ANGULAR MOMENTUM SmoothDiver

By TLex Presenting the new AM SmoothDiver (I wonder if that's smooth as in cool) ;) from Artisan watchmakers and masters of reinterpretation (of the dive watch that is), Angular Momentum. I have presented some of their extraordinary antipodean creations here before in particular the Steam Punk-esque Beryllium Diver and the inspirational DIVE-TEC 500.

These dive watches are not for your average PADI certified divers rather for the 20'000 Leagues Under The Sea-type aquanauts and other non-conformists, who are looking for something just a little out of the ordinary. The watches are all beautifully hand crafted in Angular Momentum's Swiss atelier and produced in very limited series. Please see below for full specifications of the Smooth Diver . . .















SMOOTH DIVER Fife-body 1.4435NCu Staybrite steel case alternately polished and brushed, barrel shaped corns and fittings at 12 and 6 o‘clock, 31.400 ct. sapphire crystal, free 360° revolving bezel with two pointers as 15-minute diving time register, bezel fixing screw with luminous cabochon, 8.00 mm sunk in case hand-winding crown with luminous cabochon, Dial solid Email Lumineuse, circular brushed bezel with luminous hour indexes, geometric brushed steel hands for hours, minutes, sweep-second. Historic hand-winding movement caliber FHF 96 (new-old stock ebauche). Case caliber 41.80 mm, 20 ATM, natural rubber strap

ENNEBI Fondale VINTAGE (base & california)

By TLex Introducing the new ENNEBI Fondale Vintage. The 50mm x 18mm watch has been constructed from micropeened 316L Stainless Steel; its case takes on a form not unlike the Fondale that was resurrected by former Pre-Vendome PANERAI engineer Alessandro Bettarini, who was one of the men behind Panerai's 1000m prototypes that were built for the Italian Navy in the early 80s.



The Vintage Fondale's case is a simplified version of that watch if you will, only slightly less angular and with rounded edges and softer lines. Its massive 'Pancetta' crown has been exaggerated into a dome, its external bezel adorned with either a sublime 750kt gold handcrafted Deepsea divers helmet (base) or Skull (California). Its 316L Stainless Steel caseback has been engraved with a limited edition # of '33' and has been secured by 6 specialized Allen-screws.



There are two dial versions available: Base or California. The Base with vintage Arabic numerals. The California dial aptly recalling an epoch when this kind of specialized vintage military-type layout (a mixture of Arabic and Roman numerals with dashes) was being used on such watches as the Marina Militare or early Rolexes. Each index and number has been painstakingly engraved and then filled with vintage lume for optimum legibility in low lighting.



The Fondale Vintage's 1000m water-resistant case is home to a Swiss made ETA6497 hand-wound mechanical movement with 44hrs of power reserve. Other features include a domed organic crystal and handmade Italian leather strap with ENNEBI's signed 3 piece roller-buckle. Both versions are supplied with two straps.



The new Fondale Vintage models can be purchased for 3'300USD through GnomonWatches, who are not only a very reliable online source for dive watches with incredibly competitive pricing, but are one of, if not the only authorized ENNEBI dealership (anywhere) to carry ENNEBI's entire collection.

RALF TECH WRX ''A'' Automatic

By TLex Here's a sneak peek of the RALF TECH WRX ''A''Automatic, which will be available in four case finishes: brushed, polished, black DLC or Rose Gold. Its release is planned for September, but stay tuned for full details next month!

BENARUS Remora 2

By TLex Introducing the new BENARUS Remora 2, available in two dial types with Arabic Numerals or Glossy Dart Board and in four colors, black, blue, orange or olive / reed green. The Remora 2's 42mm case will come in two finishes; blasted or brushed and will house the Miyota 9015 automatic movement. Other features include a flat sapphire crystal, 500m water-resistance, SuperLuminova and a steel bracelet. Pre-order price 600USD + Shipping. For further details please click on the BENARUS logo at the bottom of the post.

BENARUS Moray 3

By TLex Introducing the new BENARUS Moray 3, available with 16 different dial / bezel configurations, which include 3 dial colors, 3 dial types and 2 bezel types (marked or unmarked). The Moray 3's 44mm case will come in two finishes; blasted or brushed and will house the Miyota 9015 automatic movement. Other features include a 3mm thick double domed sapphire crystal, 1000m water-resistance, SuperLuminova and a lateral Helium Escape Valve (HEV). Pre-order price 600USD + Shipping. For further details please click on the BENARUS logo at the bottom of the post.

ROCHET Predator

By TLex I think this first thing to mention about the Predator from ROCHET (a French fashion watch brand) is that its MSRP is just 200€, so it's not expecting to win any awards for prestige or luxury, but might make a nice beater. Its Stainless Steel case measures 48mm x 13mm with a lug to lug measurement of 50mm. The case, which is certified to 200m has actually been tested 400m.



The Predator houses a Japanese made Miyota 2405 Quartz movement with day / date function. It comes on Milanese mesh bracelet with folding clasp and divers extension and is presented in a bright yellow Pelican type box. The watch is also available on a rubber strap with a variety of dial colors.



ROCHET have a further Limited Edition DLC version of the predator, which is powered by a SEIKO YT58 AGS (Automatic Generating System) Kinetic movement with a 6 months power reserve and day / date function. MSRP is 399€. It is limited to just 300 pieces.

2012 Chrysler 300 Type SRT8

The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8® adds high-performance hardware to the elegant proportions and head turning design of the 2011 Chrysler 300 to provide the ultimate combination of world-class luxury, power and handling. The return of the Chrysler 300 SRT8 to the Chrysler lineup in 2012 evokes a strong comparison to the original high-performance production car of its time - the 1955 Chrysler 300. Known