Wristwatch Updates: Harry Winston Opus XI, Silberstein, Basel Updates, & More!

This new Harry Winston Opus XI is not to be missed. (pic via aBlogToRead)

Here's the video. You have to see how the minutes display changes.

And I still can't get enough of this new Rolex Explorer II! The price is approx a year of tuition at my kids' high schools, so sadly it won't happen anytime soon, if ever, but wow! This is the kind of watch you could wear for everything for 20+ years.

Harry Winston Opus XI Watch: "This year the Opus man is watch maker Denis Giguet of MCT, who created the amazing Sequential One. Giguet lends his talents to the Opus game and wins with the Opus XI. While the Harry Winston DNA is a bit hard to see in this watch, the piece is amazing and quite unlike anything I have ever seen before. It takes complexity to a new level. Never has the display of just the hours and minutes been cause for such jaw-dropping wows." (more)

Introducing The Bell & Ross Red Radar (Live Pics & Video) - HODINKEE: "Just like the Compass and previous Radar, the new Basel 2011 introduction, dubbed the 'Red Radar,' uses a disc system mounted to a traditional ETA movement to create a completely unique look. This particular model resmebles a red radar screen (cue the 'Hunt of Red October' bleeping sound) via red tinted crystal and clever fading on the time indication discs."

Patek Philippe 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch: "This is it folks, this is the Patek Philippe watch (of today) that you are going to want. Brand new for 2011, and likely hard as hell to get for the foreseeable future, this is the Reference 5270 perpetual calendar chronograph watch (5720G). In white gold the case is Western-wearable at 41mm wide and looks spectacular." (more)

The mathematics of Parmigiani - livemint.com: "In the slightly bizarre world of high luxury, the recency of Swiss watches is anathema. Newness is something that is not only frowned upon, but actively campaigned against."

VIDEO: Louis Vuitton Steps Up Their Game, Builds A Tambour Minute Repeater - HODINKEE: "Housed inside the shapely Tambour case, LV's minute repeater caters to world travelers, providing a slight twist from most repeater watches. The watch features a dual-time configuration, with a second time zone visible in the window at the center of the dial."

Basel/SIHH 2011 - Alain Silberstein: "In the sun-filled halls of the 'Palace' - a tent-like structure set up outside the main hall that feature some of the most sought after small and independent companies such as Christophe Claret, MB&F and De Bethune, I find the colorful booth of Mr. Alain Silberstein."

Tudor Grantour Chrono Flyback (Ref 20550) - Perpetuelle: "Here’s a first look at the 2011 Tudor Grantour Chrono Flyback watch, Ref 20550. Rolex sister-brand Tudor had one of the big hits last year with its Tudor Heritage Chronograph watch, and while this particular model is not part of the Heritage line, it is another solid chrono — including a flyback function"

First Look: TAG Heuer Mikrotimer Flying 1000 - Calibre 11: "The Mikrotimer has two central Chronograph hands. The first green central hand measures the 1/100th and 1/1000th of a second on the external scale. The second, smaller central hand indicates elapsed minutes and 1/12s of a minute (i.e. 5 seconds)."

Patek Philippe Chief Says China Overinvestment Is a Mistake - Bloomberg: "Patek Philippe SA Chairman Thierry Stern said Swiss watchmakers that concentrate investment in China are making a mistake as the market will eventually slow."

Girard Perregaux - SIHH 2011: Girard-Perregaux celebrates its 220th anniversary! "Girard-Perregaux is celebrating its 220th anniversary this year. The year is just beginning and they are quite discreet so far but this year of celebration begins with several new watches presented at the SIHH. I can say to begin that I'm quite appealed by many of those. Several were pre-launched in the winter and it was the first opportunity to see them. The jewel of the crown was a surprise. My visit to Girard-Perregaux at the SIHH was also the opportunity to see again some already known very beautiful pieces."

Additional links:
Harry Winston Opus 11 - Perpetuelle
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Ref.5164
Basel 2011 – Breguet Classique Moonphase
Basel 2011 – Andersen Geneve Rodinia
Dark Chocolate Daytona Rose Gold with All-New Ceramic Bezel
Rolex Yacht Master II (Ref 116681)
Some picts from the Glashutte meeting yesterday
The new Stowa Flieger Chronograph
Time no longer the essence for luxury watchmakers | Reuters