Author: WatchMaster

Zenith El Primero Striking

Zenith El Primero Striking is not a completely new watch, actually all watches aficionados will definitely see the resemblance between it and the El Primero that was manufactured in 1969. What most people don’t know is the fact that Zenith is behind a lot of famous watches; for example, many of Rolex watches had El Primero movements and there have been many other brands that used their revolutionary mechanism. This didn’t happen in the past, in fact, Rolex only started making their own mechanism in the 2000s, so Zenith was a pretty important part of high end brands, even those as big as Rolex.

The Zenith El Primero Striking is a celebration of the first automatic chronograph created with high beat. The watch comes with a lovely sub-dial layout, sweep seconds and a sweeping hand that adds so much to the design. You will notice that the dial on this watch is not just well made; it’s exquisite in terms of design. It also features a simple and elegant white background, beautiful rose gold hands and darker elements that enhance certain functions. You will notice that the watch doesn’t register hours with its chronograph function as it focuses on tracking factions of seconds. Actually the seconds hand beats ten times per seconds due to the 100 teeth wheel created from silicon, which is a lightweight material allowing the watch achieve so many beats. This limited edition watch is definitely a new beginning for the brand that focused all their efforts in making this beautiful watch.

Zenith El Primero Striking also comes with a 42 mm case, which makes the watch average sized and perhaps a bit on the large size for those who are used to older watches. But it can be worn by all wrist sizes without any worries.

The back of the case is see-through so you can actually watch the superb mechanism that leads to such performances. Expect however to pay about $ 10 000 on this watch, which some say it’s a very good price for a limited edition timepiece.

If you want a mesmerizing elegant watch with spectacular design and a great value for your money, the Zenith El Primero Striking might just be the right candidate. Not to mention the fact that this watch was voted the best watch in 2010.

November 8, 2013
Slimline Collection by Frederique Constant

Frederique Constant is a high end brand that manufactures exquisite watches for those who have a sophisticated taste when it comes to the timepieces they choose. The brand has revealed the beautiful Slimline Collection and with it the popularity of the simple watches rose. All the watches presented come with a selection of elements that not only makes them unique but also classy in the most exigent definition of the term. With beautiful curves and clean lines, any of the watches presented in this collection is worthy to be a masterpiece. They also come in a clean design that shows how simplicity can sometimes be more sophisticated than the most intricate designs. However, one shouldn’t consider the watches old looking, as they combine the right amount of modern elements within the timeless look.

The watch presented here is a limited edition watch called the Slimline Tourbillon; adding a Tourbillon on a simple design seems to be an extremely well thought idea and while maintaining the timeless factor the watch is improved to levels of elegance one can only dream about. The model only shows that Frederique Constant is not just a company that produces watches, it is a group of artists and engineers that have managed to fuse superbly crafted design with high end technology. This gives the watch a fresh look within a classy frame. Obviously a limited edition watch such as this one can only come packaged with the most beautiful box and it does so, each watch being presented in a wooden box that enhances its graceful design even more.

The Slimeline Tourbillon comes with silicium movement and a fast 28,800 beats per hour. With a 48 hour power reserve, this watch is more than reliable. Rising up to its name, the watch is very thin and the body will measure less than 1 centimeter. The model presented here is a beautiful stainless steel watch that has been adorned with 18 ct rose gold bezel and a see-through back of the case that shows the fine-tuned mechanism that comes along with this exquisite work of art. The dial has gold plated marks that have been hand applied by the artists within the Frederique Constant Company, so it doesn’t get fancier than this.

The alligator leather strap with classic folding buckle is just what this watch needs to stand out and feel comfortable on its owner’s wrist. And speaking about wrists, the watch case comes with a case of 43 mm being a bit on the larger size. However, the simple design will not let this watch become too much even on a smaller wrist.

October 17, 2013
Leather Watch Box

There are many people who have more than one watch and since a lot of them might travel for business or even for pleasure, they need ways in which they can protect their precious watches.

For example, you might need your casual along with your elegant watch with you, or even that glamorous watch you only wear for special occasions. Whether you travel for a meeting or simply for the sake of travelling, you might miss out on that special occasion because you weren’t properly accessorized. This is when a Leather watch box comes in handy and besides that, it’s a classic and timeless present. If you don’t know what to buy a man who has it all, a lovely leather watch box might be just the thing he needs. You can even give it along with an amazing watch and even if the watch is not that impressive, the box makes even the dullest watch seem fabulous.

This box is definitely a stylish and safe way in which you can protect and store your lovely watches and even your small watch collection while you travel. It is made with the finest weather and it has a lovely padded interior that provides even more protection. For the avid watch collector this is definitely the ultimate gift that they will love and cherish along with their precious watches. Sometimes it might be hard to actually buy a watch for a man and when you know that he already has one, a unique box like this might be exactly what you are looking for.

If you are worried about the sizes of the watch this box can accommodate, you don’t need to; the good thing about it is that it has enough room for you to store your oversized watches as well. The interior of this box is soft and each compartment keeps the watch tight. Not to mention the fact that this superb leather watch box is handcrafted which definitely adds to its value. With its attractive cool design and the fact that it is perfect for storing and safekeeping of your beautiful watches, the box can show that you genuinely care about a person’s hobbies. Also, if the person is not a traveler, this lovely box can be used as a display for their high end watches and can be easily kept on their desk or a table.

October 7, 2013
Panerai Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT

The Panerai Luminor 1950 Tourbillon is a watch worthy of praise, a watch that has great history and tradition behind it. When it comes to its value, the watch definitely appeals to collectors and with its simple to use interface it can also be a perfect classic watch for those wanting to accessorize themselves in style. But don’t be fooled about this, even though the watch looks simple, the price is not low, especially since it is a very popular timepiece.

An interesting fact about this watch is the fact that the case shape might not appeal to a lot of people; however, being a very classy model, those who are looking for something they can pass on from generation to generation will surely love it. If you want something that works great with simple functions, this watch is perfect for you. But if you are the type of person who would like something more modern, something a bit edgy, you might have to look somewhere else. Also, the watch might be a tad too big for most men since it comes with a 48mm case, but there are some who might be looking for an oversized watch and in that case, the Panerai Luminor 1950 is right up their alley. However, despite its size, the watch is extremely light and comfortable to wear; if you have a bigger wrist you might enjoy the way the watch looks and feels. But on a medium and small wrist, the watch might not look as elegant as you want it to look, and it can be a bit too oversized. The watch comes with bowl shaped sides, sweeping lugs, all disposed in a pretty interesting design.

What you will love about this watch is the manual winding which gives it a very traditional touch but also the color combination that makes this watch look almost retro. The golden-black combination will give it an interesting allure and together with the perfect brown leather strap will make it seem like that old family heirloom watch that a grandfather passes to their grandson. The back of the watch is clear and you can easily see the mechanism working perfectly inside. Along with the tourbillon function, the watch has a 24 hour function, a power reserve indicator and a second time zone.

Overall the Panerai Luminor is a nice looking watch that not just comes with great design but also a fine tuned mechanism.

September 29, 2013
Replicas Are More Expensive Than Genuine Watches

We all are tempted by the idea of buying an authentic looking replica with just a couple hundred dollars. Who wouldn’t want to wear a Rolex on his arm without spending a fortune on it? But what at first may seem like a pretty good idea may very well turn out to be a waste of your money and quite a costly investment. The truth is that replicas are more expensive than genuine watches. Are you surprised by this statement? Don’t be because it is very easy to demonstrate this fact.

Let’s imagine that you simply cannot afford to spend thousands of dollars on an original watch and you decide to purchase a Japanese replica priced at, let’s say, $200. How much time do you think this watch will last? After a couple of months up to one year the most wearable parts such as the winding crown, band or bezel start to wear off or break. When this happens, what do you do? You can’t buy now a genuine watch because you have already invested your hard earned money in a replica and your budget isn’t prepared to make the huge jump for the real thing yet. So you compromise again and end up acquiring another imitation. This being said, we draw the line and notice that in a two year period you spend $400-$1000 on fake watches that break down when you least expect it. Now, this doesn’t seem like such a good investment after all. With this amount of money you could have just bought the authentic product or a second hand watch from Ebay. This would have surely spared you from a hand full of sorrows.

Buying a Swiss made replica isn’t an answer either. Don’t believe to all those reviews you might find about quality replica. Firstly, you never know if you actually get a Swiss made mechanism or just a better grade Asian knockoff. Secondly, even if the movement is decent quality, the outside always turns out to be poorly made. Mainly, the case, crown or gold starts to wear off in six up to twelve months. Eventually, after two years you realize that you have spent $1000-$4000 on a replica. Yes, this might raise some eyebrows. For this amount of money you can afford a real Omega Seamaster, a gorgeous watch that will last and look like new even after 20 years or more.

The value of original watches is not just in their price tag, their value lies in the power they have to withstand the test of time. It is the perfect family heirloom, a precious jewelry that enriches its value as the years go by. So do the math and multiply by infinity because buying a genuine watch is infinitely more satisfying than buying a knockoff.

September 20, 2013
Rolex Sky-Dweller

It is common knowledge that not everyone affords a Rolex watch, especially a beautiful Rolex Sky Dweller. For those more fortunate, the watch seems to be the embodiment of perfect technology and great design. Apparently, there have been 14 patents that have been put into this watch and it has been created to provide features and information for those who travel a lot or professionals. One of its amazing features is the fact that people can keep track of time, no matter where they are going.

The watch was launched in 2012 at Baselworld and since then it has been a massive hit. One of the reasons for this is the fact that the watch has an extremely modern look that appeals to both mid-age and younger people. It is also a watch typical for the man who wants to go to extremes and the professional who perhaps needs its functions to save his life. The interesting aspect is the fact that there are people out there who are willing to pay a great amount of money on this even if they won’t fully use it and this is because of the way it looks and feels, not to mention the prestige of wearing a high end brand like Rolex.

With its revolutionary design the watch comes with a blend between modern, functional, simple to use and extremely beautiful. However, there has been controversy regarding the way it looks, especially because a lot of people think this is a mixture between too classy and too modern. But this factor alone has given this watch its popularity. As it was mentioned earlier, the watch does come with awesome functions such as the annual calendar that was inspired from the astronomical phenomenon Saros and the Cyclops lens over the date. It also comes with a rotatable fluted bezel and a case that is made with 18 ct gold that features elegant elements. There are many models besides the one presented here, such as the golden tone model or the chocolate tone model. When it comes to its functionality, the user can easily rotate the bezel to access the watch functions with a few simple moves.

The 42 mm case is perfect for any wrist, so if you are looking for an average sized watch this is probably it. The dial comes with a lovely ivory shade that only enhances the sophistication that lies within the design of this watch.

The Rolex Sky Dweller might be a hybrid, but it definitely blends evenly all the contrasting elements creating a beautiful timepiece that will be worn with pride.

September 5, 2013
Cartier Santos Chronograph

The Cartier Santos Chronograph is not just a watch, but a timepiece that shows the tradition of this company and a great achievement when it comes to high end watchmaking. If you love the way this watch brings a new definition to simplicity, you will adore having it on your wrist. This particular model comes in a nice color with a lovely brass tone in combination with a simple black strap that feels as comfortable as it looks.

You will notice that the dial on this watch is exquisite; it comes with a lovely black background that has beautiful golden elements on it. You will definitely feel the classy charm it has to it due to this particular design. The watch comes with the following functions: hours, minutes small seconds, chronograph, off-center counters for 30 elapsed minutes, stop seconds function, etc. The case is made from high quality stainless steel case with eight screws that hold it in place. You will also appreciate the non-reflective surface on top and the fact that the watch comes with water resistance for 100 meters.

The strap is made with great looking alligator skin and has double folding clasp with stainless steel; you will notice that it has a great comfort level and goes extremely well with the whole design. A lot of customers don’t know that this is definitely not the first version of Cartier Santos and since the watch has been first made, the company made a lot of changes, especially to its mechanism. When it comes to the design, this particular model can be considered the new and improved Cartier Santos Chronograph as it comes with more modern touches that the older version.

As a tip for interested buyers, one should always make sure that they know what case size they are buying because you might end up with a watch that may feel too big. For example this watch comes with a case that measures 46 mm with 54.3, which means that it might end up being too much for the regular wrist unless you are actively looking for an oversized watch. If that’s the case, the Cartier Santos Chronograph makes for a perfect accessory that will surely stand out and feel trendy despite its classy look.

August 19, 2013
Breitling Navitimer

The Breitling Navitimer is one of those watches that comes with an amazing classical look and a cool design with elements that only timeless watches have. What you will love about this watch is the fact that it has been manufactured for about 60 years, meaning that this watch has great tradition behind it. Breitling is a watch that has been dedicated to pilots everywhere and has gained an amazing fan base over the years. This particular model was created to celebrate the 60 years of manufacturing and so, the company created with this occasion a few limited models.

There are a few things that you might not be aware when it comes to Breitling Navitimer. One of these is the fact that not all the models have in-house movement. Also, the watch was created for aviators and it was supposed to satisfy their needs during flight and harsh condition. You will also be surprised to find out that this watch was created with the help of other brands such as the Hamilton, Zenith and TAG Heuer.

Why you should buy this watch? The first thing that makes this watch worth buying is the fact that it looks amazing. Actually, amazing is a small word to describe how exactly it looks; it is opulent without being too glamorous and the fact that it has great details and amazing design are just some of the things that make this watch unique. With a beautiful polished steel case that measures 43mm and a lovely fluted ring on the bezel, the watch will make a difference. It also has amazing small elements and a dial that may seem a bit crowded to the untrained eye. However, since it is made to appeal to a pilot’s high standards this isn’t at all crowded and actually very cool to look at from a newbie’s point of view. If you are a professional, you will fall in love with this watch that uses a slide-rule, a chronograph function that measures average speed, productivity rate and even makes various calculations for you. What’s interesting about it is the fact that it can even multiply and divide or calculate the rate that you are climbing or descending but also things like gas consumption or currency conversion. Also, the lovely black dial with a bezel that makes it stand out is not an image that you can see very often so this watch is certainly a great buy.

August 6, 2013
Bell Ross Red Radar

When you first encounter the Bell Ross Red Radar be prepared to be blown away; the watch comes with great design that is extremely unique and unconventional for most watches out there. If you didn’t know Bell Ross is a company that makes pretty amazing watches. There are a few companies that put this much effort in design and the technology behind their pieces. What you probably don’t know about this company is the fact that they have been on the market for only 20 years and have created perfect watches since they started. They raise their standard with each collection created, bringing more innovative watches almost every year. It needs to be said that Bell Ross definitely creates watches for professionals so you will definitely find something that will satisfy your needs when you need resilient watches even in the most extreme conditions.

The Bell Radar watch presented here is one of those extremely cool watches that take watchmaking to a whole different level. There are many colorful watches out there, but this watch goes beyond in excelling how to attract attention to itself with its interesting approach to horology. The watch also comes with an interesting disc that has various hour markings while the middle disc shows minutes and the central one shows seconds.

The watch uses an interesting mechanism with a disc system mounted to a traditional ETA movement to create the whole look everybody is talking about. The model actually looks like a red radar screen and comes with a red crystal on the top and also different elements that make it look very realistic. For those looking to buy such a watch, they should know that it is in limited series and it might be a little bit harder to find one available. The watch comes with a 46 mm case so it might not be extremely fitted for those with a small wrist; however, if you are looking for an oversized watch, this is definitely the perfect one to have. The strap is made of rubber which adds to the modern look of the watch and it’s also a very comfortable strap with simple design.

So if you want something that screams unconventional, this has all the elements that make a watch stand out.

July 23, 2013
Solar Turbine Steampunk Pocketwatch

Steampunk is a subculture that emerged in the 80s and 90s and it still manages to have a lot of followers nowadays. There are many items that are especially made for these people and they all resemble 19^th century time and culture with a futuristic touch. However, the steampunk culture cannot only be seen in fashion but also movies, games or books.

For all the geeks out there, steampunk is definitely a subculture that has amazing items. If you needed just one item to complete your steampunk attire, you can get now a beautiful accessory that will definitely impress your friends. The Solar Turbine Steampunk Pocketwatch is now available online and offline to help you create the perfect steampunk look. This beautiful watch can also be used as a gift if you have a friend who is into this style and it seems that more and more people are discovering steampunk culture and what it has to offer. Let’s see what this beautiful 19^th century style watch is capable of.

The Solar Turbine Steampunk Pocketwatch has a nice spinning inset metal plate with a beautiful brass finish that resembles a turbine; it also has an English pewter casing with copper accents to make sure that it goes well with your steampunk attire. When it comes to the mechanism the watch has a quartz movement, a magnetic fastening hatch and it is solar powered. It was created by Ezekiel Empire Rosenstein, a company that makes Goth and other subculture related (like punk or cosplay) items and it is the second in their series. The amazing watch comes in the brass and yellow tones with a dial that symbolizes the Galvanic scale. It comes with a box as amazing as the watch in a bag made from velvet, just like a proper 19^th century man should have.

The Solar Turbine Steampunk Pocketwatch can be a great gift for a watch collector or a steampunk enthusiast. This unique watch will not only give you style but it will also manage to express your personality and tell time in a pretty special manner. Also, you will manage to stand out wearing such a cool item on your wrist.

May 21, 2013