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Tag Heuer Monaco V4 Watch In Rose Gold Ruthenium And Ceramic

It was such a success they needed to make more. Tag Heuer's ultra luxury Monaco V4 didn't appeal to everyone, but it still delighted them. Based on the Monaco watch case, the V4 was a tour de force of watch design and technology. The movement used small belts rather than gear trains for much of the movement. The first watch was done in platinum in a limited edition of 150 pieces. I wrote about the original Tag Heuer Monaco V4 watch here, and here.

Now Tag Heuer is bringing the Monaco V4 back, in a slightly larger case (41mm wide versus 39mm wide) and in rose gold ruthenium and ceramic. The dial is almost black with various colors as well as rose gold elements. This time it will be limited to just 60 pieces. While I was a fan of the original, I like this one even more. The new contrast on the dial is great, and the larger size will suit the design - which needed the size to match its boldness. Why just 60 pieces? Not sure, but sources seem to indicate that Tag Heuer has some other exciting things in store for 2011. Not sure about price, the original was $80,000 and each sold out. This one could be a bit less as it is not in platinum.

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

Tags: 2010, 2011, ceramic, gold, limited edition, monaco, tag heuer, v4, watch

Grey Goose Vodka Magnum by Chopard

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If you're looking for a premium vodka, it doesn't get much more up-market than Grey Goose. Though not without its share of challengers, the French vodka has earned itself a solid place atop the vodka market. But of course there's always someone looking for something a little more special. And for just such a market, the Grey Goose has teamed up with Swiss watchmaker and jeweler Chopard on a very exclusive limited edition bottle.

Limited to just ten examples, Chopard has encaged a magnum of Grey Goose –complete with a glimmering goose, wings aspread, atop a sparkling globe –in a silver cage. Don't like it too much, though, because those ten examples – available exclusively from Colette – are sure to be snapped up rather quickly, even at a €600 ($815) asking price.

Fortunately for those missing out, the special Chopard bottle can be had without the silver cage for a (relatively) more reasonable €350.

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Snyper One Limited Edition Yellow & Red Watches

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I truly love these "club sniper " watches. What does that mean? Well Synper watch's designer Jean-Francois Ruchonnet, was actually a sniper, and designed the Snyper One watch to resemble the style of today's high-tech sniper rifles. The timepieces have incredibly cool macho designs to them, but at almost $8000 for the most basic ones, these are watches destined for social clubs rather than adventure missions. Ruchonnet also quips about the metaphorical component where men "snipe" the women they like from afar. Choosing the target, and then going in to "attack," (ahem, court). I first discussed Synper timepieces here.

Synper now has two limited edition versions that are very neat. Each is limited to just 100 pieces, and comes in black and red, or yellow and red. The case for each is in PVD black steel, and the have special casebacks (where the number in the limited edition is mentioned on the sapphire crystal exhibition window). The 44mm wide case has an infinitely kick-ass design, and here has some nice red or yellow elements to compliment it in the dial. Not sure about prices, but given other Snyper One watch prices, these limited edition models will be about $8,000 each - and you should be able to buy them online via Snyper's website.

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

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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Venezuela Limted Edition Watch

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Lots of "watch"attention down on South America. Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and now Venezuela. I feel as though there is some entity out there that reports to the luxury watch world on when certain cultures, countries, or groups have special events - so that someone can make a limited edition watch for the occasion. In this instance, Vacheron Constantin is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Venezuela's independence. This was back in 1810 under the famous General Simon Bolivar. Vacheron Constantin indicates that it was doing business in the region starting as early back as 1835, though sales didn't start in Venezeula until about 1922.

Based on the newer Patrimony Contemporaine, the watch will be highly limited with just 19 pieces made. Ten will be in rose gold, and nine in platinum. The watch features a beautifully made in-house manually wound Calibre 1400 movement, and a very simple, minimalist dial. Special to this watch is the caseback, which includes a special engraving to honor the special anniversary for the country.

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Tags: limited edition, vacheron constantin, venezuela, watch

Ulysse Nardin Hammerhead Shark Limited Edition Maxi Marine Diver Watches

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Look closely at the dials of these watches and you'll notice that the standard wave pattern has been replaced with a series of repeating hammerhead sharks. As far as I can tell, these limited edition watches are literally just made in honor of the ancient fish. Ulysse Nardin feels a connection with hammer head sharks and wanted to solidify that in wrist watch form. The Hammerhead Shark collection includes four different watches. Each is a combo of either steel and titanium or rose and titanium. Each combo comes on either a metal bracelet or a rubber strap. The titanium and steel models are each limited to 999 pieces each, while the titanium and gold models are limited to 350 pieces each.

Aside from a the shark theme and imagery, the bezels have a unique design to them, but the rest is classic Maxie Marine Diver. The watches are 45mm wide, 200 meters water resistant, and have Ulysse Nardin automatic movements with the date, subsidiary seconds dial, and a useful power reserve indicator. I quite like the two-tone version in rose gold and titanium - it has a nice sporty look that feels luxurious without being too showy.

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Tags: diver, hammerhead, limited edition, maxi marine, shark, ulysse nardin, watch

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Limited Edition Watch For The Opéra National de Paris

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Vacheron Constantin has released a sneak preview of an upcoming limited edition watch with a dial that will replicate Marc Chagall's famous ceiling for the Paris Opera House (Opera National de Paris). Details are this point are quite scant, but this highly limited edition Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art watch will feature a beautifully hand done replica of the ceiling. Over the last several years Vacheron Constantin has been wowing its fans with Metiers d'Art collection watches that come out about once a year, and all utilize impressive artistic techniques.

The fact that the ceiling mural is round sure helps it fit into a watch dial. The design will even feature some of the sculpted decor around the periphery of the mural (that will be on the bezel of the watch). No details yet on the complications or materials used in the watches. Vacheron Constantine has been a sponsor of the Opera National de Paris since 2007. We will get more details about this upcoming high-luxury watch collection in November.

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

Tags: limited edition, marc chagall, metiers dart, opera, paris, vacheron constantin, watch

Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123 Special Edtion Watch For Tourneau

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As an exclusive for watch retailer Tourneau, Bell & Ross has created a new special version of their Vintage BR 123 watch collection. The watches are based on the newer Vintage BR 123 pieces, but with special colors. The standard cream colored dial is matched to a gray, almost anthracite colored case (likely steel) in a satin finish. The watch is matched to a thick black leather pilot style strap. Tourneau will have the watches exclusively, but only for a limited amount of time.

Just like the standard Bell & Ross Vintage BR 123 watches are, the cases for this limited edition are 41mm wide (which sit big as they have a small bezel). Inside the watch is a Swiss ETA 2895 automatic movement. Overall this limited edition offers a slightly different character for the new collection which is already impressing a lot of people with their straight forward good looks. Price for the standard Vintage BR 123 timepieces is $2,900 - so I imagine that this Tourneau exclusive collection will be about the same.

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Tags: 123, bel ross, br, limited edition, tourneau, vintage, watch, watches

Ralph Lauren Small Stirrup Pink Pony Limited Edition Watch (Entirely) For Charity

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Ralph Lauren Small Stirrup Pink Pony Limited Edition Watch

The Pink Pony Fund is a charitable foundation by Ralph Lauren that is around to fund cancer research. Special Pink Pony collection Ralph Lauren watches and jewelry are released from time to time to benefit the charitable foundation. The newest "watch for charity" is this highly limited edition Ralph Lauren Small Stirrup watch in 18k rose gold with a row of diamonds around the bezel. 100% of the watch proceeds will go to the Pink Pony Fund. So Ralph Lauren isn't making any money off these watches, but at least they can claim a handsome tax write-off.

The Stirrup watch is a newer watch from the (also new) Ralph Lauren watch Co. You can read more about the Stirrup watch here when I first announced them. The Small Stirrup is a lady's version of the piece that is slightly smaller in diameter, and here in rose gold. Because of the Pink Pony connection, the watch has been fitted with a feminine pink colored alligator strap. There are 54 diamonds on the bezel. Inside the watch is a special mechanical manually-wound, movement (Caliber RL430) made for Ralph Lauren by Piaget.

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Arcadia AC01 Watch (Remake)

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Before the economic crisis it was very common to see old watch brands come back. Since then we haven't see too much of that, but the practice has no ceased. Older watch brand Arcadia, has been brought back to life. Their first watch is a remake of an older model called the AC01. It should be debuted officially in January, 2011 in Geneva.

The new AC01 retains the cushion style shape of the original and adds a showy design that look like a mixture between MCT, Alain Silberstein, and Jacob & Co. It is showy without being to flashy, but it is still fun. Which is often the point of such timepieces - to be passionate exercises of design and technicalities. Watches made for the people who design them, and hopefully others follow their taste.

The case isn't too massive at 42mm wide and 14.6mm thick. The case is made from pieces of both steel and titanium, while there is am 18k rose gold rotor in the automatic movement (that is visible through the sapphire caseback window). The dial features a multi-level display, with the middle round segment being carbon fiber. The dial is busy, but interesting. The hands feel proportionate due to their thickness, but feel a bit stubby. Still, the watch is easy to read given their high level of contrast.

Inside the watch is a Dubois Depraz automatic movement. It is based on a Swiss ETA 2892, which is modified with a module that gives it a chronograph complication, as well as a second timezone (at 12 o'clock) in a 24 hour format. The shape of the sapphire crystal over the dial matches the upward angle of the case. The AC01 is matched to a black fabric strap (these are very en vogue right now).

The Arcadia AC01 will be limited to just 275 pieces, with more timepieces to follow given success for the brand's relaunch.

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

Gallery: Arcadia AC01 Watch

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Ulysse Nardin Monaco 2010 Marine Diver Limited Edition Watch

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Once again Ulysse Nardin is a sponsor of the Monaco Yacht Show (Sept. 22-25), probably one of the most important yacht shows around (ritzy ritzy!). Each year they have a special limited edition watch for the event, and this year the piece take a dark, sinister tone. The watch is in all black save for some midnight blue elements on the dial (hands and some of the markers). The steel case is actually covered in a matte black vulcanized rubber coating. This has been places on other dive watches in the past (think IWC), and it makes for a cool, professional type of look. Aside from perhaps parts of bezel, there will be no glitz to this watch. The case is 45.8mm wide (200 meters water resistant) and has a rotating diver's bezel and a rubber strap with a black ceramic link in each end. The clasp is also in black ceramic.

Inside the watch is a standard Ulysse Nardin automatic movement (UN-26) with a subsidiary seconds dial and power reserve indicator. On the back of the watch you can see the movement along with a special "Monaco" image on the sapphire exhibition window. The Ulysse Nardin Monaco 2010 Marine Diver watch will be limited to just 100 pieces.

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Tag Heuer Hackett London Limited Edition Watches

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Swiss watch maker Tag Heuer and British men's wear designer/retailer Hacket London have teamed up to offer two limited edition Tag Heuer Carrera based Hackett timepieces. The relationship is interesting because Hackett is known for their quintessentially British style clothing, while Tag Heuer makes (mostly) classic/timeless style sport watches.

The two watches that will be available are specially made for Hackett and have a unique style to them. The Hackett watches are simple, and have easy to read dials with a traditional, yet slight sporty style to them. I love the names that they give the watches, which are almost too simple. The smaller three-hand automatic they just call "The Watch," while the large Carrera automatic chronograph is just called "The Chronograph." They come in steel cases with black dials, and "Blue Cornflower" accents on some of the hands. The Watch has a Hackett "H" for the 12 o'clock indicator, and the rest of the Arabic numerals along with the hands stick out for ideal legibility.

Pretty nice pieces if you are interested in more fashion oriented Tag Heuer limited edition watches or in Hackett products overall. The watches are limited to just 100 pieces each. The Tag Heuer Hackett "The Watch" will retail for 1,800 euros, while The Chronograph will retail for 2,800 euros. Look for them in November.

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Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix Tourneau Exclusive Watch

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Watch retailer chain Tourneau has a lot of pull with major want brands, and consequently gets lots of "exclusive watches" that are available only at Tourneau shops. One such watch is this black and white, three-hand version of Franck Muller's new Conquistador Grand Prix timepiece. In addition to the special colors, this is the only version (that I know of), that is a simple three-hand timepiece. Other models available come with a tourbillon or a chronograph. I wrote more on this Conquistador Grand Prix watch collection here.

I got to see one of the watches at a Tourneau store, they had two of them, which is probably a lot. Especially given the fact that the collection is limited to just 50 pieces (and those need to be distributed among many Tourneau doors). The black case is in a special aluminum alloy (Ergal), and also has titanium in the mix. Inside is a Franck Muller automatic movement. These are very large watches as well, but the simple three-hand layout helps balance the design well, and emphasize the more rich characterful elements of the design. Other versions of the watch are red and black, or rose gold and black, so this black and white version is a great derivative. Look for this limited edition Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix watch in black at white only at Tourneau now. Price is $9,990.

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Breitling Chronospace Jet Team Watch

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Breitling has issued a timepiece (perhaps one of many) to celebrate their sponsorship of the "Jet Team" (known now as the Breitling Jet Team." These crazy pilots do amazing things in the air including aerial acrobatics with their plans and flying in spectacular formations. Breitling is pretty proud to be a sponsor, and has released a 1000 piece limited edition version of their new for 2010 Chronospace watch. The Chronospace Jet Team has special branding on the dial including an image of a jet team jet (an L-39 Albatros), and the team's logo.

Aside from this dial imagery (and likely some new message on the caseback), the watch is the same interesting Chronospace model that is new for this year. I did a more comprehensive write up on the Breitling Chronospace watches here. In short, the new collection uses their Superquartz COSC Chronometer movements with a range of functions, and comes in a 48mm wide steel case and mesh steel bracelet. Not sure on price, but expect a premium over the non-limited Chronospace models.

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Tags: Breitling, Chronospace, Jet Team, limited edition, watch, watches

Corum Admiral's Cup Chronograph 44 Centro Mono-Pusher Limited Edition Watch

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As a complement to this year's Corum Admiral's Cup Chronograph 44 Centro, the brand is also releasing a limited edition version that has some color differences and a mono-pusher, versus two pusher chronograph. A mono-pusher operates the same way, but cycles through "start, stop, and reset." Certain enthusiasts are fascinated by a mono-pusher chronograph cleaner look, but in reality the complication is slightly less useful than a two pusher chronograph because you cannot "pause" timing.

The mono-pusher is located above the crown on the watch. The "Centro" part of the watch is actually more interesting. Rather than a traditional chronograph dial layout with subdials, the watch uses two centrally placed chronograph hands. One (the thinner of the two) is used for the seconds, while the larger, arrow tipped hand is use for the chronograph minutes. This chrono measures up to 60 minutes. The subsidiary dial on the face is for the seconds for the main time.

In PVD black titanium, the case is 44mm wide with a rubber strap. The dial is interesting for its use of cotes de Geneve style stripes in the center, and an otherwise multi-layer dial. The hour and minutes hands are in polished steel, but with applied black luminant in the center of the hands. Inside the watch there is a Corum CO961 movement that has been COSC Chronometer certified. Limited to just 555 pieces the Admiral's Cup Chronograph 44 Mono-Pusher Centro is certainly a model with niche appeal. Those wanting a red, versus orange trim, and the mono-pusher complication will prefer this model over the non-limited Centro watch from this year as well.

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Tags: admirals cup, Centro, chronograph, Corum, limited edition, mono-pusher, watch

Fortis Art Edition Mattern Watch

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For a while Fortis watches have come in special "art edition" forms. These highly artistic renditions of the popular dive, pilot, and overall high intensity activity watches provides an interesting departure from staunch utility. This is the Fortis Art Edition Mattern watch that looks a lot like something from the 1980s. With a look that mixes pop art and bauhaus, the timepiece is part of a collaboration with artist Michael Mattern - whose work is known to use a variety of colorful geometric shapes, and mechanical style imagery.

He designed the dial (and perhaps case) of the watch. To me it feels like a combo of Swatch and Max Bill. The case is 40mm wide in satin finished steel with a fascinating dial in white, black, yellow, and blue - that is partially skeletonized. While artistic, the dial is still easy to read. In addition to the metal bracelet, the watch is available with a black, yellow, or blue rubber strap. The movement is likely a Swiss ETA 2824 automatic, and the case is water resistant to 200 meters and has a sapphire crystal. Overall a very cool design and great project between Michael Mattern and Fortis. The watch is limited to 2012 pieces, and is priced at about $2,000.

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Tags: art, Fortis, limited edition, Michael Mattern, watch

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