Friday, February 29, 2008

Certina DS Blue Ribbon

This week is just about new entries here in Premium Watches, now it´s Certina which brings us the DS Blue Ribbon. A very sporty watch for gents which comes with a steel case capable of achieving 330meters under water. It has a common design but for sure is very well builded with the quality Certina used us to



Certina DS Blue Ribbon
Certina DS Blue RibbonSpecifications:
Case: Steel
Glass: Sapphire with anti-reflection treatment.
Water resistance: 330meters

Price:
-

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Mido All Dial Moon

Now another new comer here in premium watches: Mido with the All Dial Moon luxury watch.

Watches are known to be one of the major fetishes among men ever since they were invented. Usually it means more than just a device for keeping track of time, rather it for men it signifies style, taste, fashion and of course status. The more posh the watch is the more happy he is to wear it and to flaunt. Therefore, Mido, a name that is taken with respect among gents watches, brings their latest model to celebrate this unusual masculine fetish. The Mido All Dial Moon is just watch that will have your eyes peeled once you set them on this piece of wonder. This baby like all its preceders carries the reputation for long lasting performance and a reliability on which you can easily bet your life. With its timeless craftsmanship this watch once owned will become your most coveted asset. Moreover, be careful to save it from the envious gazes of your friends.

The all steel body, which is given a brilliant polish, shines with all its strength and gives it a very posh feeling. The white dial rather complements the steel bracelet, and together they give out an aura of prosperity as well as wisdom, just what fine watches are meant to do. As one can figure out from the name the dial is round and as white as the moon.

The chronometer movement of this masterpiece is COSC certified and as sated before very reliable. Though the thing looks quite big but in reality it boast of a sleekness which only a few luxury watches have so far. It has a white non-reflective sapphire crystal, which gives that unbelievable visual clarity which makes time viewing, an obsession for you.


The All Dial Moon it´s for sure an exceptional time piece featuring new complications.
It has an automatic chronograph with 46hours reserve. It´s a quite good looking
gents watch which can be acquired at a very affordable price. A must have every-day watch for lovers.


Specifications:
Movement: automatic, 46h reserve
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, lunar phase indicator
Case: stainless steel 316L
Glass: sapphire
Watter resistance: 100meters

Price:
1.735€

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Paul Picot C-Type 43mm Classic

From Paul Picot here is a special edition limited to 999 pieces, the Paul Picot C-Type 43mm Classic. It´s a men watch with automatic movement and certified as an official chronograph by COSC. It´s main characteristic it´s a yellow bracelet and it´s specially designed so it can achieve 300meters deep.
A wonderful sports watch to join premium watches collection.

Paul Picot C-Type
Paul Picot C-Type
Paul Picot C-TypePaul Picot C-Type


Specifications:

Glass: anti-reflex sapphire
Case: stainless steel
Movement: Automatic
Water Resistant 30 ATM/ 300meters
Case diameter: 43 mm

Price:
about 2,250€

Thursday, February 21, 2008

UTS Munchen Diver 500

UTS brings us the Professional Diver 500, a sports watch for professional, and aquatic sports, fans. The Professional Diver 500 for sure wont win any design award but´s still elegant and it´s quite effective on it´s purpose: watter proof, and it does it´s job very well being able to achieve 500meters deep. To achieve this mark it has a 2.5mm sapphire glass and case thick.
A genuine sports watch which can be also included in the premium watches section :)


UTS Diver 500
UTS Diver 500
UTS Diver 500
UTS Diver 500Specifications:
Watch:- 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.
Rotating diver-bezel with 60 positions.
Waterproof and pressure resistant to 50 bar = 500 m depth.
Screw M 1,6 x 4 DIN 912 V2A.
Case 2.5 mm thick / Case engraved.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Chopard LUC Strike One

The Chopard LUC Strike One is one very special watch, not just by showing time but also by telling time! On the bottom there´s a small window which allow the view of the striking mechanism and the hammer. The LUC 96SH caliber is used and the mechanism provides the energy for the hammer to strike each hour. There´s also an indication of the hours minute and day of month. Not just a gents premium watch but also one exclusive piece... which even talks to you.

Chopard LUC Strike One
Chopard LUC Strike One
Chopard LUC Strike One
Chopard LUC Strike One

Specifications:
Total diameter 40.50 (mm)
Thickness 10.64 (mm)
Water-resistant to 30 (m)
Striking pusher
Total diameter 40.50 (mm)
Thickness 10.64 (mm)
Water-resistant to 30 (m)
Striking pusher

Price:
about 29.300€ depending on the moddel

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Seiko Le Grand Sport Diamond

Another entry from Seiko with this wonderful mens watch, the Seiko Le Grand Sport Diamond, a premium watch quite affordable for most people. With a 41mm case the large number of functions caught immediately the attention. It´s equipped with a retrograde day, a 31 day calendar and a 24hour display. A very nice piece from Seiko and with very good quality and lots of functions.
Not doubt a fancy gents watch.
Grand Sport Diamond
Specs:
Case: Stainless steel, 41mm
Movement: Seiko quartz movement
Crystal type: Saphire
Water resistance: 50meters

Price:
~
usd 550$

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Harry Winston Project Z4

This week is full of new comers, today it´s the Harry Winston time with the gents watch Project Z4.
The Project Z4 is the 4th model from the series Project Zalium from Harry Winston. This model has got a chronometer with 2 time zone indication. The black carbon face features 2 separate discs “hour/minute” and “night/day” indicators, one hell of a luxury watch for sure. It´s a limited edition of 300 pieces worldwide and is made of the exotic metal alloy Zalium.
Ronald Winston, son of Harry Winston, created Zalium from zirconium alloy and allium lily. This metal is even stronger than titanium and almost as light, a great luxury watch!

Harry Winston Project Z4
Harry Winston Project Z4
Harry Winston Project Z4

Specifications:
Movement Self-winding, Cal. GP 3196
Power reserve 45 hours
Indications Two independently set hours and minutes dials two 24-hour discs
Controls Trigger in the caseband at 10 o’clock to set the hours of the second time zone and a three-position crown
Case Zalium, 44mm
Strap Black natural rubber
Water resistance 100m (10ATM)

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Raymond Weil Nabucco

A new entry in this Premium Watches blog, the Raymond Weil, it brings us the Nabucco sports watch.
Nabucco is a exclusively masculine mechanical collection that was unveiled by Raymond Weil at the recent Baselworld 2007 international watch fair.
It´s the first model by Raymond Weil to come with a 46mm case, water-resistant to a depth of 200m that incorporates a high-tech material: carbon fibre, also includes the standard sapphire glass. A nice wrist luxury watch with quality materials at a very affordable price.


Specifications:
Steel Case
Glass Sapphire crystal
Size (mm) 46
Thickness (mm) 15.6
Water resistance (m) 200
Functions Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Countdown
Movement: Automatic/ Self winding

Price:
from 3000€



Raymond Weil Nabucco
Raymond Weil Nabucco
Raymond Weil Nabucco

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Cartier Ballon Bleu

For sure a premium watch, thats what the Cartier Ballon Bleu is. A exquisite piece of jewelery and very fluid design lines. It´s won the Grand Prix d´Horlogerie de Geneve, a prof of it´s exceptional design lines. It can have a 28.5mm 36.5mm or a 42mm case accomplished with steel, white gold or yellow gold. This Ballon Bleu it´s characterized by a blue sapphire integrated on the case. A truly wonderful gents watch.

Cartier Ballon Bleu
Cartier Ballon Bleu
Cartier Ballon Bleu
Cartier Ballon Bleu
Cartier Ballon Bleu

Specs:
Water resistance: 30m
Case: 28.5, 36.5 or 42mm
Bracelet: steel, yellow or white gold.
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date (day of month)
Movement: automatic

Price:
From 23.500€