This is a sweet new Porsche Design wristwatch. When Porsche first came out with watches I was a bit skeptical, but now I would have to say they have produced some really nice designs. They named this one the "Flat Six" after their renowned flat six engine.

The Sinn U2 case is made out of German submarine steel that is guaranteed to be corrosion-proof, as well as impervious to salt water. The bezel is almost scratch-proof due to a process called "Tegiment" which causes steel to harden to ceramic levels. It is a GMT, which is very convenient if you are not in your home time zone. I am not sure the dial and look really appeals to me, but the 2000m dive depth, German engineering and GMT function definitely does.

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Franck Muller's new Aeternitas Version II Perpetual Calendar wristwatch has a world-first indefinitely functioning year indicator along with an east and west press button 24 hour function. Two time zones utilizing a 24-hour hand are placed either side of the tourbillon at 5 and 7 o'clock and can be set by pushbuttons on the side of the case. The time zone indicator on the right is conceived for travelling eastwards and therefore moves one hour ahead at each press of the corrector on the right side of the case. The time zone indicator on the left is designed for travelling westwards and therefore moves back an hour with each press of the corrector on the left side of the case. Just above the tourbillon at 6 o'clock, is the year indicator which functions from 0 to 999 and then continues along its merry way indefinitely. Now that's a world-first.

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What makes the latest L.U.C. watch from Chopard so special, can be seen in an opening at the top of the watch. A tiny window allows a view of the striking mechanism and the hammer. The Strike One watch does just what you would think, it strikes each passing hour once. The watch uses the LUC 96SH caliber and the mechanism provides the energy for the hammer to strike each hour. The 18K white gold watch also has date, hour and minute indications and shows small seconds. This watch looks a lot like the Chopard L.U.C. Twist that we featured earlier this year.

The Riveria Chronograph XXL is a new entry to the Baume & Mercier lineup. It has a self-winding mechanical movement with chronograph function. Dodecagonal XXL size case (43mm) in polished/satin-finished steel with a satin-finished steel bezel, water-resistant to 100m. Black dial with silvered counters, powdered silvered Roman numerals coated with Superluminova. Date window at 3 o'clock. Rhodiumed hour, minutes and seconds hands coated with Superluminova. Screw-down case back and crown. Vulcanized rubber strap with triple folding security clasp.

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Omega unveiled its latest Boutique in Geneva's prestigious Rue du RhôneMiss in the presence of Nicole Kidman, actress, Omega Ambassador and tireless worker with UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women). The 27th corporate spacious and elegant Boutique is a part of the brand's global retail development strategy, each location being a perfect showcase for the extensive range of exclusive Omega products, offering watch aficionados an experience in the spirit of Omega.

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