Rado: r5.5 XXL Chronograph

Industrial designer Jasper Morrison is known for keeping his work simple but elegant, and he continues that with the newly designed r5.5 XXL Chronograph. A beefed-up version of Rado’s original r5.5, the larger model offers an extra size quartz chronograph movement. There’s a choice of the platinum matt version, which is highlighted by yellow hands on the sleek platinum dial, and the matt black version, which incorporates white hands to contrast the minimalist ceramic casing. As always with the r5.5, the face of the watch blends seamlessly into the bracelet, giving sophistication to a watch with a sporty touch.

The Versace Watch Collection

The new collection of Versace wristgear is on the way, and it features highly detail-oriented pieces in the finest quality. Traditionally Versace, the watches accurately reflect the fashion house in each of their pieces. The value of craftsmanship is evident in the sharp lines and glamorous cut and styles. Made with high precision and care, the watches are Swiss Made. From the DV One to the V-Race (above), each item in the collection is not only conventional, but sporty and eye-grabbing.

U-Boat U-42 Chrono

You don’t have to brave 20,000 leagues to sport the look of a slick submariner. The U-Boat U-42 takes the most aesthetically pleasing elements of the undersea behemoths (industrial might and bravery, not cabin fever and claustrophobia) and combines them into a suave timepiece. Inspired by his grandfather and created for the Italian Navy, Italo Fontana designed the U-42, limited at 999 units, with engravings by mechanical pantograph and galvanized, with a window crown built in two parts to give you a flexibility with winding and setting without sacrificing the subtlety of the look. It’s also water-tight, though, if you’re down below and you’re getting that wet, you probably have bigger things to worry about.

Cadence: 4-Bit Watch

If you’ve been looking for something low-key and minimalist, Cadence has got you covered. With their 4-Bit Watch, they’ve got 4-bit binary code hour markers, a case made from stainless steel, and a two-part saddle stitched leather strap with a stainless steel buckle. And as part of the Miyota quartz movement, you’ll never have to wind your watch. With a five year limited warranty and sapphire coated quartz glass to prevent scratching, the 4-Bit is a must have for those on the go. Check out the website for other sleek and subtle watches, including the 4:20, Ecomatic, the Wrist Rocket and the Oarsman.

Bell & Ross’ New Website!

Race-car drivers, pilots, bomb-disposal experts. These are just some of the regular customers that watchmakers Bell & Ross serve. But you don’t have to be travelling faster than the speed of sound or know the difference between the red and blue wires to use these high-performance accessories. In fact, the company offers a wide assortment of watches for every type of man, from astronaut to average joe. Continuing their reputation as online pioneers (they were the first to develop an online presence and e-commerce site for watches), Bell & Ross have debuted a new website that is equal parts visually stunning and user-friendly. With a goal to aid timepiece enthusiasts with a unique online experience and showcase their latest offerings, the new site greets visitors with a sleek interface that shows individuals the watches represent more than mere wrist accessories, but rather, a lifestyle. Bell & Ross offer three different collections (VINTAGE, AVIATION, MARINE), all of which are currently available for viewing through a floating mosaic, placed for user ease. Take a look at their site HERE!

Saint Honore Haussman Forty 7-24

Saint Honore makes good time with a new super-chronograph watch attributed to those who make the best time. The Haussman Forty 7-24 is designed as an homage to race cars and the sleek prestige carried with driving faster, better than anyone else. A silver tinted dial, honeycomb caseback and tachymetric scale graduated up to 407 km/h, inspired by the legendary speed on the track. The face is based heavily on the dashboard aesthetic and, in case you were wondering, the large orange 15 a nod to the starting time of 24 hour races (3 pm/15:00.)

Gucci GRAMMY Timepiece Collection

After a three-year partnership made exclusively with The Recording Academy in 2010, Gucci Timepieces and Jewelry has successfully launched the Gucci GRAMMY timepiece collection. Inspired by the GRAMMY Awards, these timepieces will benefit the GRAMMY Museum.

Gucci Timepieces and Jewelry is the first partner to help support the GRAMMY Museum assess a Muzak archive that was recently discovered in a warehouse in South Carolina. The archives are said to have included more than 20,000 never-released master recordings of American music dating back to 1934, from jazz to spiritual. This effort will determine the best way to house, digitize and ultimately release the recordings. Gucci’s music and film preservation interests are admirable endeavours that display the brand’s commitment to celebrating the legacy of various forms of art.

Props, Gucci.

Tissot – Sailing Touch

The Sailing Touch is like having the weather network on your wrist. Its integrated histogram measuring the past six hours makes checking the weather conditions and surrounding air pressure smooth sailing. Other impressive features of the Sailing Touch include the ability to measure speed over a given distance, a compass, two alarms, two time zones, a perpetual calendar and back-lighting. Its untouchable.

Tissot – T-Sport

Tissot’s T-Sport is reminiscent of the Swiss watchmaker’s classic design as well as pristine quality and functionality. The watch features a blue/arabic dial, sapphire crystal glass and stainless steel case and bracelet. Sleek and versatile, the T-Sport is well-suited for any occasion.

Swiss Military Hanowa – Flagship

Since 1963, Swiss Military Hanowa has been known for developing trendy yet affordable watches.  The Flagship is no exception.  Sporting a classic design with a black and silver dial, the timepiece also provides instant legibility with luminescent hour markers.  The rounded curces of the piece are impressed with the companies logo, and is, of course, Swiss made.