The Portofino 39mm Chronograph

From IWC -

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Although it is available in three different color ways, I am rather partial to the green version.

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A bicompax chronograph, the Portofino 39mm Chronograph is also available with a black, or silver dial.

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The case is of stainless steel and measures - you guessed it - 39 mm in diameter.

The movement is designated as calibre 79350. It is automatic (self-winding) featuring 44 hours of power reserve.

Suggested retail price is $5,900 (in the US).

The Divido 2.0

From Minase -

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Yes, it might look familiar, but it is even better than before!

The new 2.0 has received a notable upgrade under the hood -

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Per Minase -

A New Movement

Minase’s new KT7002 is a Swiss made movement based on ETA 2892/A2 ebauches. This high- end execution displays hand-finished surfaces with perlage, blue screws, bridges with diamond polished bevels and a main plate and bridges in black “or”. With 50 hours’ power reserve, Minase’s KT7002 movement offers some 12 more hours of autonomy than the previous movement.

Here are the pertinents -

CHF 5,400.00

Prices are exclusive of VAT, which will be added to the above price according to the shipping address at checkout.

Model : 14-M01GBL-SSB

Case : Stainless steel 316L. Domed box type sapphire crystal (non reflective coating) on top, see-through sapphire case back. Water resistant up to 50 meters (5 Bar).

Dimensions : 40.6 mm. Thickness : 11.0 mm.

Weight total : 134 g.

Lug to lug: 48.7 mm

Movement : KT7002 based on ETA 2892 ébauches, power reserve 38 hours, customized by MINASE with hand-made polishing and "perlage" on plates and bridges.

Face : Polished steel indexes with luminous material

Hands : Polished, luminous material 

Functions : Hours, minutes and central seconds, date at 3 o'clock.

Bracelet : 316L stainless steel with deployment buckle. MORE concept.

You can check out all the new flavors for the Divido 2.0 at the Minase International site -

Minase Divido 2.0

The White Classic Automatic

From Holgar -

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We'll be diving into this new brand in greater depth soon, but for now, here are the pertinents for this model -

Technical Specs:

• 44mm Steel Case 904L
• Sapphire crystal front and back
• Swiss Automatic movement. Sellita SW200
• Strap: Brown leather with croco strap
• Dial: White with blue hands
• Water Resistant 100 meters

Suggested retail - $1,695