Gorgeous Watch Brands from Spain

Who are you wearing around your wrist? Is it Chanel, Prada or Marc Jacobs? You know a handsome watch is a man’s best friend. It’s not difficult to find one in Spain, where you can choose from more than 30 brands. From casual occasions to parties or even casino nights, you can find local boutiques in Spain offering gorgeous lines of watches. Spanish Brands such as 666 Barcelona and Adolfo Dominguez offer exquisite designs that aren’t as expensive compared to Chanel or Prada. In addition to this, you no longer have to order abroad and wait for the delivery.

If you want a complete list of Spanish-branded watches, you can visit Watcheroo online for reference. You may also consult with your online poker buddies at portals such as partypoker’s virtual lounge. The largest online gaming site in Spain, aside from allowing you to play poker games like 7 Card Stud and No-Limit Texas Hold ‘Em, also features a community section for enthusiasts to chat and interact with. You might even find a watch collector in partypoker Spain’s community sites and social pages. Since a watch, as we know, is a status symbol, having a high-end watch might help you land a VIP table at one of the poker rooms at Casino de Barcelona, Casino Costa Calida, or Casino Gran Madrid. Plus, who doesn’t want to be on time during tournaments? Furthermore, an expensive watch can be traded into multiple poker chips.

Try to consider the following Spanish-branded watches:

666 Barcelona’s Cool Alphabet Chrono Watch

666 Barcelona offers various products from men’s watches, women’s watches and unisex watches. In their Man Collection, The Alphabet Chrono Watch features a unique design and concept for a wristwatch. Instead of using Roman numerals or bullets as time indicators, 666 Barcelona made use of Alphabets A to L to replace 12 to 11 o’clock. Alphabet Chrono Black is available in four colors: Blue, Silver, Maroon and Black. They also have an Alphabet Clock Lady counterpart. It may be a bit confusing to identify the time at first but you’ll definitely get used to it. The current price is 262 Euros.

Armand Basi A-0161G-01

This Armand Basi A-0161G-01 is a quartz type analogue watch with round the clock time indicators. The watch is made of stainless steel metal and is protected by a mineral glass. The bracelet is made of genuine leather strap. What’s unique about this watch is the dual analogue display: one for the primary time zone and the other one for the second time zone.

Armand Basi A-0291G-09

If you prefer a trendy digital watch, then choose the Armand Basi A-0291G-09. It looks like a thick leather bracelet with 80 black dots. The black dots display the electronic time. This is a unisex watch and a waterproof one.

Bultaco Polyceramic Watch

Bultaco Polyceramic Watch is engineered with advanced technology and machinery. The watch is made of pure gold including its crown and screw. Numeric figures are engraved around the clock. Bultaco Polyceramic also features two small analogue clocks for milliseconds and the date.

The Watch Review Site is ONE…..

We are One…….. Woo Hoo….

Yes it has been one year since we launched The Watch Review Site and to celebrate and thank you all for tuning in to our posts and articles in our first year we have teamed up with David Mason London and Steveo Straps to give you the chance to receive a David Mason DM1b as pictured below with a hand made Steveo Strap. Sorry but we will have to pick the strap for you unless you email us on steveostrapchoice@thewatchreviewsite.co.uk with your preference from Steveos Site www.steveostraps.com and if you win we will try and make sure you get the strap you want, there will be a delay in delivery as the strap needs to be made after the winners announced, small price to pay for your own choice of strap.

WIN A DAVID MASON LONDON DM1b with Bespoke Handmade STEVEO STRAP.

David Mason London is one of the new kids on the block in the British watch industry and we have it on good authority that they are making strides towards bringing to market a fantastic offering for us watch enthusiasts and lovers..

Since there inaugural watches reviewed here, they have revamped their corporate image and logo, got a new website and have committed to produce British Designed Swiss Made timepieces. We have had a sneak peek at whats to come and we are pleasantly surprised, there’s swiss made auto’s, auto chrono’s and some very affordable quartz chrono’s and more.

SteveoStraps is also a British based business, who has been on our radar here at TWRS for a while, his products are all handmade right here in the UK, by his own fair hands and the quality is fantastic.

Steveostraps was born in Surrey UK as a hobby in 2009. Each strap is handmade and takes approx 2 hours to make. The leathers are sourced from a wholesale supplier in Birmingham which gives Steveo a massive selection of textures and colours to work with. Being handmade means that no two straps will be identical so you can be sure of an original watchband for your timepiece.

To ENTER just register for The Watch Review Site Newsletter on the right in the sidebar, or login and leave a comment below…. Don’t forget if you leave a comment mention your strap choice if you can.

Photograph courtesy of David Mason London and Andrew Lofthouse Photography

HUBLOT, becomes First Official Timekeeper of the Los Angeles Lakers!

Press Release by Hublot S.A

Hublot CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe presents Los Angeles Lakers Executive Vice President, Business Operations, Jeanie Buss with Official Lakers Clock during Pre-Game Ceremony.

Los Angeles, California: Hublot CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe stood center court at STAPLES Center last night to present Executive Vice President, Business Operations, Jeanie Buss with a sparkling new Hublot Clock symbolizing a new partnership which makes the Swiss Luxury Watch brand the Official Timekeeper of the Legendary NBA Team.

Boasting 16 NBA titles, the Los Angeles Lakers are among the most storied franchises in the NBA and one of the most popular teams in the world. In the heart of the city, a Lakers game effortlessly fuses basketball with fashion, celebrity, luxury and excitement. With Hublot, now the Official Timekeeper of the Los Angeles Lakers, the City of Angels will not miss a second!

Hublot CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe said, “Signing a legendary team like the Lakers was a natural addition to our iconic partnership platform, which includes Manchester United, FIFA, and Usain Bolt, to name a few. The Lakers have been monumental in making basketball a global game and with players like Kobe Bryant leading the way with such tenacity and determination, there was simply no question for us. We look forward to working with the Lakers and are thrilled to join our families together.”

“The Lakers are thrilled to be partnering with Hublot – an iconic, global brand that symbolizes a unique blend of tradition and modern style,” said Tim Harris, Senior Vice President, Business Operations/CMO. “Hublot, like the Lakers, prides itself on the pursuit of excellence and places an emphasis on being champions in the community. It’s a natural fit for us.”

Hublot Chairman, Jean-Claude Biver added, “Like Hublot, the Lakers’ solid foundation, charitable impact and sound team leadership make this partnership a slam dunk!!”

Hublot announced its first US Team partnership in 2010, when the luxury watch brand added the Miami HEAT to its global portfolio shortly after the brand signed HEAT star and trendsetter, Dwyane Wade as an ambassador. In 2012, Hublot was there when the Barclays Center opened, the new, luxurious home of the Brooklyn Nets, adding New York to its United States presence. The addition of the Los Angeles Lakers makes this the second NBA team partnership for the brand, solidifying its expanding presence and the growth in Los Angeles.

Other Hublot News and Reviews can be found here

SIHH 2013 – Hublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Black Ceramic

by Steve and Shirley Lambert 

We bring you a little something from SIHH 2013 in Geneva which we sadly could not attend.. So are unable to bring you the same coverage we did from SalonQP.

But here is a little information from one of the brands present in Hublot and what we think is a lovely timepiece especially for those of us who may not be totally at home with the more familiar Hublot King Power and Big Bang Watches out there.

We have a black ceramic skeleton tourbillon watch with a slimmer, more classic profile, but which features an all-black design in line with Hublot’s graphic codes. We present the Classic Fusion Black Ceramic Skeleton Tourbillon, one of Hublot’s major new arrivals for the start of 2013.

Sleek and contemporary but with a timeless elegance drawn from traditional watchmaking values to create one of the kings amongst complications, this piece is truly striking with its satin-finished and polished black ceramic case and resolutely graphic skeleton tourbillon movement, designed, developed and produced from start to finish in the workshops of the Hublot Manufacture.

On the dial, it is worth noting that the hands are similar in design to those on the very first Hublot watches: a clever reference to the history of the brand. This timepiece benefits from a 120-hour power reserve and is watertight to 30 metres.

With the tourbillon’s classic style and the ultramodern, sleek black design, this limited series comprising just 99 numbered pieces perfectly demonstrates the principle of fusing tradition and modernity, outstanding craftsmanship and 21st century creative vision in watchmaking.

Technical Details – Hublot Classic Fusion Tourbillon Black Ceramic

Reference 505.CM.0140.LR – Black ceramic version (limited to 99 pieces)

Case “Classic Fusion” – Diameter 45 mm Satin-finished, polished black ceramic
Bezel Vertical, satin-finished black ceramic
6 H-shaped titanium screws, countersunk, polished & locked
Crystal Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Crown Polished black ceramic with Hublot logo
Case-back Polished ceramic with sapphire crystal interior anti-reflective coating
Water resistance 3 ATM, i.e. approx. 30 metres

Dial Sapphire with anti-reflective coating on topside/underside
Black coated, polished indexes
Hands Polished, black coated

Movement MHUB6010.H1.1
Hand-wound skeleton tourbillon movement produced by the Manufacture
Components 155
Jewels 19
Frequency 3 Hz (21,600 Vib/h)
Power reserve Approximately 120 hours
Strap Black alligator leather stitched onto black rubber, black stitching
Clasp Black PVD steel deployant buckle

A ladies Chronograph – Breitling Transocean Chronograph 38mm

Press Release by: Breitling

First-class femininity

A tribute to the spirit of travel to distant lands aboard luxurious long haul airliners, the Breitling Transocean welcomes a brand-new chronograph for women endowed with a distinctive blend of character and elegance.

With its understated design and refined dials, the Transocean offers a resolutely contemporary stylistic interpretation of the aesthetic of 1950s and 1960s chronographs. A model of fine workmanship and excellence, it has established itself as a new classic marrying prestige and distinction. Breitling is now enriching this exceptional collection with a 38 mm-diameter ladies’ chronograph that lends a touch of character to any wrist, including the daintiest.

The case with its pure lines, accentuated by a beveled bezel and slender lugs, comes in a choice of steel or 18K red gold. The meticulously crafted dials are adorned with applied hourmarkers and hollowed counters featuring a spiral motif. They are available in three refined colors – deep black, glowing silver and a highly original midnight blue shade. The caseback is engraved with the two stylized planes that were a longtime Breitling symbol, as indeed was the initial B in 18K gold enhancing the dial. The Barenia or crocodile leather straps offer a broad choice of vivid or classic hues, while a steel mesh bracelet lends a touch of boldness and sophistication.

A paragon of elegance, the Transocean Chronograph 38 also boasts outstanding performances thanks to a self winding chronograph movement chronometer certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), the highest benchmark in terms of precision and reliability.

Technical Details – Breitling Transocean Cghronograph 38

Movement: Breitling Caliber 41, officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, selfwinding,

high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour),

38 jewels,

1/4th second chronograph, 30-minute totalizer.

Calendar.

Case: steel or 18K red gold.

Water Resistant to 100 m/330 ft/10 bars.

Convex sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides.

Diameter: 38 mm.

Dials: black, Midnight blue or Mercury silver.

Straps/Bracelet: Barenia leather, crocodile leather/Ocean Classic (steel mesh, on the steel version only).

Bremont launches the Supermarine 2000 or S2000 Dive Watch

Written by D Constant

Hello all, better late than never, and quite apt bearing in mind Bermont launched the watch only yesterday in the Cayman Islands with Diamonds International on Grand Cayman. So we see another Dive Watch from our British Aviator watch specialists in the form of the Supermarine S200, What can we expect from Bremont…

Well, Following the success of the Supermarine 500, Bremont have announced the launch of their new diving model, the Supermarine 2000. This model has been manufactured with professional divers in mind Bremont have increased the size of the original Supermarine case to a more robust 45mm and re-engineered it to withstand depths of upto 2000m/6560ft as per the name…

The design of the Supermarine was built using Bremont’s unique Trip-Tick three-piece case construction. As with the previous model, extensive testing in the UK by Bremont has lead to the design and construction of the ‘Anti-Shock’ COSC certified movement mount to help protect it against large shocks. It is also housed inside an Anti-Magnetic faraday cage to protect the balance, balance spring and escapement from any effects of magnetisation. The Supermiarine 2000 developed model also features a Helium Escape valve.

An elegant crown protector has been built onto the side of the inner barrel and following on from other Bremont models; the watchcase has been specifically treated for strength using Bremont’s B-EBE2000 technology.

The sapphire bezel and Super-LumiNova coated indexes and hands offer luminosity in low light conditions.

 Technical Details – Bremont Supermarine 2000 Dive watch

Movement – Modified calibre 13 1/4” BE-36AE automatic chronometer, 25 jewels, glucydur balance. Anachron balance spring, Nivaflex 1 mainspring, 28,800 bph, 38 hour power reserve, Bremont moulded and skeletised decorated rotor.

Functions – Hour/minute/second, date and day at 3H.

Case – Stainless steel case with sapphire uni-directional rotating bezel. Case diameter 45mm, lug width 22mm. Inner soft iron anti-magnetic Faraday cage to protect movement. Protective patented anti-shock movement mount.

Case back – Stainless steel screw-in and decorated case back.

Bezel - Sapphire uni-directional rotating bezel with SuperLumiNova luminous coating.

Dial – Metal dial with various ground colours and applied indexes.  SuperLumiNova coated indexes and hands.

Crystal – Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

Water resistance – Water resistant to 200 ATM, 2000 metres.

Ratings – C.O.S.C chronometer tested.

Strap/Bracelet – Integrated rubber strap or stainless steel bracelet.

Certification – Individually serial numbered with accompanying C.O.S.C certification.

The Supermarine S2000 Dive watch is available from the Bremont Boutique and also Jura Watches/CW Sellors online here

Hands on with the Xetum Stinson Automatic

Written by Richard Zolla for The Watch Review Site

Well it’s been a long time sitting on my desktop, so firstly apologise to Rick and Xetum for not getting this out there sooner, this had a fair bit to do with being unable to undertake any computer work for a couple of months…. But that is now history and The Watch Review Sites year begins in earnest today.

Enough of the chit chat lets get on with our first Hands On Review of 2013, firstly let us thank Xetum for supplying the Stinson in all its glory to Our new contributor and writer Rick Zolla, who is based in sunny California (I think) and thank you Rick for undertaking your first hands on review for our little site on the other side of the pond. Now I have got that all out the way i Hand you over to Rick and his review of the Xetum Stinson timepiece… Enjoy the read we sure did.

The first thing you may notice about the Xetum Stinson is the apparent size. My first impression was “wow this is a large watch”. Actually the diameter of the watch is only 41 mm and as it is a lugless, ‘puck’ style case, it should be an excellent choice for the person with a small to typically sized wrist. In fact I’m sure it would look excellent on a larger wrist in a formal/dress setting.

The apparent size is the effect of the 41 mm round case design, and the fact that the case has no bezel. This affords  the sapphire crystal to be large at 35 mm, to allow maximum readability of the equally large dial. The dial itself is mat black, and that combined with optic white dial lettering, gives the effect of a virtually invisible crystal.

The hour and minute hands are large, well lumed, and provide superior visibility. The seconds hand is also painted white, and provides easy daytime visibility, but is not lumed for nighttime viewing. Also provided at the three o’clock position is a small date window with a white-on-black date wheel. I find this especially pleasing as it is small enough  not to detract from the overall balanced look of the dial. The Xetum logo is positioned at nine o’clock.

On the wrist, the presence of the watch is enhanced by the large dial, however the moderately sized case allows for a comfortable fit and pleasing proportions.  The height of the case from case back to crystal measures 11 mm while the case sides are brushed, with two raised, polished accent rings that provide visual balance to the hex-shaped screw-down crown.

The case back is also brushed and contains a 24 mm by 20 mm mineral crystal window to allow a view of the ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. A quality trusted Swiss Made movement for this American designed timepiece. Incorporated into the case/case back are the attachment points for the strap.

The strap itself is black leather with white stitching and tapers from 20 mm at the watch to 17.5 mm at the clasp. The length of the strap is 73 mm /111 mm and it has ten adjustment holes. The number five adjustment was perfect for my seven inch wrist, and allowed the Xetum signed butterfly clasp to sit comfortably in the center of my wrist. Those with smaller wrists will find no difficulty with the Xetum Stinson strap.

In summary, in the Stinson model, Xetum has produced a stylish timepiece in a unique package. and, has done so in a size comfortable to a vast number of watch wearers. The Stinson provides a lot of wrist presence in a moderately sized timepiece. Perhaps it’s time you try a Xetum Stinson. You may be surprised.

So it looks like this slowly becoming American stalwart of a watchmaker in Xetum has left a lasting impression on our American correspondent Rick. Ooh as with all our Hands on reviews don’t forget our little gallery below the Technical Details.

Xetums own overview - The Stinson men’s Swiss automatic watch is all about the basics. A sweep second hand powered by an ETA Swiss automatic watch movement glides effortlessly around the minimalist dial. For those who appreciate uncluttered functionality and design, the Stinson represents timekeeping at its most fundamental level.

Technical Details – Xetum Stinson

One last thing to say is Thank you once again to Rick Zolla for the Review and if you want to follow Rick you can on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/rick.zolla

Graham London Chronofighter Prodrive – Professional Divers Watch

Press Release by Graham London

Darkness, strange creatures, high pressure, abyss, sea caverns, words that describe the unknown deep underwater world sound mythical and full of thrill. GRAHAM wanted to make these words become reality and create a true luxury diver’s watch for professional adventurers and watch addicts. The Chronofighter Prodive is for the first time equipped with a patented start/stop/reset mechanism which allows the watch to be used to the limits the human being can dive to. However, each watch is tested to resist and go beyond 2000 feet. Advanced manufacturing processes have been used to develop the perfect and stylish diving instrument.

Clear, colourless, odourless, water covers 70% of Earth and is essential to all living creatures. GRAHAM is devoted to the creation of timepieces which respect nature and unknown territories and also give boldness to our users to experience the GRAHAM exciting world.

Equipped with an isothermal diving neoprene rubber suit and gloves, the diving experience must be a sequence of easy and successful operations.
GRAHAM has developed a brand new diving chronograph, Chronofighter Prodive, which will give life and light to this incredible world of deep water and make you perfectly amphibian. The yellow-coloured Chronofighter Prodive professional shines forth from underwater and will be the diver’s watch to find your way to venture in total assurance.

The lever, famously GRAHAM and patented system, is undoubtedly the best system to activate the chronograph without fail. Placed on the left side of the case, the trigger is completely rethought to become the only control pusher of the chronograph start/stop and reset. Easy for any divers to activate the functions with thick neoprene gloves.

The unidirectional rotating bezel is adorned with a special pattern to ensure a better grip in addition to a 120-position notched wheel. And the rubber strap with the folding buckle featuring a diver’s extension will become a part of your suit.

Sea, lake, river, ocean, the GRAHAM Chronofighter Prodive is able to adapt to all types of diving and light changes. Deeper you go down weaker is the light and darker is the underwater world. A dark blue and black zone that spreads around you like ink in a glass of water. It will prevent you diving into troubled water thanks to a new generation of luminescent coatings, totally free of radiation. Two colours of luminescent indications are displayed and will be perfectly visible in great depths. The watch is perfectly readable from 25 cm in murky conditions.

Equipped with an automatic helium valve and a yellow rubber crown with an automatic locking system (bayonet) and a red safety ring which notifies the crown unlocking, this dependable chronograph will assure you safe diving quests.

Pressure, water, temperature change resistant, functional and fully readable in the dark, sophisticated design. The GRAHAM watch is free of electronics and depends on absolutely reliable mechanical timekeeping. The Chronofighter Prodive becomes the reference luxury diving watch.

Technical Details – Graham Chronofighter Prodive

CHRONOFIGHTER PRODIVE PROFESSIONAL
Ref. 2CDAV.B01A
Limited edition: 200

Functions

Chronograph (seconds, 30 minutes counter) to measure decompression time. Date at 9 o’clock. Black PVD automatic Helium escape valve
Hours, minutes, seconds

Calibre G1734, automatic mono-pusher chronograph, 28’800 A/h (4Hz), Incabloc shock absorber
25 jewels
Power reserve : 48 hours

Case 45 mm steel case
Integrated steel with black PVD left hand fast-action start / stop / reset trigger.
Screwed yellow rubber coated crown (automatic locking system (bayonet) and red safety ring)
Steel with black PVD bezel, unidirectional rotating rim (120 positions) to measure dive time
Domed sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating on both faces
Steel case back with shark imprinted and limited edition serial number

Water resistance 2000 feet / 600 m / 60 bar

Dial Black dial and counters, propeller-shaped seconds counter
White Super-LumiNova hands and indexes, yellow chrono and minutes counter’s hands
Double luminescent indications: blue and green
Strap Integrated yellow rubber

Price 13,500 CHF

Ref. 2CDAV.U01A

Blue and Black Dials

Blue Integrated Rubber Strap

Price 11,500 CHF

Ref. 2CDAV.B02A

Black Dial and Counters

Black Integrated Rubber Strap

Price 11,500 CHF

Hublot King Power 48mm OCEANOGRAPHIC 4000 “Jeans” Dive Watch

Press Release by Hublot S.A

Hublot and Zegg&Cerlati unveil an exclusive special edition The “Oceanographic 4000 Jeans”, a diving watch designed to withstand the extreme pressure found at depths of 4,000 metres, yet boasting a high fashion look featuring denim for a summery feel.

Based on an idea by Tina Zegg and Carlo Cerlati, leading figures in luxury watchmaking based in Monaco, and backed by Hublot Chairman Jean-Claude Biver and the company’s CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, this is the first ever ultra-technical diving watch to be adorned with denim.

The Hublot “Oceanographic 4000 Jeans” is a special limited edition of just 21 numbered watches available exclusively from Zegg&Cerlati boutiques, at Place du Casino in Monte-Carlo, Ischgl in Austria and Samnaun in Switzerland.

The launch of this ultra-technical watch, which combines fashion with the quality craftsmanship of an Haute Horlogerie timepiece, took place on the 18th February 2013 at the Wellness Hotel Chasa Montana in Samnaun in the heart of the Swiss Alps (Zegg Hotels & Stores), and was attended by the German Double Olympic and World skiing champion, Maria Höfl-Riesch, a Hublot ambassador since 2011. She was joined by Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, who made the trip, and Tina Zegg and Carlo Cerlati, representing Zegg&Cerlati.

A perfect fusion of technologies developed for the extremes found at depths of 4,000 metres, this special edition watch, designed to push the boundaries of what is possible while retaining echoes of high fashion, with its carbon case, dial made from genuine pressed denim wrapped in epoxy and strap featuring denim stitched onto black rubber, has summer written all over it.

A real instrument with efficiency built into its ergonomics, this watch has been conceived and designed to test the limits of rationality.

It has taken 18 months of research, development and testing to present the Oceanographic 4000, a watch which can be worn on dives to depths of 4,000 metres, under extreme pressure - an exceptional technical achievement.

Almost all the features of the Oceanographic 4000 are exceptional, in terms of design, development and manufacturing. To be described as a “montre de plongée” (diver’s watch), resistant to the pressure exerted at the record depth of 4,000 metres, the watch had to meet the exacting specifications of the international standards of Swiss watchmaking (NIHS).

Starting with its seal, tested by Hublot in a Roxer tank, submerged and pressurised to the equivalent of 5,000 metres. To ensure the watch is water resistant and can withstand this pressure, the synthetic sapphire crystal is 6.5 mm thick. This is thicker than normal, but is reasonable for this level of resistance. The case back is screw-down, essential for reaching such depths. It is made of grade 2 titanium, an extremely strong stainless material.

The chunky, 48 mm diameter case is made from carbon fibre designed and produced entirely by Hublot.

In terms of brightness, the time and elapsed time measured by the flange must be legible from a distance of 25 cm in the dark. To meet this requirement, the dial, the flange and the hands of the Oceanographic 4000 have been optimised to have a larger surface area treated with
SuperLuminova™, a luminescent material that emits a grey colour.

The display principle has been made as safe as possible, using an internal rotating flange which is unidirectional and rack-driven, with a dive time indicator. The dive time indicator is placed as close as possible to the dial to minimise the risk of inadvertently altering the dive time. It also makes the dive time easier to read. In accordance with the standard, the Oceanographic 4000 has a minute scale on which the five-minute periods are clearly highlighted.

The watch is fitted with two screw-down crowns (a protective measure that helps ensure water resistance by compression of an O-ring seal). The flange crown which sets the dive time is placed at the 2 o’clock position for easy access and more comfortable use. It is unidirectional, again for safety reasons, with a bayonet fitting, and protected by an oversized crown guard, for extra safety and easy operation when handling diving equipment. The second crown, for winding and setting the time and date, is positioned at 4 o’clock to avoid obstruction.

Finally, the Oceanographic 4000 has a helium valve, a feature essential to any diving watch capable of descending to great depths. An essential feature when the watch is used in diving chambers, the helium valve allows gases that have infiltrated the watch during the descent to safely escape during the ascent. The valve fitted to the Oceanographic 4000 is made of stainless steel, positioned at 10 o’clock, visible from the left-hand side lug.

The watch is supplied with two straps: The “City” strap, in denim stitched onto black rubber, and the “Diver” strap, longer than a standard strap, which has been developed to be worn over a diving suit up to 8 mm thick. Both feature ardillon buckles. This type of fastening is more secure than a folding clasp for this type of use, and is also easier to handle and close when using gloves. Note that the design of this buckle is original (because the use of a tongue is rare in the
normal Hublot collections) and that its method of attachment to the case is even more so with two small push buttons built into each end of the case to allow the strap to be changed instantly without the use of a screwdriver.

Technical Details – Hublot King Power 48 mm “Oceanographic 4000 Jeans

Reference 731.QX.2700.NR.ZEC13
Series Limited to 21 numbered pieces

Case “King Power” – 48 mm diameter in carbon fibre
Bezel Carbon with 6 H-shaped titanium screws
Crystal Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Case back Carbon fibre
Crown Ceramic with black rubber insert
Screws Black PVD titanium
Water resistance Certified to 400 ATM or 4000 metres
Tested to 5,000 metres according to the NIHS standards

Dial Denim vacuum-wrapped in epoxy Satin-finished appliques with grey Superluminova™
Hands Satin-finished with grey SuperLuminova™

Movement Mechanical movement with automatic winding HUB1401
No. of components 180
Jewels 23
Power reserve Approximately 42 hours
Strap Supplied with two straps: The “City” strap, in denim stitched onto black rubber,
and the “Diver” strap, longer than a standard strap, which has been developed to be worn over a diving suit up to 8 mm thick.
Clasp Black ceramic

Hublot presents its “Jeans” Ladies watch collection

Hublot Big Bang Jeans Ladies Watch Collection.Nothing says summer fashion quite like stylish denim.

Contributed by The Lamberts

Hublot did it! For the first time, a luxury watch brand has produced a collection of “Jeans” watches. And we haven’t settled for any old denim: The dials and straps are made by an Italian denim manufacturer who supplies the world’s biggest luxury and fashion names.

Based on an idea by Tina Zegg, the collection comprises three ladies’ “Big Bang Jeans” watches and one ultra-technical men’s diving watch, the “Oceanographic 4000 Jeans”, all of which incorporate a detail of Dsquared denim from Tina Zegg.

You can almost feel the summer breeze in the faded blue of the denim. This won’t be the year that jeans make their exit from the fashion world. An accessory that has remained on trend since its creation, jeans are still an essential fashion item. Chic, rock’n'roll, sexy, boho, vintage, urban, authentic, tie-dye… denim is whatever you want it to be, and an enduring wardrobe staple for men and women alike.

The launch of this collection, which combines fashion with the quality craftsmanship of Haute Horlogerie watches, took place on the 18th February 2013 at the Wellness Hotel Chasa Montana in Samnaun in the heart of the Swiss Alps (Zegg Hotels & Stores), and was attended by the German Double Olympic and World skiing champion, Maria Höfl-Riesch, a Hublot ambassador since 2011.  She was joined by Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot, and Tina Zegg and Carlo Cerlati of Zegg&Cerlati in Monaco.

The Oceanographic 4000 Jeans is a special edition exclusively created for Zegg & Cerlati boutiques, at Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, Ischgl in Austria and Samnaun in Switzerland. The Big Bang Jeans will also be exclusively available until the end of summer in Monaco.

Technical Details – Hublot Jeans Big Bang watches

References 301.SX.2710.NR.JEANS (limited edition of 250)
341.SX.2710.NR.1104.JEANS DIAMONDS set with diamonds (limited edition of 250)
341.SX.2710.NR.1901.JEANS CARAT set with baguettes (limited edition of 250)

Case - Big Bang – Diameter 41 mm – Steel
Bezel - Steel for the JEANS with titanium screw
18K white gold set with 48 baguette-cut sapphires for the JEANS CARAT
Steel set with 114 diamonds (total weight 1.22 ct) for the JEANS DIAMONDS
Crystal Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Crown Steel with black rubber insert
Push-buttons Steel with black rubber inserts
Case back Open in steel with sapphire crystal
Water resistance 10 ATM, i.e. approx 100 metres
Dial Denim vacuum-wrapped in epoxy and opaline-coloured counters
Indexes set with 8 diamonds for a total weight of 0.14 carat.
Hands Polished & rhodium-plated
Movement HUB4300 Mechanical automatic chronograph with date
Power reserve Approximately 42 hours
Strap Denim sewn onto black rubber with beige stitching and steel deployant buckle