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For the Brighter You: Deep Blue Alpha Marine 500

Deep Blue Alpha Marine 500 automatic diving wristwatch

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.

Love It or Hate It: Rado D-Star Ceramic Automatic

Rado D-Star Ceramic (ref. R15609162)

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.

Watch Lover’s Gateway Drug: Tissot T-Tempo Automatic

Tissot T-Tempo (ref. T060.407.11.051.00) automatic wrist watch

The automatic Tissot T-Tempo (ref. T060.407.11.051.00) is a nice choice for those making their first step into the fascinating world of luxury mechanical timekeepers. While not looking terribly 'fancy', not offering you any 'impressive' complications and not designed for those wishing to make 'a statement', the T-Tempo is a nice crossover between casual and dress timekeepers that also happens to be powered by a mechanism capable of keeping good time, while being robust enough to be abused by a person who is yet to realize that a mechanical watch is like a tiny car: however inexpensive it is, it still needs to be properly serviced at certain intervals.

Dievas Vortex Professional 500M Tactical Diver

Dievas Vortex Professional 500M Diver Review

Featuring a very clean design that successfully combines the legibility of a classic pilot's watch with the ruggedness of a modern diving tool, the new Dievas Vortex Professional 500M may be a bit too expensive for a person graduating from something like a Seiko Monster, but, in my humble opinion, easily compensates the price differential with the build quality, impeccable styling, and, of course, tons of German-style mojo.