My Ball Aviator GMT is finally fixed!

About 6 months ago I accidentally dropped my Ball Aviator on its crown and when I picked it up, the minute had was free from its stem. I was so upset with myself. Now I was pretty certain Ball could repair this problem, but the thought of shipping my beloved GMT to the U.S. and getting hit by customs on the way back just turned my stomach.

For half a year it sat in my watch box, that is until today. Since I had a day off and nothing planned, I decided to try a new watchmaker. Unfortunately, when I got there, they were closed! So I pulled out my smartphone and let my fingers do the talking. I found another watchmaker, but he was all the way across town.

I got a little lost on my way there and did not really know what to expect, but am I ever glad I went! Not only was he professional, he actually let me watch over his shoulder! I must say, the movement was exceptionally well finished and within 10 minutes, he was all done. AWESOME, but wait, this is not the best part.... he only charged me 5$ !!!!!!!!!!!!

When I got home I swapped the OEM leather for my ISOfrane and I am super happy!

Should you need a watchmaker in the Montreal area, I highly recommend him. Here are his details:

HAPPY DAY INDEED!!!

Tempest Prototype

This is the NEW Viking watch, which we was sneak peaked on T2W several months ago. A full prototype has been created. For more details follow the limk:

Tempest watch

NEW - 4000m Hublot Diver

If you are going to launch a new 4000m diver, this is how to do it!

Jorge's post on TZ



NEW - Sea God

Oh boy, another new brand introduced by Jorge on TZ:

Of course, this is the only model that appeals to me... somewhat...

Jorge's original post

NEW - Maldives Diver

I have always loved Oris. here is their latest diver. By Jorge Marino, of course, follow the link for more details:

Jorge post on TZ

NEW - Crux Cx-1 REVIEW / STORY

I am trying something new. It seems everyone and their uncles are reviewing watches these days and new cameras are making fantastic pictures easier and easier to attain. So what could I do to set Time2watch.net apart from the others?

Why not take the reader through the experience of owning the subject watch? Not just describing and offering up opinions on a watch, but actually making them feel as if they were wearing the watch themselves? I know this sounds strange and this is a departure for me, but I had a lot of fun writing this story. Hopefully you will enjoy reading it.

Please let me know what you think! (leave feedback) If positive, I have many other ideas on how I can take this new approach even further. Maybe even developing recurring characters and writing adventure stories... we shall see...

Sam's Day with his CRUX CX-1

Halios Laguna FINALLY available!

Hi Guys,

I am going to be brutally honest here for a moment. I am starting to get sick of seeing run after run of the same boutique "cases", rebranded company after company. Halios is NOT like the others. They seem to beat to the sound of their own drum. I am very proud of their achievements to date and in my opnion, the Laguna is their next homerun! Check it out:

I especially like that new gray bezel. Keep it up Halios and guys, get 'em while their hot!

Halios

NEW - ONLY WATCH - L.V. Tambour Diver Chrono

Have been away for a while. Time to catch up!

Dang nabbit, is it wrong to like this one...?

From Jorge on TZ:

Louis Vitton on TZ

NEW - Ennebi Fondale Vintage Base (Ref. 9691)

Movement: Swiss made ETA6497 mechanical handwind movement
Dial: Engraved black dial with vintage luminous. Black hands
Case: AISI 316L Stainless steel
Case Back: AISI 316LStainless steel. Fastened by 6 special screws
Bezel: AISI 316L stainless steel. Non-rotating
Bezel Pointer: 750kt gold handcrafted Deepsea diver helmut index
Crown: Stainless steel thick "pancetta" crown
Lug: 24mm
Crystal: Domed organic crystal
Strap: 2 X Ennebi sign Italian made leather strap with Ennebi roller buckle. Black and tan
Water resistance: 3,000 feet / 1,000 meters
Dimensions: 50mm in diameter excluding crown, 18mm thick
Power Reserve: ~44 hours
Warranty: Guaranteed 2 year

Ennebi has introduced the Vintage Collection. Each model is strictly limited to only 33 pieces. Ennebi has used the latest engineering techniques to combine the authenticity of vintage timepieces with the legibility principles of a diving instrument, all in a single wristwatch.

The Ennebi Fondale's history can be traced back to the 1980s. In 1985, Alessandro Bettarini created a few prototyped professional diver and presented it to the attack divers of the Italian navy for evaluation.

Among the 2 prototypes developed, the Fondale as we see here was born. Although the Fondale performed remarkably well, meeting and exceeding every requirement by the Italian Navy, the Fondale was never produced due to insufficient order.

Almost 25 years down the road, the man from the original team of Pre-Vendome engineers who engineered the 2 prototypes, Alessandro Bettarini, set up Ennebi and brought the Fondale back to life. The Fondale Vintage is powered by a Swiss Made ETA6497 mechanical movement.

The utilitarian dial ensures time reading is optimal under any conditions. The big indices and hands are a must for diving expeditions. Unique black dial is handmade making each and every dial different. Each index and numbers are first engraved and then filled with vintaged luminous for optimal glow. Buying an Ennebi Fondale with an engraved dial is akin to buying a piece of art. They might not be perfect at times. But it adds to the overall charisma and uniqueness of the watch. A charm that no other watch can match.

On the bezel of each Fondale Vintage is a handcrafted 750kt gold index resembling a deep sea diver helmet. The massive 50mm micro-peened 316L stainless steel case is bead blasted throughout. A domed organic crystal tops it. All of these are engineered for 1000meters water resistance.

The stainless steel case back is engraved with the limited edition number “xx/33” and is secured by 6 special screws. The handmade leather straps are fixed onto the case with extra thick screw-in lug bars. Over engineered is the only way to describe the Ennebi Fondale Vintage.

Gnomon Price: US$ 3300

Ennebi @ Gnomon

NEW - Graham Chronofigh​ter Oversize Diver

Ref. 2OVEB.B40A  

Functions

Date at 7 o'clock.

Helium escape valve

Hours, minutes, seconds

 

Calibre

Calibre G1734,

Chronograph (seconds, 30 minutes counter)
automatic bi-compax chronograph,

28'800 A/h (4 hz),

Incabloc shock absorber

27 jewels

Power reserve: 48 hours

Case

47 mm steel with black PVD case 

Steel with black PVD left hand fast-action start/stop trigger

and reset pusher with "Clous de Paris" high grip pattern

Steel with black PVD bezel,

rotating rim to measure decompression time

Domed sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating on both faces

Steel with black PVD case back with Royal Marine crown-symbol

Water resistance

1000 feet / 330 m

Dial

Black nickel hands and indexes with black Super-LumiNova,

black chrono and minutes counter's hands with orange tip

Black dial and counters

Strap

Ceramic pin buckle

Integrated black rubber

Price

10'500 CHF

 

Graham