HUBLOT King Power 48MM OCEANOGRAPHIC 4000 For Only Watch 2011

By TLex Below is HUBLOT's official blurb on the Oceanographic 4000 Ref. 731.QX.1130.GR.OWM11 for Only Watch 2011. I kind of liked the name 'Sith Lord' better, but I can be quirky like that, anyway it's for a really great cause . . .




From HUBLOT On the occasion of Only Watch’s fourth edition, Hublot is delighted to present the unique and distinctive “Océanographique 4000”. Unique because it is the first piece of a new “family” of ultra-technical watches developed by Hublot - that have not yet been released - capable of going to the extreme underwater depth of 4000 meters. The design is distinctive with its beautiful and harmonious aesthetic and the indexes in red and white, the colours of Monaco. The name “Océanographique 4000” is a direct reference to the partnership between Hublot and the Oceanographic Museum.

2011 Lexus LX570 SUV

2011 Lexus LX570 SUV

2011 Lexus LX570 SUV

2011 Lexus LX570 SUV

2011 Lexus LX570 SUV

2011 Lexus LX570 Base Sport Utility Vehicle Performance

• Engine: 5.7L Veight-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel
• Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 12 MPG city, 18 MPG highway, 14 MPG combined and 344 mi. range2011 Lexus LX570 Base
• Multi-point fuel injection
• 24.6gallon fuel tank
• Power (SAE): 383 hp @ 5,600 rpm; 403 ft lb of torque @ 3,600 rpm

Honda Recalling MY Fit Models in the States

Potentially damaged lost motion springs are the cause of Honda’s latest recall in the U.S., which affects 97,201 2009 and 2010 model year Fit vehicles. Parts of the engine valvetrain, the lost motion springs may bend or break over time due to the compression forces exerted on them by the rocker arms, resulting in abnormal engine noise or even damage.According to Honda, no crashes or injuries have

Honda Recalling MY Fit Models in the States

Potentially damaged lost motion springs are the cause of Honda’s latest recall in the U.S., which affects 97,201 2009 and 2010 model year Fit vehicles. Parts of the engine valvetrain, the lost motion springs may bend or break over time due to the compression forces exerted on them by the rocker arms, resulting in abnormal engine noise or even damage.According to Honda, no crashes or injuries have

Honda Recalling MY Fit Models in the States

Potentially damaged lost motion springs are the cause of Honda’s latest recall in the U.S., which affects 97,201 2009 and 2010 model year Fit vehicles. Parts of the engine valvetrain, the lost motion springs may bend or break over time due to the compression forces exerted on them by the rocker arms, resulting in abnormal engine noise or even damage.According to Honda, no crashes or injuries have

ARCHIMEDE SportTaucher M (new)

By TLex Because of the great success of the ARCHIMEDE SportTaucher, ARCHIMEDE have decided to introduce a new version of the popular dive watch with a solid stainless steel bezel, the new SportTaucher M, which was previewed on OceanicTime here and here. The watch has a distinctive German look, which comes from its manufacture by the famous German case manufacturer, ICKLER, which has been making watch cases since 1924. The SportTaucher M has been designed to be a tough and sporty dive watch. Each unit has been individually tested to 300m or 1000feet and still has all the features of the original 'A' model.



The case is brushed stainless-steel measuring a modest 41.5mm with a thickness of just 12mm, which means the watch is not just a serious diver, but also a comfortable every day wearer. Other features of SportTaucher M include a screwdown crown at four o'clock signed with the ARCHIMEDE 'A' logo, a tough sapphire crystal, and the ubiquitous work horse, the Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement.



Straps for the new SportTaucher M are are available in either genuine sharkskin or rubber. Also available for the watch is an all stainless steel bracelet with steel safety clasp and divers folding extension, to enable wearing the watch over a wetsuit.



The SportTaucher M is available directly from ARCHIMEDE for US customers priced at 895USD with leather strap or for 1065USD with steel bracelet (including shipping and US duties). For International customers the watch is priced at 595euro with leather strap or for 715euro with steel bracelet, plus shipping costs.

AUTRAN & VIALA NordSee (coming soon)

By TLex The NordSee, coming soon from AUTRAN & VIALA. German made, 41mm, 300m, ETA 2824, 795 - 895euro. Stay tuned . . .

H2O Kalmar 'Pressure Testing to 600 bar'

By TLex the H2O Kalmar prototype is tested by K.U.M. Germany to an astonishing 600 bar of pressure . . .

H2O Kalmar 'Under Extreme Pressure'

By TLex On Tuesday, June the 21st, 2011 in the German University town of Kiel, also a naval base and an important German harbor, in fact one of Germany's largest passenger ports. H2O Watches had a date with destiny and an appointment with Umwelt- und Meerestechnik Kiel GmbH (K.U.M.), a company specialized in the manufacture of deep sea instrumentation, specifically for the continuous development of Ocean-Bottom-Seismometer-Systems for the detection of subsea seismic movements or seaquakes.



The maritime location couldn't have been more apt for what was about to happen. And for what was possibly about to happen to the 3’000m Kalmar prototype, which was soon to be tested to a degree that only a very few dive watches have ever been tested to, let alone have survived to tell their tale!







Like the H2O Kalmar K.U.M.’s measuring instruments are also constructed from Grade 5 Titanium, a material chosen by both companies for its high resistance to pressure. G5 Titanium is more than four times more resistant to pressure compared to 316L stainless. These instruments are put to work in unarguably one the toughest environments that there are, and are tested to be able to perform up to 600 bar of pressure. That means they can be placed as deep as 6000 meters down.



Although the H2O Kalmar bears a 3’000m water-resistance on its dial, H2O Watches had designed the watch in such a way that it should exceed its water-resistance, they just weren’t sure by how far.







H2O’s Clemens Helberg: “We knew it would have to at the very least exceed its WR by 25% and possibly more, but we’re conservative German’s and wanted to be cautious so we felt that the Kalmar’s 3’000m depth rating, which is still quite exceptional for a mechanical dive watch would be more appropriate, but were we in for a surprise?!’’



Two H2O Kalmar prototypes were successfully tested by K.U.M. to 600 bar of pressure. There was absolutely no leakage or damage to either watch. In fact the machine used to test the watches maxed-out at 600bar, so the watches might even have been able to take more pressure. H2O Watches were fully prepared to complete the testing with two destroyed prototypes, but returned home with two perfectly intact watches and an independent test certificate that says the H2O Kalmar is water-resistant to 6000m!







Test certificate from K.U.M. Germany to say that the H2O Kalmar successfully past testing up to 600 bar of pressure . . .

2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport GTS Sedan

2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport GTS Sedan

2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport GTS Sedan

2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport GTS Sedan

2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport GTS Sedan

2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport GTS Sedan Vehicle Performance

• Engine: 2.0L in-linefour-cylinder DOHC and four valves per cylinder
• Unleaded fuel
• Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 23 MPG city, 30 MPG highway, 26 MPG combined and 370 mi. range
• Multi-point fuel injection
• 13.2gallon fuel tank2011 Suzuki SX4 Sport
• Power (SAE): 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 140 ft lb of torque @ 4,000 rpm

ORIS Maldives Limited Edition

By TLex Last year Swiss watch manufacturer, ORIS took us to the Great Barrier Reef with their special edition diver. This year's destination is the Maldives, where ORIS also aim to help protect Marine life that includes endangered species like the majestic Manta Ray, which ORIS have payed homage to by featuring a Manta Ray logo on the caseback of the new diver. ORIS will be donating 20CHF to environmental NGO Bluepeace with each of the 2'000 Limited Edition Maldives dive watches sold. It's nice to see watch companies getting involved with marine conservation, I wish more would do it especially when we consider the huge markups there are on big brand Swiss watches.



The Maldives LE features a 43mm titanium case with a double domed AR coated sapphire crystal and a water-resistance or 300m / 1000 ft or 30bar. It is fitted with an automatic helium valve at (9 o’clock) and a stainless steel screw-down crown (3 o’clock) guarded by titanium crown protectors, which are fixed with distinctive Oris screws for added security. The unidirectional rotational divers bezel has a stunning dark blue ceramic inlay engraved with a 60 minute scale which can be used for precision timing for diving. The indices and hands of the Maldives LE have been applied with Swiss Superluminova in dark orange for increased legibility of the time / dive time even when under water.



From ORIS Stop the Countdown for the Maldives With each Oris Maldives Limited Edition watch a contribution of 20 CHF is made to Bluepeace. Following the success of the Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition in 2010, Oris proudly presents the Maldives Limited Edition Series for 2011. Limited to 2000 pieces, CHF 20 per watch will be donated to environmental NGO Bluepeace, to help protect endangered marine life in the Maldives.



Available in a titanium case, the back of this unique divers watch features the Manta Ray Logo, paying homage to the endangered species. The dark blue ceramic inlay on the unidirectional revolving top ring comes with an engraved 60 minute scale which can be used for precision timing for diving and other sporting activities. The indices and hands of the time piece are in Superluminova dark orange – resulting in an easy to read timepiece even when under water.



The logo on the back of the Oris Maldives Limted Edition watch shows the famous and endangered Manta Rays. The titanium crown protector is fixed with distinctive Oris screws for added security and the double curved sapphire crystal is coated with an inside anti-reflex layer. The buckles of the rubber strap and metal bracelet can easily be adjusted to the desired length for comfortable fitting. Water resistant to 30bar (300 m 1000 ft), the Oris Maldives Limited Edition is perfect for serious Scuba Divers along with those looking for the stylish aesthetics of a beautiful functional divers watch.




* Oris Maldives Limited Edition No. 643 7654 7185 RS or MB, Ø 43.00mm Limited to 2000 pieces

* Automatic mechanical movement Oris 643 with centre hands for both hours and minutes, subsidiary second at 9h, date window

* Multi-piece Titanium case with unidirectional revolving top ring and ceramic inlay with engraved 60 minutes scale

* Inside and outside doomed sapphire crystal with non reflective coating on the inside

* Automatic helium valve at 9 o’clock position and stainless steel screw-in crown at 3 o’clock position

* Case back with special Manta Ray logo

* Water resistant to 30 bar / 300 metres

* Blue dial with applied indices filled with Superluminova in dark orange colour

* Easy adjustable black rubber strap with folding clasp or

* Multi-piece titanium metal bracelet with folding clasp

* Set Multipurpose soft pouch and Limited edition certificate

2012 Aston Martin Virage Coupe

2012 Aston Martin Virage Coupe

2012 Aston Martin Virage Coupe

2012 Aston Martin Virage Coupe

2012 Aston Martin Virage Coupe

2012 Aston Martin Virage Base Coupe Vehicle Performance

• Engine: 5.9L Vtwelve-cylinder DOHC and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel
• Fuel economy: EPA (08):
• Multi-point fuel injection
• 20.6gallon fuel tank2012 Aston Martin Virage
• Power (SAE): 490 hp @ 6,500 rpm; 420 ft lb of torque @ 5,750 rpm

ARMIDA Watches (special offer for oceanictime readers)

By TLex ARMIDA Watches are very kindly offering all OceanicTime readers a 100USD discount on ALL versions of the A1 Diver. That means the Miyota is now only 399USD and the ETA with its fantastic domed crystal can be your for 599USD. When placing your online order with CCNow all you need do is enter the coupon code 'OCEANICTIME'. Many thanks to ARMIDA Watches for their generous offer . . .

2011 Cadillac STS Luxury

2011 Cadillac STS Luxury

2011 Cadillac STS Luxury

2011 Cadillac STS Luxury

2011 Cadillac STS Luxury

2011 STS Luxury Sedan Vehicle Performance

• Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
• Unleaded fuel
• Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 18 MPG city, 27 MPG highway, 21 MPG combined and 357 mi. range
• Gasoline direct fuel injection
• 17.0gallon fuel tank2011 STS Luxury
• Power (SAE): 302 hp @ 6,300 rpm; 272 ft lb of torque @ 5,200 rpm

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 SUV

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 SUV

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 SUV

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 SUV

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 SUV

2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class GLK350 Sport Utility Vehicle Performance

• Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
• Premium unleaded fuel
• Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 16 MPG city, 21 MPG highway, 18 MPG combined and 313 mi. range
• Multi-point fuel injection
• 17.4gallon fuel tank
• Power (SAE): 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 258 ft lb of torque @ 2,400 rpm

SEA GOD (new brand)

By TLex I'm really not sure what to make of this new brand from . . . Italy? Really?! On paper the watches have some fairly reasonable specs. A 46mm AISI 316L Stainless Steel case with a water-resistance of 300m housing an ETA caliber 2824-2 mechanical with automatic winding, a domed AR coated sapphire crystal, black enamel dial with applied luminescent indexes with blue hue and a custom adjustable rubber divers strap.



But then there's all this unnecessary text everywhere. We've got Superlative Design (not superlative chronometer), Original Sea God Design (not original gas escape valve), and Professional Diver Instruments (not divers instrument) plastered all over the dial. They've even used 'design' twice for sea-god's sake! Then there's the bezel system, which if I'm correct is a two part design. The outer, which is a fixed bezel with 12 titanium screws (wonder if they're real screws or faux) with wave design . . .



OK I've just answered my own question; anyone got a wave-head screw driver handy! The inner (that's inner not internal) part, which is a unidirectional bezel is in fact a ceramic disc with no apparent means for gripping it. Try setting that with a wet divers glove! I think it would be fairly safe to assume that the team who designed this watch probably have little dive experience if any at all. The case design itself is a generic Rolex-type design, nothing special even with all the embellishments.



However I’m not ashamed to admit that there are some design elements that I do quite like though. If you were to remove 90% of the text from the dial, you might be able to notice its applied circular white markers with blue lume à la DEEP SEA. They’re nice! I have no quibble with the handset either, apart from the silly triangle in the center of the hour hand’s arrow head. Then there's the 'Sea Doo' (oops I meant Sea God) engraved case side, again totally unnecessary, but kind of cool. Nothing wrong with the Maserati-type trident logo engraved caseback either, it seems securely bolted down by its 12 titanium screws.



With that said I’m still passing on the Sea God, which will no doubt be coming to a shopping mall near you, soon! PS I have no idea on pricing, sorry!