Arnold & Son True Beat 88 Sports a Rare Complication

Arnold & Son True Beat 88 (Ref. 1TBAP.B01A.C113A)

The British watchmakers Arnold & Son have just released a new, interesting timepiece that sports a complication you will rarely see in timekeepers from major watch manufacturers. As one can gather from its name, the sporty hand-wound Arnold & Son True Beat 88 (Ref. 1TBAP.B01A.C113A) features a "dead beat" small seconds hand that makes precisely 60 jumps per minute.

Eterna Heritage Chronograph 1938 Limited Edition

Eterna Heritage Chronograph 1938 Limited Edition (ref. 1938.41.45.1250) automatic watch

Eterna will soon expand its line of vintage-styled chronographs with a new Eterna Heritage Chronograph 1938 Limited Edition (ref. 1938.41.45.1250) model. Presented in a massive, rectangular stainless steel body that somehow reminds me of similar timekeepers manufactured by JLC, the new watch leaves a lasting impression.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Reserve de Marche

The minimalistic Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Reserve de Marche (Ref. Q1372520) series was presented during the SIHH 2012 show. Equipped with power reserve indicators, members of the new collection were thinner, more legible, and even more elegant than previous iterations.

Bremont (Finally) Makes a Civilian Globemaster Chrono!

Bremont World Timer ALT1 Automatic UTC

Around a year ago, on an order from U.S. military, the young British watchmaking brand has issued a special edition Bremont C-17 Globemaster watch with UTC and chronograph functionality. Supplied exclusively to Boeing C-17 Globemaster III crews stationed on American bases around the world, the watch immediately attracted the attention of numerous enthusiasts. Yielding to numerous requests from the community, the British company finally decided to introduce a civilian version. Prepare to love the new Bremont World Timer ALT1!

Omega Celebrates James Bond’s 50th Anniversary

Omega Seamaster 300M James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Collector's Piece automatic diving watch

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary franchise, the Swiss watchmaker has released its new Omega Seamaster 300M James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Collector's Piece diver. Sporting numerous references to the immortal franchise, the device may be of great interest to the huge crowd of fans. As one might have expected, the new timepiece was presented by Mr. Daniel Craig himself.

Frederique Constant Carrera Panamericana Collection

Frederique Constant Carrera Panamericana Limited Edition (refs. FC-435S6B6 & FC-435V6B6) hand-wound watch

During the Baselworld 2012 international trade fair that took place in March, right, 2012, the Swiss brand presented its limited-edition Frederique Constant Carrera Panamericana collection. Presented in two versions (each limited to 1888 numbered pieces,) it was powered by a hand-wound movement based on a "vintage" pocket-watch caliber.