Ahead of SIHH 2015, IWC is poised to update its storied Portuguese family of watches with a chronograph. The Yacht Club Chrono is powered by a self-winding in-house caliber, developed over the course of four years. A flyback function, 68-hour power reserve, and custom chronograph display on the matte black face are the flagship details of this standout piece, while the screw-in crown helps to guarantee the piece’s 60 meters of water resistance. Releasing on the silhouette’s 75th anniversary, look for the Yacht Club Chronograph to arrive at select retailers in the coming weeks.
Undoubtedly the highlight of Panerai‘s unveilings at SIHH 2015 is the upcoming Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech 3 Days Automatic from the the Milan-based watchmaker. Featuring never-before-used carbon fiber-based Carbotech construction for its 47 mm case, the timepiece sports a unique, uneven matte black finish thanks to the cutting of the high-tech material — effectively making each watch a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. In addition to the case, the watch also dons a Carbotech-constructed anti-clockwise unidirectional rotating bezel with a graduated scale. Powered by Panerai’s automatic mechanical P.9000 calibre movement, the piece boasts the likes of a Glucydur balance alongside an Incabloc anti-shock device and a three-day power reserve and is water-resistant up to 300 meters. Finally, the piece’s black dial sees applied luminous Arabic numerals and dots with the Date at the 3 o’clock position while a small seconds hand appears at 9 o’clock. Finishing touches include a caoutchouc black rubber strap and DLC-coated titanium buckle while additional bracelet and strap options are set to be available when the piece launches at retail in the near future.
Coming soon from Panerai and joining the Italian label’s Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech 3 Days Automatic is the brand new Radiomir Mare Nostrum Titanium. While the aforementioned Carbotech-constructed timepiece is an apt nod to contemporary watches, the Radiomir Mare Nostrum Titanium is much more of an homage to nostalgia, taking cues from a piece that was created back in 1943 exclusively for the deck officers of the Royal Italian Navy who operated on the Mediterranean. Limited to just 300 units and set to be available soon, the retro design pairs a 52mm case of brushed titanium with a matching bezel and an exclusive hand-wound mechanical Panerai OP XXV calibre movement along with a Glucydur balance, Incabloc anti-shock device, swan’s neck regulator, and a power reserve of 55 hours. Furthermore, a brown dial sees luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers along with both seconds and minutes counters, a central seconds hand, a sapphire crystal formed of corundum, and a brown leather strap with a brushed titanium buckle.
With Valentine’s Day slowly approaching, luxury watch customizer Bamford Watch Department unveils a love-themed personalization on the iconic Milgauss model from Rolex. Gifting a Rolex to your loved one would already make a statement, but for those who want to take it to the next level this “I Love You” piece is guaranteed to melt anyone’s heart. Featuring a unique red and black polka dot dial design with red hearts taking the place of the numbering, the stunning piece is treated with BWD’s military graded titanium coating for a scratch-resistant surface. Look for this limited edition Valentine-themed Milgauss timepiece now, available exclusively from Bamford Watch Department.
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