Monday, October 18, 2010

Glycine Airman 22


Slightly smaller than other Glycine Airman watches at 42mm, the Glycine Airman 22 also feature dual / multiple timezone / GMT option.

Maybe I do really one to carry on living he three timezone life?

But then which one to get:

GMT Version (4 hands, three timezones)

Purist Version (pure 24h watch, 3 hands, two timezones)

GA Version; special excecution for pilots (4 hands, three timezones, 24h hand arrow-tipped with SL, slender 12h hand with SL)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Luminox SR-71 Blackbird

If you always had a soft spot for one of these, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird


then consider one of these, the Luminox SR-71 Blackbird watch


Has the buzzword compliant 44 mm black steel PVD case

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Urwerk UR-203


Another masterpiece of horological design

Honestly, who can resist such a technological triumph that requires an oil change every three years!


Here's some blurb stolen from their web site:

Dial Side
Revolving Satellite Complication The UR-203 features URWERK’s patented Revolving Satellite Complication with telescopic minutes hands. The Revolving SatelliteComplication displays time using telescopic minutes hands operating through the middle of three orbiting and revolving hours satellites. The telescopic minutes hands precisely adjust their length to follow the three sectors marking the minutes: 0-14, 15-44, 45-60. Extended, they enable the UR-203 to display the time across a large, easy-to-read dial. Retracted, they allow for a very wearable and comfortably sized case.

Back side
The UR-203 is the world’s first watch with the winding rate regulated by fluid dynamics. As long ago as the 18th century, clockmakers were using air friction to regulate the speed of chiming clocks, and their techniques evolved to become the preferred method of regulating the rate of chimes on minute-repeaters. With the UR-203, URWERKhave taken the traditional idea of using air friction and refined it to control the rate of automatic winding. The traditional rotating vanes of the past have been replaced by cutting-edge miniature twin turbines - miniature air compressors - which can be seen spinning on the back of the watch. The UR-203’s twin turbines are coupled with the winding rotor. According to the position of the selector lever, the turbines act as shock absorbers. In normal activity they cushion sharp movements of the rotor. This reduces wear and increases the lifespan of the movement.

Seems almost churlish to mention its approx 46mm size.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Oris Artelier Worldtimer


At 42.5mm the Oris Artelier Worldtimer just sneaks in, and by doing so adds a nice looking dual-time zone watch to the list.

Available with either leather or steel strap you know that the only Oris mutli-time zone watch will look good on your wrist. Or mine.




Sunday, September 26, 2010

Wenger Commando Patagonia Expedition



Coming in at 42mm, the Wenger Commando Patagonia Expedition Watch should be tough enough for what you need, yes? Available in black or green if you prefer the more commando look.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Glashütte Original Senator Navigator


If you can afford it at $31,900 is rose gold or only $21,000 in steel, the 44mm Glashütte Original Senator Navigator could be for you.

The one above is the Panorama Date, which gives probably the longest name of any watch: "Glashütte Original Senator Navigator Panorama Date"

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Oris Hunter - 46mm of aviation lovelyness


At 46mm, the Oris Hunter is the biggest Oris Aviation watch, and commemorates the British Hawker Hunter the Swiss airforce flew for 36 years, from 1958 to 1994.

If you happen to be among the first 1958 customers you also get a replica Hunter ejection seat safety splint.

 

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