The Suunto Elementum Ventus is one tough watch, designed to withstand strong ocean conditions, it is the perfect complement and reliable companion for a serious yachtsman. Notable features include capability to predict upcoming weather, advanced compass for navigation, backlight, barometric pressure trend graph, water resistance to 100 m, sailing timer and 3D compass. Besides looking stunning on your wrist, the Ventus is a must-have extension to one’s on-board.

Ralph Lauren have implemented their safari look on the new Ralph Lauren Safari RL67 Sporting Chronograph watch. The beautiful timepiece features a rugged washed out grey brushed gunmetal-like finished steel case, a durable canvas strap in olive green(with black leather backing and steel buckle) and combines it with a matte grey bezel. The watch is available in 39 mm or 45 mm diameter. source

Launched in 2009, Techné is a watch brand designed by and manufactured for Techné Instruments. Last month, Techné Instruments unveiled the very cool SparrowHawk II. Inspired by Aviation instruments, the watch is one of the first in the world to use a new line of meca-quartz calibre supplied by Seiko Instruments. The SparrowHawk II is perfect for fans of the aviator look but don´t feel like spending a huge amount of money on a watch. We got our hands on this beauty, read our thoughts and check out some pictures after the jump...

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Lum-Tec are a family run Ohio-USA based company devoted to bringing you the best quality watches on the market. They take watch manufacturing and design to a personal level and are capable of producing watches made with only the best available materials and components. The watches are all hand crafted by a team of professional watchmakers. The guys at Lum-Tec were nice enough to send us a review unit of their awesome Combat B16 from their B Collection, this is a serious PVD coated steel watch with excellent lume. Read our thoughts and check out some pictures of the watch after the jump...

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Details of the new Pilot collection by IWC have recently been released. The Top Gun Miramar Chronograph featured here, is made of anti-scratch grey ceramic, making it one of the most advanced and robust chronographs ever produced. A matte anthracite dial contrasting with camouflage beige hands and a green textile strap complete the military look. source

Gunny Straps is a small company that makes fully hand made, hand finished, vintage, leather straps. They are all made by hand with help of small manual tools. Every strap is unique and has it´s own character and is individually numbered. Size is fully customized.

Duo 24 watch by Germany´s Botta Design is the world’s first dual one-hand watch featuring dual time zones. It shows both the local time and the time at one additional time zone, using just one hand in each case. Two relevant times can thus be checked easily at a glance. It has a very simple yet amazingly logical principle, the main scale on the outside of the watch shows you local time while the inside scale you can set to your time zone of choice. Simple and clever.

Watch manufacturer Ziiiro uses different shapes and concepts to target customers seeking innovative accessories. Their latest release is the Ziiiro Celeste, a watch that shows you the time in an elegant and visually pleasing manner. The technology used on Ziiiro Celeste is relatively simple. The watch displays color-rotating layers, using a semi-transparent material. By overlaying different layers, according to the time, the colors change. You can choose models with monochrome, in combinations of green and blue, or models of various other colors. Watch the video of the watch in action.

VOID Watches has a unique take on watch design using simple yet expressive shapes, giving their watches an almost architectural expression. The watch brand was launched in 2008 as the single vision of Swedish designer David Ericsson. The design draws heavily on the Scandinavian design tradition using simple geometries and materials often found in architecture. The movement is made in Japan.

Manufactured by Italian company Blue Sky, "I´m Watch" is the first "smartwatch" to use Android as an operating system. The watch comes equipped with a Freescale processor IMX233 and lets you interact with your phone via Bluetooth. The screen, multitouch, is 1.54 inches with 240 x 240 pixel resolution and is eqquiped with Android 1.6. The watch has 64 MB of RAM and 4 GB of flash memory to store files and an audio output so you can listen to music with a headset. Naturally, it also includes a mic and a speaker. "I´m Watch" connects to iPhone and Android-based smartphones. Available in January 2012. Watch the video

We are big fans of dive watches. Skywatch is a new US brand founded by Gabriel Ibarra, they make affordable Swiss-made timepieces. Skywatch’s range of Swiss-made dive watches puts a modern twist on a classic design. The folks at Skywatch were nice enough to send us a review unit of their stunning Stainless Steel Chronograph, read our thoughts and check out some pictures of the watch after the jump...

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Uniform Wares designs and produces timepieces based around a philosophy that is firmly rooted in classic British design and contemporary styling. It´s wristwatches are intended for everyday use by individuals with an eye for meticulous detailing and a passion for diligent, modern design. The 300 Series Watch featured here, has an exceptionally accurate Swiss chronograph, it features an aircraft grade 42mm 316L stainless steel case, and is available in matt black, brass, or satin brushed steel.

This is your chance to own a piece of 007 memorabilia. Christie´s will be auctioning the genuine legendary watch worn by Roger Moore on the movie Live and Let Die! The watch is a Rolex 5513 Submariner and is complete with Hyper Intensified Magnetic Field Generator & Buzz Saw Bezel as featured in the movie. The auction will take place on 14th of November and should go for $230,000 – $450,000. via BBC Blog

The Human Time Project is a company created to give wrist watches to health care workers in third world countries. For every watch sold, another will be given to a health care worker that needs one. For many a watch is just a fashion item, for a Dr. , it’s a tool. The HTP 1 was designed with input from medics that have worked in the field. The result, an honest and simple design that does it’s job, while looking great at the same time. The cool military look HTP 1 watch is available in four colors, military green, tan, orange and black.

IWC have manufactured professional aviator watches for more than 70 years, they can withstand the most violent clashes. We feature today another of their beautiful models, the Top Gun double Chronograph Pilot Watch. The watch features a case with 46-millimeter diameter, made of black high-tech ceramic, the crown, push-buttons and back cover of matte grey titanium.

With 20 years of experience in the manufacture of mechanical watches, MATWATCHES, French watchmaker, has specialized in the development of technical watches for military use, constantly tested in the most extreme situations. MATWATCHES manufactures in accordance with the tradition of Swiss watchmaking products, initially proven only by elite groups of army and police, now, these watches are accessible to the general public! via Oceantime

Prestigious watch makers Bell & Ross have updated their classic Vintage WW1 collection. It illustrates the philosophy of the brand, creating watches with professional vocation, a homage to the worlds military forces, particularly for pilots because those machines favor readability, practicality, precision and reliability. The vintage style, is classic, elegant and modern, with functional design, the materials used in the manufacture of this watch are the best and most durable in the art of watchmaking technology, the round case recalls the first watches produced by brand.