Aerowatch Les Grandes Classiques Venus 203

Aerowatch Les Grandes Classiques Venus 203 Limited Edition (Ref. A 93955 AA01)

Each limited edition Aerowatch Les Grandes Classiques Venus 203 (Ref. A 93955 AA01) is powered by one of a few remaining hand-wound Venus 203 calibers that were produced more than sixty years ago in the 1950s. Founded in 1923 by P. Berret, J.B. Berret and O. Schmitz in a Swiss town of Moutier, the ebauche maker Fabrique d'Ebauches Venus S.A. seized to exist 43 years later in 1966. Although the brand was mostly known for their chronograph calibers (some of them were even supplied to Jaeger-LeCoultre and Breitling,) the caliber Venus 203 that combines moonphase complication with a full calendar has also become a highly sought-after item among serious collectors.

Glashutte Original Senator Observer in Stainless Steel

Glashutte Original Senator Observer (ref. 100-14-05-02-04) automatic watch

I somehow missed it last year when the German Manufacture has introduced its elegant Glashutte Original Senator Observer. Presented in white gold, it was as beautiful as it was expensive, so, for this year, the guys from the town of Glashütte decided to introduce a slightly more affordable version of the Observer in a finely crafted stainless steel body. Officially presented at Baselworld 2012, it was designated as ref. 100-14-05-02-04.

Welcome 2 the Evolution: Hamilton Aviation X-Patrol

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Patrol (refs. H76556331, H76556131, and H76566751)

The new Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Patrol (refs. H76556331, H76556131, and H76566751) looks like an evolution of the stealthy Khaki X-Mach Pilot that was presented almost exactly three years ago in February, 2009. The difference between the two? Well, preserving all the controls and being powered by virtually the same movement, the new version now lets you convert nautical miles into statute miles and back. And the watch has also become smaller.

Doxa SUB 4000T Professional Diver with Sapphire Bezel

Doxa SUB 4000T Professional Diver with Sapphire Bezel

The heavy-duty Doxa SUB 4000T Professional line has finally received a new rotating bezel that features a scratch-resistant sapphire insert. As the name implies, the watch is still rated for impressive 4000 feet of water resistance that can be roughly converted into 1220 meters of bone-crushing depth.

Mondaine Classic Big Date Ladies Hands-On Review

Mondaine Classic Big Date Ladies (Ref. A669.30008.11SBO) Hands-On Review

A great fan of the Bauhaus approach to industrial design, I always liked the beautiful simple layout of the Swiss Railway Clock and its numerous more compact reincarnations currently sold by the Swiss watchmaker Mondaine. Thanks to the people from the U.S.-based WatchCo.com online retailer, I finally have the pleasure to review one of the recent additions to the growing family: the simple, yet elegant Mondaine Classic Big Date (Ref. A669.30008.11SBO).

Muehle-Glasuette Terrasport II Automatic

Muehle-Glasuette Terrasport II Automatic Review

The German watchmaker has recently upgraded its Terrasport line of pilot's watches with the new Muehle-Glasuette Terrasport II. Featuring the easily recognizable styling of the dial (although Muehle-Glasuette has several watches with radically different exteriors,) the timepiece is equipped with unusually thin, delicate-looking hours and minutes hands.

F.P. Journe Octa Sport Full-Aluminum Watch

F.P. Journe Octa Sport Full-Aluminum Watch

With its F.P. Journe Octa Sport, the Swiss brand doubles the number of sporty, full-aluminum models that it has in its LineSport collection. The all-aluminum craze was started last year when F.P. Journe introduced its bizarre Centigraphe Sport chronograph.