Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Blancpain 500 Fathoms Watch


















Blancpain 500 Fathoms Watch
Case: Brushed Titanium
Movement is the in house made automatic Blancpain Caliber 1315 movement with a 5 day power reserve.
Born in 1953 from Blancpain’s encounter with two French naval officers – Captain Robert “Bob” Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, who were entrusted by the French Ministry of Defense with creating an elite “Combat Divers” unit – the Fifty Fathoms proved its worth by displaying an ability to withstand the extreme conditions characteristic of underwater military operations. Named after the water resistance of the original model, guaranteed to a depth of 50 fathoms (91.45 meters), this mechanical masterpiece soon earned a reputation for reliability and sturdiness, thereby asserting itself as the archetypal modern diver’s watch.
Price ~ $12,000





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Monday, September 14, 2009

Itay Noy Watches - exclusive handmade timepeices.

Itay Noy is a contemporary timepiece artist.
He makes each watch by hand in his studio, and machines each part himself. His watches are limited to 99 pieces per model and takes about 3 weeks to make it. Watch movement is Swiss ETA(used by Tag Hauer, Omega and other Swiss brands).


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Internationally-acclaimed Israeli artist Itay Noy transforms telling time into a true art form. Each of his hand crafted, limited edition timepieces is made exclusively in Israel and appeals to those seeking unusual, high-quality watches. The recipient of eight prizes, including the prestigious Andrea M. Bronfman Prize in 2007, Noy lectures on timepiece design at Bezalel in Jerusalem. His work has been exhibited in museums all over the world and acquired by the Charles Bronfman Collection in New York, The Droog Design in Amsterdam, The Israel Museum in Jerusalem and The Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Each timepiece tells a story in time - from broken dimensions in the Fractal collection to simultaneous dichotomy in Duality and elusive cityscapes in City Squares. Noy's timepieces satisfy the desire for a sublime mixture of unique design and functional perfection.
Price Range: $1750-$5800
USA - Shtrom Luxury Group
Europe - Ace Jewelers
About Itay Noy - website





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