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Ventura v-tec Kappa Watch For 2010

A little while ago I talked about how Ventura watches was back from the dead - which you can read about here. I walked by their booth at Baselworld, but didn't have a chance to stop by and chat with founder Pierre Nobs as I was already bogged down with places to go as it was. Shame I missed checking out their new wares. New for 2010 is this Ventura v-tec Kappa watch. Following in the brand's trend of minimalist, luxury quartz watches that help make digital timepieces cool again. The newest version of the v-tec collection was actually designed before the brand's late demise. Now back, Nobbs was likely eager to get the v-tec Kappa (fourth v-tec watch) released. Movement is the interesting VEN_04 quartz movement with an "easy scroll" function selector crown. Not sure if this model also uses a rotor to generate power in the movement as previous models did.

One of the best things about the watch (aside from the style) is the material that it is made in. It uses a Ventura proprietary titanium alloy with special coatings called Titanox. Unlike normal titanium which is scratch and finger print prone, Titanox resists both, while retaining the lightness that titanium is known for. The design of the watch has it so that the case is tilted at a slight angle for easier reading when looking at your wrist without having to turn it as much. The high quality negative LCD screen has sharp looking, bold digital numerals. You can get the watch in a lighter or darker case color, with at least two strap styles including a Titanox bracelet. Prices aren't too much, and start at about 920 euros. Available starting this summer. Click below for more images.

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

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