Perrelet is mostly known to the public for its flashy Turbine Collection featuring the iconic "Double Rotor" design. Recently, the brand has introduced whole three special-edition versions: the blingy "007," the patriotic "America," and the playful (in all meanings of the word) Perrelet Turbine Poker (ref. A4018/1) reviewed here.
The limited-edition Ebel Classic 100 (ref. 9120R41/6430136) combines refined styling with a (relatively) affordable price.
The Swiss-based maker of elite watches has recently announced a more affordable Adamavi line of dressy timekeepers that are powered by inexpensive automatic and even quartz calibers but presented in precious rose gold cases. Among them, is the new Carl F. Bucherer Adamavi (Ref. 00.10307.03.16.01).
The Swiss brand, which is mostly known for their flashy, yet affordable mechanical and quartz timepieces, has recently started selling the new self-winding Edox Cape Horn 5 Minute Repeater Skeleton (ref. 87003 3 AID).
While I do not like Chronoswiss' vintage-styled models, there is one collection in Chronoswiss' product range that makes my heart beat faster. It is the relatively new Pacific Collection (Ref. CH 2883 BR) that offers a sporty and energetic, yet discreet and elegant design in a compact, well-executed body.
At Baselworld 2011, among a number of other high-tech and classy timepieces, Perrelet has also presented its new collection of divers: a three-hander, a chronograph, and a GMT. Although they position the chrono as a flagship of the series, the Seacraft GMT (Refs. A1055/3 and A1055/A) is the most interesting (or, at least, the most useful) among them.
