Hublot is going to sell 100 pieces of its special numbered edition Hublot Big Bang amfAR BANG (Ref. 301.CI.1170.GR.AMF11) automatic chronograph donating some part of the revenue to the US-based amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research) nonprofit organization.
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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.
Rado D-Star Basel Special 2011 in Black Ceramic
Rado has officially introduced the self-winding D-Star Basel Special 2011 during the Baselworld 2011 international trade show. Produced only in 1111 pieces, this limited edition is a tribute to the iconic 1962 Rado DiaStar.
Moving Upmarket: Nixon The Ceramic 42-20
Although Nixon is mostly known for its youth-oriented, comparatively inexpensive models, their recently introduced Nixon The Ceramic 42-20 automatic diver is created with a higher price tag in mind.
Rado r5.5 Re-Issued as Oversized XXL Chronograph
For this year, Rado has reissued its oversized r5.5 collection of chronographs in an even bigger case that draws even more attention to its owner. Renamed as r5.5 XXL Chronograph (ref. 541.0390.3.011,) this new variation is still powered by a “Swiss Made” quartz movement and features the same sort of plastic-like finish of ceramic elements.
Chanel J-12 Chromatic in Titanium Ceramic
The 2011 Chanel J-12 Chromatic (ref. H2566) is presented in a new (or, rather, previously not employed as a material of choice by other watchmaking or jewelry brands) form of ceramic. Probably based on titanium carbide, it looks more like high-polished metal and is way more attractive than those glossy, plasticky timekeepers made using different versions of the extremely robust (albeit easy to shatter) material that was popularized by Rado decades ago.