New Oceanus Black Titanium Chronograph

A five-motor black titanium chronograph is the latest solar atomic watch released by Oceanus.

Not only does this new Oceanus look very cool, but it is a significant improvement feature-wise over previous Oceanus models. Most significantly, it is multi-band, capable of receiving signals from atomic clocks in the UK, Germany, United States and Japan, whereas the original editions only calibrated with the US atomic clock in Colorado Springs, and only when you were within its 2000 mile radius.

Now, you can be assured of precise to the second accuracy even while traveling in Europe and Asia. Hopefully, the other continents don't include punctuality as an important cultural value. Actually though, an Oceanus should be as accurate as any other quartz watch even when it can't pick up an atomic clock signal.

The functionality of the awkward digital window found in the original models has been replaced with analog dials including a nice retrograde day display.

This model also comes in a regular titanium case, model OCWM700TDA-1A (MSRP $800) as well at the black PVD plated titanium pictured here, model OCWM700TBA-1A (MSRP $900).

Both models feature sapphire glass crystals, water resistance to 100 meters, manual and auto receive functions, solar power, perpetual calendar and world time. There is also supposedly a tide graph feature, but I've got to get my hands on one of these to figure out how it works. When I do, I'll update.

Zenith Port Royal Concept

Here is the Zenith Port Royal Concept. I'm sorry for the quality of the photos. The dial of this watch is very hard to shoot. The surface of the dial is transparent and it is hard to capture the depth, but here it is:

The case of the Port Royal Concept is titanium. The geometric lines on the dial and the angles of the case itself are mean't to evoke the movement of a big city. Supposedly it was inspired by New York. The effect is really very impressive.

The band is made from kevlar and lined with soft leather. The dark gray color of the strap complements nicely the titanium color.

Here is a closeup shot of the dial with a view into the El Primero movement. This is one reason you never see Zenith knockoffs. An ETA movement just doesn't look like this:

Here is one more shot. This time of the caseback. Enjoy:

This one should leave a dent in your wallet, but it's a very unique and beautiful watch and makes a great addition to any collection.