Monday, 22 October 2007

Radiomir Black Seal Ceramic

Radiomir was the first watch model created by Officine Panerai. A watch that crossed the history for the heroism characterising the value men who wore the Panerai at the beginning of the ’40.
In that period this model presented for the first time some technical innovations which determined from the very beginning its character and its qualities: a case very easy to read, winding crown, screwed back and a strong cushion shape, but very simple at the meanwhile.

This model was the precursor of all the Panerai watchmaking, thanks to its basic and simple characteristics. The Radiomir feature became stronger along the time. Nowadays this model with sports and at the same time discrete shapes suits with technological and precious materials, fit to host high watchmaking movements.

At the 2007 SIHH Radiomir will not only host the P.2003 Calibre 10 days automatic GMT, but it will also the presented with he following new versions:
  • Radiomir Black Seal, ceramic case, with the hand-wound movement OP XI;
  • Radiomir Cronografo, steel case, with automatic movement.

To create this model, Neuchatel Manufacture watchmakers has now devised a completely new process: a high-tech treatment of isostatic pressure which enhances and improves its technical characteristics.

The result is interesting both from the technical point of view and from the purely aesthetic angle: the ceramic used is Zirconium Oxide and it is moulded from powder using a process of isostatic pressure (instead of being cast as is the normal practice). In this way all the positive features of this material are enhanced: its extreme durability (up to five times greater than 316L steel), its strong resistance to a wide range of temperatures, and the fact that when worn for long periods the watch does not become scratched, damaged or corroded.

Also, ceramic formed in this way takes on a more homogenous appearance than that resulting from the which is the traditional method of casting the material.

Movement : Hand-wound mechanical Panerai OPXI movement, 161/2lignes, 17 jewels, monometallic Glucydur®balance with Nivarox® balance spring, 21,600 alternations/ hour, Incabloc® anti-shock device, power reserve 56 hours, COSC Chronometer Certificate
Functions : Hours, minutes, seconds
Case : Ceramic, 45 mm in diameter, removable wire loop strap attachments in steel with special hard black coating, winding crown in ceramic personalised OP
Back : crew steel with special hard black coating
Dial : Black, sandwich construction, with luminous Arabic numerals, seconds at 9 o’clock, Torpedo reproduced at 6 o’clock
Crystal : Anti-reflective sapphire, 2.2 mm thick
Water-resistance : To 100 metres
Strap : Black leather and steel buckle with special hard black coating
Production : 1,000 units
Distributed : from September 2007
Reference : PAM00292

Instrument BR01-92 Orange

In the West, the color orange is associated with energy. In the professional world, orange is symbolizes emergency, risk or danger.

It is usually used to highlight important information. An “overheating engine” gauge or a “low fuel” indicator will often be shown by an orange warning light. It is therefore no accident that the American Coast Guard chooses orange (in association with blue, its complementary color in the visible spectrum) for its flag. With its ergonomic black and photoluminescent orange dial and its superlative Swiss movement, the BR01 Instrument Orange embodies Bell & Ross’s philosophy:“Function initiates shape”.


Bell n Ross applies this “principle of high readability” to both models of this new timepiece. Production of the automatic watch and the automatic chronograph is limited to 250 pieces.

Movement : mechanical - automatic ETA 2892.
Functions : hours, minutes, seconds.
Case : Size XXL 46 mm. Glass bead blasted steel with carbon powder coating. Screw-in crown.
Dial : Galvanic black. Numbers, indexes and hands are coated with an orange photoluminescent finish for optimal night readability.
Glass : Anti-reflection sapphire crystal.
Water-resistance : 100 meters.
Strap : rubber or heavy-duty synthetic fabric.

History of Bell n Ross

In 1992 a team of designers and specialists of aircraft and space controls joined with a set project to create watches perfectly suiting a professional use, to be part of the great Swiss watchmaking tradition while meeting the demands of men facing extreme situations. Nowadays astronauts, pilots, divers or bomb disposal experts use Bell n Ross watches as tools on their missions.

There are trades which make your bear exceptional temperatures, undergo violent accelerations or with stand dangerous pressures. These extreme situations are studied by Bell n Ross along with those who experience them: pilots, divers, astronauts and bomb disposal experts.

To ensure that a watch perfectly meets the expectations of its users, Bell n Ross gathers men with complementary know how. With a unique objective - to create a utilitarian watch - master watchmakers, engineers, designers and professional users, put their expertise and experience together with the same motto: the essential is never compromised by the superfluous.

Designed for professionals who demand optimal reliability, Bell n Ross watches meet four basic principles: readability, performance, precision and water resistance. Thus, every detail has its purpose, its function. This technical exactness is expressed through pure lines and timeless elegance.

Bell n Ross watchmakers develop, assemble and carry out the ultimate adjustments of watches in Switzerland, in the production unit of La Chaux-de-Fonds.

The current Bell n Ross collection include Space 3, Grand Prix, Hydromax 11100 M, Type Marine, Type Demineur, Pilot, Diver 300, Function, Function Index, Vintage, Vintage 120, Vintage 123, Vintage 126, Military Type 123, Military Type 126, Desert Type 123, Desert Type 126 XL, Vintage 126 XL, Geneva 123, Geneva 126, Medium Auto, Medium Chrono, Jumping Hour, Double Subdial Jumping Hour, Mystery Diamond White and Mystery Diamond Black.

Friday, 19 October 2007

Bvlgari Diagono Titanium


Bvlgari Diagono Titanium Watch # TI32BTAVTD-SLN. Size : 32mm.Series: Diagono Titanium.Band: Rubber and Titanium Bracelet.Case: Titanium and Aluminium.Dial: Black, carbon fiber.Movement: Automatic.Mechanical movement with automatic winding and date.



Watch Series: Bvlgari Diagono
Model number: TI32BTAVTD-SLN
Band length: mens standard
Case material: Titanium and Aluminium
Dial Color: Black, carbon fiber
Movement: Automatic
Water resistant depth: 30.00 Meters

IWC Small Da Vinci


IWC Small Da Vinci Watch # 3736-013. Mechanical chronograph movement, driven by quartz, controlled stepping motor, Black dial, Black crocodile leather strap, Stainless steel case, Perpetual moon phase display, end-of-battery, life indicator, 233 parts, screw in crown, Convex sapphire crystal, water resistant to 30 meters, Date indicator between 4 & 5 o' clock position.



Watch Series: IWC Small Da Vinci
Model number: 3736-013
Band length: womens standard
Case material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Crystal material: Sapphire
Movement: Mechanical
Water resistant depth: 30.00 Meters

Montblanc Timewalker


Montblanc (Mont Blanc) Men' s Timewalker Series Watch # 09675. Automatic movement. Central second. Date display. 42 mm, stainless steel case. Skeleton horns. Domed sapphire crystal with antireflex coating. Water resistant to 30 metres. Band: Brown Alligator Leather Strap with Pin Buckle. Silver dial.


Watch Series:
MontBlanc TimeWalker Collection
Model number: 09675
Dial Color: Silver
Water resistant depth: 30.00 Meters

Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Automatic


Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Automatic Watch # 172.84.70. Mechanical automatic movement, Brown calfskin leather strap with folding clasp, Stainless steel case, Brilliant black dial with Arabic numerals and indexes, 28,800 vibrations per hour, Power.



Watch Series: Master
Model number: 172.84.70
Band length: Mens standard
Clasp: folding clasp
Case material: Stainless Steel
Dial Color: Brilliant black
Crystal material: Cambered sapphire
Movement: Mechanical automatic
Water resistant depth: 200.00 Meters
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