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SNEAK-PEAK: Tudor "Snowflake" re-issue!

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:20:00 +0000

For more details, though there are few, follow this link:

Ball Hydrocarbon DeepQuest - Video Review

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:07:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:29:00 +0000

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.

Movement	Automatic, 42-hour power reserve
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, date and power-reserve indicator
Case	Polished, 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)
Dial	Orange Luminescent hourmarkers and hands Date window at 3 o'clock, power reserve at 7 o'clock
Bracelet/Strap	Stainless steel with folding clasp and diving-suit extension system
Other versions	Black dial (Sharkhunter)

Doxa

NEW - N.O.A MMTH05 Automatic Chronograph

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:24:00 +0000

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

Movement	Automatic, ETA 2824-2 calibre, Soprod 2030 chronograph module
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds and chronograph
Case	DLC-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
Dial	Hollowed 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/Strap	Vulcanised rubber with DLC-coated steel folding clasp

NOA

NEW - SECULUS Royal Marine

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:20:00 +0000

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.

Movement	Automatic, ETA 2824
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case	316L 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
Dial	Black Luminescent hands and hourmarkers Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap	316L stainless steel bracelet or silicon strap with folding clasp and diving-suit extension system

Seculus

NEW - TF EST 1968 T-fun

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +0000

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!

Movement	Automatic, circular-grained with “Côtes de Genève” motif
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Case	316L 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
Dial	Black, brown, green or white carbon fibre Hourmarkers and Arabic numerals Luminescent hands Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap	Delivered 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 versions	Quartz 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

NEW - CLERC Hydroscaph L.E. Central Chronograph

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:19:00 +0000

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.

Movement	Automatic, exclusive CO608 calibre, 47 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, chamfered bridges with “Côtes de Genève” motif, 44-hour power reserve
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, date, central chronograph and day/night indicator
Case	316L 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
Dial	Black 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/Strap	Black 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

NEW - CLERC Hydroscaph Steel GMT

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:52:00 +0000

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.

Movement	Automatic, exclusive Calibre C606, 28 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, chamfered bridges with “Côtes de Genève” motif and blued screws, 45-hour power reserve
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, date, 24-hour second time-zone display and power-reserve indicator
Case	316L 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
Dial	Second time zone at 12 o’clock Power-reserve indicator at 6 o’clock Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap	Vulcanised rubber with matching folding clasp

Clerc

NEW - N.O.A GRT 001 Le Mans

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:47:00 +0000

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.

Movement	Quartz, ETA 251.272
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph
Case	Black PVD-coated sandblasted titanium, 44 mm Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Numbered caseback Water-resistant to 100 m / 10 ATM
Dial	Black 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/Strap	Vulcanised 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

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000

Took a bunch of pictures over the weekend. ENJOY!

What an incredible watch!

Ball Watch

NEW ARRIVAL - Ball DeepQuest 3000m

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:15:00 +0000

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!!!

13 NEW Galleries added to Time2watch.net!

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:09:00 +0000

I have finally updated my Articles page and added 13 NEW Galleries!

Here are the NEW ones:

BALL FIREMAN CRTS
BALL FIREMAN IONOSPHERE
BALL MASTER II AVIATOR GMT
BALL MASTER II WORLDTIME DIVER
BALL TRAINMASTER PULSOMETER
ETERNA KON TIKI 4-HAND
ETERNA KON TIKI 1973
ISOFRANE
IWC AQUATIMER 2000
LINDE WERDELIN THE ONE
MAGRETTE PACIFIC
RESCO PATROIT
SCHAUMBURG AQM II

I will try to be more vigilant in the future and not wait so long to put up new Galleries.

ENJOY!!!

NEW - BREITLING Chronomat 44 GMT

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:52:00 +0000

BREITLING Chronomat 44 GMT

Breitling presents the Chronomat GMT in a new 44 mm diameter, ready to conquer wrists at the four corners of the globe. In addition to its slightly smaller size, this new version stands out for the rotating bezel which displays a third time zone over 24 hours. The Breitling 04 calibre – COSC-certified and developed and manufactured entirely by Breitling – ensures unprecedented ease of use. Breitling achieves what travellers everywhere have dreamed of: to move instantly to the time and date of their destination, and continue to keep time in their home city over 24 hours, with no loss of precision in the minute display.

Movement	Automatic, Breitling 04 manufacture calibre, COSC-certified, 28,800 vib/h, 47 jewels, power reserve of more than 70 hours
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, date, second time zone over 24 hours on the dial, third time zone on the bezel, chronograph to ¼ of a second, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, tachymeter
Case	Stainless steel, 44 mm Bi-directional ratcheted rotating bezel Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides Water-resistant to 200 m / 20 bar
Dial	Sierra silver, Onyx black, Metallica or Blackeye blue, Blackeye grey or Metallica brown Hour and minute hands and hourmarkers enhanced with Superluminova Tachymeter scale on the flange
Bracelet/Strap	Barenia leather, crocodile, Ocean Racer rubber, Diver Pro rubber or Pilot steel

Breitling

Linde Werdelin The One - PICTORAL PART 2

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:45:00 +0000

I took enough pictures to fill 2 BLOG posts, imagine that! In this series you will find the "standard" wrist-shots, some comparison pictures with my IWC Aquatiomer 2000 and a couple of lume shots. ENJOY!

For the record, my wrist is 7 inches in diameter and the IWC Aquatimer 2000 is 45mm in diameter across the bezel.

Linde Werdelin

Linde Werdelin The One - PICTORAL PART 1

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:40:00 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a very special dive watch and what an incredibly photogenic subject it turned out to be! I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them. And without further ado, I introduce to you the Linde Werdelin The One:

Stay tuned for PART 2

Linde Werdelin

Halios Puck starting to pop up on wrists!

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:10:00 +0000

The apply named Halios Puck is starting to make its presence known!

To see some cool "I JUST GOT MINE" shots, follow this link:

The PUCK scores on WUS

Whether you like it or not, you sure have to hand it to Halios for an original design and a truly CANADIAN nickname!

Halios

NEW - Benarus Meg 500

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:49:00 +0000

Following the heels of the supremely successful Benrarus Megalodon, here is the NEW Meg 500!

Excerpt from the Benarus Forum:

"What is a Meg 500?

It is a 500 meter Megalodon with an internal bi-directional bezel, lower profile, slimmer case back, lower double domed sapphire crystal, 47mm case. It uses the same bracelet, end links, and rubber strap as the Megalodon. We have 2 dial options and 9 variations. I will post all 9 variations in this thread in the next day or so. The Meg 500 will be available next week on our website for $850 + shipping. Price is subject to change in the future.

Here are the first 2 variations and a titanium Megalodon 4 to compare it with..."

Way to go Steve, this one really, really rocks! CONGRATS!!!

Benarus

Topper Fine Jewellers gets a facelift!

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:13:00 +0000

If you've been collecting watches for any length of time, or have ever visited WatchUseek.com or TimeZone.com, then you know of Topper Fine Jewellers. On top of sponsoring the Ball Watch Forum on WUS, the team @ Toppers have undergone a complete remodel of their showroom store.

To document the process, they have kept a blog journal of their 4 month long transformation. You can find it here:

Topper Construction BLOG

If you have never dealt with Topper, then I highly recommend you give them a call, visit their website or better yet, drop in. Speak to Rob and tell him I sent you!

Topper Fine Jewelers is an Authorized Dealer for the following brands:

Anonimo
Ball
Bremont
Corum
Ebel
Ernst Benz
Glashutte Original
Hamilton
Longines
Michele
Omega
Orbita Watch Winders
Oris
Philip Stein
Rado
Wold Watch Winders
Zenith

They also offer a fine selection of pre-owned watches.

The grand re-opening is scheduled for February 3rd and 4th. Should you be in the San Francisco Bay area please join them for their first full scale watch event in their NEW store.

Topper Fine Jewelers since 1940

NEW RELEASE - Night Vision by Technomarine

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +0000

Launch in April 2012

For the young, urban night owl, TechnoMarine introduces the new Night Vision. The watch’s monochromatic black-on-black The design keeps the wearer under-the-radar during daylight hours, but when darkness falls and his social swirl comes to life, so too does the watch face in bold pops of color. In the dimly lit, after-hours atmosphere, telling time has never been easier thanks to the striking contrast of vibrant and glowing indexes against the canvas of a midnight-hued dial.

Elsewhere on the watch, discreet splashes of color—along the side of the bezel and on the inner layer of the strap—are visible only to those that are in-the-know. Like the man who wears it, the Night Vision is subtle, sharp and supremely conﬁdent. It’s inconspicuous, but always stands apart from the crowd. As the evening’s escapades unfold, lead the way with the Night Vision

Fonction: Hour / M inute / Second / 24h /

Date / Chronograph with high quality quartz movement.
Size: 45 mm / 1.77 in.
Water resistance: 20 atm / 200 m / 660 ft with
a screwed crown that guaranties a perfect sealing.
Case: Stainless Steel 316L, Black PVD coated. Case: Stainless Steel 316L, Bla
Bezel: Stainless Steel 316L, Black PVD coated, rotating unidirectional.
Dial: Black with colored super luminova indexes.
Cover & Strap: Black cover, black and colored silicone strap.
Buckle: Ardillon buckle, Stainless Steel 316L Black PVD coated.

Technomarine

SIHH 2012 - EBERHARD & CO - Champion V

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:28:00 +0000

For over one century, Eberhard & Co. watches have born witness to man’s history, accompanying him in his endeavours to challenging the sky, the sea and his own limits. At the start of the 90s, the Swiss Maison launched the Champion collection, which it is reinterpreting today, retaining its original charisma, while giving it a more contemporary look. Elegance, refinement and sportsmanship are the characteristics of the new Champion V, a mechanical chronograph with automatic winding, whose style and technology blend together in harmonious versatility. Dedicated to the dynamic and sporty man, Champion V comes in different versions of dial and bezel that give it a distinctive personality and class. Waterproof to 5 atmospheres, housed in a 42.80 mm steel case, with convex sapphire crystal, the back is secured by 6 screws and embellished with a contrasting shiny and satin finish, and its steel bezel has a circular aluminium insert treated with “eloxage”. It offers a choice of wristbands: a leather strap with the buckle personalised “E&Co.”, or a steel “Chablis” bracelet.

Eberhard & Co. Champion once again, in fact, Champion V!

Reference: 31063
Movement: calibre ETA 7750, mechanical chronograph with automatic winding, 3 counters: 30 minutes, 12 hours and small-seconds. Date at 4 o’clock.
Case: steel
Diameter of the case: 42,80 mm.
Thickness of the case: 14,45 mm.
Case-back: with satin centre zone and satin external circular zone, polished, locked by 6 screws
Strap attachment: 21.00 mm.
Water-resistance: 5 atm.
Crown: steel, screw-in, personalised “E”
Bezel: steel, with circular ring in aluminium coloured by iodine oxidation (eloxage) showing the hours scale
Glass: sapphire, convex, anti-reflective on the inferior side
Dials:
- white with white counters, ruthenium counters profile and flange
- white with white counters, counters profile and flange in brown colour
- white with white counters, counters profile and flange in black colour
- brown with brown counters, silvery counters profile and flange
- black with black counters, counters profile and flange in black colour
- black with black counters, silvery counters profile and flange
- blue with blue counters, counters profile and flange in white colour.
Counters with snailed finish.
Indexes - depending on the dial versions: rhodium-plated, satin-plated or ruthenium. Luminescent (C1).
Hands: baton-shaped, satin, luminescent (C1).
Counters hands: on the total black dial, luminescent in red colour
Strap: leather strap, with personalised buckle “E&C”
Bracelet: steel , Chablis

Eberhard & Co

PHOTO ESSAY: Ball WorldTime Diver

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:27:00 +0000

This is the 1st World Time watch that combines both a day AND date display.

I have been a Ball Watch fan for over a decade and every time I get my hands on a new one it blows me away. They keep raising the bar and this example is no exception.

Stay tuned, as I will be writing a full review shortly.

Ball Watch USA

UPCOMING REVIEW: Linde Werdelin The One

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:36:00 +0000

I have always been curioous about this impressive brand. Now I will finally get to review their popular diver!

STAY TUNED!!!

Linde Werdelin

NEW REVIEW - Tawatec E.O.Diver

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:14:00 +0000

I fell in love with tritium vile watches a number of years ago, when I was introduced to contemporary Ball watches. Since this introduction, I have owned at least a dozen Ball watches, but none of these watches have been true “beaters”. By beater, I mean a watch you can wear through anything! Think G-shock! I would be devastated if my beloved SpaceMaster ever got trashed while mountain biking or by playing street hockey.

While I do have a couple of pretty cool G-Shocks, including the latest iteration of the Frogman, they are not always suitable for all occasions. So I started hunting for the perfect grab and go watch. A watch I would not worry about getting banged up. A watch I can set and forget. A watch that will also look cool and screams let’s see what you got!.

At that time one of my coworkers, who wears a Suunto on a daily basis ordered a Luminox off the internet. I thought it looked kind of interesting, but I just could not get behind all the overhyped “Navy Seal” mumbo-jumbo they sell on their website. That is until I saw it in person. Impressive piece! The resin case and blacked out dial really worked on his watch!

I still had a hard time digesting their marketing, so I started digging for alternatives. I came across Traser and Nite, but they just did not tug at my heart strings enough to pull the trigger. Then I stumbled onto Tawatec. Their watches looked tougher than nails and unlike Luminox, they did not advertise about their relationship with the military, they just looked like the military should be wearing them. You know how some guys walk around with their shoulders puffed out and act tough, while you know they really are not? And some other guys, without trying, just look like they can take care of themselves should anything happen. Tawatec was the latter kind of watch.

For under 300$ I could not pass it up. I took the plunge and contacted Jack at Tuffwriter.com and within a week, the Tawatec E.O.Diver had become my go to watch when the going gets tough. The following is my review of this watch.

To read the full review, follow this link:

Tawatec REVIEW

My Ball Aviator GMT is finally fixed!

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:28:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Time2watch) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:44:00 +0000

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