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May 8th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

Jaeger LeCoultre AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT watch for Aston Martin

Just like money follows the money, big brands tend to get attracted to each other. Especially if these brands belong to different markets or even different industries. No wonder that Jaeger LeCoultre, one of the biggest players on the fine watches market, and Aston Martin, the company that produces the best exclusive cars for everyday driving pleasure, have teamed together to create this wonderful watch. Well, teamed again, since it is the third installment of the super limited AMVOX series.

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May 7th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

Oris BC4 Flight Timer: ready for take-off?

Oris, the Swiss watch making company, will soon start selling its new timepiece. Called Oris BC4 Flight Timer (Ref. 690 7615 41 54 LS), this is a pilot’s watch and it definitely looks like a whole airplane cockpit’s squeezed into a 42.7mm stainless steel case with a huge vertical crown dominating the view.

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May 6th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | 1 Comment »

Omega Five Counter Speedmaster Olympic watch

You think that three chronograph counters is enough? Well, some people at Omega consider five counters just right for a watch made by the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932. Meet the Omega Speedmaster Five Counter chronograph!

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May 5th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

Blancpain Speed Command Chronograph watch (detail)

Here comes the big one. With is 45mm Speed Command Chronograph, Blancpain has introduced its sportiest watch so far. Made of brushed steel with Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating, the watch’s case houses ultra-thin self-winding automatic chronograph movement, caliber F185, with flyback function and 40-hour power reserve.

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May 3rd, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

Hublot Big Bang Bullet Bang limited edition watch (detail)

Let me start with a total disclosure here: I am a big fan of Hublot’s Big Bang series. Although having certain problems with legibility (especially, their ‘all black’ models), there is something about the Big Bang, that makes some people fall in love with the watch in a moment they see it. So, you must understand I am a little, to say the least, biased here. Okay, here we go with the Hublot Big Bang Bullet Bang limited edition watch.

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May 2nd, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | 2 Comments »

Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black chronometer watch (detail)

At the last month’s SIHH’08 international show, Swiss watchmaker Chopard officially presented three new members of its Mille Miglia racing watches family. While the 2008 GT XL Chrono with its silver dial and the GT XL GMT with its 18K rose gold case look definitely gorgeous, the Chopard Mille Miglia GT XL Chrono Speed Black chronometer watch is absolutely stunning.

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May 1st, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

DeWitt Academia Night Chronograph (detail)

Swiss watchmaker DeWitt has presented its new Academia Night Chronograph watch. Being in fact a spin-off of the wonderful Academia Chronograph Sequentiel series, the Academia Night features well-balanced dial with high level of night-time legibility and an intelligent-looking 43mm case crafted of white and rose gold.

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April 30th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

DOXA SUB 5000T Seaconqueror diving watch (detail)

The recently unveiled DOXA SUB 5000T Seaconqueror diving watch is officially promoted to the official flagship status. Designed to withstand water pressure of up to 5000 feet (1500 meters), the Seaconqueror 5000T model will be limited to only 5000 copies.

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April 30th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

IWC Pilot\'s Watch Double Chronograph Edition TOP GUN (detail)

Ever wanted to join the US Navy? IWC Schaffhausen now lets you fulfill at least a part of your dream. With its IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition TOP GUN just about anyone (with a wallet heavy enough to afford buying this kind of watch) can come closer to the exciting world of air to air dog-fight missions.

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April 28th, 2008 by der Uhrmacher | Filed in Swiss Watches | No Comments »

Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic watch (detail)

Swiss watch maker Montblanc has introduced yet another member of the growing TimeWalker family. Made of black high-tech ceramic, stainless steel and domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, the new TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic watch features simplistic and highly legible interface put in a rather large 43mm body.
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