The Urwerk, Swiss watch manufacturer, has released a new limited version of its UR-202 model, the Urwerk White Shark Watch. The Urwerk White Shark Watch bares the same shape and design as the UR-202, but receives a monochrome color treatment save for subtle red accents. Crafted in titanium, steel and ARCAP, the White Shark 202 fits perfectly in the 200 Urwerk series.

Urwerk White Shark

Time is monochrome on the UR-202 White Shark, with its case, dial and hour satellites all in an original shimmering silver/white hue emitted by titanium, steel and ARCAP. The White Shark, is a timepiece unadorned with no makeup, its only ornament is its technicality.

A stunning limited edition of only 12 pieces, exclusively available from Chronopassion (Paris), The Hour Glass (Singapore) and of course Urwerk.

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MB&F (Maximilian Busser & Friends) seem to have a thing for dual dials. After the HM1 Watch, HM2 watch and the HM3 Frog watch it’s time to take the Horological Machine (HM) series further. Three years in the making, the MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt is based around the indecently complex HM4.

MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt

The group first revealed the engine of the HM4 at Basel World 2010 in March, suggesting a few hints about the final design that has been unveiled today. The watch features two bullet-like chambers encasing the time display and power reserve, harnessed around the HM4 engine. That engine is hand-constructed from 311 parts, providing an accurate measure of time down to the nanosecond. The engine and display are enclosed in a titanium caseback and sapphire case, both of which combine for 210 hours of machining for the exterior itself.

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In a move to commemorate the solar-powered flight, the Solar Impulse HB-SIA – which finally took off on 7th July, after seven long years of waiting – Omega has launched a special Omega Speedmaster GMT that will be worn by the pilots on this flight.

Omega Speedmaster HB-SIA Co-Axial GMT Chronograph

Omega Speedmaster GMT Solar Impulse Watch features a robust Grade-2 titanium case measuring 44.25 mm in diameter which is coupled with a sturdy bracelet manufactured from the same material as well as the crown and the push-pieces. The case-back of the timepiece feature a ‘Test Flight’ inscription engraving, and due to its remarkable architecture it boasts 100 meters water-resistance, furthermore the robust model is completed by scratch and glare proof sapphire crystal. The sporty timepiece is also available coupled with a comfortable black or orange rubber strap.

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If you’re a true collector of fine timepieces and Rolls-Royce memorabilia, you won’t want to let this watch get away. Founded in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Swiss watchmaker Corum has developed a reputation for offering unique designs. The company has rolled out watches that have impressed avid timepiece collectors and discerning consumers all around the world. Rothner’s Excalibur is now offering a chance to own the very special Corum’s Rolls-Royce Watch that was released back in 1976.

Corum 1970's Rolls-Royce Watch

The Rolls Royce Grill watch was an exact replica of the grills found on the sedans of the time, and even featured a tiny hood ornament. The watch came in both white and yellow gold, and in both men’s and women’s versions. This 1970’s Rolls-Royce manual wind watch is made of 18k yellow gold.

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Some big news from Breitling, the launch of a new model, the Breitling Chronospace. Actually, this is appears to be more of a re-launch of the same model which was last produced in 1998 by Breitling Navitimer that supports several calculations for airborne navigation.

Breitling Chronospace

Designed for intensive professional use, Breitling Chronospace boasts an impressive array of functions that are useful to pilots – 1/100th of a second chronograph with split times, alarm, countdown, dual timezone display with independent alarm, 24-hour military time, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), perpetual calendar – all powered by a chronometer-certified Breitling SuperQuartz movement that is ten times more accurate than an ordinary quartz caliber.

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In a move to celebrate the 150th and 100th anniversary celebrations of Chopard and Alfa Romeo respectively, the two brands have launched a limited edition series of watches and clocks.

Limited Edition Chopard XL Gran Turismo Alfa Romeo Watch

Available in stainless steel or stainless steel coated with Diamond like Carbon, the Gran Turismo XL Alfa Romeo and the GT XL Chrono Alfa Romeo chronographs come with black dial accented with red hands and indeces along with the brand logos.

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Probably one of the most fruitful partnerships in this field of watch manufacturing, TAG Heuer and Porsche Club of America, the largest single-brand car club in the world (100,000+ members), bring on the market an extremely desirable timepiece for the collectors, a watch that puts together the elegance representative of TAG Heuer and the sportiness of Porsche Club of America into creating this amazing Limited Edition TAG Heuer Monaco for Porsche Club of America Watch.

Limited Edition TAG Heuer Monaco for Porsche Club of America Watch

This specialized Monaco timepiece, inspired by Steve McQueen’s of course, features red and black rally strips on the dial along with a circled ‘55′ to commemorate the year the PCA (Porsche Club of America) launched and its 55th anniversary. On the back of the watch, the PCA logo is engraved into the sapphire exhibition back.

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