Summer is almost over here in the northern hemisphere, but if your home is closer to the equator or you are simply lucky enough to live in the southern half of the globe, then the new Deep Blue Alpha Marine 500 still may be of some interest to you. This may be especially true for those who plan to visit one of those exotic countries with warm seas and lots of colorful fish in it: the bright colors of Alpha Marine 500 dials will blend nicely in that environment.
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Love It or Hate It: Rado D-Star Ceramic Automatic
The 2011 Rado D-Star Ceramic (ref. R15609162) follows in the steps of its more advanced sister: the 2011 limited-edition D-Star Basel Special 2011 model. If you followed the above link, you may have noticed that both models are presented in the same oval-shaped (or, rather, elongated cushion-shaped) black ceramic case and basically feature the same styling with similarly shaped hands and applied hour markers.
Oris Carlos Coste Cenote Series (674 7655 7184-Set)
With the new Carlos Coste Limited Edition Cenote Series diver Oris celebrates the last year’s feat of its ambassador: master freediver Carlos Coste. Swimming under water for impressive 150 meters through a rocky passage inside the monstrous Dos Ojos flooded cave system, the daredevil Venezuelan freediver officially became the Guinness World Record holder for the “longest distance swam underwater with one breath (open water).”
Weirdly Cool: Bell & Ross BR 01-92 Ceramic
In March 2011, during the Baselworld 2011 trade show, Bell & Ross presented its new BR 01-92 Ceramic automatic pilot’s watch. Deliberately huge and sort of anachronistic, it has an incredibly cool aura about it.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Special Italian Edition
Marking the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, Jaeger-LeCoultre issued a limited edition of their iconic Reverso model. The 2011 Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Special Italian Edition will be sold in a limited lot of only 150 pieces. Something tells me that most (if not all) of these wristwatches will go directly to the brand’s Italian boutiques, which is a pity, because, you know: collector’s value.
Ulysse Nardin Marine Diver Black Sea (Ref. 263-92-3C)
With the new Marine Diver Black Sea (Ref. 263-92-3C), Ulysse Nardin once again updates its maritime-inspired collection. Looking deliciously un-Rolex with its vulcanized rubber case and eerie black-and-red color scheme, the Black Sea may not be as versatile as a Submariner, but it definitely is as original as money could buy.