Ralph Lauren Automotive Watch

When you're one of the world's most recognizable designers and you need a watch to match your car, what is there to do other than make one yourself? That seems to be the story behind the Ralph Lauren Automotive Watch ($13,400), which the purple one styled after his prized 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, which means an elm burl ring to match the dash, a galvanized matte black dial with white numbers that recall the gauges, visible screws to match the car's rivets, and a prohibitively high price to ensure you won't see one on the wrist of a Chevette connoisseur.


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Dr. Romanelli for Bamford Watch Department Rolex Milgauss

Today we get a first better look at the upcoming collaboration between Bamford Watch Department and Dr. Romanelli. The LA based designer decided to work on the Rolex Milgauss, giving it some nice added details on the dial. In the coming days more news on the actual release of the watch should be revealed.

Suunto Elementum Terra

The Suunto Elementum Terra ($900 - $1200) combines decades of outdoors experience with a lifetime in precision craftsmanship, making it a survival tool no real adventurer can do without. Equipped with the essentials – altimeter for altitude measurement, barometer for easy prediction of weather changes and compass for navigation – the Terra provides essential information that makes for both urban and outdoor exploration with the utmost confidence. The design of Elementum Terra is based on physical robustness with intelligent navigation ensuring it will perform solidly, regardless of conditions. Corrosion-resistant AISI 316L stainless steel case and buttons; sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating; intelligent knob positioning for simplicity in scrolling; high-quality LCD display with metallic display graphics; water resistance to 100 m. Further information is available here or here.


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Meister “Raekwon the Chef” CL2 Edition Watch

As one of the original members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon the Chef has been ranked amongst the top MCs of all-time. To commemorate a high point in his career and the success of his latest album, Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang, the recording artist has teamed up with Meister to release a set of limited edition watches. The black and gold Meister CL2 model features a stainless steel case with Japanese six-hand chronograph quartz movement and a scratch-resistant mineral crystal lens. Limited to a run of only 200 pieces, the watch is priced at $280 USD and can be purchased online through Meister.

Revolutio Watch by Mickael Chrost

Designer Mickaël Chros reexamines the way we tell time with the Revolutio Watch. “Minutes and hours are displayed on Revolutio’s rotating rings and are powered by a standard watch engine. The magnetic locking system is perfectly discreet. I’m really digging the center-less design- the loop, versus the standard circle, is an interpretation of eternity and reminds that time has no real beginning or end.” No word on availability.

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Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave Watch

On the agenda..thx uncrate.

Manually setting your watch is so last millennia. The Citizen Eco-Drive Satellite Wave Watch($TBA) searches from the closest of 24 navigation satellites to set the day, date, and time, providing you with consistently accurate time, while the Eco-Drive system uses light to keep it powered, the world time function keeps you on tabs with the time in 26 cities, and the ceramic and stainless steel case keeps you looking good.

HD3 Slyde

Designed by Jorg Hysek, the new HD3 Slyde is an LCD touchscreen watch that is on the radar of many techies and watch fans alike. The slated release for this Swiss timepiece is September of this year, and I'm hoping that it's a firm date. No official pricing has yet been released however in speaking with Jorg he's expecting a starting price (hinting there will be more than one version) of between 3500 and 3900 euros. Watch out for it at BaselWorld 2011. Oh and this one looks like a must for a techie! See you in September Slyde.

Calibre de Cartier Astrotourbillon

As part of Cartier's “Calibre de Cartier” collection which made its debut last year, the luxury brand has unveiled the Calibre de Cartier Astrotourbillon at this year’s SIHH in Geneva. The model features Cartier’s Calibre 9451 MC Astrotourbillon manual winding movement and the end all result looks stunning to say the least. The 47mm titanium case is fitted with a black alligator strap and is limited edition 100 pieces, each individually numbered.


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Phosphor World Time Curved E Ink Watch

I think I need one of these...how can a world traveler not need this? Polyurethane Band for those athletic days.


A little company by the name of Art Technology has been delivering mass-market wearables using the technology since 2007 -- and its latest model dials up the functionality factor just a smidge by adding support for twenty-four time zones, two of which can be displayed simultaneously. Granted, it's using a segmented display, not dot matrix -- which means it bears a closer resemblance to that Timex you owned in the late '80s than Seiko's wild active matrix model -- but again, like we said, this one's actually quite affordable and it's available right this second ($150-$195).


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Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Tourbillon Chronograph Minute Repeater in White Gold/Diamond Setting

If you have money and don't know what to do with it then hey why not spend an est. 200k - 300k... Audemar Piguet makes a statement after all especially a Tourbillion AP.

Burberry Military Watch

Nicely done Burberry. We've seen the Timex and J. Crew military watch and now we see the high-end Burberry getting in the game.

Lum-Tec Bull45 Watch

Needless to say I'm getting it.

With a beefy 45mm face and masculine bullhead case design, which squares off the front corners while pushing the crown and pushers to the top, the Lum-Tec Bull45 Watch ($435-$500) is the company's most manly timepiece yet. Available in a variety of face designs, and with a brushed silver or hard PVD finish, each Bull45 offers thick sapphire crystal, water resistance down to 100 meters, the company's MDV ("Maximum Darkness Visibility") technology, a 12-hour chronograph timer, Miyota OS10 Chronograph movement, a rubber strap, and is limited to just 100 units, making these both stylish and rare.

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Timex Field Army Watch

This is a great some watch with some khakis or cargos, like my man D says, "I encourage you to try it." Timex Vintage Field Army Watch from J.Crew comes in at $150 and with the white face and canvas strap its just what you need for those summer days.

Buy $150

Bell & Ross Instrument BR01-94 Commando

Bell & Ross has always been a great company especially with this timeless design, Instrument BR 01 (pictured above), but the black carbon powder finish is always favorite, generally no matter who uses it.

Bell & Ross’ most recent release manifests itself in the form of the Instrument BR 01-94 Commando watch. Seen in a black carbon powder finish, the 46 mm case features a 3-counter chronograph dial in gray with a photoluminescent coating for nighttime reading. The Bell & Ross Instrument BR 01-94 Commando is also limited to only 500 pieces.

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Limited Luminox Chronograph Kanaan IRL

Crack.

Done in collaboration with Tony Kanaan, a well known Indy Racing League champion car driver, this new chronograph is a limited edition of 500 pieces prominently feature the Kanaan signature colors, bright blue and orange. The case, in black PVD with stainless steel and carbon fiber inserts, measures 44mm. It has a sapphire crystal and a Swiss quartz Ronda Startech caliber.



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LV Tambour Orientation Auto

Just because I find this watch down right beautiful. There are better watches as far as craftsmenship but one cannot deny the fact that when it comes to looks this Tambour Orenitation is where its at.

Buy: Around 10k

Mr. Jones Watches

Mr. Jones Watches come from London and have caught on big over there you can just feel the yardie influence in this watch above called the On Foot (£130 (approx $185 / €135) . I am really feeling the creative natural of their watches with the On Foot giving you all the world records on the watch so you can compare yourself. Need that for the summer. Hit read more for others.

Diesel Time Zone Watch

Now I can tell you these Italian Designer makes some great jeans, and very interesting watches...both hit and miss. This is budget friendly and def a hit.

With a blue/black color scheme and multiple dials, the Diesel Time Zone Watch ($300) is a futuristic, cockpit-like timepiece for the frequent traveler. Sporting a traditional round body, the watch keeps track of time in up to four time zones, including a digital readout of the time in a specified zone, and finishes things off with a lightly textured leather strap.

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Casio Databank

I remember when everyone wanted this, I never had one but man listen I would have aced plenty of math test. 7th Grade doesn't seem so long ago now.

Ditch your smartphone and go retro with your day planning using the Casio Databank Watch ($110). Boasting an auto calendar, calculator, currency converter, stop watch, alarm clock, and more, the Databank aims to bring you 21st century organization in a decidedly 20th century-styled package, complete with auto LED light with Afterglow, face mounted numerical keys, and a white body with rubberized resin band.


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TX Pilot Watch

All black everything, this might be one of the best watch TX has made thus far. Need to pick this up.

Black on black is in and on display with the TX Pilot Watch ($575). This striking timepiece features a unique modern black dial with calendar, tachymeter, and dual time zone functions, a matte black stainless steel case, a plain black leather strap with buckle closure, and water-resistance down to 100 meters.

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