By TLex N.O.A meets NIXON – meets TW Steel meets (someone else?)! TENDENCE are the quintessential fashion watches company. However we could be forgiven for not having picked them up on our radar a little sooner than now as most of their marketing has been focused on Japan, Italy, Thailand, Turkey and much of Latin America (well, Venezuela and Columbia anyway), where they have a quite a bit of a following.
You can buy them in pretty every major city of the world, though, if you know where to look. I’ve seen them on sale Down Under, where they have just recently partnered with Australian Free Diving Champion Ben Noble, who wears the new TENDENCE Gulliver Diver (ani-digi).
The G52 (featured) is one of two new ‘divers’ (the other mentioned above) that TENDENCE are adding to their line of watches this year. The first thing that strikes you about the G52 is its Aquatimer color scheme, then perhaps its size; a very ample 52mm. The watch shouldn’t be too hefty though owing to its titanium construction.
Other features include: 200m WR, screw down crown, quartz chronograph movement, mineral crystal and a silicone strap. But what TENDENCE are most proud of is - their 3 dimensional rotatable bezel, a design first they say. A photogenic feature for sure, but what’s it like in the steel I mean titanium?
And yellow plus 52mm will take a braver man than me to pull off and I’m brave. Admittedly it would look quite cool with a wetsuit. But then again, 720CHF! Maybe I have more to learn, but where did I put that NIXON catalog?!
From TENDENCE Tendence watches are highly distinguishable timepieces with their unique contemporary dimension.Created using a wealth of craftsmanship expertise, avantgarde technology and exquisite materials a captivating array of watches are formed.
The G-52 is a pure innovation in the watch industry, being the first watch ever with a deep tri-dimensional turnable top ring.
These sporty and elegant watches, with sharp, sleek aesthetics are perfectly embodying the fusion of innovation, style and audacious design.
THE BLACKBIRD SEES RED Fitted with the famous black dial that inspired its name, the Blackbird cleverly combines readability with originality. It radiates a distinctive personality for people who love powerful designs. Breitling is now offering it in a new limited edition featuring vivid red accents that accentuate the technical and sporting nature of this exceptional model which brings a complete instrument panel to the wrist.
The totalizer rims, the chronograph central seconds hand and the tachometric scale on the inner bezel are all red, as is the outsized calendar display at 12 o'clock with two separate indicators for the tens and units. To highlight this daringly modern dial, Breitling has treated the Blackbird Red Strike Limited Edition to a full-polished or satin-brushed finish encompassing the case, the rotating bezel with its 360° graduated scale, and even the 'Blackbird special' Pilot bracelet with its faceted profile.
Water-resistant to 300 meters (1,000 ft), this chronograph endowed with a steely character is powered by Breitling Caliber 44, a selfwinding chronograph movement that is chronometer-certified like all the brand's movements. It is issued in a 2,000-piece worldwide limited edition.
From UN Ulysse Nardin Unveils the Monaco 2010 Marine Diver Limited Edition at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. Ulysse Nardin conquers the oceans once again as an official sponsor of the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show - the World's Luxury Yacht Showplace - and celebrates the super-yacht exhibition's 20th anniversary with the new, limited-edition Monaco 2010 Marine Diver, to be unveiled at the opening.
Created exclusively for the monumental event occurring September 22-25 at Port Hercules, Principality of Monaco, the timepiece is ideally suited for those passionate about yachting and has been designed with the show's most influential industry leaders and private clientele in mind.
As well, it pays tribute to this historic city on the Mediterranean Sea, while honoring Ulysse Nardin's nautical legacy in high horology. Since 1846, Ulysse Nardin has been expertly steering captains and their crews with faultless precision by way of its marine chronometers.
As the latest addition to the coveted Marine Diver collection, the Monaco 2010 – limited to 100 pieces and individually numbered - showcases Ulysse Nardin's evolution in watchmaking technology, beginning with the Monaco's specially treated stainless-steel case. Having undergone a complex vulcanization process, the case (45.8 millimeters in diameter) is revealed with a matte-black rubber coating, presenting a sporty aesthetic and comfortable feel. Its exhibition case-back reveals a self-winding movement.
Softening its styling is a calming elegance that washes over this watch in the form of a signature wave pattern decorating the black, structured strap and dial with its power-reserve indicator and the oversized small-seconds register. As well, it is water-resistant to 200 meters. Strengthening its already exceptional reliability is the Monaco's rubber band including ceramic components and an exclusive black ceramic folding clasp.
For the second year, Ulysse Nardin is an official sponsor of the Monaco Yacht Show. Therefore, it's only fitting that the largest superyacht exhibition in the world be honored with a custom-designed timepiece to commemorate the celebration of its 20-year history. The new, limited-edition Monaco 2010 Marine Diver gives a nod to the show, as well as Ulysse Nardin's own seafaring stories.
Technical Data Ref. 263-93-3/MON
Movement Caliber UN-26, 11 ½’’, 28 jewels, power-reserve, approximately 42 h, self-winding
Functions Power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock, Small seconds and round date window at 6 o’clock
Case Stainless steel treated by vulcanization process with a matte-black rubber coating, unidirectional rotating bezel, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, wave-pattern decoration with diving scale, diameter 45.8 mm, water resistant 200m, open case back with sapphire crystal
Bracelet Rubber bracelet with two elements and deployant clasp
By TLex JeanRichard has partnered with French semi-rigid boat builders, Rafale. The new partnership was announced at this years' Canne International Boat Show . . .Diverscope JR1000 Vs. Rafale R7.0
From JR The JEANRICHARD Manufacture puts its expertise at the service of Rafale semi-rigid boats- With roots dating back to 1681, firmly linked to the genius watchmaker Daniel JeanRichard, the Swiss watchmaking manufacture JEANRICHARD reinterprets time with both dynamism and modernity. Its creative and technical independence allows it to develop original watch movements and complications and to offer innovative materials.
Cutting edge expertise, a taste for innovation, a passion for discovery, extreme care and attention paid to each detail and a love of fine works are at the heart of their activities.
Established in Saint-Nazaire, the centre of naval construction, Rafale designs and builds high end semi-rigid boats. From the architect's design to assembly, each boat calls on numerous different fields of expertise, supported by expertise handed down over generations of workers and engineers and is equipped with the latest technologies in engines, fittings and coating.
The "Haute Couture" of semi-rigids, these "thoroughbreds" are made to measure, while each one retains the characteristic sporting lines, exceptional performance and unparalleled finish and comfort levels. Designed for thrillseekers, their vivacity, precise handling and irreproachable wave piercing make them exceptional boats.
Cal. JR 1000 Vs. Verado 350
New technologies, avant-gardism, performance and discovery are the keywords of this alliance between the two brands: JEANRICHARD and RAFALE have perfected a system making it possible to integrate a watch into the console of a boat. Their development teams worked together to design an aluminium case that is inserted in the instrument panel of the Rafale R7.0 model.
A removable cushion allows the JEANRICHARD timekeeper to be easily clipped on and unclipped. The owner can therefore wear his watch on his wrist on terra firma and can fit it to its holder when in the cockpit. The time can be read through a transparent window.
Water resistant to 300 metres, the Diverscope JR1000 model was chosen especially for this project. The case, with generous dimensions of 43 x 43 mm and a steel base completely covered in vulcanised rubber, is reminiscent of the craft's floats. As with all JEANRICHARD models, this diver's watch houses a movement manufactured within their workshops, the JR1000, an efficient movement designed with a precision that echoes the values upheld by Rafale perfectly.
This exclusive system was premiered at the "Festival International de la Plaisance" boat show in Cannes, France, between the 8th and 13th of September 2010. This event launched the partnership between the two brands and marks the beginning of a great adventure!
