L'Duchen - Saturne New Space Collection

L’Duchen presents Space Collection for men

For the world watch and jewellery show - BaselWorld 2012 - L’Duchen presents a new line of timepieces for men under the name Space Collection. The line includes four models based on self-winding Soprod movement with a see-through crystal on back, slim case and open balance.

 

New watches, equipped with self-winding Soprod A10 or Soprod A10-BV movement, are united with space theme and called Supernova, Saturn, Eclipse, and Galaxie. The plate of new models is decorated with Perlage, its rotor has classic pattern “Cote de Geneve”. The see-through crystal back of the case reveals the complexity of the movement and beveled and polished edges of its elements. Supernova and Saturn models have a see-through dial with open balance.

All new models have stainless steel cases (316L) with PVD-coating and sapphire crystals with antireflective coating. L’Duchen logo is embossed on the crown. They are available on calf leather strap with butterfly folding buckle with logo. The dial of the watches has applied indexes and finely decorated with guilloche.

“We try to combine all best materials and techniques of watchmaking art in this watch and reveal the heart of the Soprod movement from the front side of the watch as well as from the back side,” says L’Duchen representatives.

L’Duchen provides three years warranty for the watches.


Movement    Automatic SOPROD A10 Automatic movement:  Swiss made

Reference:     SOP Alternance 10 (A10)
Calibre:     11 1/2'''
Case fitting diameter (mm):     25.60
Movement height (mm):     3.60 (it doesn't include the hand fitting)
Display:     3 hands H/M/(S) on the middle
Window position:     3h
Handling and corrections:   
1) Manual winding
2) Fast date correction
3) Time setting with stop-second
Number of synth. jewels / Incabloc:     25
Frequency:     28'800 vibrations per hour / 4 [Hz]
Minimum autonomy:     42 hours
Winding:     Automatic in 2 directions
Regulation:     4 positions 0-15
Escapement:     mhvj (Swiss)

Size    diameter ; thickness
Case    stainless steel (316L), PVD-coating
Braslet    calf leather, "butterfly" folding buckle with logo
Crystal    sapphire
Waterproof    5 ATM

http://www.lduchen.com

Helson - Buccaneer New Exclusive

I love this dive watch company :)
Allow us introduce you to the newest model from Helson Watches, the Buccaneer 47mm.
This new piece from Helson boasts a 47mm titanium cushion case, an internal crown-operated bezel, and a beautifully integrated domed sapphire crystal. This new Buccaneer is quite a departure from the original Buccaneer‘s design but the new 47mm model does retain much of the original’s military-inspired dial design and styling, which does well with this new edition.

Helson has been kind enough to let us keep the Buccaneer 47 for a couple of weeks to give it the full review treatment, but even after just a few short hours we can share that this new Buccaneer is very large but wears nicely given its relatively short lug to lug size and titanium case. Also, the Buccaneer 47′s domed crystal looks amazing thanks to how its curve perfectly aligns with the angle of the case and bezel. The Buccaneer 47′s shape is almost futuristic and we really like it. The traditional “compressor” layout will be familiar, with the top (two o’clock) non-screw down crown operating the bi-directional bezel and the lower (four o’clock) screw down crown in place for time and date control. Both of the crowns, the bracelet clasp and the case back are adorned with Helson’s skull and crossbones logo, which has seen use in some of their past models.

• 47 x 18.2 mm (at top of crystal, 14.5 mm at the case edge)
• 52 mm Lug to lug
• Titanium case and bracelet
• ETA 2824-2 Automatic movement
• Domed sapphire crystal
• Drilled 24mm lugs
• Automatic HeV (case left)
• Gold-rimmed hands
• 1000m Water resistant
• Includes tube case, bracelet, rubber strap and strap tool
• Price: $1099

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Following in the footsteps of the  Shark Diver Titanium, Helson the Buccaneer as a low-quantity model with only 30 being made in the first batch and they will sell for $1099 each once available later this week. In the coming weeks, we will produce an in-depth review so if you have any questions about the Buccaneer 47mm, be sure to leave them in the comments, or let us know on Facebook or Twitter.

http://www.helson-watches.com