Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Co-Axial

For more than 50 years, the Speedmaster watch has been synonymous with quality and Man’s spirit of adventure. Whether combing the depths of the sea or touching down on the face of the moon, these watches have experienced more living than you or I probably ever will, unless of course your name is Jacques Cousteau or Neil Armstrong.

(Didn’t think so.)

Luckily, we guys don’t have to do all that crazy stuff to enjoy the Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Co-Axial. This latest and greatest member of the Speedmaster line is sleek and sophisticated with durability beneath the water’s surface of 330 feet. The hour and minute hands are coated with a special white Super-LumiNova material that facilitates the ability to tell time in all lighting conditions.

The date window is located around the 4:30 mark of the dial, and the black and silver contrasts, along with a beehive pattern among the three applied rings, elevate this piece from time-telling device to work of art. All for the low, low cost of $6,000!

(Oh wait, never mind.)

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By Aric Mitchell on September 21st, 2010

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$6,000 BUY

Edox WRC Chronorally

Cars and watches just seem to go together. Precision engineering, sleek curves and insane prices could be used to describe either item. However, unlike the Alfa Romeo watch, which was inspired by the car, the Edox WRC Chronorally was actually made for rally drivers.

The Chronorally features stage timing with an accumulated stage time, countdown mode, recount/replay mode and chronograph. All these functions are activated via the buttons on the side of the watch and the oversized red push button means rally car drivers can time themselves with gloved hands.

A stainless steel case houses an Edox 36, an automatic winding mechanism based on a Soprod calibre base and the rubber straps feature rally treads all the way down. Oh, and if your car ends up underwater, you’re good up to 300 feet.

$1,000-$2,500, Watches

By Harry Marks on September 1st, 2010

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$2,225 BUY

Bell & Ross Vintage Collection

With a focus on classic aviation, the Bell & Ross Vintage Collection is perfect for the flight aficionado who wants something elegant and functional on his wrist.

The Vintage Collection focuses on easy-to-read dials, minimal styling and old-time color schemes in order to provide an aesthetically unique and conversation-starting timepiece.

Combine the already classic looks with “worn-out” leather straps and you’ve got a watch that’s perfect in an office setting or at a casual dinner with friends.

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By Harry Marks on August 1st, 2010

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$TBA BUY

Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Alfa Romeo Watch

Two important anniversaries are being recognized this year: luxury wristwatch maker Chopard’s 150th and Alfa-Romeo’s 100th. If it’s your anniversary, too, you might want to celebrate by buying that special someone the new exhaustingly named Chopard Mille Miglia Gran Turismo XL Alfa Romeo Watch.

The GT XL features COSC-certified in-house automatic movements, 46-hour power reserve, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, 44mm cases and Chopard’s signature vintage Dunlop-inspired rubber straps.

In the box, you’ll also get a travel alarm clock and slick-looking table clock, lovingly covered in PVD-coated steel and a black leather, red-stitched case.

Better act quickly, however, as only 500 of these watches will be produced.

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By Harry Marks on July 23rd, 2010

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$TBA BUY

Nixon Highball

It’s time for real class and sophistication with the Nixon Highball. Taking the concept of the pocket watch and updating it for the 21st Century with elegant craftsmanship, the folks at Nixon have once again made it cool to wear your timepiece some place other than your wrist. With a stainless steel casing, rich leather inlays, and a smoothly simplistic three-hand motion system, the Nixon Highball does its job well and looks good doing it.

The stainless steel chain and connector clasp blends nicely with the masculine overtures of the timepiece itself for a one-of-a-kind look that you just can’t get from an ordinary watch. And from the pics that Nixon has released so far, its product is anything but ordinary.

$250-$500, Watches

By Aric Mitchell on July 18th, 2010

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$300-$400 BUY

Bovet Ottana Tourbillon Watch by Pininfarina

The Bovet Ottana Tourbillon Watch by Pininfarina is for 80 of the world’s richest people. Eighty is the number because that’s all that will be produced. “Richest people” are the targets because you’re only going to own this master of watch craftsmanship if you have $300,000 laying around.

Produced by the company responsible for the design of Ferraris, this dual-sided timepiece gives the owner a variety of options. It can be worn as a pocket watch from a sleek and sturdy chainpiece, or it can be separated from strap and chain altogether and used as a desk clock. The 514 working parts and magnificent brass underpinnings create a visual feast for the eyes, and a muscle car for your wrist.

$250,000-$500,000, Watches

By Aric Mitchell on June 17th, 2010

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$300,000 BUY

TAG Heuer Link Calibre 7 Advanced GMT

TAG Heuer knows how to craft a quality watch. The Link Calibre 7 Advanced GMT carries on that tradition with a variety of features, including:

TAG Heuer’s patented Magnetic bezel system, which powers the inner 24-city GMTdisc
Hidden button at 10 o’clock to reset the GMT function
Curved, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective double-sided treatment on the glass to ensure optimal readability
Water resistance up to 200m
Luminescent markers on faceted minute and hour hands and on the GMT hand
Hand-applied angled and diamonded date window at 3 o’clock

Combined with a brushed stainless steel frame, the TAG Heuer ink Calibre 7 Advanced GMT represents luxury at its finest.

$2,500-$5,000, Watches

By Harry Marks on May 20th, 2010

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$2,700 BUY

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