Nautica NMX 300
Nautica is known for designing, manufacturing and marketing sportswear, outerwear, robes and other quality men’s activewear. However, with the recent boom in the world of watches, they apparently have decided to make a splash of their own. Drawing inspiration from vintage, early 1900’s deep sea diving helmets, Nautica has released a fresh collection of men’s watches with its NMX 300 series. Just like the classic diving helmet, the NMX 300 features a protective metal cage over the case of the watch as the signature element of this design. Two parallel cage bars frame the dial and extend beyond the case, becoming the lugs that integrate into the resin strap. The screw down crown displays a red indicator through a window on the stem when the crown is screwed down tight into position, adding a touch of authenticity. NMX 300 is available in both a Japanese chronograph movement and a striking three-hand date version. Each model features a steel case with titanium frame, luminous hands and markers, and 200M water resistance. Both styles are available in circular, hand-brushed steel or in black ionic plating over steel. Straps are available in black, red and blue polyurethane with a bold Nautica logo and a hidden comfort feature of cross-hatching design on the back portion of the band. A full green luminous dial is available in the date version. NMX 300 collection is now available, retailing between $300 – $400.
Hyunsuk’s Military Watch Gallery
Informative watch forums are hard to come by. Hyunsuk, an avid military watch collector, is here to help. Hyunsuk started his Gallery to present comprehensive records of the watches he’s compiled over the years. His reviews give plenty of details; ranging from the history of each watch, the soldiers, if any, who wore them, and the occasional field modifications performed to adapt the watches to their unique mission environments. If you are interested in having your military watch listed in his gallery, Hyunsuk is open for any donations. This Gallery is constantly updated so it may behoove all of you watch aficionados to bookmark this site.
One interesting watch Hyunsuk features in his Gallery is the Adanac Military Diver/Navigator’s Watch. According to Hyunsuk, in the late eighties, both the USAF and Canadian Armed Force had issued these tough looking Adanac watches to their service members. The one pictured in his review was issued by USAF in 1988. It’s a fascinating watch because it has “Adanac” written on the dial but the case is signed “Gallet”. In addition to that detail, the watch was actually produced under government contract by Marathon Watch Co. based in Ontario, Canada. The watch has an unusual 0-11 marked bidirectional bezel, a screw-down crown, fixed bars that takes a 20mm black nylon band, and is water resistant to 660 feet, which qualifies it as a military diver’s watch. Check out www.50717.com for the full review.
See some of the other watches in the collection after the jump.
Kastyn Reid for Vanity Fair Italy
Rising star Canadian model Kastyn Reid is featured in this pictorial for Vanity Fair Italy. This 21 year old Calgary native stands tall at 5′ 9″ and her 34, 24, 34 figure with dirty blonde hair and tantalizing green eyes makes her a strong candidate to be every man’s dream girl. Although not much is known about the leggy Canadian, we just sure hope to see her in more pictorials such as this one.
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Words with a Watchmaker: An Interview with Maurice de Mauriac – Zurich’s Daniel Dreifuss
There is no denying that watches of the highest caliber, precision, and craftsmanship come from Swiss watchmaking. However, in a sea of watch brands hailing from such a region, only a few can pride themselves in actually combining both superior production and genuine customer satisfaction. This is where Maurice de Mauriac excels at. Its founder, Daniel Dreifuss knows what it takes to make the best timepieces for the most demanding clients.
Read the rest of the interview after the jump.
Ana Beatriz Barros in GQ Italy
Ana Beatriz Barros is a Brazilian model known for her work with Guess?, Bebe, Victoria’s Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez’s JLo fashion line. Barros was born in a small town of Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil and later moved with her family to Rio de Janeiro, where she spent her childhood. Barros is of Portuguese and Spanish descent and has done advertisements for Christian Dior, Armani Jeans, Oakley, and L’Oreal to name a few. Barros has also been in shows for the likes of Valentino, Missoni, Gucci, Christian Dior, Michael Kors, Elie Saab and many more prestigious fashion houses. She’s a 5-time participant in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and has blessed numerous magazine covers such as Glamour, Vogue, Marie Claire, and Allure. Now we find her on the cover of GQ Italy in a very tropical setting which can only mean skin and more skin.
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Steal The Time
Whether networking for business or pleasure, having a luxurious watch to finish out the outfit is always a great idea. Dressing to impress then having that $25 Seiko piece on your wrist is simply not going to cut it anymore. However, with our current economic state, it is hard for some of us to have a luxurious timepiece without paying a luxurious price. Steal The Time is ready to help. They make it possible for you to lease that Rolex, Cartier or Breitling you’ve been dreaming about for years…without that hefty price tag. Granted you really don’t own the piece, no one will know and you will at least look like the real deal for that business meeting or networking event.
Check out all their watches now at Steal The Time
Jaquet-Droz L’Origine Email
Pierre Jaquet-Droz is a Swiss-born watchmaker of the late eighteenth century. Jaquet Droz continues to work its magic, combining mechanical excellence with a special talent for capturing the spirit of the day. Inspired by the same creative vision as the “Hommage London 1774″ Collection, L’Origine transforms two centuries of craftsmanship and tradition into a masterpiece of modern watchmaking. L’Origine is the first steel watch that the luxury watchmaker has ever brought out in an unlimited edition. Generously sized, the 43mm watch features a case that took over 80 steps to make, manual finish and the secret signature engraved on the self-winding mechanical movement. The hours, minutes and seconds are displayed on a centered opaline slate-grey subdial. Its large bevelled applied ring is entrusted with a new function: displaying Roman numerals for the hours and minutes hands. Available in two versions – ivory or black Grand Feu enameling – L’Origine Email expresses the true essence of Beauty and Taste, with a number of subtle references to the Enlightenment in the 18th century. Jaquet-Droz’s vision lives again in L’Origine, classic yet contemporary, timeless and magical.
See hi-res images of the watches from the gallery after the jump.
Mecchaniche Veloci and Brembo Quattro Valvole CCM
After years of research with the most exotic materials, Italian watchmaker Mecchaniche Veloci and Brembo, supplier of high performance brake discs, have created the world’s first carbon fiber encased timepiece. Named after the four valves that Ferrari used in its 1984 model 308 GTS, the Quattro Valvole CCM is made from carbon ceramic, the material which is used by Brembo to make high-tech brakes ceramic. The watch features four separate faces (red, black, yellow and silver), Swiss-made ETA 2671 movements and are adjustable with its own titanium crown. This fresh piece is set to retail at around $15, 500 a piece.
Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370
The Parmigiani Fleurier Bugatti Type 370 watch was named watch of the year in 2006 mainly due to its innovative design. The look of the wristwatch was designed entirely to reveal the movement’s workings. The 18 carat white gold case, comprising six transparent sapphire glasses, is transformed into a light box to show off the mechanical work to its best advantage. The watch uses a very unique transversal movement with a vertical watch face, which is very handy when your eyes are occupied by driving. The watch does need wound every 10 days, but there is a battery powered device that does that for you. With over 150 models sold worldwide, the Bugatti Type 370 will soon see new modifications, incorporating several all-new mechanical complications. The Bugatti car is worth over a million dollars, how much do you think the watch is? If you guessed $280,000 you guessed right.
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Atlantic Worldmaster Chronograph Big Date
The Swiss company Atlantic, with over 100 years of experience in the field of watchmaking, produces elegant and sporty timepieces to accompany its owner on any occasion. They have once again created a timepiece to match the active lifestyle of modern men. The Worldmaster Chronograph Big Date is stylish and a reliable piece that can be worn either at work or at play. The stainless steel case of the watch incorporates a facetted, hand-polished bezel and a screw-down case back. The timepiece is 100-meter water-resistant. The silver or black dial of the watch is protected by anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The dial is completed with Superluminova hand-applied hour markers. The minute, small seconds and 1/10 seconds counters are positioned at 9, 3 and 6 o’clock respectively. You will notice a large double date window at 12 o’clock. The Atlantic Worldmaster Chronograph Big Date is equipped with a Ronda 5040B quartz movement and comes in either an elegant leather strap or a satin-finished stainless bracelet fitted with a folding clasp.
