I was browing in my latest issue of Watch Time magazine, and noticed a new Zenith El Primero watch called the Striking 10th Chronograph, which has a new 1/10th second Chronograph timer. In addition to the remarkably accurate chronograph, the watch returns to Zenith’s roots as far as Style. While this is not new for companies such as Breitling and IWC as they have re-released vintage watch designs, this is a drastic change of direction for Zenith, who went the complete opposite direction by dropping their old style completely when they went with the Chronomaster and Defy watches.
Panerai’s new Radiomir Regatta Split Seconds PAM343 is amazing! 47mm Titanium Radiomir case with Split Second OPXXI 40 Jewels movement. The watch features a exhibition back and curved sapphire crystal. The model is a limited edition 2010 model commemorating the Classic Yachts Challenge.
While not anything extremely different from any of Panerai’s offerings, its a very cool 47mm Radiomir with a Split Seconds Chronograph, something my collection would welcome with open arms.
Jaquet Droz launches a new SW Chronograph, using their new more modern and sport watch design. I am a big fan of Jaquet Droz’s gentleman’s watches, and while I like the SW Chronograph, I’m not sure I like it as much as I like their more traditional offerings. The pushers and crown are cast Rubber, creating a unique feel.
Specifications
Case: stainless steel
Diameter: 45mm
Water Resistance: 50m
Movement: Jaquet Droz caliber 6885-S column wheel chronograph with a 22kt white gold rotor, 37 jewels, 21,600 vph and 40hr power reserve.
Gresso, a manufacturer of luxury mobile phones, has entered the Luxury Wrist Watch market with their first watch at Baselworld 2010. The watch features a big 45mm case, available in 18K Rose or White gold, and features the rotor on the front of the watch face next to the dial in a side by side configuration. The movement uses a modified ETA 2671, and is named the Gresso G1. The watch has two crystals on the front and two on the back and one more somewhere else, which I cannot find, all sapphire. It claims that it is the first watch with 5 Sapphire Crystals. Production will be limited to 100 watches in each metal.
I have just tried out a new cleaning product designed specifically for watches called Veraet. I filmed a video of the first time I used this product, and how I felt they product seemed on first impressions. Overall a decent product. I’ll use it a few more times before I do a written review of Veraet Watch Cleaner.
