Breitling’s Colt collection was conceived with action scenarios in mind. It was designed to conquer feats and endure diverse thrills. But, these are details well know about this brand and model line. The novelty factor comes in the form of its “all black” demeanor. Although the wow factor of going “dark” has diminished, since becoming one of the biggest 2016 trends in watches. Still, there is certainly a market for the new: “Breitling Colt Chronograph Automatic Blacksteel”. Continue reading “Breitling Colt Model Goes “All Black”” »

A salute to our armed forces, more specifically the Navy are the intentions Bell & Ross had behind the conception of this new timepiece. A dressed up pilot’s watch in a blue and gold color scheme similar to a naval officer’s uniform. And also available in two models: the “BR 123” with small seconds & the “BR 126” chronograph. Continue reading “Bell & Ross Aéronavale Dressed iN Blue & Gold” »

Vacheron Constantin’s “Historiques collection” is dedicated to reviving their creative archetypes and showcasing the aesthetic and technical prowess of watches in their heritage through contemporary reinterpretations. This time around they’re presenting three new pieces from this collection, the: “Cornes de Vache 1955”, “American 1921” and “Ultra-Fine 1955”. Continue reading “Vacheron Constantin Adds 3 Pieces To Historiques Collection” »

The IWC Schaffhausen is honoring fellow Swiss boat-builder Boesch with a second limited edition watch. The key feature to stand out here is the mahogany used to construct these boats. As it’s also the color of the dial and this special edition has placed a mahogany inlay on its caseback, so let’s take a closer look at the new “IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Edition ‘Boesch’ “. Continue reading “IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Boesch”” »

Watchmakers at Hublot have gained a reputation as experimental horologists by employing all kinds of unusual materials. We’ve seen them use: carbon fiber, osmium, zirconium, tantalum, magic gold and they even embroidered a timepiece, among other eccentricities. Now, they’ve taken what normally would make a strap and made a dial instead! Introducing the “Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti”. Continue reading “Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti” »

Held by many as the best cigar you can buy, this celebrated post-revolution Cuban cigar named Cohiba debuted in 1966; while the prized Swiss chronograph caliber “El Primero” was originally unveiled in 1969. But, 2016 marks their encounter in this limited edition “Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Cohiba Edition”. Continue reading “Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Cohiba Edition” »

Although the Breitling brand is known for its aviation timepieces, they aspire as much too new heights, as they do to reaching new depths. This “Breitling Avenger II Seawolf Blacksteel” watch was made to conquer the abyss with us attached to it. Originally the “Avenger II” debuted in 2013, but now it’s back in a limited edition blacksteel version. Continue reading “Breitling Avenger II Seawolf” »

Motorsports tend to get many prestigious brands wanting to be involved with their activities. Chopard has had a continuing relationship with “Porsche Motorsport’s World Endurance Championship Team” and their “919 Hybrid” race car. The 84^th edition of the “24 Hours of Le Mans” took place last weekend (June 18^th & 19^th) at Circuit De La Sarthe, in Le Mans, France. So it was an opportune moment to unveil the new “Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition”. Continue reading “Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition – 24 hours of Le Mans 2016” »

The Italian horologists at Bulgari have returned with one of their best-sellers. Their first “Bulgari Diagono” was launched back in 1998 and was made of aluminium. The use of this lightweight material was a wise choice to wear on a wrist, besides its novelty factor at the time. A novelty that has now worn out since so many brands and models also began to adopt this material in their productions. But, there is always room for innovation, when you’re creative and Bulgari has continued to pursue other variables in their watchmaking. Continue reading “Bulgari Diagono Magnesium Chrono” »

One of the world’s oldest chronographs to be in continuous production has been the “Breitling Navitimer”. This renowned aviation-inspired watch series has issued various models with different sizes, styles and employed materials, since it debuted back in 1952. Now, it’s back once again in a larger and darker form, as the: “Breitling 46mm Navitimer Blacksteel”. Continue reading “Breitling Navitimer Returns Bigger & Darker” »