TAG HEUER Aquaracer 43mm KHAKI Animation QUARTZ

TAG Heuer has released a trio of new Aquaracers for the summer. The first diver, which has actually already been available since June,

is this ruggedly handsome olive-green khaki variant, while the following two models which will be available from August, boast a unique tortoiseshell pattern on their diver’s bezel inlays.



Introducing the Aquaracer 43mm Khaki Animation Special Edition watch with its combination of a sturdy khaki green fabric and sleek anthracite sunray brushed dial.



The trendy olive-green color can be found on watch’s aluminum unidirectional rotating bezel, for the WR text on its dial as well as its mil-style fabric strap with a steel pin buckle.



The quartz-powered Aquaracer Khaki comes with a 43mm Stainless steel case with a combination polished and fine-brushed finish.



The watch’s anthracite sunray brushed dial is with rhodium-plated hour, minute and seconds hands which have been coated with white SuperLumiNova while an angled date aperture can be found at 3 o’clock on the dial.



Finally like any Aquaracer, the case-back has been engraved with the image of a vintage divers’ helmet. Water-resistance is 300 meters.



Thoughts? True watch enthusiasts typically shy away from quartz models (myself included, to an extent); as compared to their mechanical counterparts, they are somewhat lacking in emotion.



However you really can’t beat their sheer convenience. I often find myself grabbing one of my quartz watches as tbh most of the time I can’t be f#@k*d setting up a mechanical watch.

I wish had a grab ‘n’ go as good-looking as this TAG. Would it be worth investing in a high-quality quartz diver such as this – what do you think?

TAG HEUER Aquaracer TORTOISE SHELL Effect CAL. 5 Auto in BLUE

TAG Heuer has released a trio of new Aquaracers for the summer. These include a KHAKI Quartz as well as a Cal. 5 powered duo with a unique tortoiseshell-effect diver’s bezel which will be available from next month (August).



Introducing the new Aquaracer 43mm Tortoiseshell-Effect Caliber 5 Automatic Blue, which is said to be inspired by the sunlight reflecting off the ocean waves!

TAG Heuer seems to have at least come up with something unique with its tortoiseshell effect which was created using an innovative resin technique.



The dark and light blue tones say TAG, are reminiscent of the ocean’s surface, as seen from the deck of a yacht, an effect which is enhanced by the blue sunray brushed dial with its horizontal lines.



The Aquaracer 43mm Tortoiseshell-Effect Special Edition watch is also available with a classic brown tortoiseshell pattern on the bezel and a black sunray brushed dial with horizontal stripes.



Said tortoiseshell effect unidirectional rotational bezels are with 60-min. dive-time scales while their Sapphire crystals are with dreaded (cyclops) angled magnifying lenses over the 3 o’clock date window.



The sunray brushed blue dial is with rhodium-plated applied indexes and hour, minute and seconds hands. These are coated with white SuperLumiNova for enhanced legibility in all lighting conditions.

Another first for the brand with these special-edition models is a high-quality rubber strap that features an alligator leather pattern and a steel folding clasp with double-safety push buttons.



The Caliber 5 automatic-powered Aquaracer comes with a 43mm Stainless steel case with a combination polished and fine-brushed finish.

Finally like any Aquaracer, the case-back has been engraved with the image of a vintage divers’ helmet. Water-resistance is 300 meters.



Thoughts? I don’t hate it in blue but I can’t say I like it either. Perhaps if this was some new technique using ceramic rather than resin, it would be a bit more interesting. What do you think?

TAG HEUER Aquaracer TORTOISESHELL-Effect CAL. 5 Auto in BLACK

TAG Heuer has released a trio of new Aquaracers for the summer. These include a KHAKI Quartz as well as a Cal. 5 powered duo with a unique tortoiseshell-effect diver’s bezel which will be available from next month (August).



Introducing the new Aquaracer 43mm Tortoiseshell-Effect Caliber 5 Automatic Black, perhaps inspired by the sunset reflecting off the ocean waves or hairbrush/comb?

TAG Heuer seems to have at least come up with something unique with its tortoiseshell effect which was created using an innovative resin technique.



The dark and light brown tones on black are classic tortoise shell colors. Of course tortoises are land creatures so I’m not sure I’m really getting much of an ocean vibe here.



The Aquaracer 43mm Tortoiseshell-Effect Special Edition watch is also available with a contemporary blue tortoiseshell pattern on the bezel and a blue sunray brushed dial with horizontal stripes.

Said tortoiseshell effect unidirectional rotational bezels are with 60-min. dive-time scales while their Sapphire crystals are with dreaded (cyclops) angled magnifying lenses over the 3 o’clock date window.



The sunray brushed black dial is with rhodium-plated applied indexes and hour, minute and seconds hands. These are coated with white Super-LumiNova for enhanced legibility in all lighting conditions.



Another first for the brand with these special edition models is a high-quality rubber strap that features an alligator leather pattern and a steel folding clasp with double-safety push buttons.



The Caliber 5 automatic-powered Aquaracer comes with a 43mm Stainless steel case with a combination polished and fine-brushed finish.

Finally like any Aquaracer, the case-back has been engraved with the image of a vintage divers’ helmet. Water-resistance is 300 meters.



Thoughts? It's a bit of  a - how to say? Mature look? It might go well with your tortoiseshell Ray-Bans or your hairbrush, though? Not for me, I’m afraid. What do you think?

OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon ALINGHI

I never thought I’d see the day that I’d get to post a Speedy here let alone, a Dark Side of the Moon edition!

Here’s a new one that given its association with the famous ALINGHI yacht racing team, shouldn’t be opposed to getting a bit wet.



The partnership between OMEGA and ALINGHI has thrown us a bit of curveball by employing the Speedmaster.



For instance when ALINGHI partnered with HUBLOT, their team watch was based on the 4000m water-resistant Oceanographic.



There are so many great choices that could have been used from the Seamaster collection however the Speedmaster is a celebrated precision timing instrument with plenty of pedigree, and it looks so appealing in its black and red ALINGHI livery.



The choice of Speedmaster, say Omega was to reflect the fast boats levitating across the water. Of the watch’s impressive attributes, is an impeccably decorated Omega Caliber 1865.



The manual-winding movement is ideal for sailing crews owing to its lighter and thinner design. To enhance the movement, OMEGA has taken inspiration from ALINGHI’s new TF35 catamaran.



Using laser ablation, the mainplate and barrel bridge have been given a honeycomb effect, similar to the interior of the ALINGHI boat’s carbon hull.



The same laser ablation technology has then been employed to decorate all other bridges with a black carbon pattern, also inspired by the carbon that is used for the boat’s hull.



Btw, laser ablation or photoablation is a process in which material is removed from a solid surface by irradiating it with a laser beam. You probably already knew that but I Googled that sh!t for you guys anyway.



Omega has echoed the ALINGHI logo in the watch’s overall color scheme, which includes red to represent passion, and black for technology.



This illustrated through features such as the watch’s perforated black and red rubber strap, as well as the 44.25mm case which has been crafted from black ZrO2 (zirconium oxide) ceramic.



Along with a tachymeter scale in SLN (lume), the outward design is characterized by the prominent ALINGHI logo on the stop/start pusher, which has been created in red varnish.



Two of the Speedy’s sub-dials are particularly noteworthy. The one at 3 o’clock, a 4-minute or 5-minute tactical time display has been included in red, aiding precision on the water.



While the one at 6 o’clock, the traditional sub-dial design has been replaced with a sandblasted and anodized aluminum disc, which features the ALINGHI logo in red.



The team’s logo represents the letter “a” and is inspired by two boats churning the seas before the start of a match race. The logo rotates on the watch when the chronograph function is used.



Thoughts? An unexpected choice for a yacht racing watch, I suspect that someone at ALINGHI was perhaps a Speedy fan?

I’m not a huge fan of hand-cranked movements but it’s still an impressive watch that I won’t be getting anytime soon.



However I’ve already designated my right kidney in lieu of the one previously featured HERE. What do you think – does this float your boat?

BREITLING Superocean Heritage B20 Auto 44 BEVERLY HILLS LE

And now for some bling from B'ling, not too much, just a little by way of an 18k Red Gold bezel.

This sexy looking beast is the latest Superocean Heritage, a 50 piece Limited Edition created for the Beverly Hills Breitling Boutique.



Ref. UB20303A1B1S1 or known by its bloody long winded name, the Breitling Superocean Heritage B20 Auto 44 Beverly Hills Limited Edition combines luxurious 18k Red Gold with utilitarian black Stainless steel to create an appealing new look for Breitling’s retro diver, the SO Heritage.



Celebrating Breitling’s brand new Beverly Hills Boutique, this special Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 44 features a black DLC-coated Stainless steel case.



The 44mm in diameter case has been paired with an 18K Red Gold bezel and gold-accented black dial with an ultra-hard, high-tech black ceramic ring that is both scratch-proof and extremely shock-resistant.

The watch blends the design codes inherited from its 1957 ancestor in a modern high-tech dive watch with 200 meters water-resistance.



All individually numbered pieces of the Superocean Heritage B20 Automatic 44 Beverly Hills Limited Edition are powered by the Breitling Manufacture Caliber B20, a COSC-certified chronometer based on the Tudor Caliber MT5612.



The watch comes on a black shark-mesh-style rubber diver’s strap priced USD 7,395USD excl. Sales Tax.

Thoughts? Very nice! How bout’ a poorman’s (less rich anyway) variant with bronze instead of 18k Gold? What do you think?

EBERHARD & Co SCAFOGRAF 300 MCMLIX

Introducing the new Scafograf 300 MCMLIX Edition diver’s watch from Eberhard & Co. a new variant of the 2016 SCAFOGRAF 300 that celebrates the Scafograf’s sixtieth birthday without being too much of an old fart!

Launched in 1959 to meet an increasing demand for reliable diver’s watches, the Scafograf collection has been one of the biggest success stories of Eberhard & Co.’s La Chaux-de-Fonds workshop.

The technical characteristics of their diver’s watches made them one of the most desirable instruments for scuba-diving enthusiasts of that era.

The first two models, water-resistant to 100 and 200 meters respectively quickly climbed to the top end of the market, encouraging Eberhard & Co. to take on new challenges.



The result was the Scafograf 300 (a version specifically created for professional divers), and its subsequent evolutions which could resist depths of up to 1000 meters.

With the advent of wrist worn dive-computers, the race to make dive watches naturally suffered a setback, however several decades later, wristwatch and diving enthusiasts are once again looking for something that can crossover both worlds.

In 2016, Eberhard & Co. returned with the re-edition of the SCAFOGRAF 300, a diver’s watch that exceeded all expectations in terms of awards. We were pretty impressed if I remember correctly.

In fact, that same year, it received the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, the most prestigious recognition in the haute horlogerie sector.



The Scafograf 300 is very competent automatic diver’s watch with a 43mm in diameter Stainless steel case, a unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, a domed Sapphire crystal and an HEV at 9 o’clock.

This celebratory edition called the MCMLIX, the Scaograf family’s birth year in Roman numerals, will be available this summer.

The all-black dial and ceramic bezel are highlighted by hands and markers with ecru-colored vintage luminescence.

The case-back is decorated with the symbol of the collection, a starfish, while the black rubber strap is integrated and features small reliefs in the shape of the Eberhard & Co House shield on the inside to improve breath-ability.



The numerals MCMLIX are imprinted on the dial, as a tribute to a very significant step in Eberhard & Co.’s history.

Thoughts? Finally a watch with all the old school quirkiness and charm that is actually of a decent size and spec.

I mean you, me (real tiger wrestling, shark wrangling men that is, not snowflakes) can actually wear and dive with a watch like this.

I want one. I mean seriously, the hands and dial markers look good enough to eat! What do you think?