watch bears both brands’ iconic logo, DNA and sustainability commitments. Only six months after the launch of THE OCEAN RACE DIVER in association with THE OCEAN RACE, the DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night is a new black iteration of the most sustainable watch in Ulysse Nardin’s portfolio to this day.

Inspired by the reflection of Norwegian nature that conjures up images of the Fjords and volcanic rocks, the black, gray and white color palette of this watch invokes the deep, dark, ancestral geologic formations that are the Earth’s oldest, most well-preserved sedimentary rocks.

The side-case and the case-back of the new DIVER NORRØNA are made of 40% Carbonium® and of 60% recycled fishing nets Nylo® (suppliers: Lavoisier Composite and FIL&FAB, France).

The stainless steel watch case is made up of 80% recycled automotive materials (supplier: Voestalpine Boehler, Austria).The bezel decoration is made of 100% Carbonium®. The wrist strap with scratch closing is made from 100% recycled fishing nets (supplier: JTTI, France).

Finally, all components of the UN-118 automatic manufacture movement are sourced in Switzerland, almost all within a 30 km radius.

The DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night is a limited edition of only 29 pieces (a nod to 1929, the year NORRØNA was founded), all numbered from 1 to 29, and therefore unique.

The watch will be sold with a Norrøna arktis Gore-Tex® Pro Jacket Ulysse Nardin Edition. The retail price is 11’900CHF/11’300EUR/12’600USD.

Technical details

Model: Ulysse Nardin DIVER NORRØNA Arctic Night
Reference 1183-170LE-2A-ARC/0A

Movement
UN-118 Automatic Manufacture movement
Silicium & DiamonSil escapement technology
260 Components
50 Jewels
Frequency: 4 Hz / 28’800 V/H
Hours, minutes, date
Small second hand
Power reserve indicator
Power reserve 60 hours

Case
Diameter: 44 mm
Side case and case-back: 40% Carbonium® and 60% recycled fishing nets Nylo®
Watch container: Stainless Steel recycled up to 80%
Bezel: Unidirectional concave rotating, 100% Carbonium®
Case back: Smoked sapphire crystal, Norrøna Viking logo
Water resistance: 300m

Dial
Black sandblasted dial
Embossed and satinated double X
White Super-LumiNova® markers and hands

Wrist strap
100% Recycled from fishing nets
Gray stitches
Scratch closing

Price
Watch & jacket combo: 11’900 CHF / 11’300 € / 12’600 $

Availability
From November 2, 2022
On http://www.ulysse-nardin.com and http://www.norrona.com websites
In Norrøna’s flagship stores in New York, Munich, Oslo and Stockholm

Cuervo y Sobrinos Buceador Caribe ‘Pipin’ Edition

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 MasterHorologer

At SIAR 2022 (Salón Internacional Alta Relojería México), Cuervo y Sobrinos unveiled a limited edition diving watch designed in collaboration with Pipin Ferreras, the legendary Cuban free-diver, and friend of the brand. This new addition to the Buceador collection is dressed in green tones and enlivened with black, cream and orange accents.

In 2021, Cuervo y Sobrinos signed a partnership with Pipin Ferreras. Shortly thereafter, Pipin began working with the creative team at Cuervo y Sobrinos, developing a divers’ watch imbued with their shared appreciation of Cuban style.

Already impressed by the brand’s Buceador model, Pipin was keen to use this as the basis for his inaugural collaboration with the Cuban-Swiss company. The CyS Buceador Caribe ‘Pipin’ Edition watch encompasses several design elements that are personal to the legendary free-diver.

Buceador is the Spanish word for ‘diver’, an apt name for a watch inspired by the Caribbean waters encircling the sun-kissed island Pipin calls home. This new version of the brand’s divers’ model shares all the features of the standard model including its highly complex 43mm case, water resistant to 200m. However, this latest model is appointed with a distinctive green dial, enlivened with black, cream and orange accents.

An ingenious pusher system, positioned at 4 o’clock, unlocks the orange-coloured crown at 2 o’clock. The crown is used to adjust the internal rotating bezel, allowing the wearer to monitor their dive time. A silver-toned crown, located at 9 o’ clock, is used to adjust the indications as well as wind the mainspring.

The Buceador Caribe ‘Pipin’ Edition features bold hour and minute hands which engage with highly legible indices. Both the hands and indices are treated with Super-LumiNova, enhancing readability in dim light. A central sweep seconds hand and date display complete the inventory of functions.

The case is composed of both straight and curving lines, while diving tanks and snorkels have provided inspiration for the design of the crowns and the aforementioned pusher.

Upholding divers’ watch convention, the Buceador Caribe ‘Pipin’ Edition is fitted with a solid case back. In this instance, it is engraved with the signature of the diving legend anda depiction of a diver swimming underwater, surrounded by a shoal of tropical fish.

The watch is supplied with two straps, one in green leather and a second executed in orange rubber. Moreover, the watch is presented in a special edition humidor with sections to accommodate the watch and up to two additional straps.

The Cuervo y Sobrinos Buceador Caribe ‘Pipin’ watch is limited to 100 pieces. Its approximate selling price is CHF3,200.

Technical details

Model: Cuervo y Sobrinos Buceador Caribe ‘Pipin’ Edition
Reference 2860.1P

Movement
Calibre CYS 5104, base Sellita SW 200-1 automatic
Diameter: 25.6mm
Height: 4.6mm
Power reserve: 38 hours
28 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 A/h
Oscillating weight with Côtes de Genève decoration, transferred logo

Functions
Hours, minutes, centre seconds, date, internal rotating bezel

Case
Stainless steel
Diameter 43mm
Height 15.8mm
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistant to 20 ATM
Integrated bezel with locking facility
Solid case back with aquatic-themed engravings

Dial
Green gradient dial, printed indices with Super-LumiNova

Hands
The hands for hours, minutes and seconds are sand coloured and include black and/or orange accents which encompass Super-LumiNova.

Strap
A green leather strap and an additional orange strap in matte rubber featuring a green lining

Buckle
2 x stainless steel buckles (one for the rubber strap and one for the leather strap). Both are engraved with the CyS emblem.

Edition
Limited edition of 100 pieces

RESERVOIR Hydrosphere Cenote

November 3, 2022 MasterHorologer

The RESERVOIR Hydrosphere Cenote diving watch is a tribute to the hidden treasures harbored by nature and the marine universe.

This new RESERVOIR wristwatch takes us to the natural tunnels and wells of water and light commonly known as “cenote”, whose origins date back thousands of years to the Mayan civilizations.

Cenotes are formed by the collapse of calcareous rocks and earthen soils. They conceal extraordinary pools of crystal clear water revealing a lush and preserved flora. The light entering these caves reveals a multitude of bright color variations ranging from turquoise to azure blue, green and yellow. It is while diving that you can discover these incredible color palettes, in particular these dominant greens caused by the reverberation of the jungle in the water.

The Hydrosphere Cenote watch features a green dial with sundial finishes, the color shades of which recall the contrasting waters of the cenote. The 45mm-diameter bronze case is fitted with a unidirectional ceramic rotating bezel with double graduation for reading dive-stop times.

The watch houses the new RESERVOIR RSV-240 watchmaking caliber. It displays the jumping hour, the retrograde minute and the power reserve.

Rated for a 56-hour power reserve, this self-winding calibre combines a patented proprietary module of three complications associated with an optimized manufacture movement (LJP-G100 base).

Fitted with anti-reflective sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, Helium valve and stainless steel screwed back, the Hydrosphere Cenote watch is water-resistant to 250 meters.

Technical details

Model: RESERVOIR Hydrosphere Cenote
Ref. RSV03.HY/334.GR

Case
45mm, bronze case with satin finish
Unidirectional, ceramic rotating bezel with double scale for reading the time at different diving depths before and after the retrograde minute hand’s return
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Screw-down crown
Helium valve
Stainless steel screwed back
Water-resistant to 250m

Dial
Green dial with sundial finish, white indexes, magnifier on the jumping-hour window

Movement
Self-winding mechanical movement
Caliber RSV-240 mechanical with automatic winding composed of a proprietary patented module of 113 parts on a Manufacture movement (LJP-G100 base)
28,800 alt./h
Swiss Made
56h power reserve

Complications
Retrograde minutes, jumping hour and power reserve indicator

Strap
Green NATO strap, mounted on bronze stirrups
Additional black rubber strap

Availability
Available to order online from December 2022 and through a prestigious network of 70+ high-end stores and specialist retailers in 20+ countries

Price
4’850 € TTC, 4’400 £ including taxes, 4’600 $ w/o taxes MSRP

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge

November 1, 2022 MasterHorologer

Rolex presents Deepsea Challenge, a professional-grade diving watch capable of withstanding the extreme depth of 11,000 metres (36,090 feet). Its case and bracelet are made from RLX titanium, a grade 5 titanium alloy selected by Rolex for its lightness and resistance to deformation and corrosion. This new deep-diver from the Oyster Perpetual range pays tribute to two historic underwater missions.

On 23 January 1960, the Deep Sea Special – an experimental Rolex watch designed to resist extreme pressure – accompanied oceanographer Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh when they set their diving record in the Mariana Trench. Attached to the exterior of the bathyscaphe Trieste, it reached a depth of 10,916 metres (35,814 feet).

On 26 March 2012, filmmaker James Cameron explored the Mariana Trench, descending alone and reaching a depth of 10,908 metres (35,787 feet). A new experimental Rolex watch – the Rolex Deepsea Challenge – was developed and attached to the manipulator arm of the submersible. The Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge is an extension of the experimental watch created for James Cameron’s dive.

Crafted from RLX titanium and equipped with the helium escape valve and the Ringlock system, the Deepsea Challenge is capable of accompanying divers in any environment – during open-water diving, submersible dives or in hyperbaric chambers.

The experimental watch that accompanied James Cameron in the Mariana Trench posed a wearability problem due to its weight, as it was made from 904L steel.

To address this issue, Rolex has opted for RLX titanium to create the case and bracelet of the Deepsea Challenge. It is 30% lighter than the experimental watch that inspired it. This new watch has a particularly visible grain in the satin finish on the bracelet and middle case – with the exception of the crown guard. In order to highlight the curved profile of the lugs, the top edges have been chamfered and polished.

Rolex’s patented Ringlock system equips the brand’s divers’ watches designed for extreme depths. This system consists of a reinforced case architecture comprising a thick, slightly domed sapphire crystal, a nitrogen-alloyed steel compression ring, and a case back made from RLX titanium.

This construction allows the Deepsea Challenge to withstand the pressure exerted by water at 11,000 metres (36,090 feet), the depth to which it is guaranteed waterproof. In partnership with Comex (Compagnie Maritime d’Expertises), Rolex developed an ultra-high-pressure tank to test the waterproofness of the Deepsea Challenge. Each watch is tested, as required by the standards for divers’ watches, with an additional safety margin of 25%.

The helium escape valve overcomes limitations experienced by divers’ watches during saturation dives. In a hyperbaric chamber, watches progressively fill with helium, as the atoms of this gas, present in the mix that the divers breathe, are so tiny that they can pass through the watch’s waterproof seals. During decompression phases, if helium remains trapped, it can damage the watch and even cause the crystal to separate from the case.

Exclusive to Rolex and presented in 2008 for the launch of the Rolex Deepsea, the Chromalight display is characterized by its luminescent material, applied to the hands, the hour markers and the capsule on the rotatable bezel. It emits a characteristic blue glow that is exceptionally bright and long-lasting.

Made of RLX titanium, the Oyster bracelet of the Deepsea Challenge is equipped with both the Fliplock extension link and the Rolex Glidelock system. Thanks to the combination of these two extension systems, the watch can be worn comfortably over a diving suit up to 7 mm thick.

The Triplock waterproofness system provides strengthened impermeability. The watches fitted with this system have three markings located under the Rolex emblem on the face of the winding crown.

The Deepsea Challenge is equipped with calibre 3230, a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. It features Chronergy escapement, blue Parachrom hairspring with a Rolex overcoil and oscillator with high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers. Power reserve of this movement is approximately 70 hours.

Made of RLX titanium, the Oyster-type case measures 50mm diameter. The Deepsea Challenge is engraved with the words “Mariana Trench” as well as the dates “23-01-1960” and “26-03-2012” on the case back, in homage to the two historic dives into the Mariana Trench in which Rolex watches took part.

Like all Rolex watches, the Deepsea Challenge is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015.

Technical details

Model: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge
Reference 126067-0001

Case
Oyster (monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown)
Integral crown guard
Helium escape valve
Ringlock case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring
Diameter 50 mm
Material: RLX titanium
Middle case: RLX titanium, satin and polished finish
Bezel: RLX titanium, unidirectional rotatable; 60-minute graduated monobloc Cerachrom insert in black ceramic; moulded, recessed graduations and numerals coated with platinum via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition); capsule in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Case back: RLX titanium, solid, screw-down with fine fluting
Winding crown: Triplock in RLX titanium, screw-down, triple waterproofness system
Crystal: Domed 9.5-mm-thick scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Waterproofness: 11,000 metres (36,090 feet)

Movement
Calibre 3230, Manufacture Rolex
Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision: −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring
Rolex overcoil
Large balance wheel with variable inertia
High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts
Traversing balance bridge
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
Chronergy Escapement with optimized energy efficiency
Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel
Jewelling: 31 rubies
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours

Functions
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Stop-seconds for exact time setting

Dial
Intense black, matt, fine satin finish
Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)
Hands in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow)

Bracelet
Oyster, three-piece solid links
RLX titanium, satin finish, ceramic inserts
Oysterlock folding safety clasp
Rolex Glidelock extension system (approx. 20 mm in increments of approx. 2 mm)
Fliplock extension link (approx. 26 mm)

Other features
Case reference: 126067
Bracelet reference: 97MB07 Oyster
Category: Oyster Perpetual Professional
Certification: Superlative Chronometer (COSC + Rolex certification after casing)
International five-year Guarantee

Rado Captain Cook High Tech Ceramic Hrithik Roshan Special Edition

November 1, 2022 MasterHorologer

Celebrating its association with Bollywood megastar Hrithik Roshan, Swiss watch brand Rado has created a special edition Captain Cook model.

The Hrithik Roshan Special Edition is a fresh iteration of the iconic Captain Cook in Rado’s signature high-tech ceramic. Paying homage to vintage Captain Cook look and feel, this new timepiece features a box-shaped sapphire crystal with a unique ‘bubble’ look.

The tinted black crystal protects a cut-away dial that offers fascinating views of the Rado 734 calibre. The antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring improves reliability by protecting the movement from magnetic fields, and while industry standards require testing in 3 positions, Rado tests each watch in 5 different positions, further enhancing its reliable accuracy. It offers an 80-hour power reserve.

A closer look at the new Hrithik Roshan Special Edition shows the case to be a monobloc construction in matt plasma high-tech ceramic. Framing the dial is a rose gold coloured stainless steel turning bezel with plasma high-tech ceramic inlay and rose gold coloured lacquered numbers, markers and triangle.

Super-LumiNova® highlights on the rose gold coloured hands and applied indexes stand out in strong contrast against the black dial. The case back in brushed titanium presents a tinted black sapphire crystal embellished with the metallised rose gold coloured script: HRITHIK ROSHAN SPECIAL EDITION.

The 43-mm diameter watch case is held securely on the wrist by a high-tech ceramic 3-row bracelet with matt plasma outer links and polished plasma high-tech ceramic middle links.

The Rado Captain Cook High Tech Ceramic Hrithik Roshan Special Edition is presented in special packaging and accompanied by a certificate.

Technical details

Model: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Hrithik Roshan Special Edition
Ref. R32128162

Movement
Rado Calibre R734, automatic, 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80 hours power reserve, antimagnetic Nivachron™ hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy

Case
Matt plasma high-tech ceramic case, monobloc construction
Dimensions: 43.0 x 49.8 x 14.6 (WxLxH, mm)
Rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel turning bezel with a circular-brushed plasma high-tech ceramic insert and rose gold coloured lacquered numbers, markers and triangle
Circular-brushed titanium case back with “HRITHIK ROSHAN SPECIAL EDITION” signature metallised in rose gold colour on black tinted sapphire crystal
Polished rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel screw-down crown
Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant to 30 bar (300m)

Dial
Black, black tinted sapphire crystal
Rose gold coloured applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rose gold coloured PVD coated moving anchor symbol with synthetic ruby backplate
Rose gold coloured printed Rado and Captain Cook logos
Hands: Rose gold coloured with Super-LumiNova®

Strap
Matt plasma high-tech ceramic outer links
Polished plasma high-tech ceramic middle links
Titanium 3-fold clasp with Ceramos™ openers

Unimatic x KNT Modello Quattro Limited Edition

October 31, 2022 MasterHorologer

KNT (Kiton New Textures) presents its first watch Modello Quattro, created in collaboration with Unimatic. It is proposed in an exclusive limited edition of 120 pieces.

MODELLO QUATTRO” is the first Unimatic watch of this kind featuring Swiss movement and a DLC black case. Time is displayed thanks to the matching phantom ladder hand set and the reverse lollipop second hand with Super-LumiNova® BL KNT blue tip. The double-domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal provides the best performance in every light condition.

The thin DLC black brushed finished solid 316 stainless steel case, the screwed-in 2mm thick caseback, the 8mm diameter crown together with the high-quality gaskets set to provide water resistance tested individually to 30 atm=300m=1000ft.

Timing accuracy is guaranteed by the automatic calibre Sellita SW200-1 Swiss movement tuned to 28,800bph with 38h power reserve and hacking second-hand.

It comes on a KNT blue custom TPU two-piece strap with black DLC brushed hardware signed Unimatic and five extra nylon NATO straps: in black, vinaccia, giallo ginestra, international orange and KNT blue. The caseback features UNIMATIC x KNT engraving and the individual progressive number.

The watch is covered by a 24-month worldwide warranty and is part of a unique edition of 120 pieces.

The Model Quattro ref. U4S-KNT will be available from Monday 31 October at 4 PM CET / 11 AM EST.

Technical details

Model: UNIMATIC x KNT Quattro ref. U4S-KNT

Case
Material: 316 stainless steel
Case finishing: Black DLC brushed finish
Case diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 12.4mm
Lug to lug: 49mm
Lug width: 22mm
Bezel: Fixed monoblock bezel
Drilled lugs
Crown: Alchemical Sun ☉ 8mm screw-down
2.8mm thick flat sapphire glass with inner side anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 300m = 1000ft = 30atm

Dial
Matte black vacuum dial
Super-LumiNova® BL KNT blue
Luminous logo, KNT blue graphics
Hands: Matte black ladder phantom H+M, reverse lollipop S, Super-LumiNova® C1 BL KNT blue

Movement
Automatic calibre Sellita SW200-1
Frequency: 28,800bph
Hacking seconds hand
Self-winding and manual winding
Jewels: 26
Accuracy: +/- 12 sec/day up to +/-30 sec/day
Power reserve: 38h
Antimagnetic: 4800 A/m

Strap
KNT blue custom TPU two-piece strap
5 extra straps: Vinaccia, giallo ginestra, international orange, KNT blue and black nylon nato straps
Black DLC brushed hardware signed Unimatic

Edition
Individually numbered, limited edition of 120 pieces

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

Spinnaker Boettger Automatic Limited Edition

October 28, 2022 MasterHorologer

Spinnaker has expanded its Boettger Automatic diving watch by offering a limited edition run of 4 new striking colours: Blue, Orange, Yellow and White.

Boasting a water resistance of 300 meters, this 42mm stainless steel watch features a lugless case design that offers seamless fitment of the bracelet. The bezel is slim but carved carefully to offer a satisfactory grip for the user. The slim profile of the case offers practicability and ergonomics.

The hour indexes are suspended over the hour and minute hand, creating a unique frame of time. Rethinking the traditional layout of dial face, the watch is still legible and completely functional as a true piece of dive timing instrumentation.

Generously lumed, and using the right combination of shapes, the interplay of dial and hands feels natural and fluent to the form and lines of the Boettger.

Powering the watch is a reliable, dependable, and precise self-winding caliber. Equipped with 24 Jewels and beating at the rate of 28,800 Bph, the Miyota 9015 automatic movement offers 42 hours of power reserve.

The watch is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet that integrates directly into the lugless case body for a snug fit, designed for most wrists.

Along with this timepiece, the brand is also offering an extra custom moulded FKM rubber strap with a solid stainless steel buckle.

The retail price of the new Spinnaker SP-5083 Boettger Automatic watch is $690 (GBP £690 / EUR €690). This model is available from 28 October 2022 at Spinnaker watches online store.

Technical details

Model: Spinnaker SP-5083 Boettger Automatic Limited Edition

Versions
Azure: SP-5083-99
Lemon Yellow: SP-5083-BB
Blizzard White: SP-5083-CC
Coral Orange: SP-5083-AA

Movement
Caliber M-MIY-9015-D3BKW
Japan Automatic movement with 3 hands and date
No. of jewels: 24

Case
316L stainless steel case
Case diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 13mm
Sapphire lens with anti-reflective coating
Stainless steel unidirectional turning bezel
Screw-lock crown
Water resistance: 30 atm/300m

Dial
Blue, Orange, Yellow or White
Hands with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Unique 3-Dimensional ‘Floating’ Swiss Super LumiNova Indexes

Strap
Stainless Steel Solid Bracelet
Fold Over Buckle with Safety Lock and Push Button
Strap width: 26mm
Additional strap: Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) Strap

Warranty
2 Years

Recommended retail price
$690/ £690/ €690

More details at https://www.spinnaker-watches.com

Disney x UNIMATIC x Highsnobiety U1S-HS Limited Edition

October 24, 2022 MasterHorologer

Berlin based global fashion and media brand Highsnobiety has collaborated with Disney’s Fantasia through the release of a limited-edition watch created by UNIMATIC.

Since its 1940 release, Fantasia, the animated film that features seven segments set to classical music, has received critical acclaim and a cult following for ground-breaking visual design that was well beyond its time.

The collection takes a look back on the motion picture and ways in which it has stood at the forefront of film culture symbolizing innovation. Each piece celebrates this legacy and revisits the outstanding visuals, pulling reference from the Disney archive and film stills to capture the story that is Fantasia.

UNIMATIC has partnered with both Disney and Highsnobiety to celebrate this commemoration with the design of an exclusive diving watch, produced in a limited edition run of 100 pieces. Referencing the token Mickey Mouse watch memorabilia that since its debut has become a coveted collector’s item, the design further evokes the spirit of Fantasia.

Crafted in Italy, the UNIMATIC U1S-HS watch is a slim professional diving watch made of brushed stainless steel centered by the unmistakable Mickey Mouse character from Fantasia donning the red robe and navy sorcerer hat.

Each timepiece includes interchangeable straps in navy, burgundy and black and is marked with Disney x UNIMATIC x Highsnobiety engraving and individual progressive number on the caseback.

The Disney Fantasia x Highsnobiety collection is available for purchase at Highsnobiety Shop from October 19, 2022.

Technical details

Model: UNIMATIC U1S-HS, Ref. U1S-HS

Case
316 stainless steel case with brushed finish
Diameter: 40mm (41.5mm with bezel)
Thickness: 11.6mm
Bezel: 120 clicks mono-directional safety bezel
Bezel-insert: Cool gray aluminium professional diver insert with raised red lume dot
Case-back: Disney x Unimatic x Highsnobiety
Crown: Alchemical Sun ☉ 8mm screw-down
Glass: 2.5mm thick double domed sapphire with inner side anti-reflective coating
Drilled lugs
Lug width: 22mm
Lug to lug: 49mm
Water resistance: 300m = 1000ft = 30atm WR

Dial
Silver grené dial, Disney Fantasia x Highsnobiety
Super-LumiNova® BGW09 white
Matte black open second rail and dial trims
Hands: Matte black ladder phantom H+M, reverse lollipop S, red second tip

Movement
Automatic calibre Sellita SW200-1
Frequency: 28,800bph
Hacking seconds hand
Self-winding/ manual winding
Jewels: 26
Accuracy: +/- 12 sec/day up to +/-30 sec/day
Power reserve: 38h
Antimagnetic: 4800 A/m

Strap
Navy nylon nato strap, stainless steel brushed finish hardware signed UNIMATIC

Extra Straps (2)
Burgundy+black nylon nato strap, stainless steel brushed finish hardware signed UNIMATIC

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

Edition
Individually numbered, limited edition of 100 pieces

Squale New 1545 Collection

October 21, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss watch brand Squale has released new models from its popular 1545 collection. With a resistance of up to 30 atmospheres of pressure (300 meters deep), Squale 1545 is a precision tool watch dedicated to underwater adventurers.

The 1545 collection was launched in the 70s. It was originally produced on demand for numerous other brands when Squale was one of the first manufacturers of “water resistant” cases in the world.

Over the years, the Y1545 case (the collection takes its name from the serial production number of the case) has been manufactured in different sizes and with different finishes but without ever losing the characteristic style that continues to distinguish it to this day.

Inspired by the original Squale 1545 diving watches produced in the 70s, the dials of new models have been redesigned with a modern touch and feature intense colours and finishes with attention to the finest details.

Every model in the 1545 collection is equipped with a red rubberized gasket inside the screw-down crown. This gasket (the O-ring) allows the wearer to tell at a glance if the crown is open or closed as the gasket is not visible when the crown is closed correctly.

Swiss made, the new Squale 1545 diving watches are equipped with the Automatic Sellita SW 200-1 movement. They feature stainless steel cases measuring 40mm diameter. Other features include unidirectional bezel with ceramic insert, flat sapphire crystal glass, and Screw-in crown and caseback made of stainless steel.

Presently, the brand is offering three dial choices: black, grey and white. These new models are available with stainless steel bracelet or rubber strap.

Technical details

Model: Squale 1545

Movement
Automatic Sellita SW 200-1 Elaboré
Frequency: 28,800 A/H (4 HZ)
Jewels: 26
Power reserve: 38 H

Dial
Grey dial with Super-LumiNova Old Radium
White dial with Super-LumiNova C3
Black dial with Côtes De Genêve decoration and Superluminova C1
Applied Indexes

Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter: 40mm
Thickness: 12mm
Lug width: 20mm
Lug To Lug: 48mm
Glass: Flat sapphire crystal with AR coating
Bezel: Unidirectional, 120 Clicks
Bezel-insert: Ceramic
Screw-in Crown
Screw-in Caseback
Water resistance: 300M

Strap
Rubber strap/ Brushed stainless steel bracelet

Tutima Glashütte M2 Seven Seas S Black

October 20, 2022 MasterHorologer

German watchmaker Tutima Glashütte is expanding its successful M2 Seven Seas S line for the first time with a 40-mm model in elegant matte black with a ceramic bezel. The dark case provides the perfect setting for the spectacular colour gradient of the dégradé dial.

Dedicated to daring explorers, the Tutima M2 Seven Seas S is known for its robustness and durability. In this new variant, the stainless steel case has been fortified with a matte black coating, using the PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process.

The inlay in the unidirectional rotatable bezel with its distinctive luminous dot at the “12” is made of ultra-hard ceramic and is extremely scratch-resistant. The watch is topped with a scratch-resistant 2.5-mm-thick sapphire crystal. In combination with a screwed crown secured by lateral flanks and a screwed back, the M2 Seven Seas S can withstand an enormous pressure of 50 atmospheres.

Thanks to the “midsize” 40-mm format, this watch also fits comfortably on narrower wrists. Integrated lugs further improve the ergonomics.

A comfortable feel and a handsome appearance are assured by the dual-material strap, which has a rubber underside and an upper surface of impregnated leather with discreet green stitching. The practical folding clasp lets the wearer adjust the strap to the desired length quickly and without damaging the wristband.

Powered by tried-and-tested, self-winding, Tutima Calibre 330 and ennobled with the Tutima gold seal, the M2 Seven Seas S shows the time precisely – even in absolute darkness thanks to the Super-LumiNova coating on the hands and indices.

The Tutima Glashütte M2 Seven Seas S Black watch is water resistant up to 500 metes (50 atm).

Technical details

Model: Tutima Glashütte M2 Seven Seas S
Ref. no. 6156-11

Black PVD-coated 40-mm stainless steel case
Pressure-tested to 50 atmospheres
Ceramic bezel with marker at the “12”
Bi-component strap made of rubber and leather with colour-coordinated stitching
Yellow dégradé dial
Self-winding Tutima Calibre 330

Raymond Weil freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition

October 20, 2022 MasterHorologer

With the new freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition, RAYMOND WEIL pays tribute to Geneva, the city where the brand was founded and continues to call home.

RAYMOND WEIL was established in 1976 in Geneva. Now, the Maison celebrates its close ties with the city by releasing a new version of its popular freelancer diver model. The RAYMOND WEIL freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition pays tribute to Lake Geneva, widely known as ‘Lac Léman’, the most recognisable landmark of the city.

The new freelancer diver watch is equipped with the Calibre RW4200, a Swiss automatic movement with a power reserve of 38 hours. The model is water resistant to 310m, the depth of Lac Léman. Indeed, it is this latter figure which also inspired RAYMOND WEIL to limit production of this divers’ watch to just 310 pieces.

Endowed with a blue gradient dial, the freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition pays tribute to Lac Léman. Mid-blue tones populate the upper reaches of the dial. This transition to dark blue hues adjacent to 6 o’clock evokes the deepest, darkest parts of the lake.

The barrel-shaped hour and minute hands converse with applied indexes. Both the hands and indexes are treated with Super-LumiNova®, aiding readability in dim light conditions. During the day this luminescent material appears light grey, inspired by the mountains that look down on the lake, however in the dim light it radiates a blue emission.

Another reference to water and the lake is the drop-shaped date aperture at 6 o’clock. The design of each numeral on the date disc has been optimally shaped to improve legibility. This notion of legibility also extends to the central sweep seconds hand which features a ‘lollipop’, a useful feature when exploring the lake underwater.

The 42.5mm stainless steel case features a scratch-resistant, rotating black ceramic bezel. As diving convention dictates, the bezel is unidirectional and readability is assured courtesy of its light-grey count-up scale and the Super-LumiNova® marker at 12 o’clock.

The screwed-down steel case-back is engraved with a depiction of the ‘Jet d’Eau’, the famous Genevan landmark.

The Raymond Weil freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition watch is presented on a 5-row stainless steel bracelet and features a folding clasp with a double push-security system.

Technical details

Model: Raymond Weil freelancer diver Geneva Limited Edition
Reference 2760-ST1-GVA01

Movement
Calibre RW4200
Mechanical self-winding movement
Power reserve: 38 hours
Jewels: 26

Functions
Central hours, minutes, seconds
Date window at 6 o’clock

Case
Round – Stainless steel
Diameter: 42.5mm
Thickness: 11.8mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating black ceramic bezel with light grey graduation and a Super-Luminova® indicator
Crown: Screwed-down and fluted with RW monogram
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment
Case-back: Screwed-down with special engraving
Water resistance: 310 m, 1017 ft, 31 atm

Dial
Gradient blue, applied indexes enhanced with light grey Super-Luminova®

Hands
Hours / minutes / central second
Nickel plating, barrel-shaped, enhanced with light grey Super-Luminova®

Bracelet
Diving stainless steel folding clasp with double push-security system and extension system

Edition
Limited edition of 310 units

Laco Scorpions

October 18, 2022 MasterHorologer

German watch brand Laco has expanded its product family of squad and sport watches by launching variants with a reduced case diameter of 39 millimeters.

With these watches, which will be available in a total of four colors with different strap variants, Laco is responding to the request frequently expressed by customers for a smaller size, in addition to the existing 42 mm models. In addition, the new timepieces adopt the sporty look, technical details, as well as the names of the already known “Scorpions”: Himalaya, Mojave, Amazonas and Atlantik.

LACO Amazonas 39 watch — **LACO Amazonas 39**

The new models are again dedicated to the scorpion, whose relief adorns the caseback. These true explorer watches are robust, adaptable and luminous despite their small size.

The black dial with Arabic numerals in white provides the best contrasts. The differentiation and dynamics are given to the timepieces via their eye-catching color accents. The unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, as well as the indexes and the minute hand are covered with the luminous material Superluminova in white, green, blue or orange.

LACO Atlantik 39 watch — **LACO Atlantik 39**

In combination with the screw-down caseback, the double-domed and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, as well as the screw-down crown, the robust case withstands a pressure of 30 ATM.

These watches are powered by the automatic movement “Laco 200”, which is based on the reliable Swiss caliber Sellita SW200.

For use in and around water, Laco offers robust rubber straps and metal bracelets that provide maximum wearing comfort and can give the watches a completely new look.

LACO Mojave 39 watch — **LACO Mojave 39**

The new models will be available from October directly from Laco and authorized retailers at a price of €930 (with rubber strap) or €980 (with metal bracelet).

Technical details

Model: LACO Amazonas 39

Case
Stainless steel, ø 39 mm, lug width 20 mm
Height: 13 mm
Water resistant up to 30 ATM
Double curved sapphire crystal with antireflection coat
Stainless steel screw back with scorpion relief
Unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel
Indexes with luminous material Superluminova
Protected and screwed crown

Movement
Automatic movement Laco 200, basic movement Sellita SW 200 (Elaboré), 26 Jewels, 3 hands and date

Dial
Black mat, Arabic figures and indexes with luminous material Superluminova C3, white minute track
Hands: Hour with luminous material Superluminova C3, Minute with Superluminova green, Second with Superluminova C3 green

Straps
Ref. 862134: Black rubber band, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm
Ref. 862134.MB: Stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp with safety clip, width 20 mm
Ref.: 862134.RB: Green rubber strap, one piece strap, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm

Retail Price
With rubber brand: 930€
With steel bracelet: 980€

Model: LACO Atlantik 39

Case
Stainless steel, ø 39 mm, lug width 20 mm, height 13 mm, water resistant up to 30 ATM, double curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflecting coat, stainless steel screw back with scorpion relief, unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, indexes with luminous material Superluminova, protected and screwed crown

Movement
Automatic movement Laco 200, basic movement Sellita SW 200 (Elaboré), 26 Jewels, 3 hands and date

Dial
Black mat, arabic figures and indexes with luminous material Superluminova C3, white minute track
Hands: Hour with luminous material Superluminova C3,minute with Superluminova blue, second with Superluminova C3 blue

Straps
Ref. 862133: Black rubber band, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm
Ref. 862133.MB: Stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp with safety clip, width 20 mm
Ref. 862133.RB: Blue rubber strap, one piece strap, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm

Retail Price
With rubber strap: 930€
With steel bracelet: 980€

Model: LACO Himalaya 39

Movement
Automatic movement Laco 200, basic movement Sellita SW 200 (Elaboré), 26 Jewels, 3 hands and date

Dial
Black mat, Arabic figures and indexes with luminous material Superluminova C3, white minute track
Hands: Hour with luminous material Superluminova C3, minute with Superluminova orange, second with Superluminova C3

Straps
Ref. 862131: Black rubber band, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm
Ref. 862131.MB: Stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp with safety clip, width 20 mm
Ref. 862131.RB: Black rubber strap, one piece strap, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm

Retail Price
With rubber strap: 930€
With steel bracelet: 980€

Model: LACO Mojave 39

Movement
Automatic movement Laco 200, basic movement Sellita SW 200 (Elaboré), 26 Jewels, 3 hands and date

Straps
Ref. 862132: Black rubber band, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm
Ref. 862132.MB: Stainless steel bracelet, folding clasp with safety clip, width 20 mm
Ref. 862132.RB: Orange rubber strap, one piece strap, stainless steel buckle, width 20 mm

Retail Price
With rubber strap: 930 €
With steel bracelet: 980 €

Weiss Standard Issue Dive Watch 42mm

October 9, 2022 MasterHorologer

Weiss Watch Company has announced the launch of its first diving watch.

The Standard Issue Dive Watch is the first timepiece designed by the brand’s founder Cameron Weiss in his Nashville workshop. Specifically crafted for diving, this new model meets all ISO 6425 dive watch standards.

The 42mm diameter stainless steel case is equipped with a unidirectional dive bezel. The watch is available in four dial color choices: Black, Blue, Yellow and White.

The watch houses an automatic movement (Caliber 2120), displaying the hours, minutes and central sweep seconds. Hand-finished and assembled by Cameron Weiss, it offers a power reserve of 42 hours.

Water-proof up to 300 meters, this diving timepiece is fitted with a double-domed sapphire crystal glass. It also features a sapphire crystal case-back for viewing the mechanical self-winding movement of the watch.

The Standard Issue Dive is fitted with the stainless steel bracelet machined inside the Nashville workshop of Weiss Watch Company.

The suggested retail price of Weiss Standard Issue Dive 42mm watch is $2,950.00.

For more details, please visit Weiss Watch Company online store.

Technical details

Model: Weiss Standard Issue Dive 42mm

Movement
Weiss Watch Company Caliber 2120 mechanical movement, M100 base, finished and assembled by hand
Automatic winding
25 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour
Power reserve: 42 hours
Incabloc shock protection

Functions
Hours, minutes and central sweep second
Hacking seconds

Case
316L stainless steel case
120 click uni-directional bezel for measuring elapsed time
Bezel with Super-Luminova marking
Diameter: 42mm (not including crown)
Lug to lug: 50mm
Thickness: 13.3mm (including crystal)
4-gasket screw-down crown system
Caseback: Sapphire crystal and 316L stainless steel exhibition caseback, secured by four 316L stainless steel 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: 1000 feet/ 300 meters

Dial
Hand-painted naval brass finished with high visibility numerals and Super-Luminova BGW9 applied to dials on hour numerals and indices
Hands: White steel with white Super-Luminova BGW9 paint (Black, Blue Dials), black steel with white Super-Luminova BGW9 paint (Yellow, White Dials)
Super-Luminova BGW9 applied to hour, minute, and second hand

Bracelet
Fully adjustable 316L Stainless steel bracelet

Packaging
Handmade solid red oak wood display box with individually signed and numbered certificate

More details: https://weisswatchcompany.com/products/weiss-42mm-dive-watch

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph New Models, Ref. 5200-3640 / 5200-1210

October 3, 2022 MasterHorologer

In 2022, Blancpain is focusing on introducing new variants of its Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe watches, playing with styles by means of red gold and grade 23 titanium.

Following the 1953 launch of the Fifty Fathoms, the first modern diver’s watch, Blancpain developed numerous variations of this vital timekeeping tool for divers.

The Bathyscaphe watch created in 1956 is undoubtedly one of the finest examples. The flyback chronograph joined the contemporary Bathyscaphe line in 2014 and was the first complication to equip Blancpain’s “urban diver” model.

The Manufacture is now returning its Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph model to centre-stage, housing one of the watch industry’s most renowned chronograph movements. Blancpain Calibre F385 is one of the latest in a line of Blancpain chronographs that have often been world firsts over the past 30 years.

This in-house movement draws on Blancpain’s refined vertical clutch design that ensures smooth engagement of the chronograph mechanism, eliminating the problem of the chronograph seconds hand making sudden, abrupt jumps. Control of starting, stopping and resetting the chronograph is done via a column wheel, enabling smooth and comfortable operation of the pushers.

The F385 beats at a frequency of 5 Hz, which is a considerable advantage in terms of timekeeping accuracy compared to lower frequencies. It has an inertia-regulated balance wheel with a silicon balance spring, whose geometry and lightness help ensure excellent chronometric performance.

Recently introduced into its collections by Blancpain, grade 23 titanium – also known as grade 5 ELI (extra low interstitials) – is the purest type of titanium available.

The red gold version has a blue dial while the grade 23 titanium features an anthracite dial. Whether the model is in red gold or titanium, the dial is graced with a sunburst pattern throughout and a snailed motif on the chronograph counters, designed to create a sense of depth and contrast.

The new Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph models are naturally framed by a unidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic inlay, a signature of the contemporary Bathyscaphe line.

The blue inlay on the red gold version sports a glossy finish and a Ceragold™ time scale, while the anthracite inlay of the titanium watch is satin-brushed and features a Liquidmetal™ scale.

The cases of both watches measure 43 mm in diameter and are water resistant to 30 bar (approximately 300 m).

They are paired with a NATO or sailcloth strap matching the dial colour. The sail canvas strap of the red gold version comes with a choice of pin buckle or folding clasp, while the grade 23 titanium model is also available with a titanium bracelet.

Technical details

Model: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph

Case
Material: Satin-brushed titanium/ Satin-brushed 18ct red gold
Diameter: 43.00 mm
Thickness: 14.90 mm
Water resistance: 300 meters
Sapphire crystal back
Lug width: 23mm

Movement
Calibre F385 (5HZ), self-winding movement
Diameter: 31.80 mm
Thickness: 6.65 mm
Power reserve: 50 hours
Jewels: 37
Number of components: 322

Functions
Flyback Chronograph, date and small seconds

Bezel
Titanium version: Unidirectional satin-brushed titanium bezel with ceramic insert and LiquidmetalTM hour-markers
Red gold version: Unidirectional satin-brushed 18ct red gold bezel with ceramic insert and CeragoldTM hour-markers

Dial
Titanium version: Sunburst anthracite dial
Red gold version: Sunburst blue dial

Sjöö Sandström Landsort 459m

September 28, 2022 MasterHorologer

Sjöö Sandström was established in 1986 and launched the first-ever Swedish diving watch “Landsort” in 2011. The Swedish watch-manufacturer now presents a new edition of the unique watch in three different styles, as well as one limited edition model.

In close collaboration with divers from the Swedish Navy, Landsort was designed and constructed to sustain pressure at 459 meters, which is equivalent to the depth of the deepest ravine in the Baltic Sea with the same name.

The watch was a big success and instantly became a natural part of the company’s DNA. For many years, Sjöö Sandström has worked on designing and manufacturing a sequel, and now the time has come.

The new Landsort 459m comes in three different executions: Stainless steel with dials in black, blue, or green. The new, updated sapphire crystal bezel effectively resists scratches and marks, and the hour hand is now filled with superluminova – leaving no one wondering what the time is in dark water under the surface or in the hours of the night.

The old diving helmet on the case back pays tribute to all diving pioneers. The rubber band has an updated design alongside with the buckle.

With its 42.5 mm case, the design experience is sleeker compared to the previous model of 44.2 mm. Adding to that, a slimmer crown protection adds further elegance.

The legacy of Landsort is celebrated further by launching a limited edition with a bronze case. The Limited edition Landsort 459m comes in a specially designed box which also contains an extra rubber band, screwdriver, and an extra, replaceable sapphire crystal bezel.

Only 100 watches are manufactured in the Landsort Limited Edition 2022.

Technical details

Model: Sjöö Sandström Landsort 459m

Case
Stainless steel, brushed finish
Diameter: 42.5 mm
Lug to lug: 42. 5mm
Thickness: 13.95mm
Bezel: Steel bezel with printed black, blue or green luminous sapphire crystal
Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Safety screwed stainless-steel bezel locking system
Case back: Pattern case back with Diver logo, individually numbered
Water resistance: 45.9 ATM (459m)

Dial
Black, wave pattern blue or green dial with white luminous applied index. Brushed hands with white luminous

Movement
Caliber SS G15
Automatic movement (Swiss Made)
Power reserve: 50h

Strap
Black, blue, or green rubber with steel buckle

Recommended retail price
33, 200 SEK

Model: Landsort 459m Limited Edition Bronze

Case
Bronze, brushed finish
Bezel: Solid Bronze or Bronze with green printed luminous sapphire crystal
Case diameter: 42.5mm
Lug to lug: 42.5mm
Thickness: 13.95mm
Water resistance: 45.9ATM (459m)
Crystal / Glass: Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Safety screwed stainless-steel bezel locking system.
Case back: Pattern case back with Diver logo, Limited Edition 1 of 100.

Dial
Wave pattern green dial with white luminous applied index
Brushed hands with white luminous

Movement
Caliber SS G15
Automatic movement (Swiss Made)
Power reserve: 50h

Strap
Green and black rubber with bronze buckle

Edition
Limited edition of 100 pieces

Recommended retail price
44, 700 SEK

YEMA Superman 500 GMT

September 28, 2022 MasterHorologer

A major evolution of YEMA’s 1960s iconic model, the new Superman 500 GMT preserves its main professional diving features while providing a 3-time GMT function for all globetrotters. For the first time water resistant to 500m, this enhanced Superman benefits from a modernized architecture and substantial technical improvements.

Equipped with the In-house GMT Caliber YEMA3000, the Superman 500 GMT is available in three different models starting from September, 15th in pre-order. The first 200 watches are engraved with a unique number from 001 to 200.

While preserving its iconic design, this enhanced Superman benefits from a modernized architecture and substantial technical improvements. As the Franco-Swiss Jura Arc is increasingly integrated, YEMA works now with new local suppliers for a more responsible and better quality production,

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.

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.

Beating inside the Superman 500 GMT, the second-generation in-house automatic Caliber YEMA 3000 offers a Daily Rate of +/- 10 s/d and a power reserve of 42h.

Bi-directional 24-hour graduated bezel made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, offering a high-quality appearance. 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. New technical improvements allow this Superman to be water resistant up to 50 BAR (500 meters) and 3 BAR (30 meters) with the crown unscrewed.

The markers, hands and bezel are treated with Super-LumiNova Grade A to ensure increased readability. The iconic seconds hand with its head shaped like a shovel is exactly the same used in other 1970’s Superman models.

The YEMA Superman 500 GMT is available with Black & White, BATMAN and PEPSI themed bezels.

The GMT bezel with its Black & White 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 bottom of the 316L steel case has been modified from 1.5 mm to 2.2 mm thick, the water resistance increased with 50 bars.

The bottom of the box is developed to resist an intensive use containing YEMA’s historic crest, treated with different methods of microblading which allows it to bring depth. The first 200 watches are engraved with a unique number from 001 to 200.

Technical details

Model: YEMA Superman 500 GMT

Case
Vertical brushed 316L stainless steel
Diameter: 39mm or 41mm
Thickness: 11.52 mm
Lug width: 19mm or 20mm
Aluminium bidirectional bezel (24 clicks), 24-hour GMT graduation
24h graduation and triangular marker at 12 o’clock (Super-LumiNova BGW9 Grade A)
Screw-down crown with YEMA logo embossed
Crystal: 2.60 mm double domed sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 50 BAR / 1650 feet / 500m

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

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and GMT time-zones
Date at 3 o’clock

Dial
Glossy black
Printed markers
Super-LumiNova BGW9 Grade A

Bracelet
Light-weight fine steel with brushed effect
Diver’s extension folding clasp with minted YEMA logo
316L stainless steel
Also available with leather strap or rubber FKM Viton® strap

Suggested retail price
With leather strap: $ 1259
With stainless steel bracelet: $ 1399
With Rubber FKM Viton® strap: $ 1429

ULYSSE NARDIN RAINBOW

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin has released two new versions of its LADY DIVER 39mm and BLAST TOURBILLON 45mm timepieces, both inspired by the iridescent rainbow colors of silicium.

In 2001, Ulysse Nardin became the first watchmaker to introduce a timepiece with silicium escapement components. Since then, the brand has incorporated this metalloid into several of its movements, including the BLAST TOURBILLON’s caliber UN-172 and the LADY DIVER’s caliber UN-816.

Inspired by the shimmering colors of this revolutionary material, the bezels of these two new models are adorned with purple, green, blue or pink gem-stones that sparkle in the sunlight for a “rainbow” effect.

The ULYSSE NARDIN BLAST is a revolutionary watch with a 45mm case and skeleton “X” dial with complex and geometric forms.

To soften the look, a total of 50 rubies and sapphire baguette gemstones adorn the bezel and the indexes of the RAINBOW edition of the ULYSSE NARDIN BLAST.

The BLAST is powered by the UN-172 automatic flying tourbillon movement with Silicium technology (escapement wheel, anchor & balance spring) enclosed in a black DLC titanium case and sealed with a black ceramic polished and sand-blasted upper case. Boasting a micro-rotor in platinum placed at 12 o’clock, the UN-172 calibre offers 72 hours of power reserve.

Limited to 50 pieces, the ULYSSE NARDIN BLAST RAINBOW watch comes with a waterproof velvet rubber strap or a black alligator strap, together with a black DLC titanium and black ceramic self-deploying buckle. It is water resistant to 50 meters. This timepiece retails at a price of 85’000 CHF.

The new LADY DIVER RAINBOW in black or white is the next generation of the 2019 LADY DIVER but with eye-catching, dazzling decorative touches. Forty stones (ruby, aquamarine, topaz, tsavorite and sapphire) are set on the concave unidirectional bezel of this new watch.

Eleven diamonds serving as indexes increase the scintillating effect of the watch and bring a touch of elegance to this sublime diving watch. Both young and sportive, this 39mm ULYSSE NARDIN LADY DIVER RAINBOW is water resistant to 300 meters.

The UN-816 automatic movement with Silicium technology is the beating heart of each DIVER watch, keeping track of the hours, minutes, seconds, and date.

Both white and black LADY DIVER RAINBOW models come in a limited edition of 300 timepieces each on a white or black structured rubber strap, at a price of 12’900 CHF.

Technical details

Model: ULYSSE NARDIN BLAST RAINBOW
Reference: 1723-400B1LE-2B-RAIN/3A

Movement
UN-172 Manufacture automatic skeleton movement
Flying tourbillon
Hours, minutes
Micro-rotor in platinum at 12 o’clock
Escapement wheel, anchor & balance spring in Silicium
25 Jewels
Frequency: 2.5Hz/18’000VPH
Power reserve: 72hours

Case
Black DLC titanium middle-case
Black ceramic polished & sand blasted upper-case
Case-back: Black DLC titanium open sapphire case-back
Bezel: Black DLC stainless-steel bezel set with 38 rainbow baguette gemstones (ruby and sapphire), 3,65CTS
Gemstones: Ruby (red), sapphire (orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, pink)
Case diameter: 45mm
Water resistance: 50m

Dial
Skeleton dial
Rectangle and double X in black
Black hands in Superluminova®
Black indexes set with 12 rainbow baguette gemstones, 1,58CTS

Strap
Black velvet water-proof rubber or black alligator strap
Compatible with any BLAST TOURBILLON strap
Black DLC titanium and black ceramic self-deploying buckle

Edition
Limited edition of 50 pieces

Price
85’000 CHF/ 80’800 EUR/ 89’700 USD

Model: ULYSSE NARDIN LADY DIVER RAINBOW

References
8163-182B1LE-1A-RAIN/3A: Lady Diver Rainbow White
8163-182B1LE-2A-RAIN/3A: Lady Diver Rainbow Black

Movement
UN-816 caliber, automatic movement
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Silicium technology: escapement wheel and anchor
19 jewels
Frequency: 4Hz/ 28’800V/H

Case
Stainless steel polished case (Lady Diver Rainbow White)
Black stainless steel case (Lady Diver Rainbow Black)
Bezel: Concave bezel with a domed sapphire glass
Stainless steel bezel set with 40 rainbow precious stones, 1.04CTS
Gemstones: Ruby (red), tsavorite (green), peridot (light green), topaz (London blue), aquamarine (light blue), amethyst (violet), sapphire (orange, yellow, blue, violet, pink)
Case-back: Wind rose engraved on the stainless steel case-back
Case diameter: 39mm
Water resistance: 300m

Dial
– Lady Diver Rainbow White: Silver dial with 11 diamonds, 0.12CTS
– Lady Diver Rainbow Black: Black dial with 11 diamonds, 0.12CTS
Date at 6o’clock
12 o’clock index nd hands with Superluminova®

Straps
Lady Diver Rainbow White: White structured rubber strap or White alligator strap, Stainless-steel tang buckle
Lady Diver Rainbow Black: Black structured rubber strap or black alligator strap with white stitches, Black ceramic tang buckle

Edition
Lady Diver Rainbow White: Limited edition of 300 pieces
Lady Diver Rainbow Black: Limited edition of 300 pieces

Price
12’900 CHF/ 12’300 EUR/ 13’600 USD

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN

September 24, 2022 MasterHorologer

The Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Rescue-Timer supports the foreman of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) for more than 20 years. To mark its anniversary, the German watch brand is expanding its S.A.R. family with a new model: the S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN.

The new Mühle watch not only features a sporty and functional design, but also has a completely redesigned housing. This has a diameter of 43 millimeters and like the S.A.R. Rescue-Timer the rounded, closed lugs.

The case of the S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN is made of particularly light and biocompatible titanium. With its screw-down crown, it can withstand water pressure of up to 50 bar, putting it somewhere between the Sea-Timer BlackMotion and S.A.R. Rescue-Timer on.

The case back is provided with a finely detailed engraving, which shows the coastline of Germany and the operational area of the sea rescuers on the North and Baltic Seas. On the other hand, the locations of the sea rescue headquarter in Bremen and the Mühle Glashütte manufactory in the eastern Ore Mountains are indicated in the engraving.

The case back also makes the difference when it comes to the regular collection watch and the special series of 63 unique pieces to launch the new S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN.

Because every case back of this limited edition is engraved with the name and silhouette of one of the 63 sea rescue cruisers or boats of the current rescue fleet of the DGzRS – and therefore is an absolutely unique piece.

In addition, the 63 unique S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN are presented in a special watch case created in partnership with the family business Koehler Paper and the communications agency Lehanka. This packaging was made from a very high-quality and sustainable watch packaging of recycled paper.

The top of the S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN is crowned by a scratch-resistant black ceramic bezel. It encloses a 3 millimetre thick, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which allows an unclouded view of the extremely readable dial at all times.

In the new Mühle watch, this has a finely subdivided minute track, with which the time can be read with an accuracy of up to an eighth of a second. The dial continues to show that it belongs to the S.A.R. family with its distinctive triangles at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock and the wide indices with minute numerals.

These are not simply covered with luminous material, but are manufactured with the help of recessed cut-outs that can accommodate an extremely large amount of luminous material. In this way, they ensure superb readability at night and in the dark.

Finally, there is the large date of the S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN. In the new S.A.R. model, it is around 30 percent larger than in comparable watches, making it easy to read the date without a magnifying glass.

In addition to the large date, it is equipped with the efficient Mühle rotor and the particularly shock-resistant woodpecker neck fine adjustment. In this way, the automatic movement is regulated in six positions and adjusted in such a way that its rate values are between 0 and +8 seconds/day.

Technical details

Model: Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN

Movement
Calibre SW 400-1, automatic; Mühle version with woodpecker neck regulation, own rotor and characteristic surface finishes
Stop-second
Fast date correction
41-hr power reserve

Case
Titanium with ceramic bezel and screwed titanium case back. 3 mm thick, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Screw-in crown
Case diameter: 43.0 mm
Thickness: 13.0 mm
Water-resistant to 50 bars

Dial
Black dial
Super LumiNova coated hands and indices, intensely luminous

Strap
Rubber strap with titanium safety clasp and extension
Screwed strap attachment bridges

Model: Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Mission-Timer TITAN “Unikat 2022“

Movement
SW 400-1, automatic; Mühle version with woodpecker neck regulation, own rotor and characteristic surface finishes
Stop-second
Fast date correction
41-hr power reserve

Case
Titanium with ceramic bezel and screwed titanium case back
Caseback engraved with the name and silhouette of a rescue cruiser or boat
3 mm thick, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Screw-in crown
Case diameter: 43.0 mm
Thickness: 13.0 mm
Water-resistant to 50 bars

Dial
Black dial
Super-LumiNova coated hands and indices, intensely luminous

Band
Rubber strap with titanium safety clasp and extension
Screwed strap attachment bridges

Limitation
63 unique pieces

Ollech & Wajs M110

September 23, 2022October 8, 2022 MasterHorologer

Ollech & Wajs presents OW M110, a tactical tool watch that draws on over 60 years of military and dive expertise of the brand.

This new model combines many design characteristics, and the waterproofness of OW’s original dive watches, with a 360-degree compass bezel more conventionally found on field watches. The M110 honours the long legacy of armed forces personnel who have worn OW watches, especially in the 1960s.

The new OW M110 takes several design cues from vintage Ollech & Wajs military watches such as the 1964 OW Aquaguard.

The compass bezel of the new OW M110 watch is a node to vintage field watches and navigation instruments. During the old times, compass bezel was used by the soldiers to navigate through unknown regions. Today, we use GPS satellites and sensors to track our positions from anywhere in the world.

Another distinctive feature of the M110 is provisioning of the radio silence period markers on the dial. These are three-minute periods immediately after each quarter hour, reserved exclusively for making – and listening for – distress calls.

The M110, as the first OW watch to house the new Soprod Newton Precision movement, also sets a new bearing for Ollech & Wajs.

The result of a close collaboration between OW and Soprod, the new movement is a bespoke version of the Newton P092, modified to OW’s own specifications and adjusted in five positions. It has been finished in accordance with the iconic tool watch brand’s rugged aesthetics.

The inscription ‘OW Zurich 1956’ is engraved into the nickel- plated base, on which sits a co-designed, custom rotor in the shape of the OW marque.

The Soprod Newton P092 movement is independently tested for dependability and durability at the internationally renowned Laboratoire Dubois in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and has been awarded a Chronofiable® certification.

The M110 also sees the return of the classic ‘skin diver’ case, first used on early OW models such as the 1964 Aquaguard and the 1965 Early Bird.

The M110 will come on either a yet-to-be-revealed strap option, or a heavy-gauge, stainless steel mesh bracelet with reinforced ends and hand-brushed finish.

A great amount of care has gone into the development of this new bracelet, in line with OW’s historical approach. Comfortable to wear, it is virtually indestructible and fit for professional use. The sturdy milled and engraved clasp is extendable up to 22 mm, and a double pusher-release system provides extra security against accidental opening.

As has become a new OW tradition, the first 56 M110 watches will be offered with numbered crowns.

The Ollech & Wajs M110 watch will be available in late 2022 and priced between CHF 1,456 and CHF 1,596.

Technical details

Model: Ollech & Wajs M110
Reference OW M110

Case
Brushed 316L stainless steel, screwed bottom, screwed crown, rotating steel bezel 12h; made in the Swiss Jura
Dimensions: 39.56 mm × 12.5 mm and 47.5 mm lug to lug.
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Bezel: 360-degree compass bezel with cardinal direction markers and an angle scale
Water resistance: 300 m / 30ATM

Dial
Hands, indexes and radio silence periods in Super-LumiNova®

Movement
Automatic bespoke Soprod Newton Precision P092; date-only calendar, with semi-instantaneous changes and quick adjustment using the crown; stop seconds; 4Hz 28,800 vibrations per hour; 23 jewels; 44-hour power reserve.
Average accuracy: +/-7 seconds per day, adjusted in five positions (equivalent of ETA Elaborate)

Bracelet
20 mm heavy-gauge, stainless steel mesh bracelet, hand-brushed with an engraved adjustable clasp

Warranty
Three years against any manufacturing defect

Yema Navygraf FSM

September 10, 2022 MasterHorologer

Yema presents the Navygraf French Submarine Forces collection designed in collaboration with Marine Nationale in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Strategic Oceanic Force (FOST). This new series is comprised of two case versions: 316L stainless steel and bronze.

The Yema Navygraf FSM model has a 39mm diameter 316L stainless steel case with brushed finish. This watch features a phantom dial. Upon request of Marine Nationale military staff, all inscriptions of the Navygraf FSM have been darkened to blend almost completely with the dial.

The scratch-resistant flat sapphire crystal (2.5mm thick) and bezel offer a glossy and high-quality finish to this military timepiece. The hands, dial and bezel markers are treated with Swiss Super-LumiNova® C1 so as to offer perfect readability in low light conditions. Made of steel, the screw-down crown features Marine Nationale anchor insignia embossed.

The Yema Navygraf FSM Bronze watch features a 38.5mm diameter case. The bronze case boasts different finishes with vertical brushing, polished bevelled lugs and a circular brushed bezel. The bronze hue is also visible in the dial’s Navygraf mention, the indexes and watch hands while the black dial is reminiscent of FOST’s nuclear submarines’ hulls.

The hands, dial and bezel markers are treated with Swiss Super-LumiNova® for ensuring readability in low light conditions.

A 3.00mm thick double-domed sapphire crystal, offers better readability, increased resistance and a resolutely vintage look. The screw-down crown in bronze features Marine Nationale anchor insignia embossed.

Created on March 1st, 1972 the Strategic Oceanic Force (FOST) is the key naval component of Marine Nationale’s Submarine Forces, made up of 4,000 sailors, military and civilians, who operate 4 ballistic missile nuclear submarines (SNLE), 6 nuclear attack submarines (SNA) and units providing their command and support.

The Marine Nationale (French Navy) was created in 1626 and looks after the world’s second largest maritime space after that of the United States. It operates a wide range of fighting vessels, aeronaval forces, submarines, frigates, patrol boats and support ships. YEMA is the Official Partner of the French Navy. The Yema Marine Nationale official collection is available to both army personnel and general public.

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