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MB&F HM4 Final Edition – Stealth Mode (Live Pics)

| February 27, 2013 | Reply

MB&F HM4 Final Edition
© 2013 Adam Priscak for WatchAnish and TWL

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost three years since the launch of MB&F’s Horological Machine No.4. Considered by many (including Max Busser himself) to be one of the brand’s most daring and outrageous creations to date, the HM4 has become somewhat of an icon, symbolizing MB&F’s willingness to always push the boundaries and take things one step further.

Given its apparent importance therefore it might seem somewhat strange that the brand has just announced the launch of the HM4 Final Edition, a set of eight very special pieces that herald the end of this short-lived era. But it was always meant to be this way. From the outset the brand declared only 100 Thunderbolt movements would ever be produced, this was never meant to be a long-term gig and so the time has come to say farewell. And in typical MB&F fashion, the HM4 is going out in style, stealth style that is.

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Locman Stealth: Total Stealth, Total Color

| September 5, 2009 | 8 Replies

Locman Total Black

Those smooth Italian fashionistas over at Locman Italy are at it again. Following on from the tremendous success of the Stealth – Titanium Carbon Steel watches the flagship collection is now being introduced with a Total Color case. And as we have come to expect from Locman, they are certainly colorful!

The Total Color Treatment
Pictured above is the Total Black version which I must say is my personal favourite. Its also, in my opinion, the only version that fits the ‘stealth’ moniker, but that’s another story.

Locman is well known for using high-tech, modern materials in the composition of its watches and the new Total Color series is no exception. The case is enameled with a thin composite ceramic film: a state-of-the-art coating that is ultra-resistant to knocks and to wear and gives the watch its sleek, shiny finish.

Complete Wearability
Locman has carefully selected complementary and completely non-allergic materials for the parts of the watch that come into contact with skin. The caseback is made from titanium (frequently used for medical purposes due to its complete biocompatibility) and a breathable rubber strap.

If you’re familiar with the brand then you will know that is indicative of Locman’s approach to watch making. Products not only need to look good, they also need to wear well so that they are of benefit, not hindrance, to their user.

Variations On The Theme
The new Total Color watches come in two main variations: an intense black for the Total Black version and shimmering midnight blue for Total Blue (pictured below).

Stealth Total Black
The Total Black model comes with with a black case and dials are available in three variations:

  • With a midnight blue finish; or
  • With white hour-markers and double orange hour-marker at 12 o’clock matching the tip of the hands; or
  • Or the third (and my personal favourite) varation, powered by a GMT Dual Time movement and with numerals and hour-markers alternating between shades of white or red (pictured above).

Locman Total Blue

Stealth Total Blue
The Total Blue model comes with a blue case and dial, white hour-markers and a double yellow hour-marker at 12 o’clock matching the tip of the hands (pictured above).

The Final Word
I’ve always been a fan of Locman watches as they are of good quality, look good and are affordable. This new series is no different and the Total Black would make for a great every day watch.

Check out the full range at Locman Italy’s website.

Full Black: New Wyler Genève Code-R chronograph

| August 31, 2009 | 1 Reply

Wyler Genève Code-R chronograph

It seems that black is back and its here to stay. I for one could not be happier. Especially when you consider the number of high quality, stealth look watches that have been steadily introduced to the market over the last 12 months.

Wyler Genève Code-R chronograph
Take for example the new full-black Code-R chronograph from Wyler Genève. The brushed titanium case is subtle and refined yet the all black styling gives it a hint of toughness and reliability. And for a watch brand so closely linked with motorsport, reliability is key. That’s why the Code-R is powered by arguably one of the most reliable Swiss automatic chronograph movements presently on the market (at least within this price range) and has a power reserve of 42 hours.

Design Cues
Further demonstrating its strong links to motor racing the Code-R takes it design cues from the materials and technology used in the sport. As previously mentioned the external casing is made from lightweight yet incredibly resilient titanium with carbon-fibre resin for its inner frame. The rubber-coated crown is reticent of a car tyre and the chronograph pushers are pedal-shaped.

Function Over Form
However, just as in motor racing, design plays second fiddle to practicality in the Wyler Genève chronograph. A watch, no matter how stunning, has little use if it cannot be read and this problem is further magnified on an all-black timepiece such as the Code-R. To counter this, the hands and minute track numerals are coated with black SuperLuminova which ignite the dial at night to allow the user to view it clearly.

Ensuring comfortable wearing the Code-R is fitted as standard with a black rubber bracelet with pushbutton-operated fold-over clasp in steel and titanium and comes with a 2-year warranty.

The Final Word
Wyler Genève make stunning watches and the Code-R chronograph is no exception. The subtle stealthy allure of the watch cannot be denied and although I generally do not like titanium casing I would most certainly make an exception in this case (excuse the pun). This would make a great every day watch or a very nice addition to any collection.

Check out www.wylergeneve.com for more information.