via JLC: A prototype of the latest Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm Tides of Time

The timepiece is a "Tides of Time" edition of the fascinating Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm model. Symbolising the "Tides of Time" partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Herald Tribune, this timepiece associates two of the Manufacture's emblematic complications: a highly readable Memovox alarm function and the world time system, the simultaneous display of the time in 24 time zones.

TIDES OF TIME

Three of the cities on the outer world time dial ring have been replaced by three natural sites appearing on the World Heritage list benefiting from a dedicated preservation programme supported by Jaeger-LeCoultre (Scandola in France, Galapagos in Ecuador, and Tubbataha in Philippines).

The conception of the extraordinary patent-filed two-part case fulfils the highest performance demands: the case is connected to its support by an original system that absorbs shocks to an unprecedented degree and enables the movement to pursue its task smoothly and accurately, by protecting it from vibrations and impacts during use in extreme conditions.

Thanks to the ingenious patented interchangable wristband system integrated within the case middle, the straps can be removed in no time at all and replaced by another one.

The 36.2 mm diameter automatic movement, Calibre 912, is one of the most imposing of its generation. It is naturally equipped with the latest technical feats stemming from Jaeger-LeCoultre's ongoing research: a variable-inertia balance fitted with adjusting screws on the outer rim; unidirectional winding; as well as an oscillating weight with ball-bearings in ceramics - a high-tech feature offering the invaluable advantage of requiring no maintenance or lubrication. As the ultimate proof of its extraordinary sturdiness, the original alarm mechanism of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 912 is subjected to the implacable trial of the striker test, 45-hour power reserve.

The distinctive conception of the Master Compressor Extreme's shock-absorbing case called for in-depth research on the acoustic qualities of the alarm, leading to the creation of a state-of-the-art gong. Instead of the traditional gong fixed to the back of the case, the gong actually surrounds the movement and is secured to the case middle by two pins. It is struck by the hammer at a precise point near this point of attachment. The geometry has also been specifically revised so as to optimise the qualities of the sound emitted.

The alarm function comprises a double pushpiece enabling the owner to decide whether to start or stop the alarm function.

Reflecting these inner technical innovations, the Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm watch is distinguished by an original display of the alarm time by means of two juxtaposed discs that appear through a perfectly readable window at 9 o'clock. The positioning of the hour disc is followed by the minute one, thus enabling the user to select any time in five-minute intervals. The watch dial also carries a date window at 3 o'clock with fast adjustment.

MOVEMENT

• Automatic
  
• Pieces number: 315
  
• Vibrations per hour: 28800
  
• Power-reserve: 45 Hours
  
• Jewels: 23
  
• Barrel: 2
  
• Height: 7.78 mm
  

FUNCTIONS

• Hour - Minute
  
• Seconds
  
• Date
  
• World time indication simultaneously indicating the time in all 24 time zones.
  
• Alarm with double hour and minute display.
  
• Alarm function on/off selector.
  

CASE

• Stainless steel (support) / Titanium (case)
  
• Case-back engraved PROTO 
  

Debaufre Nav-B Limited Edition Flieger

F-DW.03.08LE

This Limited Edition Nav-B pilot's watch is an exact reproduction of the historic Flieger Uhr with a world-wide limited production quantity of 200 pieces (update: the 200 watches are sold out), each with its unique Limited Number printed on the stainless steel case-back. The Nav-B Limited Edition watch is powered by the Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement with Hour, Minute and Central Seconds function.

The case is crafted of 316L surgical stainless steel and measures in at 48-mm. The dial is black without markings like brand name, model number or any such writing and the time-markers are coated with Super-Luminova to glow brightly. The curved sapphire crystal glass is coated with an anti-reflective coating on the inside. The beautiful calf leather strap is 22-mm by 22-mm and adorned with two metal studs. The stainless steel buckle is attached with screws and is engraved with our brand name. 

This is an absolutely beautiful watch and has been requested numerous times by watch collectors and watch-forum members, so here it is, but only 200 pieces have been made

Dimensions:

lug-to-lug = 57mm

thickness = 13.8mm

incl. crown = 53.7mm

weight incl.band = 4.7oz

strap length = 149.6 x 82.6mm

Omega Hour Vision

Charriol Actor XXL Automatic Chronograph

DESIGNED UNCONVENTIONALLY with unusually large dimensions, the Actor series of watches deviates from the traditional vertical school of design. With its strong predisposition for fancy, whimsical silhouettes, Charriol gives the tried-and-tested tonneau, rectangular, and square case a new twist by stretching it—horizontally. Bracelet straps are likewise expanded width-wise, and just like their namesake, they can assume a new identity (they are actually interchangeable).

Charriol’s latest Actor, the XXL Automatic Chronograph is quite the looker. True to its thespian heritage, the XXL Automatic Chronograph conceals nothing from the public eye—both the oscillating self-winding movement (seen through the sapphire caseback) and the case’s side screws are visible to all and sundry. Its robust square case also comes with a unique knob-like crown (Charriol calls it a “shackle crown”). That’s not even the best part. Seen on the dial’s sleek silvered surface are three overlapping chronograph counters (12 hours at 6 o’clock, 30 minutes at 9 o’clock, and small seconds at 3 o’clock). These geometric sub-dials are bordered by a daunting Roman “XII” at 12 o’clock, and applied angular hour indexes are set around the periphery.

A crocodile leather in dark brown fastened by a pushpiece folding clasp complements the XXL Automatic Chronograph’s stainless steel square case.

Exposed side screws and a shackle crown make Charriol’s Actor XXL Automatic Chronograph memorably unique.

Series: Actor
Functions: Chronograph
(12 hours + 30 minutes + small seconds), date, hours, minutes, seconds
Case: Stainless steel, 
Ø 42mm
Movement: Self-winding
Water Resistance: 50m
Bracelet Strap: Brown crocodile leather fastened by a pushpiece folding clasp

MSRP: USD 4,800 .--

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Chronograph GMT Navy SEALs

[ via JLC ]

This is an authentically technical, demanding and rare diving instrument. Rare because very few watches combine chronograph functions and a dual time-zone display with day/night indication – especially within the context of a diver’s watch that strictly complies with the stringent NIHS (norms relating to its anti-magnetic, photoluminescent, water- and shock-resistance properties). Indeed, these standards are even surpassed by the Master Compressor Diving Chronograph GMT Navy SEALs, which is watertight to a depth of 100 metres, whereas the NIHS calls for “just” 100 metres. 

This 1000-metre performance is achieved by the limited series of 1500 in grade 5 titanium of the Master Compressor Diving Chronograph GMT Navy SEALs, while the 18-carat pink gold version in a limited edition amounts to 300 metres – an impressive record for this precious metal. 

A new mechanical automatic movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 757, powers this demanding 46.3 mm-diameter instrument complete with a steel-frame ceramic diving bezel, compression key crown and pushpieces equipped with compression wing-nuts and mastermoulded in black rubber; as well as a cambered sapphire crystal (hardness no. 9) and screw-down case-back engraved with the Navy SEALs emblem. 

The functions are arranged in a powerful, ultra-legible manner on its black dial stamped with luminescent numerals and hour-markers. Two trapeze-shaped skeletonized and luminescent hands point to the hours and minutes. The chrono-graph functions are indicated by two central hour and seconds hands along with a 30-minute counter, while the dial also shows the date, a movement operating indicator on a luminescent black and white disc, as well as a 12-hour dual timezone display with complementary day/night indication. 

Movement: 

mechanical automatic JLC Calibre 757, crafted, assembled and decorated by hand 

28,800 vibrations per hour 

65-hour power reserve 

285 parts 

41 jewels 

5.65 mm thick 

Functions: 

hours, minutes, date 

chronograph, 30-minute counter, central seconds hand 

movement operating indicator 

second time zone with day/night indication 

Dial: 

black, with stamped, luminescent hour-markers and numerals 

date: white, transferred against a black background 

movement operating indicator: black and white luminescent disc 

Hands: 

hours and minutes: trapeze-shaped, openworked, luminescent 

others: steel or brass, rhodium-plated or white 

Crown: 

1 black rubber-moulded crown at 3 o’clock equipped with a compression key, for starting the watch, adjusting the hours, minutes and date, as well as adjusting the second time zone 

2 black rubber-moulded pushpieces at 2 and 4 o’clock equipped with compress wing-nuts, for the chronograph functions 

Case: 

Ø 46.3 mm in grade 5 titanium, or in 18-carat pink gold, with ceramic diving bezel (steel frame) 

Navy SEALs engraving on the case-back 

cambered sapphire crystal, hardness n° 9 

screw-down case-back 

water-resistant to 100 atm for the grade 5 titanium version and to 30 atm for the 18-carat pink gold version. 

Wristbands : 

Vintage leather, overmoulded rubber or articulated rubber. The watch also comes with an alternative wristband, a diving strap in black Cordura® with a rip-and-grip strip. 

References: 

Pink gold, limited series of 500 

on leather strap: Q1782470 

on articulated rubber wristband: Q178277 

on rubber-moulded wristband: Q1782670 

Grade 5 titanium, limited series of 1500 

on leather strap: Q178T470 

on articulated rubber wristband: Q178T677 

on rubber-moulded wristband: Q178T670 

on titanium bracelet: Q178T170 

Armand Nicolet S05 collection

The S05 collection is based on detailed research carried out in the analysis of the most advanced technologic materials and avant-garde techniques required to produce a perfect model, thanks to the infinite care dedicated to the engineering specifications and to the assembly of special details that integrate rubber and steel. S05 is a collection conceived for refined and dynamic people that has the purpose to overpass the strongest challenges, with the ability to match every difficult situation of weather or light.

Model: 9160M-BC-G9164NR4

Mechanical automatic movement with Day & Date functions.

Calibre AN 2834-2 TND/TNK

Champagne or black dial with applied luminous dots, numbers, and hands. Antiglare treated sapphire crystal and screwed back with raised pattern. Unidirectional turning bezel and screw crown protected with rubber.

Comes available in black calf or rubber strap.

Case and Buckle: Stainless steel 316L

Water Resistance: 20 ATM

Diameter: 44mm

Thickness: 14m

Dial: Black

Strap: Rubber

Buckle: tang

9160M-BC-G9164NR4 

Mechanical automatic movement with Day & Date functions.

Calibre AN 2834-2 TND/TNK

Champagne or black dial with applied luminous dots, numbers, and hands. Antiglare treated sapphire crystal and screwed back with raised pattern. Unidirectional turning bezel and screw crown protected with rubber.

Comes available in black calf or rubber strap.

Case and Buckle: Stainless steel 316L

Water Resistance: 20 ATM

Diameter: 44mm

Thickness: 14m

Dial: Champagne

Strap: Rubber

Buckle: tang

Armand Nicolet M02 collection

The M02 collection is Armand Nicolet milestone in its cutting-edge research into watch making technology and expert craftsmanship, an example of the perfect balance it has achieved between formal innovation and historical tradition.  Despite the classic formality of their lines, M02 watches acquires a personality of their own. This means that it can meet the demands of important wrists and provide the perfect fit desired by customers who are increasingly attentive to every detail. The technology and the choice of materials have been conceived for relaxed and informal daily use, that makes the Armand Nicolet watch an important item always appropriate.

Model: 9144A-AG-P914MR2

Model: 7144A-AG-P914MR2

Model: 7142B-NR-P914NR2

Model: 7141A-NR-P914NR2

Model: 7141A-AG-P914MR2

Model: 9140A-AG-P140MRC2

Model: 7148A-NR-P914NR2

Model: 7148A-AG-P914MR2

Model: 7146A-NR-P914NR2

Model: 7146A-AG-P914MR2

Model: 9140A-NR-P9140NR2

Armand Nicolet TM7 Tonneau collection

TM7 Big Date Chronograph collection 

Model: 9638A-NR-P968NRT3

Model: 9638A-AS-P968MRT3

Automatic Movement with Big Date and Chronograph functions.

Calibre AN 4500/2824

Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.

Case with antiglare treated curved sapphire crystal on top and see through back fixed by 8 screws. 

Case and Buckle: Stainless steel 316L

Water resistance:5 ATM

Diameter: height 52mm, width 38mm

Thickness: 13mm

Dial: Silvered with indexes in 5N

Strap: Brown Alligator

Buckle: deploy

Armand Nicolet TM7 Tonneau collection

TM7 Chronograph collection 

Model: 9634A-NR-P968NRT3

Model: 9634A-AS-P968MRT3

Automatic Movement with Chronograph functions.

Calibre AN 2020/2824

Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.

Case with antiglare treated curved sapphire crystal on top and see through back fixed by 8 screws. 

Case and Buckle: Stainless steel 316L

Water resistance:5 ATM

Diameter: height 52mm, width 38mm

Thickness: 13mm

Dial: Silvered with indexes in 5N

Strap: Brown Alligator

Buckle: deploy

Armand Nicolet TM7 Tonneau collection

TM7 Complete calendar collection 

Model: 9632A-AS-P968MRT3

Model: 9632A-NR-P968NRT3

Mechanical Automatic Movement with Complete Calendar functions.

Calibre AN 9311/2824

Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.

Case with antiglare treated curved sapphire crystal on top and see through back fixed by 8 screws. 

Case and Buckle: Stainless steel 316L

Water resistance:5 ATM

Diameter: height 52mm, width 38mm

Thickness: 13mm

Dial: Black

Strap: Black Alligator

Buckle: deploy

Armand Nicolet TM7 Tonneau collection

TM7 Collection Day & Date issue

Model: 9630A-AS-P968MRT3

Model: 9630A-NR-P968NRT3

Mechanical Automatic Movement with Day / Date functions.

Calibre AN 2834

Guillochè decorated dial with applied indexes and diamond cut dots.

Case with antiglare treated curved sapphire crystal on top and see through back fixed by 8 screws. 

Case and Buckle: Stainless steel 316L

Water resistance:5 ATM

Diameter: height 52mm, width 38mm

Thickness: 13mm

Dial: Black

Strap: Black Alligator

Buckle: deploy

Edox Grand Ocean Decentrique Date Automatic

Here is another new Edox watch for 2009, the Grand Ocean Decentrique Date Automatic. If you aren't sure about the "decentrique" part of the name, just see how the face itself is "decentered." Yes, putting the suffix "ique" on just about anything gives you the ability to charge a 10-20% premium when selling it. Its a marketing fact (no its not actually).  Sarcasm aside, the watch is pretty nice, and gives me the hopes of owning a styling asymmetrical faced watch that I might actually be able to afford someday (you hear that Audemars Piguet Millenary collection?). Actually, the Audemars Piguet watch is not decentered but rather has two elliptical dials that create the appearance of being asymmetric while the watch face is still centered.

The Grand Ocean Decentrique has beautifully constructed case in 45mm comprised of a mix of rubber, PVD coated and un coated rose gold plated steel. It is certainly the type of watch that makes a statement. There is also the inherent sportiness to the watch. Having the rubber strap, combined with the 100 meters of water resistance surely gives you confidence when throwing it around, right?

The dial has the watch face set low and to the right, with a crescent mood of Roman numerals enveloping the face from the left. The watch dial is encompassed by a brushed rose gold colored ring that has two screws holding it in place, further enhancing the sporty look. I am not in love with the hands (save for the seconds hand with its prominent red tip), but they do the job, and are up for interpretation. That appear to be too classically derived for such a modern and sport watch. Powering the watch is a smaller sizer ETA 2004.1 automatic movement.

This is most stupid and useless date indicator.

Now I don't need pocket calculator to make sure

8-1 = 9 

Price is a pretty reasonable $2,800 (minus your messed up date discount)

Ebel Unveils 1911 Tekton AFC Ajax Automatic Chronograph

The case of the Ebel 1911 Tekton AFC Ajax Automatic Chronograph watch measures 48.50mm in diameter and is crafted from brushed stainless steel. The hexagonal bezel of watch is crafted from black rubber and accentuates the intricate nature of the multi-level silver dial. 

The dial features red flange and distinctive chronograph functions. The combination of red and white has been inspired by the design of the Ajax jersey. The case construction incorporates a screw-down crown and rubberized chronograph push-pieces. The timepiece is 200-meter water-resistant.

The sapphire crystal transparent case back allows true watch lovers admire the beauty of themanufacture Ebel 245 caliber that demonstrates a football-shaped winding mass. The exclusive automatic chronograph caliber provides precision timekeeping guaranteed by prestigious COSC chronometer certification. 

The movement incorporates a one-of-a-kind mechanism devised for measuring the 45-minute intervals of match half-times, and extra times. The rotating disc visible at 6 o'clock on the dial is responsible for measuring elapsed hours, in accord with the 45-minute periods. The Ebel 245 caliber also provides a date display, which may be adjusted rapidly when it is necessary. 

The 1911 Tekton AFC Ajax Automatic Chronograph watch will be available in a limited edition of 150 numbered pieces. The first 15 pre-released pieces are available exclusively at Dutch retailer Gassan Diamonds. 

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UTS Watches: Adventure II

UTS Watches are engineered tools from the unique screwed in lugs, to the torx screwed in case

The UTS Commander was a classic, the was legend, and the new UTS Adventure Automatik is destined to be on your wrist.   Dial Color Black, Cobalt Blue, or White dials, and a limited edition black dial with index markers. 

Utilizing the new Valgranges swiss movement (mod VJ 7750) this German masterpiece is 45MM in diameter with 500M water resistance. Using the best quality surgical stainless steel grade 1.4404 The dial sports super bright Super-Luminova glowing in bright blue. 6 torx screws connect through front-midde-into the back watch case.      

Size: 45MM diameter bezels, 46mm diameter middle case

Height 15MM  140gr weight without strap

Movement: Highest Grade Valgranges Automatic (mod VJ 7750):

48 hour reserve Hours, minutes, seconds / Self winding / Date display in window / Regulator system ETACHRON with finetiming device / 28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz. / 24 Jewels  

Steel 1.4404 surgical stainless german steel Sapphire Crystal: 3mm front 3mm back   

UTS Watches: Professional Diver 2000

UTS Watches presents the Limited Edition 2000M. The biggest diver UTS have ever made. At 44MM diameter and 17MM in height, which is the same as new Chrono model. This watch is not for the faint of heart! A bigger case, bigger dial, and wider hands are just some of the new features. UTS Watches are engineered tools from the unique screwed in lugs, to the screwed in case back there is nothing like a UTS. Massive Solid surgical grade stainless steel case.  Constructed and assembled in-house in Munich Germany. 200 Total watches 4MM Sapphire crystal, Super bright Super-luminova.

Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement adjusted to 5 positions, 175Gr weight with rubber strap and over 200gram with massive 5MM thick UTS link Divers Bracelet or massive Mesh 

• 44MM Diameter
  
• 17.0MM Height
  
• 4MM Sapphire Crystal
  
• 22MM Lug
  
• 5.0MM bracelet thickness
  
• ETA 2824-2 Swiss Auto movement
  
• 250gram weight with bracelet
  
• Impermeable under extreme air and water pressure over 2000M tested
  
• comfortable bracelet & clasp
  

UTS Watches: Professional Diver 1000

The UTS Diver 1000 is the „small brother“ but does not need to stay behind the „big brother“ Diver 3000. 6 screws seal the rigid caseback, a 3mm thick sapphire crystal and bright lume on the dial and hands make the Diver 1000 to a really professional diverwatch.

• 3 piece watchcase design
  
• Screwdown crone d = 7mm, crown stem screwed into watchcase
  
• Mechanical movement screwed into watchcase
  
• Sapphire crystal 3 mm thick, pressed into watchcase
  
• Strapadapters screwed into watchcase, Strap size 22 mm
  
• Rotating diver-bezel with 60 positions, ccw
  
• Waterproof and pressure resistant to 100 bar = 1000 m depth
  
• Multi industrial sealings
  
• 6 pcs of screws to seal cover
  
• Screw M 1,6 x 4 DIN 912 V2A
  
• Case 3 mm thick / Case engraved
  
• Individual serial number
  

MOVEMENT: Automatic ETA 2824-2, chronometer grade. Diameter 25.6mm (11½‴), ht. 4.6mm; 25 jewels; 28,800vph. This movement needs no introduction to watch enthusiasts — it has been characterized as a “workhorse” many times. As with all UTS watches, the movement is adjusted to five positions by Nicolaus Spinner, UTS founder and watchmaker. Incidentally, Herr Spinner (photo below), a mechanical engineer, is not just the watch assembler. He designs the watches and cases, machines the cases himself (no outside supplier is used) before assembling the parts and delivering the watch. Only the dials, hands, and crowns are outsourced. This watch is still in its settling-in period, so I have not yet gauged its running accuracy. But all my other UTS watches keep time within C.O.S.C. chronometer parameters.

UTS Watches: Professional Diver 500

The Baby-Diver. Reduced in its functions, the Diver 500 is a real UTS diving watch.

Manufactured in the classic = solid UTS way, the Diver 500 is pressure resistant until 500m depth.

• 3 piece watchcase design
  
• Screwdown crone d = 7mm, crown stem screwed into watchcase
  
• Mechanical movement screwed into watchcase
  
• Sapphire crystal 2,5 mm thick, pressed into watchcase
  
• Strapadapters screwed into watchcase, Strap size 22 mm
  
• Rotating diver-bezel with 60 positions, ccw
  
• Waterproof and pressure resistant to 50 bar = 500 m depth
  
• Multi industrial sealings
  
• 6 pcs of screws to seal cover
  
• Screw M 1,6 x 4 DIN 912 V2A
  
• Case 2,5 mm thick / Case engraved
  
• Individual serial number
  

MOVEMENT: Automatic ETA 2824-2, chronometer grade. Diameter 25.6mm (11½‴), ht. 4.6mm; 25 jewels; 28,800vph. This movement needs no introduction to watch enthusiasts — it has been characterized as a “workhorse” many times. As with all UTS watches, the movement is adjusted to five positions by Nicolaus Spinner, UTS founder and watchmaker. Incidentally, Herr Spinner (photo below), a mechanical engineer, is not just the watch assembler. He designs the watches and cases, machines the cases himself (no outside supplier is used) before assembling the parts and delivering the watch. Only the dials, hands, and crowns are outsourced. This watch is still in its settling-in period, so I have not yet gauged its running accuracy. But all my other UTS watches keep time within C.O.S.C. chronometer parameters.

BALL Watch Company - Conductor Transcendent

The Ball solution to reading time in the dark is the Self Powered Micro Gas Lights (3H). The 3H micro gas lights glow up to 100 times brighter than luminous paints for up to 25 years, they do not require charging from any outside light source or power source. The encapsulated tritium gas poses no risk to the wearer over the life of the watch

Models:

NM1068D-L1J-BK, NM1068D-L1J-WH,

NM1068D-S1J-BK, NM1068D-S1J-WH 

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date 

Case:

Stainless Steel, Diameter: 35.5 mm x 47.5 mm, Height: 13.5 mm

Bezel: Plain

Glass: TV Screen Sapphire, Curved Sapphire Case Back 

Crown: Screwed type

3H Gas Light:

15 Micro Gas Tubes on Hour, Minute, Second Hands and Dial for Night Reading Capability

Movement: Automatic Calibre ETA 2892-2 

Bracelet:

Crocodile Leather Strap with Pin Buckle or Stainless Steel with Folding Clasp

Water Resistant: 50 m / 165 ft.

Shock Resistant: Withstand 5,000Gs Shock Test

Dial: Black and White