CENTURY – Elegance Chronograph GMT

Elegance in every moment.

A dandy, an explorer, he travels the globe every day with his distinguished good looks, natural virility and authentic pleasure as guides. Any time, anywhere.

For the man of today, offers the ELEGANCE CHRONOGRAPH GMT, a truly exceptional watch in the ESQUIRE collection for men.

With this timepiece, framed by a generously proportioned 44mm red gold case, contemporary nomads can cross all borders, from work to pleasure, success to escape, concentration to passion. Thanks to the COSC-certified self-winding GMT chronograph, the wearer can now keep track of two time zones at once. This timepiece has been meticulously designed so that the proportions of the three counters are elegantly balanced. The hour-markers and raised inner dials complement the 48 facets of the sapphire, cut and polished by hand.

With its impeccable classic lineage, the ELEGANCE CHRONOGRAPH GMT also offers a discreet touch of luxury in two colour versions: white and chocolate.

A combination of discretion and precision that will appeal to lovers of beautiful objects, the ELEGANCE CHRONOGRAPH GMT is mounted on an alligator strap with deployment clasp.

Sphere watch rotates the time in 3D

Peter says: Traditional wrist watches tend to tell the time in a very 2D format, I am fascinated by the idea of using 3D to tell the time. I decided to use a sphere as it is about as 3D as it gets, also a sphere is omni-directional which lends it self to telling the time using more than one axis.

I have decided to show 2 different time display methods using the sphere.

The white watch sphere rotates in two directions: the minutes are displayed using the Y axis like a conventional analogue watch, the hours by the x axis. Where the hours meet the bezel (which has the minute markers on it) is the time.

The black watch sphere rotates in one direction using the x axis to display the hours, the bezel rotates for the minutes, where the hours meets the bezel is the time.

This design tells the time in a unique manner and will appeal to unique people. The method is unusual but instantly recognisable and readable. The 3D element should appeal to quirky people who like products that are a little different.

This design literally stands out because of the 3D element. The sphere could be powered by a conventional analogue movement using a simple gearbox or by using two analogue movements, one for minutes and one for hours. Thus making the principle manufacturable.

There is an Animation of the watch in action. [5MB]

Sphere watch rotates the time in 3D, 3.4 out of 5 based on 46 ratings

Bremont ALT1-WT World Time Watch

For all intents and purpose this new Bremont ALT1-WT is the commercial version of the exclusive Bremont C-17 Globemaster watch that I discussed here. While the C-17 (C17) Globemaster was not to be available for public purchase, the ALT1-WT will be. The watch takes the brand’s signature aviator style and adds a world time bezel and GMT indicator into the mix of complications. It makes for a very good travel watch and I am glad that Bremont decided to offer a version of the Globemaster for “everyone else.”

The ALT1-WT will be positioned as one of Bremont’s new for 2012 watch models. But there will be other models as well. The differences between this model and the Globemaster are minor – being mostly the caseback and dial changes as far as I can tell. Bremont makes it clear that this watch is an adoption of the C-17 Globemaster. The case done with specially hardened steel and is 43mm wide. The most recognizable element is the rotating city ring that is to be used in conjunction with the 24 hour hand. This gives you the time all around the world at a glance and the design here is well-done. Bremont uses their Roto-Click system for the inner rotating bezel that offers distinct positions for the bezel turns. It is a nicely satisfying little detail. You can tell that the city ring is different on this model compared to the Globemaster (that has airport indicators).

You can see that the “globe” motif on the watch face is also carried over from the Globemaster – this is likely to become a signature design feature of the watch. I like that the hour markers are prominent and applied, and that the hands and hour markers are all richly coated with lume. You also have rather good proportions in all the hands. I am a bit concerned that because the chronograph seconds hand and GMT hand have arrow tips they might be easily confused when wanting to read the second time zone at a glance. As is the case with most Bremont watches the domed sapphire crystal will be richly AR coated.

Inside the watch is the Bremont caliber BE-54AE automatic movement that is a base ETA with a module that has been finely finished and regulated by Bremont. They always offer really nice movement decoration, and this one again will be visible through the sapphire caseback window. The movement will further be a COSC certified Chronometer. Going back to the dial I still really like the shape of the date window (it is dated from the HUD display on C-17 planes).

In addition to this white dialed version Bremont will offer the ALT1-WT with a blue or black dial. It comes on a leather strap (with possibly a metal bracelet option) and each watch will also come with a NATO style strap and changing tool. Price will be $5,695 for this good looking new Bremont timepiece.

GRAFF – MasterGraff Double Tourbillon GMT

Graff Luxury Watches present the 48mm MasterGraff Double Tourbillon GMT; an exquisite new addition to the MasterGraff collection.

MasterGraff Double Tourbillon GMT.  Graff

 

Set with over 30 carats of the highest quality diamonds, the iconic white or rose gold facetted case displays a mesmerising self winding double-tourbillon along with a dual time zone indicator, allowing frequent travellers to keep track of time while enjoying the finest in Graff diamond setting expertise.

Limited to 10 pieces, available in both white and rose gold  Graff

 

 

Technical information 

- Double tourbillon GMT with 60 second rotation
- Each tourbillon features a small seconds disc
- 72 hours power reserve
- 306 diamonds 30.61 carats
- 10 ATM
- Limited to 10 pieces in both white and rose gold