2012 wasn't a very good year for new timepieces...
Interesting how sooo many new watches came out at basel 2012 (and round the earlier part of this year) and soo many of them are... whats the word i'm looking for... "forgettable" that's it :) for me the SIHH standouts were AP with some nice royal oaks (based on a 70s design) and panerai with the 398/399 and 448/449 (based on 40s/50s design)… for basel… hmm… these look rather decent or are interesting releases… no view on whether they make sense from a value proposition standpoint as I know not their retail price… the tudor black bay (vintage tudor cues) i noted earlier and the pam 448 california are still contenders for watch purchases next year...
the other decent watches this year are the following...
Another Omega Speedy (50s/60s design)... done very nicely... i believe the list is US$5k plus... closed caseback and 1861 movement (which kinda means it need not cost too much. if at S$6-7k mark i might just need to add one to my watchbox... buy it if u don't have a 321 speedy! :) 
Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph, Ref. 10068. Case measures 44mm x 16.5mm (nice vintage-y look and should be reasonably priced)
this is a continuation of the nice classic pieces that came out in 2011... and are nice for vintage lookin classic pieces... but the brand
may not resonate with a global audience and may be popular in specific markets only... i may be wrong but i don't think they are exactly cheap either
may not resonate with a global audience and may be popular in specific markets only... i may be wrong but i don't think they are exactly cheap either
Breguet Tradition 7047 Tourbillon Fusee (nice but will be pricey of course)
Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer - Limited Edition of 1,892 Pieces
A contemporary interpretation of the brand's 1940s marine chronometers, this model transforms from wristwatch to table clock at will, housed in a Hevea wood presentation box. The stainless steel case measures 46.5mm. Movement is the Swiss manual-wind ETA caliber UNITAS 6498. The dial is silver with velvet finish, blued hands and it comes in a top-stitched brown leather strap with buckle (46.5!! it looks better in the box though.. hmm maybe with a nice strap... i can see it)
A contemporary interpretation of the brand's 1940s marine chronometers, this model transforms from wristwatch to table clock at will, housed in a Hevea wood presentation box. The stainless steel case measures 46.5mm. Movement is the Swiss manual-wind ETA caliber UNITAS 6498. The dial is silver with velvet finish, blued hands and it comes in a top-stitched brown leather strap with buckle (46.5!! it looks better in the box though.. hmm maybe with a nice strap... i can see it)
Jackie Chan RM 57 (if u have to ask...)
Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph and Perpetual Calendar... platinum 40mm. Movement is the Swiss hand-wind Patek in-house caliber CHR29-535 PSQ with hours, minutes, seconds, perpetual calendar (day, date, month, leap year), day/night indication, moon phases and split-seconds chronograph
Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Automatic Ref. 5940 (very nice fonts)
Urban Juergensen Chronometre P8 Automatique
The case, in platinum or in 18kt rose gold, measures 42mm. Movement is the automatic in-house caliber UJSP8REF11CA, with twin barrels and pivoted detent escapement. Master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen and movement designer Jean-François Mojon contributed to the completion of this movement following the demise of Peter Baumberger in 2010.
The case, in platinum or in 18kt rose gold, measures 42mm. Movement is the automatic in-house caliber UJSP8REF11CA, with twin barrels and pivoted detent escapement. Master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen and movement designer Jean-François Mojon contributed to the completion of this movement following the demise of Peter Baumberger in 2010.
Jaquet Droz Eclipse Onyx
stainless steel 43mm. The dial is black onyx with 8 rhodiumed star-shaped appliques and 1 rhodiumed moon applique and Rhodiumed hour, minute and date hands
stainless steel 43mm. The dial is black onyx with 8 rhodiumed star-shaped appliques and 1 rhodiumed moon applique and Rhodiumed hour, minute and date hands
Breguet Reine de Naples Mini, Ref. 8928
Hublot King Power Diego Maradona Watch (i like the colors :)
Maîtres du Temps Chapter Three (interesting design... nice overall aesthetic and features)
some of the press text: "The perfect watch for the well-heeled globetrotter might feature the following: time, date, moon phase, and a second time zone and day/night indicator—to avoid calling home at 3 a.m. instead of 3 p.m. However, while all of these indications are useful, they are not all necessary all the time.
Indication-rich timepieces have always been a compromise between functionality and refinement—an uncluttered dial is a more elegant dial. Or, to be more precise, indication-rich timepieces have always been a compromise between functionality and refinement . . . until Chapter Three Reveal.
Independent Master Watchmakers Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler have created a stunningly elegant timepiece that displays hours, minutes, seconds, date, and phase of the moon, all set on a sumptuous blue guilloche dial.
But that’s not all, and this is where Mystery, Suspense and Surprise come in: Voutilainen and Strehler have also kept a couple of intimate secrets in reserve, to be revealed, and perhaps even shared, at the owner’s pleasure. A pusher set into the crown lowers two invisible panels in the dial to reveal two more hitherto hidden indications: a second time zone indicator (also known as a GMT) and a day/night indicator, both displayed on Maîtres du Temps’ signature rollers."
congrats to the team behind chapter 3. master watchmakers Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler, and founder Steven Holtzman for bringing these creations to reality. oh and some nice ladies versions of the chapter 2 with some bling appeared too :) the chapter 2 diamonds... i like the white gold version. it's a stunner and of course has the interesting presentation of time, day, date as with earlier chapter 2s. for more information on these pieces -> LINK
Indication-rich timepieces have always been a compromise between functionality and refinement—an uncluttered dial is a more elegant dial. Or, to be more precise, indication-rich timepieces have always been a compromise between functionality and refinement . . . until Chapter Three Reveal.
Independent Master Watchmakers Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler have created a stunningly elegant timepiece that displays hours, minutes, seconds, date, and phase of the moon, all set on a sumptuous blue guilloche dial.
But that’s not all, and this is where Mystery, Suspense and Surprise come in: Voutilainen and Strehler have also kept a couple of intimate secrets in reserve, to be revealed, and perhaps even shared, at the owner’s pleasure. A pusher set into the crown lowers two invisible panels in the dial to reveal two more hitherto hidden indications: a second time zone indicator (also known as a GMT) and a day/night indicator, both displayed on Maîtres du Temps’ signature rollers."
congrats to the team behind chapter 3. master watchmakers Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler, and founder Steven Holtzman for bringing these creations to reality. oh and some nice ladies versions of the chapter 2 with some bling appeared too :) the chapter 2 diamonds... i like the white gold version. it's a stunner and of course has the interesting presentation of time, day, date as with earlier chapter 2s. for more information on these pieces -> LINK
and that's all for now. cheers
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