Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater 5092520

Presenting the latest developments in the department of sound, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater is the fruit of copious years of study and holds fast to the trademark of the Grande Tradition collection. 

Measuring out to 39mm diameter sized case, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater houses an automatic movement, 40 hour power reserve, and 5 bar water resistance. 

Limited to 100 pieces in production, the Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater additionally features, emanating sound vibration, minute repeater, hour and minutes hands, small seconds dial, and watchband made of reptile leather. 

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater is available in pink gold, and comes on a beautiful dark down alligator watch strap. 

Style elegant and simple pieces like this beauty the right way… 

Rubber B

Zenith Hot New Release : El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition

Beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour and ensuring 1/10 of a second precision, the special edition Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition, marks the brands first year as official time keeper for the Tour Auto Optic 2000 beginning April 21, 2015. Consisting of 225 participating legendary cars in a famous race with teams from all nationalities, the Tour Auto Optic 2000 spans a total of 2000 km beginning in Paris and ending in Biarritz.

Encased in a 42MM diameter sized case, the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition is powered by the El Primero 4061 automatic movement, holds a minimum power reserve of 50 hours, and is water resistant to 10 ATM.

Limited to 500 pieces, the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition features double sided anti reflective treated domed sapphire crystal glass, transparent sapphire crystal case back, silicon escape wheel and lever, tachymetric scale, hour and minutes hands, central chronograph hand, small seconds, 12 hour and 30 minute counters, and watch band made of leather. 

The El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition, will be available in brushed stainless steel, on a blue calfskin leather watch strap with protective rubber watch band lining. 

IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition “75th Anniversary”

Encompassing IWC Schaffhausen’s watchmaking craftsmanship mastery in one stunning timepiece to honor the 75th anniversary of the Portugieser collection, the  Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition “75th Anniversary” is perpetual calendar perfection.

Housed in a 45MM diameter sized case is an in house self winding mechanical chronograph movement that features a perpetual calendar, 3 bar water resistance, 68 hour power reserve when fully wound, efficient double pawl winding, quick action switch, and flyback function.

Additionally, the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition “75th Anniversary” is equipped with double sided anti reflective sapphire crystal glass, hours, minutes and seconds hands, hours and minutes combined in a totalizer, small hacking seconds, large double digit display for date and month, leap year indicator, and watchband made out of leather. 

The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition “75th Anniversary” is limited to 25 pieces in platinum or to 75 in each red gold version, and comes on either a black alligator watch strap or dark down alligator watch band. 

The color combinations on this stunning timepiece would look so good on a variety of alternative watch straps... Rubber B

Baselworld 2015 Favorite: Longines Heritage Diver 1967

Diving into history, and fishing out inspiration from their 1967 divers watch model, Longines's vintage influenced addition to the Heritage collection is a favorite among many for its history, movement, and affordable price.

Combining a divers watch with a chronometer, the Longines Heritage Diver 1967 has a 42MM diameter sized case, screw in case back and crown, sapphire crystal anti reflective treated glass, bordeaux aluminum bezel, tachymetric scale on the dial, center hour, minutes and seconds hands, small seconds, 12 hour, and 30 minute counters, and three watch strap variations. 

Additionally, the Heritage Diver 1967 is powered by a self winding mechanical movement, has a 54 hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 30 bar.

The Longines Heritage Diver 1967 will be available in steel, and will be equipped with either a black alligator watchband with diving buckle, or watch strap made of rubber or classic steel watch band with a double security folding clasp and integrated diving extension.

This awesome piece was built to be customized... What are you waiting for?

Rubber B

Variation watch strap photo credit: A Blog to Watch

Baselworld 2015: Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT

Released this Baselworld 2015, Bremont delivers with their new Ti-GMT line of promised titanium timepieces. Collaborating with one of the biggest names in aviation, the Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT is an echo of the Boeings involvement in leading material research and development. 

Housed in a soft inner case for anti magnetic and anti shock protection, the Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT is powered by an automatic chronometer, bears a 42 hour power reserve, and is water resistant to 10 ATM.

Measuring out to a 43MM diameter sized case, the Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT also features domed scratch resistant anti reflection treated sapphire crystal on case front and back, bidirectional rotating bezel, hour, minute and seconds hands, 24 hour GMT hand, GMT function, small seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour counters, and organic polymer watch band.  

The Bremont Boeing Model 247 Ti-GMT will be available in Boeing aviation grade Ti 6-4 titanium, on an military-esque Seattle watch strap. 

Lug space on this bad boy is 22MM, hint hint… 

Baselworld 2015: Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Directly descending from the original 1926 Oyster model, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual is the more affordable option of joining the Rolex family. Offering timelessness with newfangled technical innovation, the Oyster Perpetual is the Rolex Oyster collection in its purest form. 

Featuring a new sized 39mm diameter case, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual has a monobloc middle case, screw down case back, winding crown, domed bezel, screw down twin lock double waterproofness system, and scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass. 

Running on a perpetual mechanical self winding movement, the Oyster Perpetual features center hour, minute and seconds hands, stop second for accurate timing, a bidirectional self winding mechanism, and is waterproof up to 330 feet.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual will be available in the featured 39mm diameter sized case, along with other variation options of different case sizes and dial colors. 

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is from the Rolex Oyster collection and is featured on a Rolex Oyster Bracelet. 

Baselworld 2015: The Omega Globemaster

Undergoing and passing an array of Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology examinations, and creating a new quality guideline in watch craftsmanship, the new Baselworld 2015 Omega release symbolizes horological skill and brand tradition all in one. 

Hosting Omega’s most advanced mechanical movement, the Globemaster can withstand 15,000 gauss of magnetic fields, has a power reserve of up to 60 hours, and is water resistant up to 330 feet. 

Housed in a 39mm diameter sized case, the Omega Globemaster has front and back antireflective scratch resistant sapphire glass, a special medallion under the transparent case back, co-axial escapement, hour, minutes and seconds hands, chronometer,

time zone function, date function, automatic winding in both directions, and a watch strap made out of leather. 

The Omega Globemaster will be available in 18k sedna gold or stainless steel on either a brown alligator watch band, or blue watch strap made out of alligator leather. 

Baselworld 2015: The Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined

This Baselworld 2015, Chopard unveiled their next limited edition stunner for the ever growing marking towards a more sustainable world. Using source protected ethical gold from small scale mining organizations, the Chopard Fairmined collection is in allegiance with the Alliance for Responsible Mining, ensuring miners safe working conditions and fair pay. The Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined is a lesson that you don’t have to sacrifice style for eco friendly pursuits.

Housed in a 39.5mm diameter sized case, the Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined features glare proof and scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass, a transparent sapphire crystal case back, hour and minutes hands, small seconds, and a watch band made out of genuine leather. 

Limited to 250 pieces, the L.U.C XPS Fairmined is powered by a mighty and innovative in house movement, has a power reserve of 65 hours, and is water resistant to 30 meters. 

The Chopard L.U.C XPS Fairmined will be available in fairmined 18 carat rose gold on a black alligator vegetable tanned watch strap. 

Like the rose gold but would prefer a brown watch strap option? 

Wait and see how Rubber B can help... 

Baselworld 2015 Love: The Updated Rolex Cellini Time

Staunch to their collections form, Rolex’s Baselworld 2015 addition to the Cellini collection brings elegance up a notch with their lavish yet classy new design. 

Launching a sleek updated look, the Rolex Cellini Time has a new bezel set with 62 diamonds, new hour markers closer to the center of the dial complete with diamonds, sword shaped hour and minutes hands in matching 18 ct gold, and leather watch strap with matching 18 ct gold buckle. 

Housed within a 39mm sized case, the Cellini Time runs on a perpetual mechanical self winding movement, and has domed sapphire crystal glass, domed screw down case back, stop seconds for precise time setting, and is water proof to 165 feet. 

The Rolex Cellini Time will be available in either white gold or everose gold on a black alligator watch band.  

Like the new look but prefer a brown watch strap? Just wait and see what Rubber B has in store for their new line of watch bands...

Baselworld 2015: Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153R-001

Celebrating its 175th anniversary last year, Patek Philippe is one of the oldest and last independently family owned watch manufactures in Geneva. Originally inspired by minimalist standards, the most recent Baselworld 2015 addition to the Patek Philippe Calatrava collection rings home to its pure tradition.

The refreshed Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153R-001 measures out to a 38MM diameter sized case, and features hour and minutes hands, sweep seconds hand, sapphire crystal glass, sapphire crystal case back, and a leather watch strap. 

Powered by a mechanical self winding movement, the Calatrava 5153R-001 is water resistant to 30m, and has a power reserve function of 45 hours. 

The Patek Philippe Calatrava 5153R-001 will be available in rose gold on a chocolate brown alligator watch band. 

Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5153 is already available in white gold and yellow gold, on a black alligator watch strap or brown watch band made of alligator. 

Stayed tuned for news on our upcoming novelty line of watch straps. 

Style time the Rubber B way. 

Baselworld 2015 Day 1: The Glashutte Original Senator Observer

Hot out of the oven is Glashutte’s latest Baselworld 2015 release, the revamped and ready for action Senator Observer. Built to withstand extreme weather conditions, the Glashutte Original Senator Observer continues its tradition as a fundamental timepiece for those on the rougher side of the fence. 

Powered by a not so common automatic movement for an observer watch, the Glashutte Original Senator Observer is waterproof up to 5 bar, and has a power reserve function of 55 hours. 

Equipped with a 44MM diameter sized case, the Senator Observer features sapphire crystal glass, hours and minutes hands, small seconds sub dial, power reserve indicator, panorama date, and a watchband made of leather.  

The Glashutte Original Senator Observer will be available in stainless steel with either a black watch strap made of Louisiana Leather, or black calfskin watch band. 

Today marks day one of Baselworld 2015 official new releases, only the week will tell what other fine innovative pieces well see this year. 

Style time the Rubber B way.