Altanus will be releasing this quartz chronograph with slide rule bezel at Baseworld next week. I was really surprised when I saw the price on this one. It looks like a great entry-level watch.

A sporty model guaranteed to make an impact has now been added to Altanus' emblematic Elite collection. The generously-sized case features a very contemporary bezel and pushpieces, offering a perfect setting for the animated dial. An extremely dynamic ensemble that is given impressive depth by the slide rule on the flange.

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Just received this press release from the TX Global Brand Director, Stephen Scholz. This is the soon to be released TX 650 Series GT Fly-back Chronograph. It will be officially unveiled at Baselworld in about two weeks. This will surely be one of the feature introductions at the TX Baselworld booth this year.

For Immediate Release-- Design couples with technology. In stores Spring 2010, the new TX GT fly-Back Chronograph series revolutionizes the world of premium quartz analog timepieces. Inspired by the world of luxury motor sports, the TX GT Fly-back Chronograph is the convergence of high-performance engineering and superior craftsmanship. Intuitive technology is housed in dynamic, sleek design, creating a benchmark for the TX watch collection. Protected by a premium sapphire crystal, the TX 650 Series introduces an intricate multi-layered dial; with finely crafted hands, exposed date display and bold color statements, every aspect of the design serves a purpose. The proprietary TX fly-back chronograph movement allows for the measurement of successive timing intervals at the push of a button, accurate within one fifth of a second. The 24-hour second time zone option is a necessity for the adventurous spirit. Embracing the TX heritage for forward-thinking watch making, the 650 Series GT Fly-back Chronograph is designed for speed and engineered with passion.

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These are preview images of some of the new watches TX will introduce at Baselworld 2010. Many of the timepieces look even more refined than last year's offerings. In fact, this year for the first time, TX will be introducing a premium clasp on some of their models with straps. Even with what appears to be a further step up in quality and features, prices are still very reasonable ($750 or less). The quality-value ratio is extremely high. Best of all, though, TX watches have a distinctive look that is refreshingly appealing.

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I constantly read and learn about some of the oldest writstwatch companies in the world, companies from the seventeen and eighteen hundreds, but I never would have guessed that Invicta was a company with such heritage. Invicta was actually founded in 1837 in La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland by Raphael Picard, who had the radical notion that fine Swiss timepieces could be offered at modest prices. For more than 100 years, Invicta has created affordable manual and automatic mechanical timepieces. However, the brand almost disappeared during the quartz crisis in the early 70's. In 1991, like so many current brands, descendants of the original founders re-established the brand.

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New Zealand based boutique watchmaker, Magrette, recently released a new limited edition dive watch, the Moana Pacific Diver. It is capable of an impressive water resistance of 500 meters (1,650 feet) deep. For keeping track of dive time, it features a 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel. The case is stainless steel and comes in a comfortable 44 mm diameter, and features a polished top, bezel and crown, and brushed sides. It is powered by a reliable Miyota 8215 automatic mechanical movement, with 21 jewels.

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By simply touching the dial, sailors will now be able to confront any weather with style. The Sailing Touch is a useful instrument for checking the weather conditions with its integrated histogram of the six previous hours and a function for measuring relative air pressure. It is also equipped with a calculator that indicates the tides in the port of destination. But that is not all! This formidable tactile instrument is indispensible for regattas, with its countdown function for those crucial ten minutes preceding the start of the race, signalled by both beeps and a digital display. The impressive range of functions also includes a mechanism for measuring speed over a given distance, a compass, two alarms, two time-zones, a perpetual calendar and back-lighting.

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Launched in 1953 to celebrate Tissot's 100th anniversary, the Visodate drew on a rich history of innovation. At the time, the integration of a date display into an automatic movement was a feat of virtuosity, which Tissot has brilliantly recaptured in this very beautiful contemporary version. While today's model benefits from cutting-edge technology and materials, its vintage spirit has been preserved with the Tissot date and logo from 1953.

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Magrette timepieces is based in Auckland (City of Sails), New Zealand. It is a young brand founded by Dion Wynyard McAsey. Not unlike many start-ups, they use the internet to sell to clients around the world, eliminating the middle man and passing much of the savings on to the consumer. This approach appears to be working, as one collection is already sold out and the collection mentioned in this article, the Regattare Moana Pacific, is close to being sold out as well.

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