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Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra Thin

The Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie is the world’s largest and most prestigious watch show. The SIHH 2011 will take place this month in Geneva Switzerland. The show will see 19 of the world’s greatest luxury brands unveil their newest watches. It is perhaps the biggest event for the watch industry and the luxury brands are geared up to present their best and the latest at the show.

Traditionally most of the brands participating in the SIHH pre release one or two of their watches in the weeks leading up to the big show. This time, though, a couple of the brands have not shown their hand yet. Piaget has pre-released their Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra Thin which has been well appreciated by the experts and analysts of the trade and the consumers as well.

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Five Weeks In a Balloon by Van Cleef and Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels is going to unveil a new timepiece inspired by Les Voyages Extraordinaires, a famous novel written by Jules Verne.
Called the “Five Weeks In a Balloon”, this new piece from the French exquisite jewellery and watchmaker debuts at the SIHH 2011 in Geneva.
The eye-paralyzing dial is embellished with champleve enamel and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. It demonstrates a hot-air balloon flowing into the air of Zanzibar.

Ralph Lauren Sporting Watch

The new Ralph Lauren Sporting Watch draws its inspirations from Ralph Lauren’s antique car, the 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic coupe.
The watch’s aesthetics combine the luxurious wood finish of the Bugatti with a matte black dial, all of which are reminiscent of the car’s interior.
Arabic numerals for increased legibility, arrow-shaped hour and minute hands, as well as an elm burl frame, are all among the highlights of the new product.

JAM HOME MADE Secret Mickey Watch

Japanese jewellery designers JAM HOME MADE recently partnered with Disney to release this Mickey Mouse watch. The three dials on the face each reveal the Mickey Mouse drawing that lies beneath. Available in your choice of black, gold or silver, each watch comes in a special edition black case with a golden Mickey print embossed.

Mr. Jones “The Last Laugh” Watch

London watchmakers Mr. Jones have just created “The Last Laugh” watch. Designed with the help of comedian William Andrews, the watch displays the time not through the indication of a set of hands, but via the skull’s teeth. Based on the commonly held belief that comedians are all secretly depressed, a concept often depicted by the “tears of a clown”, the watch is also a humorous play on the fleeting nature of life. The timepiece features a stainless steel case and a leather strap that is contrasted by white stitching and is limited to just 100 pieces. Each watch is numbered on the case-back and comes with an insert card that is signed by both William Andrews and Crispin Jones. The watch is now available from colette.

Rolex BLACK LTD Edition

Rolex BLACK LTD Edition project follows on the notion of customizing select Rolex watches. However, the releases go a bit further by using well-maintained vintage Rolex styles. Working with select Rolex experts in Geneva, Switzerland, the watches are bed blasted for cleaning and subsequently shipped off to the United States for PDV treatment. The watches are available now through the Lane Crawford jewelry department.

Casio G-SHOCK X-Large Combi Watch

Unveiled earlier this year, Casio has just released these latest colors of their X-Large Combination watch from the G-SHOCK range. As per the remainder of the G-SHOCK series, the timepiece has been designed to endure the most extreme of situations. Not only is the watch water resistant to 200m and of course shock proof, the piece is even resistant to magnetism. Available now in all-black or in white with silver accents, the watch can be picked up from colette for around $160.

The $1.2 Million Manufacture Royale Opera Time-Piece Watch

MR Montre Face1 Manufacture Royale Opera Time Piece Watch

Manufacture Royale takes inspiration from Voltaire. Yes, that Voltaire - a man that at one point they refer to as the "Super Salesman." They should have just called the watch "Voltaire." That would have been better than making it look like a wrist catapult and for some reason calling it the Opera (well it does have a minute repeater complication).
It also appears that Manufacture Royale, has been influenced by the designs of fellow watch brand Louis Moinet. Both seem to be focused on the "age of enlightenment" (and limitless coffers). Another nod to fantasy is the Manufacture Royale logo. Above the "MR" letter is a curved line with the handle of a sword coming out of it. This is the sword in the stone - Excalibur from Arthurian legend. Make of this what you will. I just smile and think of the Disney cartoon. Does Merlin come with the watch? Perhaps a little Archimedes? Owls seem to be really "in" right now.

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Look of the day - Part 36

Rolex 2010 Submariner Ceramic Bezel

Rolex has officially launched its new updated Rolex Submariner. The watch undergoes a material change on the bezel and replaces the traditional aluminium material in exchange for a more robust and scratch-resistant ceramic. The use of ceramic was previously seen on gold Submariners last year and GMT bezels prior. Two colors are available in black and green with a suggested retail price of $7,400 USD and $7,800 USD respectively.

Yves Behar for Issey Miyake Vue Watch – A Closer Look

The Vue by Yves Behar for Issey Miyake watch combines the longtime innovation of the Japanese designer with the industrialism of Behar. Sleek and minimal, the watch features a round frame, solid band with a vanishing dial. To add uniqueness to this collaboration, the watch only features one numeral at a time and fades out as time passes. The duo didn’t stop there, as the watches box is made out of what appears to be sticky notes on top of each other. Available in 5 variations, ranging from a metal or leather band to a white, black or brown colorway. Further information is available here.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Memovox International Colette Watch

Colette seems to work with the very best. Their latest collaborative effort with Jaeger-LeCoultre looks to be a massive one with an extreme limited unit count of three! “I do so very much appreciate that very special wristwatches often find their way in to the display cases at Colette. Most recently it seems that Jaeger-LeCoultre has created a special Master Memovox International for the Parisian concept store. It is part of a project by Thomas Erber and is named Cabinet de curiosité — a random collection of fine oddities. Special about this watch vs. its “standard” brother is the light blue “Colette” notation on the dial and the matching accented stitching on the strap.”

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Bell & Ross Vintage Officer Watch Collection

Finally, I have found a Bell & Ross which will work for me. The elegant “Vintage Officer” collection is it. “Bell & Ross has designed the Vintage Officer Collection as an homage to the aviators of the 1940’s, who were the first professionals to use the wristwatch as a tool on their missions… The cases measure 41mm and are water resistant to 100 meters. The crystal is a domed sapphire with AR-coating.Dials are available in black or silver, with numerals, index and hands covered in SuperLuminova coating. Numerals and index have polished appliqués.”
A few more looks at the Bell & Ross Vintage Officer Collection of watches after the click.

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My Polyvore Looks - Grey & Red

Grey & Red by izandrew featuring metals jewelry

Zac Efron Wears Cartier Calibre Watch

Actor Zac Efron was recently spotted wearing Cartier's newer Calibre men's watch while at the 2010 Deauville American Film Festival. New for 2010, the Calibre is an impressive, large design that melds sports and sophistication rather well - being a larger watch. Connoisseurs appreciate that it contains an in-house Cartier made movement. I first wrote about the Cartier Calibre watches here. Here is is wearing a steel Calibre watch with a black colored dial and an alligator strap. What exactly is he praying for though?

source:luxist.com/

Ulysse Nardin Freak Diavolo Rolf 75

Rolf Schnyder, the owner and president of Ulysse Nardin, turned 75 this year, and to commemorate his many achievements, he decided to introduce a new limited edition Freak Diavolo.
The tourbillon is impressive with its 8+ day power reserve and that a a yellow-half circle cage which serves to mark the seconds.
Note also there is no crown on the watch — the watch is wound and the time is set by turning the split-level bezel.

Price is unknown, but don’t think anything less than $100,000.

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source:luxuo.com

My Polyvore Looks - Blue outfit

Blue men by izandrew featuring chain jewelry

Vacheron Constantin Malte Tourbillon Palladium Watch

You've probably never seen one of these before. This watch came out a few years (2008) ago under the radar in the United States (only) with just 10 pieces in the limited edition. It originally sold for well over $100,000 and was mostly unknown to people outside of the dedicated Vacheron Constantin fan groups online and a few retailers (and their clients). Such tactics are smart when trying to appease collectors looking for exclusive pieces, and promoting future collectability. As such, one of these 10 pieces is going to be up for auction during Antiquorum's Sept. 15th auction in New York City. Yield for this Malte Tourbillon is very conservative with an estimated price of just $60,000 - $90,000.

The piece itself is beautiful. Set in a Malte style case, it is made from palladium (very rare as a watch case material), and features a totally skeletonized dial that has a great looking "black platinum" finish. Such finishes assist with contrast, allowing you to identify elements on the dial much better, and further appreciating the craftsmanship (and being able to see the hands most easily). The movement features a massive tourbillon cage with a bridge that looks like Vacheron Constantin's logo. There is a dedicated scale for the time (which is nice on a skeletonized dial), and the movement has a date disc, and power reserve indicator. Decoration is a mixture of modern and classic aesthetic, with a masculine twist.

source:luxist.com

My Polyvore Looks - Purple man

Purple man by izandrew featuring d&g jewelry

PURPLE | SKYTOP | SUPRA | FOOTWEAR | FACTORY 413
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D&g Key Chains
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BLUE CROWN Check Dat Mens Flannel Shirt
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Rambler-P39P1 6 Months Raw Barracuda Jeans
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cotton logo boxers
26 GBP - harveynichols.com

SKULLCANDY Lowrider Headphones
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KR3W Phantom Watch
$50 - tillys.com

BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 - Black phone details from T-Mobile
$30 - t-mobile.com

Amazon.com: Apple iPod nano (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL: Electronics
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eBay Österreich: Clear Wayfarer Nerd Brille Nu Rave Hornbrille...
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Urban City Vectors by Designfruit
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Blade Rubber Stamps Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection Writing
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Hublot Big Bang FIFA World Cup Winners Watch

Early this year, Hublot, Swiss watch manufacturer, launch Limited Edition FIFA World Cup Watches.
To commemorate Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup win, Hublot, the official timekeeper, of the FIFA 2010 World Cup has unveiled a new Big Bang watch dedicated to the winning team.
Dubbed FIFA World Cup Winner’s watch, the new creation is done in the Spanish national colors and gold of the FIFA winner’s trophy.

The model is a Big Bang 44 mm Gold Ceramic Automatic Chronograph, which bears the Spanish national colours and the gold of the FIFA World Cup trophy.
The case is fashioned in 5N pink gold, with a satin-finished black ceramic bezel, and the exclusive logo representing the FIFA 2010 World Cup winners featured in a subtle gold tone at 3 o’clock on a matt navy blue dial.
The 45-minute counter (to register half and full time…) specially developed by Hublot for the footballing world features at 9 o’clock.
The Spanish colours of red and yellow figure on the indexes, the two hands and on the double stitching of the rubber Alligator strap, consisting of a rubber interior stitched to an upper alligator layer.
On the back of the watch, the opaque sapphire crystal case-back is decorated with the Spanish flag and the gold Star which is the World Cup Champions’ symbol.
It is inscribed with the words 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA CHAMPION. Only 100 numbered watches will be produced.

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