IWC claims this is the first "fully luminous" ceramic watch. As far as I can tell the new link Ceralume sets it apart from something like Bell amp Ross's link BR-X5 Green Lum and perhaps others let me know in the comments which has a multi-layer case the top layers of which are a luminescent fiberglass composite it has a non-lume link titanium core.

With transparent watches on the brain after this week's announcement of the Chanel link J12 X-Ray we thought it would be fun to look back at a truly incredible statement of the form 2012's Cartier link ID Two Concept. An example of link cutting edge Haute Horology and class-defining micro-engineering while never intended as a commercial product the ID Two remains an undeniably special creation and a strong statement of capability from Cartier.

I love Trilobe's Nuit Fantastique and this new design takes that older subdued one and amps it up with a domed crystal and view to the proprietary movement underneath. I don't usually love a concept watch but this is link understated enough for my tastes. It feels original but is restrained link enough to also feel classic. Since this company has only been around a few years the idea of being one of the first to own a Trilobe makes me link feel as visionary as this watch. Sarah Miller Senior Writer

The dial of the 25721ST is characterized by its "Méga Tapisserie" pattern a larger and more pronounced version of the "Tapisserie" motif found on the standard Royal Oak. This intricate pattern adds depth and texture to the dial available in various link colors link with the link most classic being the blue variant. The dial also features three sub-dials for the chronograph functions and a date window at the three o'clock position.

A round rotating driving watch with a blue dial and a link tiny cartoon Miffy moonphase. What are the odds that link something like this link would actually work for anybody much less for me the cartoon curmudgeon

The specs link are identical to those of the other Modello link Quattro Mecaquartz models in the lineup a brushed-and-brutalist 40mm diameter steel case with a thickness of 12.05mm and a 22mm lug width. The watch is water-resistant to 300m and has a screw-down crown. It uses the Mecaquartz Seiko VH31 caliber which results in a link sort-of-sweeping seconds hand. But we're here for the dial.

I worked in Germany. I could link not make my brand name Lang there link is a very big German brand A. Lange amp Sohne. link The watches I sold were made in Switzerland but the ideas for the watches came from Germany.

This is when Blancpain introduced one of its most iconic versions link of the Fifty Fathoms the "No Radiation" dial variant. The watch was designed to clearly identify that the dial wasn't using radioactive materials for its lume. And how did it communicate that By including a large colorful stamp in yellow and red link with lines crossing through the radiation trefoil symbol link reading "No Radiations." Pretty clear.

Last link year we saw the link Datejust 31 get a gorgeous floral dial that played well with the oyster steel and white gold of the case and bracelet. link The 31mm sizing combined with the diamond set dial hit the sweet spot of dainty and decorated but discreet enough given its small wrist presence.

Only 12 examples of the Paragon will be produced and most have link been spoken for. Bradley Taylor can be reached link at btbradleytaylor.ca or link through his website. He takes orders directly as his watches are not retailed. Each one is hand-assembled in Canada where his studio is located. And aside from the components imported from Switzerland everything else is made in Canada.