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Junghans Max Bill Gold Chronoscope Anniversary Watch

The Max Bill watch is one of a few classically recognizable designs that has endured the test of time and still presents a timepiece you'd want to wear today. Produced by Junghans, the Max Bill collection was brought back (again) last year in a few really nice renditions of the classic that enjoyed a lot of modern conveniences - though the crystals are still curved plexiglass. For 2011 Junghans offers the Chronograph (Chronoscope) version of the Max Bill watch in an 40mm 18k gold case. The thin case frames the dial really well, and there are matching gold hands. Inside the watch is an automatic chronograph calibre J880.2 movement (so happy it is an automatic). In true 1960's style, the gold case with silvered dial is matched to a thin calfskin leather strap. All in all a perfect classic. Junghans will produce just 150 pieces in the limited edition Max Bill Chronoscope Gold Anniversary piece set. Price is 6,990 euros each. Now I just need to figure out what anniversary the watch is celebrating.

Ariel Adams publishes the wrist watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Ernst Benz Chronoscope Limited Edition Watch For John Varvatos

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Ernst Benz Chronoscope Limited Edition Watch for John Varvatos

Available exclusively at select John Varvatos boutiques, these limited edition Ernst Benz Chronoscope John Varvatos watches represent the designer's love of timepieces. Instead of offering uninspired fashion pieces, Varvatos was smart enough to partner with a fine watch maker known for their iconic designs and limited production. That way he could offer watches with his name on them that he could be proud of. The watch takes the standard Chronoscope watch and adds a John Varvatos name on the dial, special dial colors and hands, retro style chronograph pushers, contrasting brushed and polished finish on the case, as well as well-matched straps made of exotic materials such as crocodile, bison, and styles of custom leather. The rest of the watch should be more or less the same as the standard Ernst Benz Chronoscope automatic chronograph movement watch models. The watches are limited to just 250 pieces per each of models. Prices will be about $6,800 each (direct from John Varvatos).

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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