This is a very simple and classic watch from Oris. It is the Oris Artix Date watch, reference 01-733-7642-4051-07-5-21-81FC. The watch features the following functions; hours, minutes, seconds and date complication at the 6 o'clock position.

It is a very nice watch with a silver dial featuring the baton type hour markers. The Arabic hour markers are on the rehaut. The hands are luminous, and the sweep second hand features an 'O' on the balance side for Oris. The watch features a four-piece case which is water resistant to 10 ATM. It measures 42 mm in diameter. And it is fitted with a dual dome sapphire crystal on the front, and the display back is fitted with a mineral crystal.

This watch is powered by the Oris caliber 733. What is interesting is the movement fitted to the watch. This movement is based on the Selita SW200 movement. This 11.5 ligne movement beats at 28,800 A/h and has the quick-set date and hacking functionality.

For more information:
http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?ln=en&watchid=100

Casio Japan has announced a new series of Edifice watches. These three new models draw their design inspiration from automotive racing. Each is a solar-powered chronograph with the theme of "Speed and Intelligence." The watches are driven by five independent motors. Each is rated to 100M and features 28 months of power reserve. There's no word on retail prices yet, but these should start hitting retailers soon.

EQS-1100DB	EQS-1000DB	EQS-700DB

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Looks like the people at Jorg Hysek have something exciting up their sleeve. They will be launching the HD3 Slyde watch at the coming Basel 2011 conference. From the video at their site, www.hd3complication.com, this watch looks to be very interesting.

The watch will feature a touchscreen where the owner can generate a number of different screens with just a couple of taps or a flick across the screen. From the video, you can see the various functions like moon phase and chronograph. Evidently Jorg Hysek will be designing more screen interfaces for the watch that will be sold separately. So you can pick and choose exactly features and look that you desire. The watch is expected to go on sale sometime late 2011.

Jam Home Made (Japan) has released its second watch. As with the first watch, this watch features Mickey Mouse on the dial. The Secret Mickey Watch Type 2 is based on the popular classic military design. The watch is PVD black. The unique aspect of the watch is the eyes of Mickey which changes on a weekly cycle as can be seen in the photograph.

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Panerai has released 15 new models for 2011. The watches are very interesting in terms of design and material used. Additionally, some of the models will be powered by Panerai new movement the P.3000.

The watches:

PAM00345

Panerai Luminor 1950 Chrono Monopulsante Left-handed 8 Days Titanium 44 mm Special Edition P.2004/9 movement - limited edition of 150 pieces

PAM00356

Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight 44mm Contemporary Collection OP XII movement

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Jason has posted a review of the Hamilton H69619533 Khaki Field collection watch over on the Watch-A-Day blog. This mechanical model features the Unitas ETA 6497 movement. It has a great look with the over-sized white numbers on the black dial. Follow the link over for all the details and some good photos.

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Hamilton H69619533

Timex has released its Timex Reissue watch. The watch is based on a Timex fashion watch from the 1970s, the difference being the watch has been updated with modern material. This makes the watch more durable.

It is a very beautiful watch, clean and masculine, a tribute to the bold square analog designs on the seventies.The watch has the following specifications:

• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date
• Case: stainless steel, 38 mm, lug width 18 mm
• Crystal: mineral
• Water resistant: 5 ATM
• Indiglo Night Light

The watch is available in a choice of red or blue hour markers and choice of leather strap or expansion bracelet. The watches are expected to retail between $110 to 125 USD.