Probably inspired by the high-tech Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed family of mildly skeletonized automatic diving watches, the new Certina DS Eagle GMT chronograph is equipped with a lot simpler ETA G10.961 caliber: the same quartz movement that powered their 2011 Certina DS Podium Ole Einar Bjorndalen model, but is encased in a lot sportier body.
Wenger’s SeaForce line of diving watches, which is, by the way, quite popular among enthusiasts searching for a “Swiss Made” beater on a tight budget, has recently received a comprehensive update with a new Wenger SeaForce Chronograph timekeeper. Still featuring the same basic styling, the refreshed model not only adds chronograph functionality, but also looks a lot more modern than their older three-hander.
The Italian brand Bulgari is known for its extensive collection of snake-style bracelet watches. Usually comprising no less than two “coils” that gently embrace a lady’s petit wrist, the bracelets are crowned with a snakehead-shaped case that usually houses a compact quartz movement. This new Bvlgari Catene (“catene” means “chain” in Italian, if I understand it correctly), however, features a slightly less radical styling that may be especially appreciated by persons suffering from ophidiophobia: an irrational fear of snakes.
Mostly known for its rather uninspiring design language, the company, which is usually associated with highly durable and versatile (and also quite expensive) Swiss Army knives, has finally produced an item worthy of a long second glance. Surprisingly, this new quartz-powered Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic 1/100 chronograph features a skeletonized dial with a nice-looking guilloched plate covering its large date display.
Available both in stainless steel and in rose gold PVD versions, this new Saint Honore Trocadero Chronograph could be a timepiece of choice for a person searching for a classic-styled “Swiss made” chronograph watch on a very tight budget. And never mind its quartz movement: it just works.
The new version of the elegant Ebel X-1 ladies watch comes in the same glossy black ceramic body, but now features whole 71 diamonds adorning its bezel, setting crown and, of course, the signature galvanic black dial.
Probably inspired by their 2011 Saint Honore Coloseo Flower ladies watch, the new Saint-Honore Trocadero Lady «Magic Flower» model takes the idea on a completely new level offering a degree of refinement that I never really expected from the Swiss-based brand. I can’t but admire this beautiful timekeeper, even despite the fact that it is powered by an anonymous Swiss quartz movement.
Like many other Swiss-based watchmakers, Raymond Weil plans to unveil its new collections at the upcoming Baselworld 2013 trade show. While their fresh Raymond Weil Jasmine Turandot Splendor ladies watch won’t impress anybody with a highly complicated mechanical movement (on the contrary, the piece is powered by a very simple Swiss made quartz mechanism), it still offers a very nice exterior design that many women will definitely adore.
The famous Grand Seiko line of expensive timekeepers has recently been updated with a limited edition model. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their signature Seiko Caliber 9F, the ultra-precise quartz movement that was first brought to market back in 1993, the Japanese watchmaker introduces their new Grand Seiko Caliber 9F 20th Anniversary Limited Edition (Ref. SBGX103) wrist watch.
As quietly as usual, the Japanese electronics manufacturer has updated the GA-1000 series of aviation-themed shock-resistant watches. Their new Casio G-Shock GA-1000-2A features a sporty body, which is similar in its styling to that of the last year’s Casio G-SHOCK GW-A1000-1ADF Smart Access watch. However, this new “aviator” sports a lot more readable dial with analogue and digital displays combined for (almost) perfect usability.
