By TLex The Buran Stingray gets its third release since 2007; word was last year that the final pieces had already been sold and that production had stopped; however I’m happy to report that this amazing watch is still available, and in a number of variants, too.
The main case, which measures 52mm x 17.5mm is in Grade 5 Titanium with a number of stainless steel components. It features a massive Sapphire crystal and is water-resistant to 300 meters. The Stingray houses a stripped down ETA 7750 caliber with 25 jewels and a power reserve of 42 hours.
Ever wondered who wears a Stingray? Other than my alter ego that is!
By TLex Here are a few more details on the new Traser® H3 Diver Automatic BLUE. The watch features a dual steel case construction with a water-resistance of 990ft. It houses an ETA automatic movement and has blue Trigalight illumination for excellent readability underwater. Prices from 1025CHF excl. VAT . . .
By TLex One of the true diving greats, Albert Falco, former Chief Diver and Captain of the legendary French underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau's Calypso dies aged 84. He passed away on April 21 at his home in Marseille, France.
By TLex The new Traser® H3 Diver Automatic BLUE with blue or black rubber divers strap and full steel bracelet. Click to see the ORANGE version and again HERE to Traser® H3 P6600 Automatic PRO . . .
By TLex ZIXEN reveal their latest special project, the new Zulu UTC Automatic, and Zulu Diver Automatic. The exclusive in-house case design is a ZIXEN first, 42mm with a unique coin edge bezel design. The renderings shown here have been finalized, they are based on the research and input from a number of contributors, which include active armed forces personnel as well as WUS forum member.
The Zulu will have a comfortable foot print at 42mmx 49.5mm with total depth of just 13.0mm. The design philosophy behind the ZULU say Zixen '' has been purely, form and function for military application, as well as for the weekend worrier''. They wanted the ZULU to be visible, with a high level performance and precision, with an exceptional optical quality Sapphire crystal, extreme recoil resistance and down range effective in low-light visibility.
The ZULU houses a Swiss ETA caliber adjusted and regulated for accuracy. The design of the watch, a durable solid 316 marine grade Stainless steel with a three piece case constructions and a steel movement housing. It has a water-resistance to 30 ATM, or 300 meters / 1000ft. Further features include: a screw-down type crown, a 4mm coin-edge bezel design for effective grip and manipulation. The bezel is a 120-click type.
The UTC offers smooth independent setting of the time. It is available in variety of dial and hand combinations with a UTC 24 hour or 12 hour time only function. It will be supplied on premium NATO Ballistic nylon strap, or a ZIXEN high quality 4mm HD mesh bracelet. It comes with a Limited full two year warranty, backed by ZIXEN support and service. Initial production will be 100 units. Total production will be limited to just 300 pieces with a estimated delivery time in fall 2012.
Pleasase follow the ZIXEN logo below for further details, special pricing and pre-ordering instructions. Follow the ZIXEN Zulu on WUS . . .
By TLex This could be a fun assignment, the new Pontos S DIVER from Maurice Lacroix and Sébastien Murat AKA 'Seb the Sub', who is poised to make an attempt at world record free dive to a depth of 703 feet are the focus of an interesting advertising push called the French Job.
From ML The French Job - Bloggers Wanted Job of a Lifetime - 703 Feet Freediving World Record Attempt on the Côte d’Azur. Under the title of “The French Job”, Maurice Lacroix is looking for a team to follow diver Sébastien Murat’s freediving world record attempt of more than 703 feet beneath the sealevel over two weeks in June.
The team will comprise four bloggers, who will cover the activities on the ground in English, German, Russian and Chinese, a video-blogger, a Wordpress expert, a personal assistant and a pool boy, and their job will be to report on Séb’s mission internationally.
In addition to the thrill of Séb “The Sub” ’s world record attempt, the team will enjoy French savoir-vivre in a luxury villa in Juan-Les-Pins on the French Côte d’Azur. Men and women of at least 20 years of age, holding a valid passport and suitably qualified for the position sought may apply to become team members online via Facebook.
Applicants who receive the most votes from their fans will have the best chance to be one of the lucky participants.
703 Feet Beneath the Waves – A Modern Tale of Adventure. For Sébastien Murat, one of the best free divers in the world, from Neuchâtel in Switzerland, limits have never been an issue. He has dramatically changed free deep-sea diving, adopting the empty-lungs technique that marine mammals use for diving.
In June 2012, Séb has his sights on a world record diving depth of 703 feet; deeper than anyone has gone before and requiring more than eight minutes without oxygen. In order to achieve this unbelievable target, he studied the diving procedures developed by wales, dolphins and seals.
His discovery: all these marine mammals dive to great depths with their lungs empty and in so doing avoid the danger of dangerously distending their lungs with diminishing pressure. With years of training, Séb applied this technique and in this way adapted perfectly to the conditions deep under the sea.
Séb is studying physiology at the University of Adelaide, in Australia and at the same time, as a professional SCUBA diving instructor, passes on his knowledge to interested students.
From LUMINOX Following up on the overwhelming success of its stealthy Colormark Blackout watches, Luminox comes on strong this year with a watch at the opposite end of the color spectrum – an all-new Whiteout variant, evoking extreme alpine conditions and the search and rescue professionals who face them on a daily basis.
The Colormark 3057.WO has all the earmarks of the classic Colormark models that preceded it, including a 44-mm case, caseback and unidirectional ratcheting bezel made of molded fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate; a highly scratch-resistant tempered mineral glass crystal; a double-gasket crown and case construction ensuring water resistance to 200 meters; and a signature polyurethane strap featuring the Luminox shield.
The watches of the best-selling Colormark Series are designed for use under the most demanding conditions imaginable. That’s why so many first responders, elite military units, and law enforcement teams around the world have requested Luminox and have come to consider a Luminox watch part of their Essential Gear.
And like all Luminox watches, the Colormark 3057.WO is Swiss Made and features Luminox Light Technology (LLT), a dial illumination system that glows for up to 25 years, regardless of exposure to light, so that the watch is always visible – whether in blackout or whiteout conditions.
By TLex INTRODUCING Tiburon Watches, a new start-up brand from Barcelona, Spain. Their first divers model, the Hammerhead Shark is an unassuming internal bezel diver that recalls some of the great divers of the 60s, 70s and 80s whilst incorporating a few modern touches.
Although Tiburon are Spanish watch company, they have had the Hammerhead built in Germany and fitted with a Swiss mechanical movement; namely the ETA 2824-2. The watch will be available as a Limited Edition of just 50 pieces.
The watch case, which is in Stainless steel measure 43mm x 14mm with a lug width of 20mm. It is fitted with a sapphire crystal and has a water-resistance of 200meters. The screwdown crown and operating crown for the internal bezel are with a black PVD coating.
Its orange dial is framed by the black carbon-fiber turning ring of the internal bezel. It bears the name 'hammerhead' as a tribute to the majestic hammerhead shark, which can also be found in a dramatic hand-drawn depiction engraved on the watch caseback.
Finally the TIBURON Hammerhead SHARK is supplied with both a 5-link stainless steel bracelet and an orange 70s style tropic divers strap.
It can be bought directly from tiburonwatch.com priced 499euro. TIBURON are very kindly offering all OceanicTime readers a 100euro discount on Hammerhead orders placed before May 31st. For further details please contact tiburonwatch@gmail.com with your requested number.
