Before the Cellini line was introduced to the Rolex family, there were basically only two lines two choose from. You either entered a boutique looking for a sports watch and you were presented with: Daytona, Submariner, GMT, Sea-Dweller or Explorer. It was these models that carved Rolex space in to niche markets that could be luxurious and outdoorsy in the same degree. And for those seeking to stay in the luxury niche, with prominence towards elegance, they had the option of dress attire models, such as the: Date-Just, Day-Date and then came the: Cellini. Continue reading “Rolex Adds Bling to Cellini” »

Omega Speedmaster ’57 began as a reissue with the original stainless steel bezel, straight lugs and no crown-guards polished case just like the early models of the Speedmaster’s, nicknamed: Speedies. But, aside from aesthetical features, this timepiece brought a vintage look with modern technology. It basically just excluded the “broad arrow hands” from its 2013 reissue, which to those who recall the original was one of its most characteristic traits, but the 2015 reissue has added this missing touch. Continue reading “Omega ’57 Broadens its Arrows” »

The watch industry is characterized by a certain conservatism. Which is why it comes as a surprise, when one of their main brands produces a timepiece that breaks a mold. If we trace back in time we can find various isolated instances in which this has occurred. And this year it seems like Patek Philippe has gone down the route, of the unexpected. Introducing the: “Patek Philippe 5524G Calatrava Pilot Travel Time”. Continue reading “Patek Philippe breaks the Calatrava mold” »

This completely new line to the Cartier family of watches brings along two innovative features: its shape and crown. The Cartier de Clé isn’t round, nor oval, it’s a shape somewhere in between, but it definitely looks elegant and desirable. A simple circle shape defines the structure of the case, featuring fluid horn-shaped lugs which curve to adjust to the wrist and contribute to this watches peculiar shape. Continue reading “Cartier de Clé – reinventing the crown” »

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diver has already been introduced in various material, from ceramic to forged carbon, this year they decided just to add some new colors. For many this is the ultimate luxury diver watch. And the new ref. 15710ST comes with an open caseback for a clear view of the movement, without sacrificing its water resistance depth, which can reach 300m (984 feet). Continue reading “Audemars Piguet’s Must Used Model Adds Colors” »

Officine Panerai’s special editions for 2015 choose to tackle one of the most interesting astronomical complications, “the equation of time”. For those who aren’t familiar with the concept; basically the difference between “mean” time indicated by a watch and “true” time indicated by the solar meridian is called ”equation of time”. So, the length of one day is derived from the period of one rotation of the Earth and the length of one year is related to the period of one revolution of the earth around the sun. As the saying goes: ”Science is enforced Continue reading “Panerai’s “Equation of Time” Seeks Accuracy” »

Panerai takes the popular Luminor case design and build it up with contemporary material: a carbon fiber composite, which has never been used to construct a watch before. Its matte black appearance combines well with this military themed watch, named: “PAM 616 Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech”. Continue reading “Panerai takes a crack at Carbon Fiber for a Classic Design” »

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller, D-Blue Dial, ref# 116660

James Cameron isn’t sure if he’s a filmmaker, or an explorer. But, it’s safe to say he’s succeeded in both of these professions. As a child he grew up at a time in which NASA was launching ships into outer space and Jacques Cousteau was demystifying the oceans currents and wildlife, inspiring the imagination of future explorers. Continue reading “Rolex and James Cameron team-up to get to the bottom: of the Ocean” »