World Watch Review
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
January 24th, 2012

Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon Dragon Fob Watch (Ref. G0A36563)

Besides the gorgeous (and unique, too) Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif Dragon (Ref. G0A36545,) the Swiss watchmaking House has also presented another dragon-themed watch. Presented in a shape of a so-called “fob watch” (or, more plainly, a “pocket watch” although I highly doubt that the piece is supposed to travel it in your pockets,) the new Piaget Altiplano Tourbillon Dragon (Ref. G0A36563) hand-wound timekeeper is equipped with what is claimed to be the world’s slimmest tourbillon movement.

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January 21st, 2012

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Automatic

In a matter of days, the reputable Swiss watchmaker will present its slightly facelifted Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control automatic wrist watch, which (at least in a discreet stainless steel body) looks like a very nice entry-level model for those buying their first “Real Swiss Made” timekeeper.

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January 20th, 2012

Hanhart Pioneer Stealth 1882 Chronograph

The new Hanhart Pioneer Stealth 1882 Chronograph automatic wrist watch basically sports the same layout as the recent Hanhart Pioneer TachyTele, but comes in a much bigger, bolder body, which is protected from accidental dents and scratches with a mean-looking black DLC treatment.

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January 20th, 2012

Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif Dragon Piece Unique (Ref. G0A36545)

The Chinese Year of the Dragon will come upon us this weekend (or something like that) and numerous European jewelry- and watchmakers frantically rush to reveal their dragon-themed offerings. While most of them, while technically flawless, look decisively boring, this new Piaget Polo Tourbillon Relatif Dragon Piece Unique (Ref. G0A36545) easily makes one drool draws attention to itself.

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January 19th, 2012

IWC Pilot's Watch Worldtimer Automatic (Ref. IW326201)

The Swiss-based International Watch Co. has just presented its new IWC Pilot’s Watch Worldtimer (Ref. IW326201) automatic timekeeper that makes life significantly easier both for pilots and their passengers.

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January 19th, 2012

Deep Blue CALDIVER 500 Automatic Annual Calendar, GMT and Power Reserve!

The new Deep Blue CALDIVER 500 automatic diving watch comes virtually loaded with functions, those including an annual calendar, second time zone display and a power reserve indicator.

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January 18th, 2012

Fortis F-43 Flieger Chronograph Alarm GMT Limited Edition (Ref. 703.20.92 LC05)

As the name of the new model explicitly states, the new limited edition Fortis F-43 Flieger Chronograph Alarm GMT (Ref. 703.20.92 LC05) automatic wrist watch is literally overstuffed with features, those including not only the usual chronograph and second time zone, but also a nice mechanical alarm module!

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January 18th, 2012

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Chronograph in Orange Gold (Ref. 311.63.44.51.01.001)

The new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Chronograph (Ref. 311.63.44.51.01.001) automatic wrist watch is now available in an exclusive “orange” gold body.

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January 17th, 2012

Hublot Big Bang FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 Winners (Ref. 361.SE.2090.RW.1104.NAS11)

The Swiss-based watchmaking company has informed us last Friday about their new Hublot Big Bang FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Winners (Ref. 361.SE.2090.RW.1104.NAS11) ladies watch. Although powered by a simple quartz movement, the watch still offers a nicely executed body adorned with more than a hundred diamonds totaling almost one carat.

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January 17th, 2012

Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph Automatic

It took JLC exactly a year to introduce yet another model that pays homage to the original 1959 Deep Sea alarm watch. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph speaks the same design tongue, but lacks the alarm functionality.

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