At the SIHH 2010 trade show, Audemars Piguet has presented a bunch of new Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs. Although a normal AP ROO is usually associated with massive, larger than life cases that cover the whole width of your wrist (and then some) and, when done in denser alloys, often weigh so much you can use the darn thing for self-defense, this new line comes in a lot more compact cases that measure just 37 millimeters. Just think about it for a second: the device is actually smaller (not thinner though!) than a normal classic-styled three-hander! More than that, it is positioned as a unisex (i.e. suitable both for males, females, and all the genders in between) model!
Swiss Brands
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Lady Tourbillon Feathers
At the SIHH 2010, Jaeger-LeCoultre has introduced several collections designed for the most beautiful part of humankind. Among the new offerings, is an absolutely gorgeous (I know the word is rapidly losing its value, but the adjective seems to be the most appropriate in this particular instance) Master Lady Tourbillon Feathers that looks the most appealing thanks to its innovative dial design that includes, well, pieces of real feathers.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT Palermo Open
Deliberately massive and even a bit brutal, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT Palermo Open was designed for those who think that an average Reverso model is just too refined for a modern man. While its size may scare away a number of customers, the watch has a good chance of become yet another iconic model for the Swiss brand.
Panerai Luminor 1950 Marina 3 Days Automatic (PAM359)
Presented during the SIHH 2010 international trade show, this 2010 Panerai Luminor 1950 Marina (PAM 359) is (at least from the point of view of the hardware that powers the watch) identical to the more lightweight 2010 PAM 351 in titanium. Also coming in a body of the same dimensions, this one, however, has a different dial layout and is crafted from polished stainless steel.
Panerai Adds Another Titanium Model to Luminor Range
The 2010 Panerai Luminor 1950 Marina PAM 351 is yet another model offered in a titanium case playing with brushed and polished surfaces and the usual high-quality leather strap with titanium buckle. The PAM351 was presented at SIHH 2010 trade show in Geneva, Switzerland.
Panerai Radiomir 8 Days 45mm in Titanium (PAM346)
The hand-wound Panerai Radiomir 8 Days (PAM 346) combines the titanium alloy of its mildly oversized case with the 18-karat rose gold of its three hands in something that some may feel like an ugly mix of difficult-to-match metals.