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Iron Man’s Watch: Bulgari Diagono Retrograde Moonphase

Bvlgari Diagono Retrograde Moonphase (ref. DGP42BGLDMP) rose gold watch

The Italian-based fashion and jewelry brand Bulgari keeps adding new exclusive models to its elegant Diagono collection. Trying to keep their accessories as upscale as practically possible, the brand issues this Diagono Retrograde Moonphase (ref. DGP42BGLDMP) in an almost prohibitively priced massive rose gold case that features their own self-winding movement. Coming as a -relatively- limited-edition model and featuring their traditional exaggerated design, it will possibly sell off fast thanks to its brief, but dramatic cameo on Robert Downey Jr's wrist at the latest Iron Man blockbuster.

Swiss Brands

Vintage-Inspired DOXA SUB 600T-Graph Collection

DOXA SUB 600T-Graph Automatic diving watch

Right after presenting its limited-edition SUB 5000T Seaconqueror model, DOXA reveals its vintage-inspired 2008 SUB 600T-Graph collection. Looking mean and cool, the gadget boasts a water-resistance rating of 600 meters and is legible enough to give you all the necessary information at a single glance.

Swiss Brands

a.b.art launches simplistic MM series

a.b.art MM series (refs. MM 101 & MM 102)

O Sancta simplicitas (but in a good way!) These are the first words that come to mind when I see the new MM series (refs. MM 101 & MM 102) from a.b.art. The Swiss company built its reputation on creating minimalist, easy-to-read timekeepers with the Bauhaus movement being their most important source of inspiration. The new MM series, however, is simplicity in its purest form. And I must admit that we here at WorldWatchReview.com are extremely delighted to see this beautiful timekeeper. While some may find its exterior oversimplified, I would argue that this is one of the most refined "simple" dressy watches currently available in this price range.

Evgueni Matoussevitch
May 18, 2008

Quartz, Swiss Brands

Alfex Extends Big series Big Adventure

Alfex extends its Big series with Big Adventure watch

Alfex mostly specializes in "fashion" products but also has a (relatively) long history of making refined "classic" timekeepers. Their 2008 Big Adventure is one of their latest efforts in this crowded niches. Featuring a "Swiss quartz" movement sourced from Ronda, the collection's main selling point is the sporty and energetic (alas, inexpensive) exterior with an unorthodox open-calendar layout and an off-centered small-seconds counter at 7 o'clock.

Evgueni Matoussevitch
May 12, 2008

Swiss Brands

Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT Aston Martin

Just like Aston Martin does it with their luxury grand tourers, Jaeger-LeCoultre offers you a breathtaking combination of ingenious engineering and beautiful exterior with their latest AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT Aston Martin (Ref. 193 C4 50).

Swiss Brands

Oris BC4 Flight Timer: ready for take-off?

Oris BC4 Flight Timer (Ref. 690 7615 41 54 LS)

The idea of creating a watch with a rotating internal bezel that could be operated by an external unit is not terribly new. However, it is this new Oris BC4 Flight Timer (Ref. 690 7615 41 54 LS) that the Swiss-based brand presented at Baselworld 2008 show that puts the whole concept on its head.