By TLex I am very pleased to announce the reservation list for the BENARUS Megalodon 'OceanicTime' SE open! The Megalodon OceanicTime SE reflects the sleek, minimalist look and feel of its namesake by incorporating materials such as ceramic for its glossy black dial with OceanicTime divers icon (between 9 and 10 o'clock), ceramic again for its glossy black bezel insert with circular lume pip at 12 o'clock and brushed stainless steel for the its case and bracelet.
Other specialized details include a caseback engraving of the OceanicTime divers icon as well as a divers logo signed-crown. Apart from its obvious cosmetic enhancements this is for all intents and purposes a BENARUS Megalodon 3, so specs. include: a 49mm x 19mm case with a water-resistance of 2500m housing a Swiss ETA 2824-2, a 4mm thick double domed sapphire crystal, BG-W9 lume and BENARUS' new custom rubber strap. More detailed specifications can found here, on BENARUS' dedicated page. Many thanks to Steve for preparing that and to Ralf for making this happen.
The Megalodon OceanicTime SE's price is 950USD + shipping. All sales and shipping will be handled by BENARUS US not OceanicTime. ONLY 20 pieces of the SE will be available, of which a number are already spoken for, so getting on the list might be a bit of a lottery. If you want to improve your odds of getting one, please could you possibly include the following information in an email marked 'Megalodon SE' along with your preferred #s out of 20; where you first came across OceanicTime, how long you have been following and whether you are subscribed to the OceanicTime Facebook page. Many thanks for reading!
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By TLex RICHARD MILLE unveils yet another version of the RM 028, which already has more flavors than skittles. The two latest versions are for Brazil, which is distinguished by a black DLC titanium case and bezel, yellow and white numerals and hands, and a bright yellow internal bezel and rubber crown protector. And for Mexico, also with a black DLC titanium case and bezel, but with green and white hands, a bright green internal bezel and a red crown protector and bezel markings.
The RM 028, introduced by Richard Mille in 2009, combines an exceptional case and skeletonized movement that have become hallmarks of RM watches, but in this instance with the specific features required of divers watch. The RM 028 adheres to diver's watch ISO norms 6425 with its water resistance of 300 meters/ 30 ATM and a unidirectional divers bezel. The simple lines of its 47mm round case conceal a considerable amount of technical know-how. Its water resistance is achieved with a three part case construction and 22 torque screws, with complete integration of the lugs into the case system. This configuration prevents any accidental dislodging of the bezel from its case while diving.
By TLex I'm starting think someone at Angular Momentum might just have a bit of a thing for dive watches! ;) Angular Momentum's latest Avant-garde Diving Adventure takes us down to 200 meters with the reinvention of the classic cushion case diver . . .
From AM Three-body 1.4435NCu Staybrite steel case with crown protectors, alternating polished and brushed, solid screwed on Staybrite back, counterclockwise rotating bezel with green 'Email Lumineuse' markers, screwed- in Staybrite crown with green 'Email Lumineuse' 'cabochon'. Pure, solid green „Email Lumineuse dial, Staybrite hands with Email Lumineuse 'Plique à Jour', green for the minutes and blue for the hours, black structured rubber strap with Staybrite buckle, historical (new old stock) self-winding movement FHF 908, case caliber 43.70 mm, 20 ATM. Limited Edition of 50 pieces.
By TLex The CLERC Hydroscaph LE Central Chrono, was one of the new CLERC divers models that I was lucky enough to get my hands on at the Basel Watch fair in March of this year. Besides an unparalleled sophistication that sets CLERC Timepieces (in particular their divers models) apart from other high-end dive watches is the clever and seemingly effortless use of intense-detail. Tying in so much detail into a cohesiveness look, whilst maintaining the clean aesthetic required of a diving instrument is something that CLERC do so well, and in the case of Hydroscaph LE Central Chrono they have excelled themselves.
One of the things that immediately struck me about Hydroscaph LE Central Chrono was how utilitarian and diving instrument-like its design was. And the clever way in which its orange tuning-fork-type handset has been designed to give the feeling that they are interlocking parts is quite brilliant!
From CLERC Genève - The most spectacular means of measuring success - Two central hands providing an original short-time display mode: such is the exclusive solution showcased by Clerc Genève in the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph. The first central sweep seconds hand indicates the chronograph seconds, while its twin shows the minutes. This innovative display ensures exceptional readability for an instrument that tolerates no aesthetic or technical compromises. A prestigious timepiece designed for short-time measurements, the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph is the most spectacular means of celebrating success.With the new Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph, the prestigious Hydroscaph collection developed by Clerc Genève is welcoming a short-time measuring instrument packed with innovations. Entirely in line with the landmark technical timers representing successive breakthroughs in the history of timekeeping, the new Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph brings to the wrist the precise handling and perfect readability of competition instruments. Its range of useful, reliable and practical functions will delight both speed lovers and diving enthusiasts.
The Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph is innovative in more than one respect. First of all, its exclusive Clerc C608 self-winding movement features a central chronograph reading offering a technical and original display of short-time measurements. There are no off-centred, barely readable subdials, but instead a sweep-seconds hand twined with a running central hand indicating the minutes.This original 60-minute display ensures exceptional legibility that is just as useful on land as in the darkness prevailing at great depths. This mechanical movement beating at a high frequency of 4 Hertz (28,800 vibrations per hour) also drives the hour and minute hands, small seconds at 3 o’clock, a date display at 6 o’clock and a 24-hour day/night indication at 9 o’clock – a refined touch that proves extremely practical when adjusting the date. This exclusive Clerc Calibre C608 is hand-assembled according to with the highest Swiss watchmaking standards.
Like a contemporary work of art, the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph stems from a refusal of any technical or aesthetic compromises. This approach is vividly embodied in the distinctive design of the chronograph pushbuttons at 2 and 4 o’clock, which are broad and hollowed on the inner face. Each reacts to pressure by pivoting around a lateral rod acting like a lever, much like a piano key. This highly refined and ergonomic structure offers excellent user friendliness that is conducive to the precision of the chronograph start, stop and reset functions. The redesigned rubber-moulded steel crown features an enhanced grip for even smoother handling.Such a wealth of technical creativity is entirely in tune with the DNA of the Hydroscaph, the most spectacular of all diver’s watches. This instrument equipped with a powerful case – the most complex on the market – includes 103 parts, including lateral reinforcements guaranteeing water resistance to 500 metres, as well as the brand’s signature octagonal-shaped rotating bezel. The latter pivots thanks to a retractable flap on a dedicated crown integrated into the case middle at 10 o’clock. Returning the flap to its initial position securely locks the bezel, thus avoiding any risk of accidental deregulation while diving. The mobile lugs ensure a perfect fit on all wrist sizes and shapes, including over a diving suit.
The multi-level dial features an ultra-technical yet ultra-readable face. Each section of time read-off is perfectly delineated and visible even in the dark thanks to the Superluminova coating on the hands and hour-markers. The new Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph is available in three finishes: high-density steel, black DLC (diamond-like carbon, an extremely hard and thermally stable coating) and 18K rose gold/black DLC steel). Each of the three versions, fitted with rubber or rubber-treated hornback leather straps secured by folding clasps, is issued in limited series of 500.
With its powerful aesthetic and innovative technology, the Hydroscaph Limited Edition Central Chronograph by Clerc Genève lays a new milestone in the history of short-time display, and is doubtless also the most spectacular and creative way of celebrating personal success.
By TLex The new BOMBFROG Tactical DIVER with IP treatment is now available from Bombfrog . . .
By TLex I was just reading on NIVREL's Facebook page that the first production units of their new Deep Ocean is already sold out. Wow, that was fast! NIVREL are desperately waiting for new cases to arrive, which should by by July, so they can start production of the next batch of Deep Ones. If anyone would like to reserve a personal serial # please contact them . . .
By TLex With 1000 meters / 3300 feet of water-resistance. The Juggernaut is a truly professional grade dive watch. Specs include: a 46mm case design, a highly accurate Swiss made Rhonda chronograph movement, Swiss made SuperLuminova for the brightest lume at night, which glows blueish green. Its lume includes: all hands (inc. sub-dial hands) have lume, hour markers have huge amounts of lume in round shapes corresponding to the round design of the case. 
One of its key features are the minute markers on the dial, lume at the 12 o'clock position, which has the lumed deep blue logo! Scratch resistant high quality sapphire crystal. A 2 step dial with a tachymeter scale for timing racing events. Its sub-dials are done in a sunray finish with concentric circles. The 3 sub-dials are: 3 o'clock position - a constant running seconds 9 o'clock position -30 minute counter 6 o'clock position -first 30 seconds are 1/10 of a second timer after 30 seconds converts to 10 hour timer date function at 430 position.
Other features include: A screw down crown, screw down chronograph pushers, a Helium valve located at 8 o'clock position, suitable for professionals divers and SAT Divers. A 120 click unidirectional ratchet bezel. Its bracelet with solid links, push button deployment clasp with safety flip lock, 2 micro adjustments and a divers wetsuit extension for pro divers. Its screw down caseback is etched with logo and individual serial #. PRICE $425.00 . . .
By TLex The H2O Kalmar showing of its versatility on a mesh bracelet . . .
