The Corum Admiral's Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix Watch

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Corum Admiral's Cup watch is celebrating with the release of a special limited edition Admiral's Cup timepiece. The watch also aims to celebrate the achievements the Okalys-Corum sailing team. With beautiful orange accents the timepiece will be limited to just 25 pieces. The watch is expected to be available as soon as june June at authorized points of sale. The retail price will be $8,770 US dollars. It is powered by the automatic-winding mechanical chronograph movement, caliber CO753. The movement has achieved COSC-chronometer certification. It contains 27 jewels and beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The movement provides an up to 42-hour power reserve.

The large titanium case is 48 mm in diameter and has the Corum signature 12-sides. Titanium is a great choice for its impressive durability while maintaining a lightness that other metals lack. The case has locking pushbuttons and a crown decorated with the Corum key engraving. The dark grey dial nicely compliments the orange accents. The minute markers and numerals, faceted hour and minute hands, and chronograph seconds-hand are treated with an orange luminescent coating, while the chevrons are treated with a black luminescent coating. The date function is displayed through a window at 3 o’clock. The Corum Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix watch is completed by a black leather strap with orange stitching and a tongue buckle engraved with Corum logo.

Bell & Ross Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti Watch

Bell & Ross and Infiniti, the luxury car brand, is launching an exclusive watch to celebrate their collaboration. The Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti watch is to be produced in a limited edition of just 100 individually-numbered pieces. The watch commemorates the recently released Infiniti FX Limited Edition performance vehicle. The timepiece is powered by the automatic mechanical movement - ETA 2982. The movement allows for hours, minutes, seconds and an animated the date function with quick correction.

The Bell & Ross Limited Edition BR03-92 Instrument Phantom Infiniti watch features a 42 milimeters steel case treated with a the black carbon powder finish similar to the graphite finish on the Infiniti FX Limited Edition. The galvanic black dial has large hands indicating hours and minutes and a seconds hand with a distinct purple coating used as a compliment to the instruments of the Infiniti car. The numerals and index markers have been treated with a photo-luminescent finish for optimal night visibility. The dial is protected by an anti-reflection sapphire crystal. The screw-down case-back is engraved with the Infiniti signature and is individually numbered. The solid construction of the timepiece allows for a 100-meter water-resistance. The watch is completed by a heavy-duty synthetic black fabric or rubber strap.

The Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon Watch

Cartier's newest watch, the Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon watch, is ready to make its debut. First introduced by Cartier at SIHH in the beginning of the year, the Astrotourbillon will be available at select Cartier boutiques across the U.S. from June 2010. The new model features the brands newest movement, the 9451 MC movement produced entirely in the manufacture’s workshops. It took five years to develop the highly advanced movement and is equipped with a tourbillon carriage.

Available in 18 carat white gold, reference CRW1556204 for $133,000 and in 18 carat rose gold, reference number CRW1556205 for $124,000. Each case is 47 millimeters in diameter and has a circular-grained crown in the corresponding metal set with a sapphire cabochon. The silver guilloche dial with black transfer Roman numeral markers is protected by a sapphire crystal. The case-back has a transparent sapphire crystal. The watch boasts a water-resistance of up to 30 meters. The watch is completed by a black alligator skin strap for the white gold version or a brown alligator skin strap for the rose gold, each fitted with a double adjustable folding clasp in white or rose gold.

The caliber 9451 MC Astrotourbillon movement is mechanical with manual winding. It measures 38 millimeters by 9.01 millimeters thick. It has a total of 187 components with 23 jewels. It beats a the frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and has an impressive power reserve of approximetley 48 hours. Each movement is individually numbered.

New Hublot Big Bang for Mexican Football Federation

2007 was the first year Hublot developed a Big Bang watch specially for the Mexican Football Federation. After the great success of the first model, Hublot has created a new edition of the limited edition timepiece thus continuing its partnership with the Mexican Football Federation. The watch was presented by Hublot's CEO, Jean-Claude Biver to Mexico's national team's trainer Javier Aguirre. Javier Aguirre lead the national team in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. This new timepiece will accompany the Mexican national team players to South Africa as a symbol of luck.

The new Hublot Mexican Football Federation Big Bang has a 44.5 millimeter case sculptured from microblasted black ceramic. The openworked skeleton dial is decorated with red and green details, inspired by Mexico's national colors. The see through case-back reveals a transfer of the FMF logo and is protected by a sapphire crystal. Powered by the Hublot Calibre HUB movement, a mechanical chronograph movement with automatic winding. The movement is made up of 252 individual components and has a power-reserve of up to 42 hours. The watch is completed with an adjustable green alligator strap with red stitching. It is water-resistant up to 100 meters.

IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde Timepiece IW5044

For many years the IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère has for many years been admired for its rotating carriage escapement. This year IWC has added a retrograde date indicator to their Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere watch. The new Retrograde version is to produced as a limited addition piece in both 18 carat red gold and platinum, with red gold version limited to 500 pieces and the platinum version limited to 250 pieces. The large case size measures 44.2 millimeters in diameter by 15.5 millimeters tall.

Since its debut in 2004, the IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere has been a coveted watch thanks to its beautiful setting of its tourbillon escapement. The new Rétrograde date is a wonderful addition to the watch. The flyback date indicator springs back automatically to “1” at the end of any months with 31 days – January, March, May, July, August, October, December. For the shorter months the date indicator must be advanced by the rapid adjustment function to then fly back to the first day of the month.

The watch features a mechanical IWC-manufactured movement caliber 51900 with Pellaton winding system and seven-day power reserve, retrograde date display, flying minute tourbillon. The red gold version has a silver-plated dial and dark brown alligator leather strap with red gold folding clasp. The platinum version has a ruthenium-black dial and a black alligator leather strap with platinum folding clasp. The dial is protected by a convex sapphire crystal treated with an antireflective coating on both sides. The case-back has a see-through sapphire crystal. The watch boasts a Water resistance of 3 bars. Cost is speculated to be slightly above the $100,000.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies Watch Collection

Rolex has introduced its Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ladies collection of watches. Beautiful and delicate, these new additions to the datejust line have a great variety of dials, bezels and materials to choose from. The floral motif dials are particularly beautiful set against a dark rhodium background. Each dial has a stunning gem-set Roman numeral hour marker located at 6 o’clock. Available with either a fluted bezel or a beautiful domed bezel set with 24 or 46 round diamonds.

The first version of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust Lady watch is reference 178341 / 72161, has a 31mm Everose Rolesor case and a domed bezel with a unique setting of 24 sparkling diamonds. The untraditional setting playfully places round-cut diamonds around the domed everose bezel. Like all Rolex watches the dial is protected by a sapphire crystal treated with an anti-glare coating. Dials are available in chocolate, purple, pink, and white mother-of-pearl. Powered by the self-winding movement, calibre 2235 which incorporates a perpetual rotor and allows for hours, minutes and seconds, and date function with instantaneous change and rapid setting. The watch has an Oyster Everose Rolesor bracelet with an Oyster clasp with the Easylink comfort extension link. The timepiece is water-resistant to 100 meters.

The second version of Rolex's new ladies watch is the reference 178383 / 72163. This version has a 31 mm yellow Rolesor case with a tradional diamond set bezel which contains 46 round-cut diamonds. Again, this model is protected by a sapphire crystal with an anti-glare coating. The dials is available in silver, olive, and white mother of pearl - each with a gem-set Roman numeral at 6 o’clock. The champagne version has an embellished tone-on-tone floral pattern and does not have diamonds but rather an Arabic numeral at 6 o’clock. Powered by the self-winding movement, calibre 2235 which incorporates a perpetual rotor and allows for hours, minutes and seconds, and date function with instantaneous change and rapid setting. The watch has yellow Rolesor bracelet bracelet with an Oyster clasp with the Easylink comfort extension link. The timepiece is water-resistant to 100 meters.

The third version of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust Lady watch is the reference 178274 / 63160. With a 31 mm white Rolesor and a fluted bezel. This model is protected by a sapphire crystal with an anti-glare coating. The dial is available in dark rhodium, bronze, purple, and white mother of pearl - each with a gem-set Roman numeral at 6 o’clock. There is also a mother of pearl version that has Maxi Roman numeral at 6 o'clock and a floral motif. Powered by the self-winding movement, calibre 2235 which incorporates a perpetual rotor and allows for hours, minutes and seconds, and date function with instantaneous change and rapid setting. The watch has a stainless steel bracelet and crown clasp. The timepiece is water-resistant to 100 meters.

The New Rolex Submariner Date Watch Reference 116610

Rolex has reworked its Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date and changed its reference number to 116610. While the case of the watch remains 40mm in diameter the profile is noticeably squarer and has thicker lugs. Also changed is the graduated unidirectional bezel, which now lacks the anodized black aluminum insert, replaced by the Cerachrom bezel, manufactured from a special ceramic material that Rolex has developed in-house. Chosen for its immunity to UV damage and saltwater corrosion and its being being extremely resistant to scratches.

The dial has enlarged luminous hands and hour markers treated with Chromalight for easier readability, this material has a distinctive blue glow which is more visible to the human eye even in underwater conditions. The bracelet has been updated as well, the stainless steel Oyster bracelet no longer has the brushed center links but a solid link. The clasp latches with a complex spring-loaded mechanism and has a precise Glidelock extension device with a ratchet. The retail price for the new 116610 Submariner Date is $7,250. There is also the 116610 LV version, which features a green Cerachrom rotating bezel, and a matching metallic dial in green gold which will retail for $7,750.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 39mm Watch Reference 214270

Rolex's original Explorer timepiece has now been joined by a larger 39mm version. Though only a 3mm difference its a huge step for the watch after only being available at 36mm for decades. Perhaps following the trend of larger and larger case sizes for luxury watches, this may be a smart move for the brand and could bring back some potential customers who are looking for a more visually impressive timepiece.

The 39mm Rolex Explorer has a case and bracelet crafted from 904L stainless steel and still features the classic smooth polished bezel. The black dial is protected by a flat sapphire crystal with slightly raised edge. The placement of the Explorer name has been moved on the larger version to sit above the Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified writing at the bottom of the dial. The new Explorer is powered by a mechanical movement Caliber 3132 designed and manufactured by Rolex. The movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour, and has a power reserve of up to 48 hours. The Rolex Explorer 39mm watch is Water resistance to 100 meters.

The Patek Philippe Chronograph Ref. 5170

Patek Philippe chose to unviel its much anticipated Chronograph Ref. 5170J at Baselworld 2010. The new classic men’s chronograph watch was developed and crafted entirely by Patek Philippe in the manufacture’s workshops. Aiming to create one of the most beautiful chronograph calibers ever made, Patek Philippe's Ref. 5170J had to outperform its predecessor, the CH 27-70 PS. The new 29-535 PS caliber movement was first introduced last November with the launch of the Patek Philippe Ladies First Chronograph after over five years of development. The movement is just 5.25 mm, making it the world record holder for the thinnest split-seconds chronograph movement with column-wheel control.

The Patek Philippe Chronograph Ref. 5170 has an 18K yellow gold case that measures 39 mm in diameter and 10.90 mm thick. The silvery opaline dial and case-back are protected by a sapphire-crystal glass. The dial has white off-center subsidiary dials with circular guilloché patterns that display seconds between 8 and 9 o'clock, and a 30-minute counter between 3 and 4 o'clock. Each sub-dial has either a baton-style hand in 18K yellow gold black or a nickel-plated baton style hand in 18K yellow gold. The case is water-resistant up to 30 meters. The watch is completed by a matt brown hand-stitched alligator skin strap with rectangular scales and an 18K yellow gold fold-over clasp.

The Caliber CH 29-535 PS is a manually wound mechanical movement, column-wheel chronograph. Featuring a chronograph hand and an instantaneously jumping 30-minute counter. The movement measures 29.60 mm in diameter by 5.35 mm high. The movement is made up of 269 individual parts and 33 jewels. The movement allows for up to a 65 hours power reserve. It beats a frequency of 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour. The crown has two-positions, when pushed in it will wind the watch - and when pulled out it will set the time and stop seconds. The movement has the Patek Philippe Seal.

The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Annual Calendar Watch

Omega is presenting the newest addition to its Aqua Terra collection at Baselworld this year in the form of an Annual Calendar watch. The new addition uses the same Omega movement that was introduced two years ago in the DeVille Hour Vision watch. The Co-Axial calibre 8611 movement automatically adjusts itself through the year to show the correct date, with the only exception being at the transition between February and March. The Aqua Terra Annual Calendar is unique in that while its a complication watch, it retains the look of a sports watch. The variance from the norm is something that could make or break the Aqua Terra Annual Calendar Watch, but I for one believe that it will be a great success.

The Seamaster Aqua Terra Annual Calendar timepiece will be available in a two-tone model with stainless steel and 18 carat red gold as well as in stainless steel. The dial is decorated with a teak pattern, vertical lines similar to that of hardwood decks of boats. The dial features faceted gold hands and triangular hour markers with a brushed finish and polished bevels. Each marker is treated with highly luminescent Superluminova material for great readability in even dark surroundings. The bracelets has both brushed and polished finishing and feature a premium quality link removal system with screws.

This watch displays both day and month, as well as hours, minutes and central seconds. The Omega 8601/8611 self-winding movement is Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres (COSC) certified and can be viewed through the sapphire crystal exhibition window in the screw-down caseback. Unlike the long-serving Swiss lever escapement, the Omega Co-Axial Escapement ensures long term precision through superior mastery over the effects of friction.

Bell and Ross Unisex BR-S Mat Black Ceramic

In the 18 years since its debut as a company, Bell & Ross has truly made a name for itself in the world of luxury watches. Their biggest success thus far has been with their Instrument watches launched in 2005. Now Bell and Ross will introduce a new version of two of their most popular watches, the BR-01 and BR-03. These models will now be available with a smaller, 39 millimeter case size. While the other model are quite large this unisex size will allow Bell and Ross to tap into a new market of watch connoisseurs that may have previously stayed away from the brand, and may even attract some of the female demographic.

The new BR-01 and BR-03 watches feature a 39 millimeter matt black ceramic case in its well known square case shape. Notable is the use of a matte finish instead of a glossy polish of the previously developed models. Each case is fitted with four black steel screws. The dial also features white photo-luminescent markers and hands for great visibility under poor light conditions, displaying the functions of hours, minutes and small seconds. The watches are completed with a rubber strap. The watch is powered by the ETA.980.163 precision quartz movement.

IWC Portuguese Grande Complication Watch

IWC has a huge year planned for 2010 with nine official introductions, the most impressive of these being the IWC Portuguese Grande Complication timepiece. This new Grande Complication features a 45 x 16.5 millimeter 18-carat red gold case that is water resistant to 30 meters. The silvered dial is protected by a shaped sapphire crystal with a cambered edge. The dial is adorned with applied red gold Arabic markers and an engraved center section created to represent and lines of latitude and longitude on a globe. In addition to time display the dial has four sub dials at the 3-6-9-12 o'clock positions that display a Perpetual Calendar, Minute repeater, Moonphase and Chronograph. The watch is fitted with a hand-sewn brown alligator leather strap and an 8-carat red gold folding clasp that is engraved with "Probus Scafusia" , the motto of the IWC Schaffhausen manufacture that means good, solid craftsmanship as well as 'the honest one'.

IWC Portuguese Grande Complication Watch is powered by a self-winding 79091 caliber that is made up of 657 individual parts and oscillates at a rapid 28,800 vibrations. This magnificent movement offers a chronograph, a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar, and moon phase. The perpetual calendar will not require any manual correction until the year 2100, assuming it were to run continuously. The minute repeater chimes on the hours with single bass notes, on the quarter hours with a bass-treble combination, and on minutes with a single treble note. The 79091 movement has a power reserve of up to 44 hours. IWC will produce just 50 pieces of the Portuguese Grande Complication watch each year.

The Millenary Quincy Jones Watch

Audemars Piguet has created a brand new watch to add its Millenary collection, this one created as a tribute to Quincy Jones. Audemars Piquet has explained that their decision to use Jones as the inspiration for the watch was aimed at raising awareness among politicians as well as people in general regarding young people’s need for self-expression and the means to help them fulfill their potential. Beginning his career as a trumpet player, Jones was quick to expand his resume by also becoming an arranger, musical director and producer. He has worked with some of our most beloved artists, such as Frank Sinatra, Barbara Streisand and Tony Bennett. His now 5 decade career has had numerous unbelievable high-lights from his movie soundtracks, to his work producing for Michael Jackson, and his work with The Quincy Jones Foundation, an organization committed to helping children.

The Quincy Jones Millenary watch has the distinctive oval case of the collection and measures 45 by 40 mm. This model has been crafted in blackened steel using both matt and highly polished textures with a combination of vertical and horizontal satin-brushed finishes the brand has created a truly stunning case. The case-back is polished and features Quincy Jones’ signature with the inscription “Millenary Quincy Jones – Limited Edition”. The shiny black dial has the trademark off-centered hour zone surrounded on by a fillet motif with white gold Roman numerals. Powered by the in-house mechanical self-winding movement Calibre 3120. The movement has several wonderful features, such as its instant-jump, fast-adjusting date display, and 60-hour power reserve. The watch is completed by a black leather strap with an AP folding clasp in blackened steel. The Millenary Quincy Jones watch is reference 15161SN.OO.D002CR.01 and will be produced to only 500 pieces.

The New AP Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection

On January 18, 2010 at SIHH in Geneva, Audemar Piguet's introduced their new Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix collection. There are three new versions in the collection, with the common theme being the incorporation of forged carbon in each design. A material deliberately chosen for its ultra-light weight and resistance, a material exclusively developed by Audemars Piguet. Each model its own eye-catching masterpiece with its own color scheme, including an 18 carat rose gold case with forged carbon bezel, a platinum case with forged carbon bezel and an all forged carbon model. Each case is 44x 15.65 mm and features the inscription "Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix -Limited Edition" engraved on the solid case-back.

Each of the three variations are powered by the in-house caliber 3126/3840 self-winding movement that measures 29.94 mm (131/4 lignes) The movement includes 59 jewels and a total of 365 parts and boats a power reserve of up to 60-hours. The cadence of the balance beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour and it has a variable-inertia balance with eight inertia-blocks and flat balance-spring. All parts meticulously decorated and the movement has been adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif. The watches are adjusted with a three-position winding crown.

The Forged carbon model is a limited edition of 1750. It is produced in forged carbon with a black ceramic bezel, blackened titanium crown and black ceramic and titanium push-pieces. The exhibition case-back has been fitted with a sapphire crystal. The dial is black with central red negative-printed exclusive “Méga Tapisserie” motif in eloxed aluminum. It has anthracite small seconds counter, silvered and yellow 30-minute counter, silvered and black 12-hour counter and a yellow eloxed aluminum flange.

The 18-carat pink gold version is a limited edition of 650. It features an 18-carat pink gold case with a forged carbon and black ceramic bezel, pink gold crown and black ceramic and pink gold push-pieces. It has a pink gold exhibition case-back that has been fitted with a sapphire crystal. The dial for this model is anthracite with central black negative-printed exclusive “Méga Tapisserie” motif in eloxed aluminum. It has anthracite small seconds counter, silvered and yellow 30-minute counter, silvered and black 12-hour counter and a black eloxed aluminum flange.

The 950 platinum version is a limited edition of just 75 pieces. It has a platinum case with a forged carbon and black ceramic bezel, a white gold crown and black ceramic and white gold push-pieces. This model gas a platinum exhibition case-back fitted with a sapphire crystal. The dial on this model is black with central blue negative-printed exclusive “Méga Tapisserie” motif in eloxed aluminum. It has an anthracite small seconds counter, black and red 30-minute counter, a silvered and black 12-hour counter and a silvered aluminum flange.

The Reference numbers for the models are 26290IO.OO.A001VE.01, 26290RO.OO.A001VE.01, and 26290PO.OO.A001VE.01 for the carbon, pink gold, and platinum versions respectively. Each watch comes with a black calfskin and alcantara strap that has been hand-sewn with alcantara inserts and edges. The pin buckles are beadblasted titanium, 18-carat pink gold or 950 platinum. Each watch has a water resistance of up to 100 meters.

Panerai Lo Scienziato Radiomir Tourbillon GMT PAM 00348

With the introducton of the Lo Scienziato Radiomir Tourbillon GMT, Panerai has yet another grand complication under its belt, and this time its a skeleton watch. Having just introduced the brands first tourbillon movements only two years ago, the release of this watch is no small feat for the luxury watch brand. Who in comparison to many of its competitors is still a relatively young company. The Lo Scienziato Radiomir Tourbillon GMT is not just a technically impressive watch, from a design standpoint I believe Panerai has crossed yet another bridge in the furthering of the brand by creating quite an elegant piece.

Perhaps they will succeed in gaining a few new followers who might not have considering purchasing a Panerai before. Powered by the hand-wound mechanical movement Panerai P.2005/S calibre, a movement produced entirely by Panerai. The movement is just 10.05 milimeters thick and contains 31 jewels, 277 components in all. The movement allows for a power reserve of up to 6 days. While many skeleton watches display just hours and minute, the Lo Scienziato also displays small seconds, a second time zone, 24th indicator, power reserve indicator and tourbillon. All without seeming to clutter the design of the watch.

The case of the watch is 48 milimeters in diameter and produced in black ceramic with removable wire loop strap attachments in steel. The screw-down winding crown is made from ceramic personalized OP. Each side of the watch is protected by see-through scratch resistant sapphire crystal treated with a double anti-reflective coating. The watch is completed by a PANERAI personalized leather strap with an adjustable steel buckle that has been treated with a special hard black coating. The Panerai Lo Scienziato Radiomir Tourbillon GMT is water resistant up to 100 meters.