At Baselworld 2010, Tudor has unveiled its new Heritage Chrono watch to join the Tudor Sport collection. The timepiece is a reinterpretation of the brand’s famous Oysterdate Chronograph born in the early 1970s.

Introducing modern design codes that confirm everything is better the second time around, all the lines of this storied timepiece have been mindfully reformulated to echo, with a contemporary spin, the exquisite contours of the coveted chronograph and of the racing cars at the historic, technical and aesthetic heart of its creation.

The new Tudor Heritage Chrono watch celebrates the historic relationship between Tudor and Porsche and the values they share. In particular, it pays tribute to the powerful Tudor-Porsche Motorsport partnership born in 2009 – the watchmaking company became “Timing Partner” during the Porsche international one-make cups. read more

The jewelry and watch brand Dior has recently introduced its novel La Mini D watch. It has been launched in two versions.

The first interpretation, called La Mini D de Dior “Snow Set” Diamonds, is available with a 19 mm case, rendered in white gold. It is fitted with a bezel and a crown, illuminated by the play of dazzling diamonds. The water-resistance of the case is down to 30 meters.

The case frames a white gold dial, generously paved with “snow-set” diamonds. Sweeping smoothly over the dial are polished dauphine hands, also manufactured from white gold. read more

The famous watchmaker Raymond Weil is extremely pleased to bring forth its appealing Freelancer Black 8 watch. The original design of the timepiece has been inspired by numerology, and number 8 in particular, a sign of prosperity and wealth.

The figure eight, embellished with 12 scintillating diamonds, is artfully presented on the black guilloche dial.

The extremely alluring Raymond Weil watch is offered with a 38 mm case, sculptured in polished and brushed steel. It is equipped with a circular bezel, enhanced by the subtle interplay of diamonds. Chosen for their exceptional clarity, these precious stones emphasize the minimalist style of the novel watch. read more

The Zenith Elite 681 Ultra Thin watch catches the glance by its classic beauty.

The ultra-thin case of the watch, sculptured in 18K rose gold or stainless steel, measures 40mm in diameter. The case accommodates the perfectly matching extra-slim Elite 681 self-winding caliber that is just 3.81 mm thick. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and provides a 50-hour power reserve.

The case construction incorporates a sapphire crystal exhibition back that allows to rest one’s eyes on the movement, featuring the tungsten oscillating weight embellished with a Cotes-de-Geneve motif.

The face of the watch is protected by a domed sapphire crystal provided with antiglare treatment on both sides. read more

Always in quest of excellence, the renowned watchmaker Christophe Claret is proud to present its DualTow NightEagle watch, which sets a perfect balance between functional reliability and superior horological quality.

The watch was released in 2009, on the occasion of the brand’s 20th anniversary. Daring in all its inventiveness, this imposing timepiece greatly impressed the most discerning public.

This year, Christopher Claret launches a full black interpretation of the DualTow watch. Extremely elegant, the watch, demonstrating angular tinted horns and sapphire bridges, reveals all the magic of the outstanding manually-wound CC20A calibre movement. The single-pusher planetary-gear chronograph movement incorporates a striking mechanism and tourbillon. read more

The remarkable Chronograph Ref. 5170 from the prominent watchmaker Patek Philippe has recently arrived to the challenging Swiss watchmaking scene. The undeniable highlight of the watch is its reliable CH 29-535 PS calibre movement, engineered and produced from top to toe in the manufacture’s ateliers.

The manually-wound movement, equipped with a column-wheel and horizontal toothed-wheel coupling, has been designed in the distinctive classical style. It serves to indicate the functions of hours, minutes, seconds and chronograph. The high-performance of this flagship model is ensured by the Patek Philippe seal.

Decked out in 18K yellow gold, the case of this horological novelty boasts 39 mm in diameter and immediately brings to mind the brand’s impressive chronograph of the 1940’s. read more

The renowned watch manufacture Chopard has provided a true delight to its faithful admirers by launching a new series of spectacular watches. Included in the brand’s 150th Anniversary Collection, the new watches reveal a polar bear on an ice floe, a monkey jumping through lush jungle branches or a penguin among his companions.

Dressed in 18-karat gold, the intriguing timepieces are equipped with a bezel, enhanced by a sparkling mosaic of diamonds. Every watch also shows off an appealing dial, done in mother-of-pearl, as well as mobile diamonds, which have already been appreciated by the audience as a part of the acclaimed Happy Sport collection.

Issued as a limited edition of 15 items, the Chopard Haute Joaillerie Animal World Collection embodies the company’s top achievements in the field of fine jewelry and high-grade watchmaking. read more

The new Chopard L.U.C Louis-Ulysse – The Tribute watch celebrates the brand’s 150-th anniversary and pays tribute to Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the brand’s founder. The model represents a pocket-watch that can be turned into a wristwatch. The watch is also a modern reinterpretation of an ingenious invention that allowed a pocket-watch to be worn on the wrist. The invention was introduced by Karl Scheufele I in 1912. The timepiece will be offered in a limited number of 150 pieces.

According to horological literature, Karl Scheufele I received a patent for special lugs to be used for fastening a pocket-watch and turning it into a wristwatch. Inspired by this idea, the Chopard designers and watchmakers have given birth to the L.U.C Louis Ulysse – The Tribute watch to be magically transformed from a pocket-watch into a wristwatch in just one swift move, and then switched back to a pocket-watch.

The “adjustable lugs” system introduced by Karl Scheufele I has inspired the development of a remarkably reliable cradle system for much more comfortable handling. read more

The horological company Graff is delighted to bring out its gorgeous Galaxy Ladies Watch, creating a striking balance of luxury design and superior craftsmanship.

The new Graff watch successfully mirrors the design of the brand’s acclaimed jewelry collection. This Swiss-made watch, created specially for a delicate feminine wrist, sits comfortably within a highly fluid bracelet of dazzling Graff diamonds.

Painstakingly matched for cut, color and clarity, more than 70 diamonds have been set by hand at the company’s ateliers in London. Thoroughly positioned and mounted at slightly different elevations, every scintillating jewel resembles a star in the night sky. read more

Graff has recently unveiled its MasterGraff Tourbillion watch, the top achievement of the men’s collection. Entirely hand-crafted, this watch is illuminated by the play of Graff diamonds, with overall weight of 35 carats.

A true incarnation of luxury, this novelty has been issued in a limited series of just 5 items. Framed by a faceted bezel, the Graff watch produces an incredible effect of a single dazzling Graff diamond. The brand takes the watch design to the totally new frontiers: the bezel of the timepiece is enhanced by the interplay of 24 sparkling diamonds, which have been thoroughly chosen and cut by Graff diamond cutters to match perfectly each facet of the bezel.

The face of the watch is also embellished with invisibly set trapeze and baguette diamonds and the brand’s emblematic emerald triangle, located at 12 and 7 o’clock. They are kept company by baguette-cut emeralds surrounding the dial itself.  read more

The watch manufacture Hysek has brought forth its superb Tourbillon Furtif watch, distinguished by a progressive design. It is powered by the Calibre HW10 movement, manufactured entirely in the brand’s workshops. The extraordinary mechanism features a flying tourbillion, equipped with "avant-gardist" balance, rendered in titanium. This little horological masterpiece can be admired from any side of the timekeeper, which was achieved by means of turning the metal into an amazing piece of lace.

Composed of 260 individual parts and embellished with 26 jewels, the movement serves to display hours and minutes. It operates at a frequency of 28, 800 vibrations per hour and provides a 70-hour power reserve.

All the technical surprises of the watch are enclosed in a case crafted from 18k rose gold and titanium. It is equipped with a screwed crown. read more

The famous Royal Collection from Vasto has been enriched with a new Royal Power Edition watch, designed in a sportive style. The watch features a thicker case and bracelet, performed in the company’s best graphic traditions. This strong and contemporary timekeeping object will become a sure hit with all sportsmen.

Ticking inside this imposing timepiece is a self-winding ETA Valjoux 7750 movement. It serves to display the functions of hours, minutes and chronograph.

The heart of the Royal Power Edition timepiece is placed in a 316L stainless steel case, which boasts a diameter of 42 mm. Its front side is protected by an anti-glare sapphire crystal, which makes scratches virtually non-existent.  read more

The world of watchmaking has heartily welcomed an extraordinary Anniversary Automatic Calendar watch, manufactured by the Vulcain brand. The most striking thing about this novelty is its famous alarm movement, Cricket Calibre V-22, composed of 257 individual parts.

This brand’s proprietary anthracite-coated self-winding movement is endowed with two barrels. The first is intended for supplying the energy, necessary for the hours, minutes and seconds functions. The second one is meant for activating the alarm function with its 20-second chime.

Studded with 23 rubies, the Cricket Calibre V-22 operates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour and offers a 42-hour power reserve. Integrated within the movement there is an anthracite-coated oscillating weight, outfitted with a ceramic ball-bearing mechanism. read more

The new Cazius Automatic chronograph watch from Rodania is instantly identifiable due to its ultra-modern exterior. Although designed for action, the new timepiece is also extremely elegant. Very comfortable to wear, the watch is an incarnation of quality and style, two values deeply cherished by the brand.

The chronograph is constructed around the automatic Valjoux 7750 movement. It offers an array of useful functions, including hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, as well as those of chronograph and tachometer.

The novel watch, produced by Rodania, is available with a 44 mm case, rendered in stainless steel. It is outfitted with a black PVD-treated bezel, which securely holds a sapphire crystal. The watch case is 50- meter water-resistant.
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The illustrious watchmaker Dubey & Schaldenbrand is pleased to introduce its high-precision watch, called New Spiral. A perfect union of extreme aesthetics and technical refinement, this creation will satisfy the highest expectations of watch lovers in search for a reliable timekeeping instrument and contemporary elegance.

The New Spiral watch utilizes a self-winding chronograph movement, executed entirely in the brand’s workshops. Embellished with 25 jewels, the Dubey & Schaldenbrand calibre features blue screws, circular decorations and rhodium-plated finishing, distinguished by the highest degree of excellence. The movement incorporates a rotor, adorned with “black gold” pattern and pierced DS.

The Dubey & Schaldenbrand watch is cased in 316L surgical stainless steel, demonstrating a polished and satin-finished surface. The timepiece boasts a diameter of 44 mm. The case is outfitted with the crown, stamped with DS seal. read more

Seiko Reveals Commemorative Limited Edition Spring Drive Spacewalk Watch
Seiko is proud to be the producer of the first wristwatch ever created specifically to be used in outer space. Now, the brand is launching a commemorative edition of this outstanding timepiece. It will be distributed via selected retail outlets of the brand across the world.

The Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk watch was initially unveiled at Baselworld 2008. In October 2008, the private space traveler Richard Garriott used the Seiko watch in outer space on his mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Seiko created the wristwatch specifically for Mr. Garriott’s space flight. The watch was developed to boast the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and radiation implied by an Extra-vehicular Activity (EVA), or spacewalk.

It is remarkable that the Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk watch proved to be a reliable timekeeping instrument throughout the space-traveler’s flight in space that lasted 12 days. read more

The watchmaking brand Metal.ch has recently announced its progressive Chronosport watch, which eloquently reveals its powerful character.

Reserved for both men and women, the watch exposes a bezel equipped with a tachometric scale. This novelty remains faithful to the brand’s emblematic features: it proudly exhibits a crown, endowed with a double protection system, a palette of off-color dials and, surely, the renowned star logo.

The Metal.ch watch has been designed in a distinctive style that is spectacular and dynamic, but never obtrusive. It will definitely appeal to those watch enthusiasts, who know how to set and achieve targets.
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The prominent watchmaker Armin Strom has recently launched its new One Week Earth watch collection, which encapsulates the mastery of the brand’s specialists. The collection is built from four timepieces: Earth, Water, Air and Fire. Each interpretation has been issued in a limited edition of 100 pieces.

Inside the powerful Armin Strom watches from the One Week Earth collection there beats a manually-wound ARM09 calibre movement, developed and assembled from A to Z in the brand’s ateliers. Composed of 146 individual parts and adorned with 34 jewels, it runs at the rate of 18,000 vibrations per hour.

The movement provides a 7-day power reserve. The richness of this mechanism is accentuated by its partially engraved, chamfered and hand-polished surface. The movement serves to indicate hours, minutes, seconds, as well as power reserve. read more

The renowned watchmaking house Urwerk is marking the 7th anniversary of its 103 collection. This is a kind of a farewell celebration, since the brand is about to stop the production of the collection at the end of the year.

According to Martin Frei, this extraordinary line is a successful combination of refined technology and supreme elegance. This signature assemblage has reached a pinnacle in its development and, therefore, it deserves a worthy end.

Reinterpreted in a modern way, the brand’s famous Tarantula watch has been bestowed with the evocative name of Mexican Fireleg. The UR-103T watch strikes the eye with its charismatic design. The watch has been issued as a limited series of 60 pieces, while the release of the Shining T interpretation, encouraged by the world of Manga, has been restricted to just 33 items.  read more

The prestigious family-owned Ora Swiss Watch company engineers and produces its remarkable timepieces in Ticino on the shores of Lake Maggiore in southern Switzerland. Ticino is a region, where northern traditions amazingly combine with southern charm and culture. This is the place where the brand’s specialists give birth to their ideas and turn them into reality.

Now, Ora Swiss Watch is delighted to present its appealing novelty, dubbed Ora #1. The name of the chronograph stems from an Italian word, meaning “time”, “hour” and “now”. The case and dial of the watch, crafted from a single piece of titanium, will definitely boggle imagination of watch lovers. The breathtaking Ora watch was born as a result of a perfect alliance between excellent craftsmanship, precise technology and high quality.

The Ora #1 watch is constructed around a self-winding Ora P700 calibre, which uses Valjoux 7753 as its base. Rhodium-plated, the movement comprises a circular-grained plate and bridges, graced with Cotes de Geneve finish. Incorporated into this mechanism is a tungsten monobloc rotor. read more