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We ourselves take inspiration from our environment and the many things around us and I bet if one of my most-prized possessions was a 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic coupe, my creative juices would consistently flow like the Nile. The good folks at Hodinkee have an exclusive look at the all-new Ralph Lauren Sporting Watch and boy is it an eye-popper. Much inspiration is pulled from the aforementioned Bugatti 57SC such as the outer dial of the RL Sporting Watch which is made from elm burl, the same type of wood found on the dash of Lauren’s Bugatti. The watch also features a matte black galvanic dial that, just like the gages on the Atlantic coupe, feature Arabic numerals for increased legibility. No detail was spared when crafting this innovative timepiece.

The RL Sporting Watch features a sapphire exhibition caseback allowing full viewing of the RL Caliber RL98295, which happens to be made by IWC. Legit? We think so, but for more information on this timepiece including pricing, head over to Hodinkee.

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We recently got turned to the “Business” timepiece from Versace, and were pretty impressed. I personally don’t wear gold often but when you put it on a chocolate brown deployment claspset leather strap, not sure how you can go wrong. The white dial with the Medusa logo decorated with a chequered pattern is definitely a good look and works well inside the 43 mm rose gold round case. If you’re not digging this combination, there’s a stainless steel variety with black dial as well.

On the inside is a La Joux- Perret 3513 automatic Swiss movement which can be seen through the clear caseback. The Big Date display at 12 o’clock, the Power Reserve indicator and the Roman numerals complete the face of the new timepiece.

“Business” has been limited to 500 pieces, which when priced at $2,200 each, will surely fly out the door.

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TOKYObay is infamous for their well-designed, yet affordable watches and so we’re glad to see them drop this this watch set. The limited edition set comes with nine watch tools in a zippered case to DIY. There are two mid-sized classic watch faces included, one beige and one black, and four strap choices in the canvas or leather variety. No need to go to the repair shop as the toolbox also comes with back up batteries and slug pins.

Buy It: $210 at TOKYObay

The fine folks at Hodinkee turn us to a duo of customized Rollies from Project X Designs. Say what you will about aftermarket Rolex customization but these two will seldom go unnoticed. The SS2 is based on the 16610LV Rolex and gets DLC coating, double red text, and will be limited to 24 pieces. The SS3, which also happens to use the 16610LV as its platform, features maxi dial customization, satin case finish, and a G10 NATO strap.

Head to Hodinkee for more info.

Burberry turns us to the latest addition to their growing stable of fine timepieces. The Sport Chronograph is, you guessed it, sportier than some of their other offerings and features a stainless steel case with a dark nickel plating and a dial featuring the Burberry Sport logo and chronograph, date and day functionality. The rubber buckle strap also has the Burberry Sport logo. The watch comes in blue, yellow and a deep red finish as well (which you can check out on the Burberry site).

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Remember this watch? No? Well, it got alot of coverage when it was announced back in April alongside an expected release date of July. It’s nearing October now but this slightly larger version of the Timex ‘Camper’ watch is definitely a winner. It’s easy to read and the nylon strap works well with the olive-finish resin casing. I actually picked up mine last night and love it. It also comes in a black finish but I’m hearing the scratches from regular wear are pretty obvious.

Buy It: $50 at Nordstrom

We turned you to the Bell & Ross Vintage Collection when it was first announced back in June but now the iconic watchmaker is adding a new watch to the mix. For anyone not familiar, the Bell & Ross Vintage Collection was designed as an homage to the aviators of the 1940′s, who were the first pros to use the wristwatch as a tool on their missions. The Vintage Officer watch is a continuation of the collection and gives these professional instruments an elegant appearance. The finish is flawless and reminds us once again that attention is paid to every detail when producing standout timepieces.

Like the other pieces in the Vintage Collection, the Vintage Officer will also be available in a choice two quality Swiss movements: an hours, minutes and seconds version (BR 123) and a chronograph version (BR 126). Furthermore, buyers will be able to choose from a black dial with black alligator strap or a silver dial with gray alligator strap.

Also, the Bell & Ross online boutique we announced last December is now open for business to US customers. Go see if you can pick the pieces from the Vintage Collection on there.

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Swiss watchmaker Bell & Ross looked to the cockpit of an airplane when digging for inspiration for their latest creation. The result is the BR 01 Compass, a timepiece which shows time similar to how the navigation instrument is shows direction. The time on the BR 01 Compass is displayed by a fixed mark under which the hours and minute numbers file past. The lower tinted window reveals the full rotation of the discs. This watch is special, as it offers a totally new display and goes against the flow of traditional time telling.

The BR 01 Compass will be limited to only 500 pieces, so don’t expect it to be available for much longer.

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The folks at Hodinkee turn us to a special timepiece from Turin-based design house Pininfarina. For their 80th anniversary, they commissioned watchmaker Bovet to craft the Ottanta Tourbillon, a watch that exudes elegance and delivers much versatility when it comes to usage. The design allows for it be worn on the wrist with either of its two faces displayed, or connected to a titanium chain for use as a pocket watch, or it can simply be configured as a miniature table clock. All of this is made possible without the need for any tools or accessories, allowing for seamless conversion.

The heart of the watch is powered by a special Tourbillon that, “Makes a round trip every 80 seconds, opposed to the more common 60 second variety.” Impressive indeed. Other features from the 514 piece automatic movement include an 80 hour power reserve, a platinum micro-rotor and a special Pininfarina balance screw.

Only 80 of these beauties will ever make it through production, with each priced in the $300,000 USD range. Head to Hodinkee for more details on this timepiece.