Thursday, February 9, 2012

Ball Hydrocarbon DeepQuest - Video Review


This is my very 1st attempt at a video review. Please forgive the quality. In the future, I will impove the lighting and hopefully that will enhance the video quality.

For detailed, high-resolution pictures, please follow this link:

Ball DeepQuest pictures on Time2watch.net

NEW - DOXA SUB 4000T Professional


Joining the SUB 4000T collection, the latest dive watch from Doxa comes equipped with a sapphire crystal bezel. Unidirectional, as professional dive watch standards require, it indicates decompression stops in feet to guarantee performance and security in the most extreme conditions. Seasoned divers will also appreciate the luminescent hourmarkers and hands, the helium valve at 9 o'clock, and water-resistance to 1,220 metres. Not to mention its sporty good looks! Proposed as a 200-piece limited series.
MovementAutomatic, 42-hour power reserve
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date and power-reserve indicator
CasePolished, satin-finish stainless steel, 46 mm
Sapphire crystal unidirectional rotating bezel
Scratchproof, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Engraved and numbered screw-down back
Helium valve at 9 o'clock
Water-resistant to 1,220 m (4,000 ft)
DialOrange
Luminescent hourmarkers and hands
Date window at 3 o'clock, power reserve at 7 o'clock
Bracelet/StrapStainless steel with folding clasp and diving-suit extension system
Other versionsBlack dial (Sharkhunter)

Doxa

NEW - N.O.A MMTH05 Automatic Chronograph


With 12 Superluminova-coated dots serving as oversized hourmarkers applied to the flange: the watch could only be from N.O.A. The Mammoth collection perfectly expresses the intentions of the Ticino-based brand, conveyed through daring combinations and ambitious designs. Often monochrome colours, innovative materials, softened angles and simple complications: the mix might seem ordinary, and yet the result is resolutely sophisticated. None Of the Above once again stands out from the crowd
MovementAutomatic, ETA 2824-2 calibre, Soprod 2030 chronograph module
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds and chronograph
CaseDLC-coated steel, 48 mm
Toothed bezel and screw-lock crown in vulcanised rubber
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and numbered transparent caseback
Water-resistant to 100 m / 10 ATM
DialHollowed gridwork-textured blue
Applied dot hourmarkers on the flange and hands coated with Superluminova
Minutes counter and small seconds at 9 and 3 o’clock
Bracelet/StrapVulcanised rubber with DLC-coated steel folding clasp

NOA

NEW - SECULUS Royal Marine



Resolutely sporty, daring and powerful with its water resistance to 200 metres, the Royal Marine by Seculus defies oceans and their depths. The 316L stainless steel case houses an ETA 2824 automatic movement, a token of reliability. The result is 48 mm of pure functionality: a three-hand dial and a date window at 3 o’clock, highlighted by a magnifying lens built into the sapphire crystal. Loyal to the rigorous standards and high performance demanded by Swiss watchmaking, the Royal Marine watch is a tribute to devotees of technology and style. Two engraved plates with or without gold plating – one between the lower horns and the other on the left-hand side of the case – proclaim its kinship with the name of both the brand and the model. This finely crafted and virile timepiece is fitted with a sporty triple-link steel bracelet or a silicon strap with diving extension.
MovementAutomatic, ETA 2824
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds and date
Case316L stainless steel, 48 mm
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Engraved steel plates with or without gold plating between the lower lugs and on the left-hand side of the case
Scratchproof sapphire crystal with magnified date window at 3 o’clock and transparent screw-down caseback
Screw-lock crown
Water-resistant to 200 m / 20 ATM
DialBlack
Luminescent hands and hourmarkers
Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap316L stainless steel bracelet or silicon strap with folding clasp and diving-suit extension system

Seculus

NEW - TF EST 1968 T-fun


TF Est. 1968, a global yet all-Swiss brand, launches T-Fun, an ultra-trendy watch collection comprising two key lines: a three-hand automatic version and a quartz chronograph. Their signature codes include a dial and bezel with carbon fibre, as well as highly luminescent hands and logo. Their price is very attractive and the range of colours is impressive, with gold-plated, white, black, green, brown and red versions. They’re going to fly off the shelves!
MovementAutomatic, circular-grained with “Côtes de Genève” motif
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds and date
Case316L steel or gold-plated
Bezel featuring carbon fibre matching that on the dial
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and transparent caseback
Water-resistant to 150 m / 15 ATM
DialBlack, brown, green or white carbon fibre
Hourmarkers and Arabic numerals
Luminescent hands
Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/StrapDelivered with two interchangeable straps: one with a matching pin buckle, the other in a NATO-type nylon version, and both in colours matching the model: black, green, white, chocolate brown and red
Other versionsQuartz chronograph with date at 4 o’clock and 30-minute, 12-hour and small seconds counters at 9, 6 and 3 o’clock respectively

TFCO

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

NEW - CLERC Hydroscaph L.E. Central Chronograph


Clerc has forged a reputation for tradition and innovation, and this chronograph is no exception. In an original display, two central hands measure chronograph seconds and minutes for maximum legibility. Counters at 3 and 9 o'clock indicate small seconds and day/night over 24 hours. Invention is the key to this 500-piece limited series.
MovementAutomatic, exclusive CO608 calibre, 47 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, chamfered bridges with “Côtes de Genève” motif, 44-hour power reserve
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, central chronograph and day/night indicator
Case316L steel or with black DLC coating, 43.8 / 49.86 mm including lateral protections
Crown releases and blocks the rotating bezel
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, front and back
Water-resistant to 500 m / 50 ATM
DialBlack
Hourmarkers and hands coated with Superluminova
Seconds and 60-minute counters by a central hand
24-hour day/night counter at 9 o'clock
Small seconds at 3 o'clock, date at 6 o'clock
Bracelet/StrapBlack
Hourmarkers and hands coated with Superluminova
Seconds and 60-minute counters by a central hand
24-hour day/night counter at 9 o'clock
Small seconds at 3 o'clock, date at 6 o'clock

Clerc

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

NEW - CLERC Hydroscaph Steel GMT


One of the most sophisticated contemporary diver’s watches, the new Hydroscaph Steel GMT, water-resistant to 1,000 metres, reinvents deepsea sports. This timepiece faithfully reflects the stellar collection from Clerc Genève, while exalting the keys to its success: its highly distinctive octagonal-shaped case and its extreme readability even in the darkness prevailing at great depths.
MovementAutomatic, exclusive Calibre C606, 28 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, chamfered bridges with “Côtes de Genève” motif and blued screws, 45-hour power reserve
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, 24-hour second time-zone display and power-reserve indicator
Case316L steel or black DLC-coated, two-tone steel and 18K red gold, 44.6 mm
Crown activating and locking the rotating bezel
Automatic helium valve
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 1,000 m / 100 ATM
DialSecond time zone at 12 o’clock
Power-reserve indicator at 6 o’clock
Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/StrapVulcanised rubber with matching folding clasp

Clerc

NEW - N.O.A GRT 001 Le Mans

There is something about these watches that screams FUN!


GRT 001 Le Mans is the first of five limited editions dedicated to the world’s most prestigious racing tracks. N.O.A pays tribute to each of these venues by displaying in the 2 o’clock counter the year of the first race held there – in this case 23 for Le Mans, which began in 1923. Each 200-piece limited edition radiates a sought-after blend of style, sportiness and innovation.
MovementQuartz, ETA 251.272
FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph
CaseBlack PVD-coated sandblasted titanium, 44 mm
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Numbered caseback
Water-resistant to 100 m / 10 ATM
DialBlack with vertical red stripe
Raised metal white hour-markers and red-coated Arabic numerals
Hour and minute counters at 2 and 9 o’clock respectively, small seconds at 6 o’clock
Date window at 4 o’clock
Bracelet/StrapVulcanised rubber with steel folding clasp in black PVD-coated steel or rubber lined with fabric matching the dial on top and leather below, folding clasp

NOA

Ball Hydrocarbon DeepQuest Gallery

Took a bunch of pictures over the weekend. ENJOY!
















What an incredible watch! 

Friday, February 3, 2012

NEW ARRIVAL - Ball DeepQuest 3000m

I could not wait until I get home later! Here are 2 quick, camera-phone pictures:



I am so impressed with this watch. No more lever lock system on the crown. No more rider tabs on the bezel. Spectacular new hands. New applied markers with tritium tube inserts. New and improved high performance clasp. Mono-bloc titanium case. Gorgeous domed sapphire crystal... what else can you ask for!

Much more when I have had more time to acquaint myself with my new toy. Stay tuned!!!