The Avenger Hurricane squadron now welcomes a new member featuring a more conventional 12-hour mode. The Breitling Avenger Hurricane 12H. The newest of the well-known Avenger Hurricane line retains the original 50mm diameter. The main change lies in the fact that Manufacture Breitling Caliber 01 now replaces the Caliber B12. Made from Breitlight which is no less than 3.3 times lighter than titanium and 5.8 lighter than steel, yet significantly harder.
The luminescent hands and numerals, along with a sapphire crystal glare proofed on both sides, guarantees maximum legibility in every circumstance. The unidirectional rotating bezel is equipped with four rider tabs serving to memorize times. Like all Avenger models, the push knobs and crown are fitted with a non-slip grip ensuring optimal handling.
The exclusive strap combines comfort and sturdiness, with a rubber inner lining and sides and an exterior made of anthracite high-resistance Military textile fiber. The watch will be priced at $8,390.
The new edition of the Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture features a 42-mm case made of rose-gold-plated stainless steel,designed for tracking time in 24 of the world’s cities. Powered by Frederique Constant’s in-house developed, produced and assembled caliber composed of 139 parts this FC-718 caliber features Perlages and Côtes de Genève decoration, and holds a 42hours power reserve.
The date is displayed on a large subdial at 6 o’clock by a small hand, and the hours are marked by large luminous dot indices.
Available online @Frederique Constant Price CHF 3,795
Ulysse Nardin Minute Repeater features gold cranes that move up and down in time to the chimes of the minute repeater.The glimmering champlevé rig, rises majestically from the black sea, with its delicately wrought waves in the foreground,while in the background, another golden rig works industriously away.
The champlevé enamel technique is a difficult art to master. There are only a handful of artisans in the world who can work with this 12th-century technique. The three-step process starts with the engraver drawing and carving the desired design on a gold plate in 3-D form. Then it goes to the enameler, who fills the shapes with different colored enamels. The third and final step involves the engraver bringing the polished dial to life by chiseling away the burned enamel.
The North Sea Minute Repeater is powered by Ulysse Nardin’s Caliber UN-73 manual winding movement. It offers a 36-hour power reserve, hour and minute function, and minute repeater function along with animated Jaquemarts. Limited to just 18 pieces, the watch comes with a black leather strap with a gold folding buckle.
BR 03-94 RS17 chronograph watch represents part 1 of a trilogy set to launch later this year at Baselworld. Inspired by Formula 1 and takes its design and materials cues from the Renault Sport Formula One (R.S. 17) . The BR 03-94 RS17 is powered by the Calibre BR-CAL.301 automatic movement and is equipped with the latest innovative materials used in the racing world. They include a shock-resistant 42mm ceramic case and a sporty carbon fiber dial, featuring a design that evokes the steering wheel of the Renault Sport Formula One Car.and finished with a woven black leather strap.
Limited edition series of only 500 pieces
Bulgari expands Octo family with Octo Roma.The introduction of Roma attributes to the Octo case serves to soften the overall look. Where before it had a hard octagonal bezel framed the dial, now a round bezel sits on top of a simplified, rounded octagonal case, the number of facets having been almost halved to just 58 from 110.
The new Octo Roma models will initially be available in five different versions that are clearly designed for universal appeal: a full-gold model with chocolate-brown dial and brown alligator leather strap, a two-tone steel and gold model with white dial and brown alligator leather strap and three stainless-steel versions ,black dial and stainless-steel bracelet or white and chocolate dials with matching leather straps.
Prices range from CHF 17,500 in rose gold,CHF 5,600 in steel & CHF 6,700 in bi-metal
Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group is going to increase the prices of its luxury watch by 5-10% in Europe, its CEO said on Wednesday, given the soaring Swiss franc against the euro triggered by a recent change in monetary policy by the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
“We will adjust prices in Europe for some brands between 5 to 7 percent, to 10 percent,” said CEO Nick Hayek in an interview with Bloomberg.
The price increases primarily concern the prestige watches Breguet, Blancpain and Omega as well as the high-end brand Longines, according to the head of the world’s leading watchmaker. Hayek said he will be “more reluctant” to raise prices for Swatch and Tissot, which sell models at lower prices.
The Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X. was originally introduced at Baselworld in 2014 in a 43 mm stainless steel case.
For 2017, Victorinox has announced a new version with the same basic specs, a locking crown, with a new carbon composite case. The dial now features “Explorer” type numerals at 3, 6, and 9. the military chapter ring in red on the flange is superimposed on the sapphire glass.
The case measures 43mm and is water resistant to 200 meters / 660 feet. Luminescent hands, numerals and hour-markers. The watch is equipped with a quartz movement (Ronda 715),The Naimakka Paracord strap also doubles as a survival accessory.
Zenith regularly celebrates its heritage by relaunching some of its iconic vintage models,here it is giving life to a new chronograph with a delightfully vintage air The Heritage 146. While it picks up the retro look of its predecessor, with the same 38 mm case, the 146 is driven by a new high-frequency movement powering a chronograph function and ensuring a 50-hour power reserve, whereas the original 146D calibre beat at the rhythm of 18,000 vibrations per hour, had a 38-hour power reserve and displayed only the hours, minutes and small seconds. In a nod to the 1960s, today’s El Primero 4069 movement orchestrates a dial layout typical of that period. A racing-style strap is available in a choice of brown or blue rubber lined calfskin leather.
Available in two dial options,tropical brown or blue sunray-patterned with rhodium-coated baton hands.
Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days operates without traditional liquid lubrication which are normally a must on the inside of the watch,Instead Panerai have used different materials and coatings based on carbon which help in maintaining the friction between the components of the movement.
The LAB-ID is powered by a very special version of the P.3001 movement, the P.3001/C where C stands for carbon. The bridges and the plate of this semi skeletonized movement are made from a low friction composite with Tantalum-based ceramic, minimizing pivot friction.The P.3001/C has only four jewels and no external lubrication is needed.
The massive 49mm case is made of Panerai’s trademark “CARBOTECH”, a composite material obtained from very thin sheets of carbon fibre compressed together with a special polymer at a controlled temperature.
Guaranteed for 50 years and retails @ $ 50000