The SpidoSpeed Gold has a complex, fully skeletonized 32 piece case that is made of 18k gold. This beautiful case is finished by hand with satin and microbillé treatment. It measures 44 millimeters in diameter and 15 millimeters tall, and it weighs 126 grams. As is customary with SpidoSpeed watches, the case is light and has an innovative and cool look. The design of the watch is quite beautiful and bold. The muted gold color of the watch, which is achieved by the satin finish, is perfect for people who do not like too much shine or flashiness on their watch. However, the watch is still able to maintain a luxurious feel.

Powering this watch is an LW03 Concepto automatic chronograph movement. The movement has a power reserve of 48 hours. This custom-made integrated Swiss movement uses ceramic bearing for the oscillating weight. The caliber LW03 Concepto can be partially seen in the sapphire display case back.

The beautiful dial is made in to two parts and has been constructed of 10 layers to create the three dimensional and deep effects. The black dial nicely compliments the muted gold of the case. The watch has three sub-dials displaying at the 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 9 o’clock positions. The “R” on the middle sub-dial refers to “The Rock” or “The Reef” and shows how long it will take to fully charge the watch. The hour markers are white and easily visible against the dark dial. The hour, minute, and second hands are all muted gold and match the case and center of the sub-dials. Linde Werdelin and the logo are scribbled under the 12 o’clock position.

Coming off the case is a black alligator strap that compliments the rugged look of the Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Gold Watch. This fascinating watch is masculine, stylish, and quite trendy. Built with meticulous care, this timepiece offers durability and great functionality as well. According to Linde Werdelin, there is only 100 pieces of this watch available worldwide. It is currently priced at 38,500 US dollars.

Audemars Piguet has been both an official sponsor and “official timekeeper” of the annual French Tour Auto Optic 2000 car race for the past six years. To commemorate this auspicious car race this year Audemars Piguet has designed a sporty Chronographe Royal Oak Tour Auto 2012 limited edition watch which has captured the spirit of the century old Tour de France sports car race sporting the French national colors of blue, white and red.

Audemars Piguet’s first special edition of the Chronograph Royal Oak Tour Auto 2009 limited model had a titanium bezel. This year’s model features an impressive stainless steel body with Audemars Piguets’ signature octagonal bezel and blue crocodile leather hand-sewn strap with high-contrast red stitching which complements the colors of the watch’s dial.

Audemars Piguet Chronographe Royal Oak Tour Auto 2012 features a bold stainless steel case with a scratch resistant black ceramic bezel. It sports a signature “Méga Tapisserie” motif dial, with two blue sub-dials: 30 minutes counter located at 9 o’clock and 12 hours counter located at 6 o’clock. The seconds sub-dial at 12 o’clock is white. The dial design displays blue Arabic numerals with luminescent coating and white gold Royal Oak hands filled with red luminescent coating. It also features the same rubber-clad chronograph push-pieces and setting crown. The inside white bezel ring displays an inscribed tachymeter scale. Located at 3 o’clock is a round date aperture.

Chronographe Royal Oak Tour Auto 2012 is powered by an in-house Calibre 3126/3840 self-winding movement which has an impressive power reserve of up to 60 hours, with frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour.

The caseback bears the Tour Auto logo inscription, the Royal Oak Offshore logo and the “Edition limitée” inscription. The watch has a sapphire-crystal coating and it is water-resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet). Each Chronographe Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2012 comes in a specially created presentation box and it is a limited edition of 150 pieces.

Audemars Piguet Chronographe Royal Oak Offshore Tour Auto 2012 Limited Edition (Ref. 26208ST.00.D305CR.01) watch features and technical attributes:

o Case is 42 mm diameter Stainless Steel octagonal case and bezel with octagonal black ceramic bezel
o Dial is light grey, bearing the Mega Tapisserie motif, Arabic luminous numeral
o Movement is automatic Caliber AP 3126/3840, 29.92 x 7.16 mm, 365 components in-house and Swiss Made
o Movement frequency is 21,600 vibration per hour 59 jewel with power reserve of 60 hours
o Functions include hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph with white gold hand with red luminous coating
o Water resistant up to 100 meters
o Crystal is sapphire
o Caseback is inscribed with the Tour Auto logo
o Wrist Strap is hand-sewn “Hornback” crocodile leather strap with red stitching and a stainless steel AP folding clasp. Comes with a replacement blue rubber strap

Audemars Piguet Chronographe Royal Oak Tour Auto 2012 does sport Tour de France racing style and spirit, and as such is sure to race off the retail sales display cases being a limited edition of 150 pieces. Placing the pedal to the metal is not a bad idea to make this watch yours.

The mechanism is configured as two bulbous domes to resemble frog eyes. Not only is the design unique, but extremely functional as well—the domed setup of the dials lets the wearer read the time at any angle of the watch with ease.
For those of us who like to keep track of the moon phases (the better to avoid crazy drivers during the full moon), the MoonMachine includes a moon-phase indicator inlaid above the HM3 Frog. The timepiece even includes stars etched into the colored background with an added sky rotor as a backdrop for the moon.
The watch is truly unique. Though the HM3 Frog setup can make the watch a bit bulky on the wrist, the timepiece truly captures the essence of the brand’s wish to combine the passion of horology with certain playfulness for design.

In spite of the edgy design, the watch is surprisingly easy to read. The hour and minute “eyes” are clearly marked, and though the font is whimsical, the piece itself is still very simple to read. Readability is rarely combined with avant-garde design, yet this watch manages to pull both off with style.
To top it all off, the horological machine is powered by a Girard-Perregaux base and encased in titanium or red gold. The alligator wristband will set off all versions of white gold and red gold moon faces set off against anthracite, light or dark blue skies to their best advantage.
Not made for the faint of heart, these avant-garde watches will thrill those looking for a horological masterpiece that will stand out from the crowd. With only 18 timepieces in production per version, the watch is twice as unique.
MB&F has certainly outdone itself with its MB&F HM3 MoonMachine Watch. With all the fun gadgetry of the steam punk avant-garde to the playfulness of MB&F to the high performance quality of the mechanics, this watch is truly a work of art.

Fans can pick their sides for their favorite teams by choosing from one of two versions: you can choose to support Ukraine with their blue-accented watch or have opponents seeing red with the bright Polish version. One watch combines the colors of the Polish red with silver titanium and ceramic casing while the other uses the bright blue of Ukraine’s colors with Hublot’s iconic King Gold case.
Both versions combine the spirit of the competition with the Hublot King Power case and mechanics. The rubber wrist strap, first popularized by Hublot watches, includes accents of Ukraine and Poland’s colors for an extra touch of spirit.
With scratch-resistant window dials and the standard high-quality mechanics found in all Hublot watches, the timepiece is ready to weather all the activities that football fan would wish.

The watches feature chronograph and date functions, at 45-minute counter—a perfect device for the countdown to half time in a football match. The watches will also be stamped with the 2012 UEFA logo on the case back to commemorate the year.
Hublot is the first watch brand to get involved with football, starting in 2006, and has since then become the official watch of the FIFATM World Cup, Ajax Amsterdam, and a long list of others. The watches were revealed to the public at the Kyiv Olympic Stadium—the very location scheduled for the tournament in July.
These are limited edition watches, so you’ll have to beat the competition if you want to snag them before the season is out. There will be 500 pieces released of the Polish version (716.OM.1129.RX.EUR12), and the Ukraine version (716.OM.1129.RX.EUR12) will be slightly more exclusive with only 250 pieces.
Hublot’s King Power UEFA Euro 2012™ Ukraine & Poland Watch combines the spirit of the games with Hublot’s own commitment to tough, durable timepieces that will always inspire cheers from fans and fear from their competitors.

The Playing With Fire is a limited edition Turbine watch inspired by the intrigue of espionage. This men’s double rotor watch is a fascinating display of elegance and beauty. The double rotor, one on the back and one on the front of the watch, is one of Perrelet’s signature features and is captivating to watch. The watch has golden ingots drawn on the lower dial and solid gold ring placed in the center of the upper turbine. The numerals, hour markers, and hour and minute hands are made of similar gold and accentuate the luminous tone inside the dial. The gold hue contrasts nicely against the black background of the dial and the rest of the watch. Slight movement of wrist will set off the turbine to create an array of golden light and sparkles between the blades, thus the name of the watch. The watch case, which has a diameter of 44 millimeters, and the bezel are made of stainless steel with diamond-like carbon coating that give strength and toughness. It has an anti-reflective sapphire crystal for added protection as well. On the back of the watch is an exhibition case back with view into the P-181 mechanical movement and automatic rotor. The black rubber strap with folding clasp is made of diamond-like carbon coated steel for easy fitting and comfort.

Pros

Water resistance up to 165ft / 50m

Hours, minutes, seconds, and date function

Anti-reflective sapphire crystal in the front and back

Gold-toned lines behind black Turbine with center of Turbine in rose gold 4N

Stainless steel with DLC treatment

Automatic P-181 Double Rotor – exclusive to Perrelet

Cons

Limited amount available for purchase

Only comes in one color / look

If you are ready to invest in higher-end luxury watch with automatic movement, you should check out this watch. This watch brand has rich history and tradition and makes exceptionally nice watches and this Turbine Playing With Fire timepiece is no different. This luxury sports watch is eye catching with its sleek and creatively designed features.

Hublot recently announced their partnership with the WBC this past March and are kicking off their new tag team with this line of twelve watches.  Each timepiece will be dedicated to boxing greats of years past including Oscar de la Hoya, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Harns, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Marvin Hagler, Evander Holyfield, Jeff Fenech, Larry Holmes, George Foreman, and Roberto Duran. Each timepiece honoring a boxer will have the name of the fighter engraved on the back of the case and will include design elements as unique as the boxers themselves.

All the watches will mimic the bright green and red colors of the boxing belts and will use Hublot’ s trademark 18 carat King Gold  (King Gold is made exclusively by Hublot—the recipe is as closely guarded as a champion’s title). The watches will mimic more than the color scheme: the timepiece itself mirrors the fierce competition among equals found in both the boxing world and the realm of watch making.

Just as the boxing world is full of strong competitors and fierce opposition, the watch-making world features its own head-to-head contests of durability, innovative technology, and the urge to go the distance.

It’s no coincidence that Hublot has picked its partner and its latest inspiration in the world of boxing. Both the sport and the art have long, rich histories spanning hundreds of years.  The persistence, diligence, and need to go the extra mile cement the duo between the two disciplines. Hublot is a newcomer to the field of top notch watches, but their bold moves have already landed them among the top of their competition, and their latest alliance with the WBC proves that they are in it to win it.

The auction will take place in September 2012 at Las Vegas. The watches will be presented to their new owners by the boxers that inspired the design, so those who wish to own one of these one-of-a-kind pieces had better come prepared to fight for them: who knows what kind of pro you’ll have to fight to get them!

The Moon Invader 40 is part of the Romain Jerome Moon Invader Collection which uses authentic lunar elements such as moon dust, fragments of the Apollo XI and fibers from an International Space Station spacesuit. The rounded case is actually made from a union of steel and spare parts from Apollo XI. The four screws and four ball and socket joints that surround the case are reminiscent of the feet of the lunar landing pod. The traditional X pattern on the dial is a lattice array. This design was inspired by the woven metal strands on the tires of the lunar roving vehicles. The beveled case size is 46 millimeters and shows as a pleasantly rounded cushion shape.

The case-back features a grainy moonscape-textured small disk in Moon Silver representing, of course, the moon. Moon Silver is a combination of precious metal with certified and authenticated moon dust. The Moon Silver obtains a unique finish upon contact by the owner. With all these special features and materials, the Moon Invader 40 watch is sure to summon memories and the glory of the lunar mission.

The aesthetics of the dial are unique and create a grid work pattern which is new to the watch industry. The hands and inner bezel rings are coated with superluminova which shows as an exciting blue at night.

The ball and socket joints that represent a lunar landing module are mounted on axles that are moored to the case and hold the lugs of the wrist strap. This allows the strap to adjust to any wrist size. The Moon Invader 40 arrives with four color options: Heavy Metal Auto, Black Metal Auto, TI Auto or Prune.

Romain Jerome was founded in 2004 and has become known for their unique concept of bringing the “DNA of famous legends” into the watch industry. Each of their timepieces pays tribute to an event or special moment of history during the last century such as steel from the Titanic and ash from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

The Romain Jerome Moon Invader 40 watch is a fascinating concept that has been captured and brought to life on the wrist. A chance to claim a piece of history may be enough to tempt watch aficionados but the exceptional design and characteristics of the Moon Invader 40 will provide a definite lure.

Ferrari chose to end their relationship with their previous partner, Panerai, in the hopes that the Movado Group will reach a wider audience with their more affordable luxury watches. Ferrari intends for the Scuderia Ferrari watch line to be more accessible by the general public which Movado should be able to help accommodate. Movado will use their wholesale distribution outlets to market the watches globally, as well as Ferrari stores and the Ferrari online store. The watches will also peak at $2,000 which is a dramatic decrease from the prior watch line.

Chief Executive and Chairman, Efraim Grinberg, of Movado Group, Inc. announced that the “Ferrari Formula 1 cars and Ferrari Road cars will provide great inspiration” to their design group. The watch collection is expected to include captivating, recognizable designs combined with the high quality expertise and skill that is part of Movado’s reputation. Grinberg stated that Movado “looks forward to collaborating with them to design an innovation collection and to satisfy the requests of Ferrari enthusiasts” all around the globe.

Movado has a history of partnering with well-known brands to create elegant and stylish watches. Founded in 1881, the Swiss company has formed a solid reputation as one of the world’s leading watchmakers and has earned 200 international awards for their watch design and time technology. Brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, ESQ, Lacoste, Ebel and Hugo Boss have learned that a partnership with Movado Group is a sure and successful method of broadening their accessory line.

What should fans expect? The new watch line will, no doubt, be of expert craftsmanship and innovative technology with an elegant design and distinction. With the inspiration of cars that reek of speed, grace and beauty, the partnership of Movado and Ferrari is sure to produce outstanding timepieces that will have fans eagerly waiting the unveiling next year.

When should we expect to see the new Movado-Scuderia Ferrari watch line? It was announced that the collection will be ready for launch at the 2013 Annual Watch & Jewelry Fair which is held in Basel, Switzerland in March of every year. The wait is sure to keep watch aficionados counting the days.

From the renowned Opus series to the iconic Avenue and Premier collections, Harry Winston has been consistently making watches that exceed expectations. It has now crafted a limited edition timepiece called the Project Z6 Black Edition. The watch case, which measures 44 millimeters in diameter, is made from zalium, which is a combination of zirconium and aluminum, and it is coated with diamond like carbon. This metal along with its coating gives the watch an increased strength, durability, and toughness.

This one of a kind watch is sporty and impressive to look at. It has a mechanical movement with manual winding and up to 72 hours power reserve. Its thick wrist straps are made of black rubber. Inside the case, you will notice an open dial that allows one to see the hammer of the alarm clock, which is specially developed for Project Z6. Yes, this watch has an alarm clock! The clock comes with an on and off cue to control the alarm, which is one of its several unique features. It is covered by a sapphire crystal for great protection. You will notice the logo scribbled at the 1 o’clock position and a day/night indicator at the 11 o’clock position. The watch has hour, minute, and small second hands and black Arabic numerals as hour marks. This timepiece is also water resistant for up to 100 meters.

Pros

Dial with day and night indicator

24-hour alarm clock with an on/off cue to control alarm

Screw down crown

Water resistant to 100 meters

Cons

Limited amount

Big watch for those who prefer small watches

This Harry Winston Project Z6 Black Edition timepiece is versatile and will look good in variety of outfits. This unique timepiece is quite fascinating and a great investment if you can get your hands on one.

Powered by the El Primero 4650b with a whopping fifty hour power reserve, the Zenith Espada packs a powerful punch. The automatic movement makes keeping this watch running right on time as effortless as the design of the timepiece.

Zenith has always relied on its sterling, yet simple, design principles to craft watches that are stunning in its effortless style. Offered in four variations, all of the versions are easy to read with accented indexes in rose gold and silver and your choice of stainless steel or alligator bracelets.

The solid hands of the watches are easy to spot in the polished dials of the timepieces, while the starred accent on the second hand add a subtle detail to the watch. One version even features diamond indexes—Zenith’s only accession to opulence. Whatever the accents, each variation still features the same elegantly understated design.

The watch also has a date function, which is easily visible, but won’t distract you while telling the time. The Zenith Espada crafts their whole watches to fit together like an elegant puzzle piece—nothing juts out of place but all works together to create a pleasing picture.

Zenith needs no limited editions, no over-hyped products sold by celebs to sell their watches.  With a dedication to fine watches and years of delivering on their ideals, Zenith watches practically sell themselves.

Their secret? Zenith is one of the few watch makers that manufacture all their pieces from top to bottom. With scratch resistant sapphire for the dial window and a 24 month warranty, you won’t have to worry about this watch being high maintenance.  The watch is also water resistant up to 100 meters, or 330 feet, making it a good choice for those who want a more durable watch.

By committing themselves to great movement, easy readability, and classic design, the Zenith lines stand out above the rest.  For those who are looking for quality that’s one-of-a-kind and a reputation as sterling as their watches themselves, Zenith is the answer.

The Zenith Esapada is no exception to the watch designer’s legacy with solid simplicity and flawless technology.  With a few more watches like this, Zenith’s name is sure to be written in the stars.