$1,000 or less

August 23, 2009 | $1,000 or less

Luminox BlackOut Stealth F-117 Nighthawk

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Luminox recently unveiled a new model within their EVO F-117 Nighthawk collection, the BlackOut Stealth. It features a 45 mm stainless steel case, coated in scratch resistant black PVD. The dial is blacked out, with polished black numbers. The crystal is an anti-reflective sapphire, the back and crown screw-in and the bezel rotates. Water-resistance is 200 meters. Luminous material is applied above each hour marker, as well as on the hours, minutes and seconds hands. This is one of the first watches to feature Luminox's new proprietary "blue" luminous treatment.


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August 19, 2009 | $1,000 or less, Christopher Ward

Christopher Ward C40 SpeedHawk Automatic Chronograph

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London based Swiss watchmaker, Christopher Ward, has just unveiled a new automatic chronograph model, the C40 SpeedHawk Chronograph. The case design was adapted from their best selling C4 Peregrine collection. Christopher Ward's website says "the C40's crowning glory, the customised ETA Valjoux 7750 movement can be seen in all its glory through the crystal exhibition back."


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July 31, 2009 | $1,000 or less, TX

TX 400 Series Perpetual Weekly Calendar

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TX Watch Company recently introduced a new dress watch within their lineup, the TX 400 Series Perpetual Weekly Calendar.

In recent months, TX, a three-year old brand, owned by the Timex Group, has introduced some very appealing timepieces. TX specializes in complicated, high-quality quartz watches.


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May 16, 2009 | $1,000 or less, Baselworld, Dive Time

Tissot Sea-Touch

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Tissot recently unveiled the a high-performance tactile watch for divers. The SEA-Touch by Tissot uses patented technology to ensure that this watch for divers maintains its high performance at all levels - above and below sea level. Right down to a depth of 200 meters, wearers literally have the sophisticated functionality of this high-tech diving watch at their fingertips. As well as being able to tell the time in two time zones and indicate the depth of the current dive, this timepiece integrates a digital chronograph, thermometer, alarm, perpetual calendar date, compass and divers' logbook, all activated by touch on the glass.

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Diving functionality in depth
SEA-Touch fulfils all of the European Norm EN13319 stipulated criteria (divers accessories) - luminosity, shock resistance, anti-magnetism, band solidity and the integration of a time control device. This tactile watch provides a selection of important diving data. When the diver enters the water (minimum depth 1m40), the hands go directly to 9 o'clock. Later the minute hand displays the depth of the dive on the scale around the bezel. The hour hand reveals the speed the diver is moving at in meters per minute on the dial. Excellent visibility comes from highly luminescent material and an effective backlight. Patented technology by Tissot SA on the SEA-Touch ensures that the rubber-protected pushers have double protection and therefore can operate perfectly underwater.


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April 14, 2009 | $1,000 or less, TX

Feature: TX 800 Series Linear Chronograph

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TX watches, launched in 2006, is a high-end watch company owned by the Timex Group. During Baselworld 2009 I had a chance to meet with part of the TX team - Anita Lefebvre (Sales Director), Giorgio Galli (Designer) and Scott Wolfe (President). After speaking with them, one thing was clear, they intend on making some of the very best watches in their niche.


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March 16, 2009 | $1,000 or less, Tissot

Tissot T-Touch Trekking Black

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This is theT-Touch Trekking Black wristwatch. It features a 43.3 mm titanium case with PVD coating. It is 30 meters water-resistant. The touch screen crystal is made of sapphire. The strap is rubber with a folding clasp. The movement is an ETA E40.305 quartz. All the functions are, of course, activated by the touch crystal. From that touch screen, you can operate the altimeter, thermometer, barometer, alarm, compass and chronograph.


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February 18, 2009 | $1,000 or less, Baselworld, Tissot

Pre-Baselworld 2009: T-Race MotoGP Limited Edition by TISSOT

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No detail has been left to chance for the new T-Race MotoGP, which brings the ultimate touch of perfection to racing equipment: black for high performance motorcycle tyres, and yellow for the colour used to announce danger in competition racing. This limited edition of 9002 pieces is presented in a black crash helmet containing 18 interchangeable medallions symbolising the 18 championship circuits. Guaranteed to appeal to speed enthusiasts.


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