Designer Rolf Sachs developed this blackboard face style watch for FORTIS after working on a shop window display for London’s Selfridges “on the occasion of a DADA exhibition in the Victoria and Albert Museum.”Known as the IQ, the watch has a green face and glow in the dark hands and markings and comes in an addition of 999 numbered units. The watch also looks to hold some secrets. “The humorous aspect of this design characterises the artist’s personality. Only at second view the secret of its concern is revealed.” (via dezeen) 

More views of the Fortis IQ Watch by Rolf Sachs after the jump.

If you are looking for a good and solid watch, that you can wear every day, under the shower, while skiiing or doing whatever else, the Rolex Submariner or any Rolex is always a good choice. Goes well with a suit and also more casual clothes.

Should you want something a little less common and if you care about the interior of your watch just as much as about the exterior, then you should consider the new Blancpain Air Command. Sporty, yet elegant and a masterpiece of Swiss watchmaking.

Who wants to spend a serious amount of money on a good watch and see half of the city running around in the same one? We do not!

Finally, a Breitling to overtake the coveted Super Ocean. The Super Avenger Blacksteel uses a "highly resistant carbon nitride-based treatment" to give the 48mm build one hell of a matte finish. Its not as deep a diver as the Super Ocean though with only mere 300 meters in water resistance, but what’s that matter when you got a bad ass Blacksteel Breitling.

More views of the Breitling Super Avenger Blacksteel Chorno after the jump.

Swiss watchmaker Glycine has been developing and manufacturing some great military and flight ready chronographs since the 50’s. Their latest Glycine Incursore Power Reserve DLC Chronograph offers a very simple and to the point dial with the interesting addition of a power reserve meter. Some would argue that on an automatic, you should not worry yourself with the issue of power as it will keep itself fueled. Problem is you sometimes do take it off and having that little reminder would be helpful. 

The Glycine Incursore Power Reserve is finished with a nice coat of black DLC nd runs with a reserve of 46 hours.  A more detailed view of the Glycine is offered after the jump.

Simple in color and in look. these diving watches from Ernst Benz are based on the prototype of the Benz’s divers of the 80’s. In a nice full 47mm shell, the Great Circle Chronodiver looks to serve a single purpose – "to provide a precise and legible timepiece underwater." Look for dashboard details found in the Benz’s automobiles to show some splash on the Chronodivers. Available in white or black dial with rubber, alligator, or stainless steel strap. Reasonably priced around 5000$US.

Wyler Geneve is taking a major role in the coming 30th anniversary running of the Dakar Rally in 2009. The Dakar Rally is an endurance race of machinery – cars, trucks, motorbikes – which in the past has ripped from Europe through Africa. For 2009, the race is going into South America, taking participants on a grueling 9000 km race from Buenos Aires through Chile and back into Argentina. The 30th running of the Dakar Rally will allow Wyler to showcase their new shock absorbing timepiece which is made to hold up under the toughest of situations – even a rollover. That’s right. Wyler claims this chrono can withstand a few tons rolling over it. Danger!

Here comes another banger from Bell & Ross. The Instrument BR01 Pro Titanium is built upon a 46mm titanium frame with an AR coated sapphire crystal face. The usual high end rubber band is included and will move off shelves faster than Gun n’ Roses "Chinese Democracy" when released. Look to drop about 5500 euros on the BR01. (via tz)

More detailed views of the Bell & Ross BR01 Pro Titanium after the jump.

Watchismo brings us information on designer Marc Newson’s latest. "Suspended in a bubble block of Baccarat crystal and powered by temperature change, Jaeger LeCoultre’s Atmos 561 mechanical clock is the work of Australian super-designer Marc Newson (known for designing the Ikepod watch and a million other sleek objects). Newson is reportedly a huge fan of the Atmos and approached the company to collaborate. The result is this eightieth anniversary Atmos."

More views and more details on the Atmos 561 at Watchismo.

Swiss watch manufacturer Ernst Benz has partnered with iconic chef and restaurateur Mario Batali to create a limited edition series of timepieces to benefit Food Bank For New York City. The Ernst Benz Mario Batali Limited Edition series is an enhanced version of the original design, featuring accents in Batali’s standout signature orange color. 47mm stainless steel case with stainless steel bezel. Dome sapphire glass crystal with black dial. Orange alligator leather band. Water resistant to 165 ft.

Nothing more to add, we like it! It’s now available at Barneys New York.

Hamilton’s new series of Below Zero Chronographs offers a big 46mm wrist dominating face inside of a black, stainless stainless steel or rose gold PVD. Find it soon for around 2000$US.

More views of the Hamiliton Below Zero Chronograph series after the jump.