Azimuth Gauge Mecha-1 BMF

Azimuth Watch Co. is a Swiss watchmaking company founded in 2003. Its timepieces which are strictly mechanical and regarded as truly avant-garde are developed, designed and produced in Biel/Bienne which is one of the most important centers of Swiss watchmaking reputed for the finest watch engineering and manufacturing. Despite being relatively new on the market Azimuth introduced several important innovations including the world's first concept watch, the Gauge Mecha-1 BMF which has attracted a lot of attention throughout the world with its unique and fascinating design.

The Gauge Mecha-1 BMF launched in 2006 looks like any other premium watch available on the world market. The extraordinary timepiece can be described as unusual, futuristic, retro - 60's or 70's, impressive and even weird or strange but definitely not as an ordinary high-end men's watch. The rectangular 316L stainless steel case is 43 mm wide and 50 mm long and features an observation crystal on the back. The bezel used as dial is secured with 10 Torx drive cheese head tamper resistant screws which prevent any unauthorized tampering because only a Torx screwdriver can unlock the case. The watch has automatic self-winding caliber ETA 2836-2 modified to offset hour hand on disc, retrograde minutes and 24-hour indicator. Time display is characterized by off center analog hour dial, retro minute dial which is positioned on the left side and 24-hour indicator which is under the hour dial. The registered design has either a white dial with red hour hand and black-red minute indicator, or black dial with yellow hour hand and black-yellow minute indicator. Both version come with a black rubber strap with tang buckle but you can also choose between 24 genuine crocodile strap and water resistant military style leather strap. The sapphire crystal is water resistant to 5 bars (50 meters/165 feet).

The Gauge Mecha-1 BMF considered as Azimuth's signature collection has no other functions besides time display but it is truly unique, avant-garde and different from any other watch you have seen so far. It is simply one of those watches which inspires with its originality and fascinating design revealing the Azimuth's innovative approach to time reading. In addition to extraordinary design, the Gauge Mecha-1 BMF offers the Swiss precision and reliability as well as the newest technology and the finest materials.

Eberhard Chrono 4

Eberhard & Co. is a Swiss watch manufacturer which dates its history to 1887 when Georges-Emile Eberhard founded the watchmaking manufacture d'Horlogerie Eberhard & Co and introduced his first pocket-watch chronograph. Over the next 110 years the company became one of the world's leading luxury watch manufacturers by following its motto "innovation with tradition". Today, the Eberhard & Co collections are renowned for their timeless design which successfully combines tradition with modern appeal and for the famed Swiss reliability and precision.

One of the most recognizable Eberhard's men's watches is the Chrono 4, the first chronograph with counters arranged in one row. It was launched in 2001 and revolutionized the time reading. All four counters - small-second counter, 30 minute counter, one hour counter and 24 hour counter are arranged in a horizontal row which makes the reading of time more practical and logical. The Chrono 4 has 53 rubies mechanical automatic winding chronograph. Watch case with 40 mm in diameter is available in steel or 18K pink gold and features a domed sapphire antireflective glass. All models have a caseback fixed by 8 screws and come with steel Chalin bracelet or crocodile strap which is available in different colour versions. The dial index is available in white, black and blue colour. Screw-in crown at the side of the case features a personalized "E". Counters feature a luminescent coating enabling the reading of time during night. All Chrono 4 models are water resistant to 5 atmospheres (165 feet).

The Chrono 4 is an impressive timepiece and has everything a man could demand from a luxury watch. The company also launched a larger version called the Chrono 4 Grande Taille with a case in diameter 43 mm which also features all four counters arranged in horizontal row. The new version is also distinctive for use of rubber on the crown and push buttons and besides with the classical steel bracelet and crocodile strap also comes with rubber strap. In 2005, the company introduced even more daring version of the Chrono 4 - the Chrono 4 Temerario with all four counters arranged in a vertical row. The chronograph's push buttons are situated at 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock. The crown is kept in a small chamber at 12 o'clock which opens when triggering a lever situated at the level of the chronograph's push button at 1 o'clock. Check more Eberhard  watches.

Anonimo Militare Chrono Flyback

Anonimo is a Florentine matchmaking company founded by Federico Massacesi, a respected designer and entrepreneur in 1997. The company attracted a lot of attention already from the start and its timepieces designed and manufactured by a team of skilled watchmakers and craftsmen became a major success in a very short time period. Despite being relatively new on the market Anonimo introduced several innovations among which are probably best known the Kodiak process which makes the Anonimo leather straps resistant to corrosion by the sea water and the crown vanishing locking system protecting the crown which is positioned at 6 o'clock in contrary to the vast majority of other timepieces which have the crown on the side of case.

The Anonimo watch collection is marked by the Italian sense for design and innovative approach which successfully combines the tradition and the newest technology. Each timepiece expresses the company's philosophy which bases on originality, excellence and functionality, while the Militare Chrono Flyback is definitely one of the most recognizable Anonimo's timepieces. It features 47 jeweled automatic Dubois Depraz 42035 chronograph module with flyback function and ETA 2892A2 base module. Watch case of diameter 43,4 mm is sand-blasted and satinated AISI316 Plus stainless steel with domed sapphire crystal which makes it scratch resistant. The chronograph module is rotated in relation to the automatic movement so that the crown is positioned at 6 o'clock. One of the most distinctive features of the premium watch is the crown patented vanishing locking device which is integrated with watch strap and protects the crown positioned at 6 o'clock. The strap is made in patented Kodiak process calfskin which means that the strap is resistant to corrosion by the sea water (24 hours of continuous immersion). The push-bottons positioned on the left side of the case are rectangular (at 8 o'clock) for start/stop and round (at 10 o'clock) for flyback/reset. Watch case also features the exhibition back with flat sapphire crystal which allows viewing of the movement.

Hour indexes, baton hands and leafy second hands on very thick black dial are treated with luminous coating which improves legibility in both day and night. Small second counter is at the 9 o'clock, 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock and 12 hour counter at 12 o'clock. The dial also features a central hand for chronograph seconds and a magnified date window at 6 o'clock. The exceptional men's watch has a power

reserve for 40 hours and is water resistant to 12 atmospheres (396 feet).

Ernst Benz Chronolunar Automatic

Ernst Benz, the Swiss engineer and inventor is renowned for his technically exceptional series of 47 mm self-winding chronograph timepieces based on design of his Aircraft Chronograph which in turn was inspired by World War II aviator watches. The Ernst Benz timepieces are designed and manufactured in Switzerland and are famous for large size, legibility and precision as well as for their esthetic appearance.

The Ernst Benz collection of timepieces is marked by perfect reliability and elegance revealing the Swiss tradition of fine watchmaking which can be also noticed in the ChronoLunar collection. The ChronoLunar model comes in two sizes - 47 mm and 40 mm. Both models feature an automatic chronograph and a complete calendar system including elegant design greatly resembling the aviator watches from the 1940's. The ChronoLunar 47 mm wristwatch has an automatic Valjoux 7751 movement which is regarded as one of the finest self-winding chronograph movements. The massive 47 mm case comes in polished stainless steel with black or white dial and sapphire crystal. The case also features an exhibition type back with sapphire crystal which enables you to admire the automatic movement. It is available with polished stainless steel bracelet and leather or alligator strap. The ChronoLunar mm is water resistant to 5 atmospheres (165 feet). Besides time display and chronograph with hours, minutes and sweep seconds, the ChronoLunar 47 mm also features a calender displaying the day, month, graphic view of phases of the moon and 24 hour display (military time).

The ChronoLunar 40 mm model offers the same design and functions like the 47 mm model: automatic Valjoux 7751 driven movement, black or white dial, polished stainless steel case with sapphire crystal and exhibition type back, stainless steel bracelet, leather or alligator strap with optional deployment buckle, date hand, display of the day, month and moon phases, and chronograph with hours, minutes and weep seconds. Like the 47 model, the ChronoLunar 40 mm has a 9 mm knurled crown with double O-rings sealed, 2 years of warranty and is water resistant to 5 atmospheres (165 feet).

Both ChronoLunar 40 mm and 47 mm models are among the finest men's watches in the world. Swiss reliability and precision, and elegance inspired by timepieces worn by the pilots in the 1940's is probably the best way to describe the Ernst Benz's ChronoLunar collection. If you are looking for pure elegance and timeless design combined with the newest technology you will not regret if choosing a ChronoLunar 47 mm or 40 mm model, a true premium watch.

Jacob & Co The Quenttin

Jacob & Co. is a luxury watch and jewelry company which meets the demands of the most exquisite clients. Its timepieces and jewelry are worn by many celebrities and well-known names such as Bono, David Beckham, Justin Timberlake, Sir Elton John and many others. The Jacobs & Co watches have everything luxury watches should have and successfully compete with the famed Swiss luxury watch manufacturers with a long tradition although the Russian born American jeweler and founder of the Jacob & Co., Jacob Arabo launched his first timepieces in 2002.


The Quenttin is definitely one of the most recognizable men's watches created by the Jacob & Co. The watch which was launched in 2007 can be described as amazing, beautiful, unusual or even weird but definitely not as just an ordinary "luxury" watch. The bezel and case come in 18K white gold, 18K rose gold or magnesium featuring carbon applications on the side of the watch. The Quenttin's vertical mechanical 40 jeweled movement features a manual winding escapement and incorporates the Swiss anchor mounted in a Tourbillion cage. The Tourbillion can be seen through a sapphire crystal display in the case band. Unlike the vast majority of other watches which have either analog or digital display, The Quenttin is recognizable by a time display in the style of a cassette player from the 1960's or the 1970's with mechanical counter. Like the hours and minutes, the power reserve is displayed through vertical rolls. The watch is powered by 7 barrels which is enough for 31 days (744 hours). It is water resistant up to 100 feet (30 meters). The size of the cage which is attached to a rubber strap is 56 x 47 x 21,5 mm.


The Quenttin has no other special features apart from displaying time, on-off key for time set up or winding and external access to the Tourbillion for fine-tunning but it is still regarded as one of the most exceptional watches on the market. If you are impressed by its unique appearance you should hurry up because it was issued in limited edition: 99 pieces in white gold, 18 pieces in rose gold and 18 pieces in magnesium, while platinum bezel and case are available only on request. The Quenttin is definitely a piece of art and you can be sure that you will not go unnoticed with The Quenttin on your wrist.

Girard-Perragaux ww.tc chronograph

Girard-Perragaux is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturing company with a rich history of high-end watch manufacturing dating back to 1791 when Jean-Francois Bautte, a talented watchmaker and goldsmith signed his first watches in 1791. He became famous for his extra-thin watches and founded a manufacturing company in Geneva, the center of premium watch manufacturing at that time. The Girard-Perragaux Manufacture was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1856 after Constant Girard - the founder of the Girard & Cie Firm married Marie Perregaux. His son Constant Girard-Gallet took over the Bautte company which was founded by Jean-Francois Bautte and merged it with Girard-Perragaux in 1906. Over the next century Girard-Perragaux emerged as one of the world's leading luxury watch manufacturing companies registering nearly 80 patents and introducing several innovative concepts.


A luxury watch is much more than just a status symbol or fashion accessory. It reveals a person's way of life and taste for beauty and sophistication. Thus everyone who search for perfection of design and technology when it comes to watches know very well that Swiss watches are the best there is on the world's market. Girard-Perregaux is definitely a good choice if searching for prestigious watch because it is one of the few authentic Swiss watch manufacturers which develops, designs and produces all watch components from the watch's "heart" to the final enhancement.


Girard-Perregaux's collection of premium watches for both men and women is renowned for modern and fashionable designs and application of the newest technologies. The best known and the most popular Girard-Perregaux collections are Haute Horlogerie (for men and women), Cat's Eye (for women), Girard-Perregaux 1966 (for men), Vinatage 1945 (for men) and WW.TC (for men). The ww.tc (world-wide time control) collection was introduced to the market in 2000 and became one of the most recognizable Girard-Perregaux men's watches. The ww.tc model comes in four different materials (steel, pink gold, titanium and ceramic/titanium) with sapphire crystal secured by 6 screws case-back. All ww.tc models are water resistant to 165 feet with exception of WW.TC Shadow (Fly-Back Chronograph) which is water resistant to 330 feet. Most of tc.wc models simultaneously display all time zones in its dial and features a power reserve indicator, calendar and the "Financial" function displaying opening and closing time of the world's main stock markets.