Pax Journal

Category: Cool Watch

  • Horological Machine No. 2

    Horological Machine No. 2

    If you have a weak heart, you are advised to stop reading the following article because the watch we are about to present will make your heart skip a beat at least. This is not just a watch, this is almost an industrial plant as it contains hundreds of pieces and technologically advanced mechanism that will show you time in the most unique manner. The Horological Machine No.2 comes from MB&F, which is a company that goes beyond just manufacturing watches; they are truly artists that make concept watches and try to come up with different ways of enhancing time telling. This and the fact that they choose an amazing futuristic, avant-garde direction when it comes to style, makes their watches truly unique.

    Horological Machine 2

    The Horological Machine No.2 comes with two portholes that tell time in a different manner. The one on the right contains jumping hours and concentric retrograde minutes while on the left side it manages to give its wearer quite a view with the retrograde date and Bi- Hemisphere Moon Phase. This watch has been created to show time in a three dimensional manner and it was designed by Jean Mark Wiederrecht. The features that are stated above are the first of this kind created in the world, a characteristic that gives this watch a truly unique feeling. Some of the features are: an energy efficient mechanism with asymmetrical-tooth gear wheels that manage to give it the best precision. The case is also amazing as it has quite a steampunk design with lots of elements and details, so it’s safe to say that this is a piece of art. The innovation when it comes to the Horological Machine No.2 is the fact that its movement manages to keep the jumping hours functioning simultaneously with the retrograde minutes that go from 60 to 0.

    What will probably blow your mind is the fact that the watch has been created with over 450 components, which makes it stand up to its name and truly being a machine.

    If we managed to convince you buy this watch, you should be expecting to pay for it somewhere around $60,000 because a time telling machine like this doesn’t come cheap.

  • Fossil PH1096 Philippe Starck Watch

    Fossil PH1096 Philippe Starck Watch

    Fossil is a watch manufacturing company that was founded in 1984 and since then they managed to create great price to quality ratio watches that are quite fashionable nowadays. They managed to attract customers and get themselves known through their amazing designs and their collectible boxes that came with their various watches. They had different messages or cool designs that people remembered. Since then, they have kept their unique style and still continue to impress watch enthusiasts. This particular watch can be considered truly unique as it manages to show time by using dots and incorporating that into a cool minimalistic and futuristic style.  Fossil managed to create a lot of unique watches over time with the help of the well-known watch designer Philip Starck , who also created this watch.  However the Fossil Men’s PH1096 Philippe Starck O-Ring is definitely one of the most unique watches he created and we are proud to say that you can easily buy it for an affordable price, about 125 dollars which is definitely a bargain for such a cool watch.

    Starck Watch

    Nowadays, Fossil manages to produce about 300 different styles of watches and has also managed to design amazing technologies over the years. This minimalistic watch comes with a case diameter of 43 mm and a case thickness of 12 mm, made from stainless steel. The band is made from leather with a width of 30 mm with a fold over clasp and the dial window material is mineral. This incredible watch has a bezel material made of stainless steel with a stationary bezel function. The movement is with quartz, making it even more reliable at telling time. If you plan to go swimming or just dance in the rain while wearing this watch, you are in luck as it comes with 99 feet water resistance.

    If you are looking for a cool and unique watch, the Fossil Men’s PH1096 created by Philippe Stark is definitely the watch you have to buy. Not only it manages to tell time in a really cool manner but the company is known to produce high quality watches so it won’t just look amazing.

  • Abacus Watch – Going Back In Time

    Abacus Watch – Going Back In Time

    If you ever wondered how a sundial would look on your hand, you can get an Abacus watch as it manages to look the same. This watch is pretty cool because it doesn’t have any hands so you will have to learn how to read time differently than you were used. It has an orb that marks the passage of time and it will show you how time passed if you tap the case. It can work perfectly as a gift and it will surely impress your friends if you choose to wear it as an accessory. If you are the type of person who seeks to surround themselves with more minimalistic elements, the Abacus watch is definitely the right accessory for you. However, you might have a lot of explaining to do when people will ask you why your watch has no hands.

    When it comes to the technical part, the Abacus Watch has a size of 42 mm by 9.5 mm with a light 55g weight.  If you plan on using it while being in a wet environment, you should know that it is only water resistant to 30 m. The movement is with Quartz and it comes with a leather strap made of tanned calfskin that has a thorn buckle and hidden lugs. The crystal is sapphire so it means that the case is durable even with minimal care

    One of these watches goes for about 250 dollars so it’s definitely not an expensive watch. It looks extremely classy and you will be able to impress people if you plan on wearing it. However, you should remember that if you are a more casual person or a sporty person this may not be the watch for you at it really goes well with more elegant attire.

    In the end the Abacus Watch is probably one of the coolest watches you will be wearing if you choose to buy it. If you have a friend who is fond of watches, they will be more than happy to have this watch in their collection so you should at least consider it as gift.

  • Laureato Tourbillon with Three Bridges

    Laureato Tourbillon with Three Bridges

    One of the oldest Swiss watch manufactures, Girard-Perregaux defines, creates, develops and produces in-house both the external components of their watch models and their movement. Inspired by the company’s past, which goes back to 1791, this version of Laureato Tourbillon illustrates Girard-Perregaux’s modern approach to its know-how, the efficience of its research and development department and the company’s ability to base its innovations on tradition.

    An exceptional watch design featuring three parallel bridges, one hosting a one minute tourbillon with 72 elements, Laureato Troubillon with three Bridges came out last year in a limited edition, numbered to 10 copies. The watchmaker provides its exclusive clients  with an exquisite watch whose three usually golden decks have been replaced by translucent blue ones. Indeed, Girard-Perregaux has won along the years numerous prizes with different models featuring three gold bridges: at the Neuchâtel Observatory in 1860, at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. Placed on the transparent back case, they now seem to be the silent witnesses of the work performed by the 241 components of this ingenious time measuring device.

    Designed in a contemporary style, the new Laureato Tourbillon bu Girard Perregaux is a beautiful watch. First,  the bracelet is by itself a small masterpiece: its H shaped links embody the perfection of classical design and simplicity of style. The titanium clasp has double blades and bears the GP logo. The titanium water resistant to 30 meters case has its back secured by 6 screws. An individual number is engraved by hand on the anti-reflective sapphire crystal that gives a nice view of the movement. The octagonal platinum bezel combines perfectly the finishes polished in a spirit of power.

    From a technical point of view, this watch is a proud exhibit of the house’s mastership.
    The mechanical movement with automatic winding caliber Girard-Perregaux 9600-0004 is one of this model’s most important features. It involves, amongst others, the tourbillon with its hand bevelled and polished escapement and lever bridges, the upper and lower frames balanced by means of regulating gold screws. Despite its 72 components, the  tourbillon is extremely lightweight – 0.3 grams.

  • Girard Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar

    Girard Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar

    Proudly inheriting the Girard-Perregaux sober, traditional, yet contemporary style, this new model, manufactured in white and rose gold, offers an ingenious and easy to use mechanism. One of the most useful complications of everyday life, the annual calendar shows the date, automatically taking into account the different durations of months. It does not require more than one correction per year, each February 28 for non-leap years

    Enriched by a poetic and technical touch – the equation of time, this model displays by means of a rare astronomical complication, with the hand at 4:30, the difference between real solar time and civil time. In order to understand the importance of this technical spec, we must know that the duration of a solar day varies daily, due to the elliptical shape of the Earth’s orbit. Real solar time and civil time coincide four times a year – on April 16, June 14, September 2 and December 26 and even these dates change during leap years. However, the gap is nearly a quarter of an hour on certain dates. On February 12, for instance, the equation of time is of about + 14 minutes. So, the sun passes the meridian when our clocks mark 12:14. On November 14, the equation of time is approximately -16 minutes; meaning that the noon has come at 11:44 civil time.

    As if more sophistication was necessary, the correction of the calendar is made by the crown in both directions. The use is simplified and the absence of a correction device on the 38 mm case manufactured in the Bautte Workshops, leaves this model’s smooth curves intact. While facilitating readability, its display provides a twist of design. Two nicely curved hands punctuate the course of hours and minutes. The date, time equation and the small seconds are indicated by small blue steel hands, each with a specific shape as the months appear in a circular window at 7 o’clock.

    The technical nature of this model provided by its GP3300 extra flat self-winding movement is revealed on the back of the watch. The transparent scratch and water resistant sapphire crystal reveals its movement’s architecture, consisting of 287 elements and meticulous finishing performed by the Swiss master watchmakers. A model especially conceived for astronomy lovers, Girard Perregaux 1966 Full Calendar is reserved to a restrictive number of exclusive clients, as it is issued in limited edition – 99 pieces per version.

  • Girard-Perregaux 1966 Chronograph

    Girard-Perregaux 1966 Chronograph

    Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection, launched in 1996, is an homage paid to the year in which the La Chaux-de-Fond based company received the Centenary of Neuchâtel Observatory’s prize as a sign of recognition for its product’s quality and performance. Indeed, the Swiss watch maker’s contribution to the field of precision research is remarkable as Girard-Perregaux was among the first manufacturers of this kind to have an R&D department.

    Until last year, this collection was represented by a series of three models: a very sober “three hands”; a very elegant “small second” displaying the date, day of the week, month and moon phases; an “annual calendar and equation of time”. The Swiss factory completed this elegant collection in 2011 by the arrival of a column-wheel chronograph crafted from pink or white gold and boasting a total number of 38 jewels. There are not too many sapphires and not too few either. The same goes for the dial’s diameter – 42 mm. Not too large so that it does not become ostentatious; not too small so that the functions can be easily read – an ideal size that will certainly beat the fads and trends of the up-coming years. Its curvature and horns were studied carefully for a perfect adaptation to the wrist.

    The whole line has a classical look featured by simplicity of the design and drawing the attention on the watches’ technical specs. In order to perfect this model’s timeless design, Girard-Perregaux opted for a traditional chronograph with a 30-minute and seconds hand symmetrically displayed in the center of the main dial. The date can be read on a small case positioned at 6 o’clock. This new display provides a perfect balance of the design and aids readability, while a tachymeter scale featuring the outer edge of dial enhances this model’s technical look.

    The result of a long experience (over 200 years) its chronograph movement with column wheel belongs to the 3000 family – the foundation stone of this mythical collection. Made up of 304 elements, it was entirely developed and produced in-house.  The complexity of the mechanism and the quality of its finishes are revealed to the eyes of this piece’s happy owner by the transparent background of the watch.

  • Omega Seamaster White Ceramic Bezel

    Omega Seamaster White Ceramic Bezel

    Omega is one of the biggest luxury watchmakers in the world and the brand is regarded as a status symbol. Its popularity has increased gradually over the years with events such as the Olympic Games where Omega is the official timekeeper. The popular movie icon, James Bond, has been wearing it since 1995 and other big names such as John F. Kennedy, Nicole Kidman and Cindy Crawford have owned an Omega watch. Its popularity is claimed to be so high that 70% of people can recognize the name and what it stands for.

    The collections that are now available are designed to satisfy a range of customers and the watches are styled according to different elements. A popular choice is the Omega Seamaster collection that includes watches designed for diving and can withstand great water pressure. The first Seamaster was produced in 1947 and over the years, many models have followed. Typically, they are made out of stainless steel and are water resistant to great depths.

    The Seamaster watches available nowadays can meet the requirements of professional divers and have an innovative Co-Axial technology, first introduced in 2005. Other common features in this collection include a unidirectional rotating bezel and a helium escape valve that makes them water resistant to two thousand feet.

    As mentioned before, Omega is an esteemed luxury watchmaker so style is just as important as performance. Every Seamaster has a nice design, inspired from water but there is a new model that comes with even more elegance. The Omega Seamaster White Ceramic Bezel offers a plus of style while still being true to the features that made the collection popular. The white display and bezel represent purity and the two models available, for men and for women, are truly something beautiful.

    The Omega Seamaster Professional is one of best watches in the world and it is held at high esteem for its performance and style. By adding this all-white option to the collection, the style is reinvented. It is classy and elegant with clear lines and a nice design that make it a great fashion item.

  • ZIIIRO Celeste – A New Way Of Reading Time

    ZIIIRO Celeste – A New Way Of Reading Time

    When you’re looking for a new watch, there is a wide variety of options to choose from, depending on your own personal style and what kind of functions you want from your watch. There are two big methods of displaying time on a watch, either it has hands that indicate the hour and minute marks or it has an electronic display. It would now seem that a third option is available which has created quite a bit of discussion.

    The ZIIIRO Watch Celeste is a bit different, it doesn’t have hands, nor does it have an electronic display; instead, it has two transparent colored discs that create an interesting display of shads which indicate the time. The concept behind this watch is to keep everything simple and offer a minimalist theme, so there are no markings or moving hands. The discs can take a while to get used to but the style offered by this watch is truly one of a kind. The lines that show the exact time can be easily adjusted with the help of a small crown on the side, as traditional watches have, but the way they move and the fact that they create different shades of colors during one hour makes the watch very interesting to look at.

    There are four styles to choose from with colors like Black/Mono, Gunmetal/Mono, Gunmetal/Colored as well as Chromo/Colored. The case and strap are made out of matte stainless steel which is scratch resistant and offers a nice finish to this stylish watch.

    Some more details about this interesting timepiece include a 40mm case, a Miyota 1L-26 Quartz Movement a water resistance of up to 3 atm. It will cost almost $170 in US and it has a one year warranty. The price can be a bit higher if ordered within the UE due to value added tax. Many customers have already shown interest in the Celeste; it can be worn by both men and women and the minimalist design makes it perfect for the young generation. All in all, it is a great looking watch that comes with something new and interesting.