This is the first watch released by Ancon, the Sea Shadow. A very nice piece, and priced decently at $700 with free shipping. The watches are most likely made and assembled in Asia, and feature Miyota 8215 movements. The case measures 45mm in diameter and 15.5mm thick, so this is quite the beast of a watch. The overall specs are good and the styling is good, but I just can’t get around the smoke and mirrors about hiding the origin of the company. Clicking on “about us” takes you to some info about how their watches are named after historical boats, and talks more about the watches themselves… it really has nothing a typical “about us” page would have. I understand that Asian watch companies are always trying to sound like they are European, but the more vague they are, the more it looks like they’re trying to hide something. Most luxury watch buyers are quite intellligent.

This is the Sea Shadow California, with the California style dial in the same case as the regular watch. Nice pieces, and for the money, they seem fairly reasonable compared to some other watches out there. I personally wouldn’t fork out $700 for a Miyota movement, no matter how cool the Bronze case is, but I can see many people buying these. There have been reports that they have already been popping up second hand in Asia in the last few months, so people are buying them in large enough quantities that they are being sold again. Either way, they’re a nice looking watch, but I personally wouldn’t be interested unless they come in around $400.

Check out their third and latest model, the Magnus, as well as some more detailed information on their site here:
http://www.anconwatches.com/

Tutima Grand Flieger Airport Automatic

Case Diameter: 43mm
Case Thickness: 13mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire display back
200m Water Resistance
Movement: Tutima Caliber 330

Tutima Grand Flieger Airport Chronograph

Case Diameter: 43mm
Case Thickness: 16mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire display back
200m Water Resistance
Movement: Tutima Caliber 321

Tutima Saxon One Automatic

Case Diameter: 44mm
Case Thickness: 12.4mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire display back
100m Water Resistance
Movement: Tutima Caliber 330

Tutima Saxon One Chronograph

Case Diameter: 44mm
Case Thickness: 15.3mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire display back
100m Water Resistance
Movement: Tutima Caliber 321

Tutima M2 Pioneer Chronograph

Case Diameter: 46mm
Case Thickness: 15.8mm
Case Material: Titanium
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire display back
300m Water Resistance
Movement: Tutima Caliber 321

Tutima Patria

Case Diameter: 43mm
Case Thickness: 9.7mm
Case Material: 18K Gold
Sapphire crystal
Sapphire display back
30m Water Resistance
Movement: Tutima In-House Caliber 617 with 20 jewels, 21,600 vph and a power reserve of 65 hours.

The tourbillon mechanism rotates on 3 axis or dimensions, and also tells time which encompasses our real world concepts of 3 dimensions and the fourth dimension of time.

General specs:
46mm Diameter
10mm Case Height, 20mm Including Domed Crystal
Case Material: Titanium

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THE AVENGER RAMPS UP THE POWER

As authentic instruments for professionals, the models in the Avenger line have been redesigned in a style that is even more technical, functional and sophisticated. An exceptional look for these trustworthy companions on the most extreme missions.

Absolute power. Steely muscles. Peerless performances. Extraordinary precision. The Avenger by Breitling has been designed to offer a maximum of security and reliability. A maximum of sturdiness and shock-resistance with its robust construction and its substantial lateral reinforcements. A maximum of functionality, with its large screw-locked crown and non-slip grip. A maximum of readability, with its thick glareproofed sapphire crystal and its oversized hands, numerals and hour-markers.

Breitling now gives a new face to outstanding accomplishments by redesigning the entire Avenger line in a resolutely original style. The slimmer case adopts an even more ergonomic profile. The new stencil-type numerals with their taut, dynamic lines, further strengthen the ties with aviation. The new engraved and satin-brushed bezel is adorned with integrated rider tabs. The readability is optimized by large hands and hour-markers accentuated by a luminescent coating. Titanium casebacks – bearing a conversion scale for Anglo-Saxon metric measurements – keeps the case lighter.

The new Avenger II collection comprises four models endowed with highly distinctive functions and characters. Four instruments for all manner of missions:

The Avenger II chronograph, featuring a 43 mm diameter, water resistance to 300 m (1,000 ft) and pushpiece guards screwed into the steel

The Super Avenger II chronograph, boasting an imposing 48 mm diameter and also water-resistant to 300 m (1,000 ft)

The professional super-diver model Avenger II Seawolf, water-resistant to the fabulous depth of 3,000 m (10,000 ft) and equipped with a security valve serving to equal out the differences of pressure between the inside and the outside of the case

The new Avenger II GMT, with an extremely practical and readable second timezone display in 24-hour mode, a bidirectional rotating bezel serving to read off a third time zone, as well as water resistance to 300 m (1,000 ft).

The Avenger models are available in several dial colors, with stencil-type numerals or hour-markers, on a rubber strap or on the new Professional bracelet with redesigned links. They are all equipped with mechanical selfwinding movements chronometer-certified by the COSC, the highest industry benchmark in terms of precision and reliability – and the only one based on an international norm.

Avenger: power in action.

Today’s mechanical sports are impressive due to the speed and intensity of the races not forgetting high-technology. But impressive is not strong enough for the TT. TT is a breathtaking experience which never fails to impress. As a long-term timekeeper, GRAHAM brings its advanced watch making knowledge to create typical high-powered racing instruments and ensure an exciting show. The brand shows off modern watch making technology by launching the Chronofighter Oversize Superlight TT. Enhanced with a lightweight black carbon nanotube composite case, the highly shock absorbing watch weighs less than 100g. Let’s hit the road.

Beautiful motorcycles, legendary riders and a stunning limited edition watch; what a perfect combination. They started at 2, then, ten, 20, and even more today (almost 250), riding like crazy. GRAHAM wants to pay tribute to the men who risk their lives in the name of passion by taking part in the TT every year. The limited edition Chronofighter Oversize Superlight TT is a new concept watch dedicated to speed, adrenaline and advanced technology.

Steel has proven its merits but is somewhat ordinary. GRAHAM has developed a case, made of carbon nanotube speckled composite. The watch weighs less than 100 grams. The model contains motorsport design connotations, lightweight material to time with lap time functions.

The new Superlight chronograph facilitates the measurement of speed thanks to a specific tachymeter scale based on the TT circuit (37.73 miles / 60.7 km). The yellow indicator on the minutes counter is at 17 min (lap record time, 131.578 mph / 211.75 kmh established by John McGuinness). The chrono starts when the race start is given. When the red minutes hand overlaps the yellow marker, the speed can be read in an instant on the scale. The function emphasizes intuitive and immediate reading. The watch demonstrates again GRAHAM’s expertise and passion for challenge.
That’s what rebel with a cause means.

Main features also include:
47 mm superlight black carbon nanotube composite case (51g). Calibre G1747, automatic self-winding movement, 25 jewels, 28’800 A/h (4Hz), Incabloc shock absorber, 48 hours power reserve, tachymeter scale with graduation based on the length of TT circuit 37.73 miles (60.7km), lap record 131.578 mph/211.75 kmh) indicated at 3 o’clock, yellow painted indicator on minutes counter at 17 min (lap record time) to help reading speed on tachymeter scale, domed sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on both faces, see-through sapphire crystal case back with Isle of Man triskelion (emblem with 3 legs), superlight inscription and limited edition serial number, black techno-fabric strap with red stitches. Limited edition to 200 pieces.

Life in cool blue

Breitling offers its vision of summer reflecting the sky, the sea and boundless horizons with its total blue-look Superocean 42 diver’s watch that brings a fresh and original touch to every wrist.

It surges confidently through the waves with its ultra-sturdy steel case water-resistant to 1500 meters (5,000 ft). It makes its way through changing fashions in bold style with its explosive look and dynamic numerals. Breitling offers a youthful, sporty and modern take on the Superocean 42 paying vibrant tribute to its aquatic vocation. In this 2,000-piece limited edition, the ratcheted unidirectional rotating bezel is clad in blue rubber – a shade picked up on the dial with its luminescent hands and hour-markers and on the rubber strap embossed with the Breitling signature. The result is an appealing play on colors and materials enhanced by the steel finish that is polished on the case and satin-brushed on the bezel numerals. While the new Superocean 42 looks set to be a summertime star on the beach, on the town and in the ocean depths, it nonetheless boasts all the characteristics of a true Breitling instrument for professionals, including peerless functionality and readability. It is equipped with a selfwinding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), the highest benchmark in terms of precision and reliability and the only one based on an international standard. Superocean 42: gear up for a cool blue summer.

Watch: Breitling Transocean Chronograph GMT
Caliber: Breitling 04 (Manufacture)
Diameter: 43.00 mm
Case: Steel or 18K red gold
Strap: Barenia leather, crocodile leather/Ocean Classic (steel mesh, steel version only)

Beyond fashions, beyond oceans.

The contemporary classic Transocean collection welcomes a new travel watch boasting unprecedented user friendliness. To mark the launch of this chronograph with a nomadic soul, Breitling is offering red gold or steel limited editions featuring an elegant guilloché dial and a transparent caseback revealing Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04.

Entirely developed and produced within the Breitling workshops, selfwinding chronograph Caliber B04 is distinguished by its ultra-pratical and innovative second timezone powered by a patented mechanism. When the user reaches another part of the globe, he need only pull out the crown and turn it forwards or backwards in one-hour increments in order to instantly adjust to the time and date of the new timezone – all the while maintaining a 24-hour home-time indication and without losing any precision in terms of the minutes display. This highly functional device, combined with a high-performance chronograph, joins the Breitling Transocean collection – a line with a pure design reflecting the spirit of long-distance journeys and luxury long-haul airliners. Issued in limited series of 200 in red gold and 2,000 in steel, the new Transocean Chronograph GMT features an elegantly understated case with a beveled bezel and slender lugs. It is distinguished by a silver or black guilloché dial adorned with applied hour-markers, finely recessed counters and the 18K gold interpretation of the B initial that served for many years as the brand symbol. The transparent sapphire crystal caseback – a rarity for Breitling – provides a chance to admire the architecture of Manufacture Breitling Caliber B04, chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), as indeed are all Breitling movements. Timeless elegance, peerless performance, unrivaled user friendless: exactly the kind of qualities required to cross fashion trends and ocean expanses with enduring style and panache.

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Sea Hawk Ceramic

Case Diameter: 44mm
Case Material: Ceramic
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: GP03300-0074 With Power Reserve Indicator

Chrono Hawk Ceramic

Case Diameter: 44mm
Case Material: Ceramic
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: GP03300-0076 With Chronograph

Sinn T1 (EZM 14) Mission Timer

Specs:
Case made of high-strength titanium, bead-blasted, Tegimented Bezel
Dimensions: 45mm x 12.5mm
Pressure resistant to 1,000 m diving depth (= 100 bar), certified by Germanischer Lloyd Hamburg
Captive Safety Diver’s Bezel with patented guard to prevent accidental misadjustment
AR-coated sapphire crystal
Movement: Soprod caliber A10-2A

http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/T1.htm

Sinn T2 (EZM 15) Mission Timer

Specs:
Case made of high-strength titanium, bead-blasted, Tegimented Bezel
Dimensions: 41mm x 13.3mm
Pressure resistant to 2,000 m diving depth (= 200 bar), certified by Germanischer Lloyd Hamburg
Captive Safety Diver’s Bezel with patented guard to prevent accidental misadjustment
AR-coated sapphire crystal
Movement: Soprod caliber A10-2A

http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/T2.htm

Sinn 104 St Sa Pilot Watch

Specs:
Case is Polished Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 41mm x 11.5mm
AR-coated sapphire crystal
Sapphire display back
Movement: Selitta SW220-1

http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/104_St_Sa.htm