Hamilton invited us to breakfast this morning to see the highlights of their Basel 2012 collection. There were some really excellent pieces, but the one that really caught our eye was the brand new intra-matic (all lower case). The watch is clearly vintage inspired, and just as it was in the 1950s, it will be the sister watch to the Thin-O-Matic, the tribute of which we saw last year. The intra-matic feature simple stick markers with a domed crystal and dial. It is a thin watch at around 7mm thick. The intra-matic is great looking, and will be available in both steel…
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An Early Look At The Hamilton intra-matic: A Winner From Basel 2012, Already
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Friday Afternoon Find: A Tudor Sub So Tropical, We Actually Have No Idea What We're Looking At
HODINKEE27 Jan 2012 | 4:54 pmThere is tropical, and then there is just downright ridiculous. As we've told you before, serious vintage Rolex collectors love it when the black part of a dial turns brown - they call it "chocolate" or "tropical." In many cases, people will pay a large premium for tropical dials. The watch we spotted today over on VRF goes beyond chocolate and beyond tropical - in fact the damn dial is so faded it's illegible to the naked eye. What it is is a vintage Tudor Submariner Ref 7298 with pointed crown guards - a pretty cool and valuable piece. But, the dial on this one is, well, really,… -
Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol Watch
aBlogtoRead.com27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 amAh, now here is a slide-rule bezel complication that I can use. I tend to make fun of these as I am not about to do long-division or calculate fuel consumption on a tiny slide-rule, if I need to figure that stuff out at all... But this one is actually handy. This new watch for 2012 from Hamilton is the Khaki X-Patrol and it has a metric to imperial conversion scale. That would prove useful as I often travel to Europe and having no idea how far things are and how much things weight. I am such a proud American. It isn't going to replace a calculator, but in comparison to most slide-rule bezels… -
Great watch - shame about the name
THE SYDNEY TARTS26 Jan 2012 | 1:28 amIt's nearly three years since I had the unexpected and very rare honour of being able to photograph one of the most elusive, beautiful, and horologically significant timepieces of the century. I refer, of course, to the somewhat pompously-titled Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Watch With Audemars Piguet Escapement... This absolutely gorgeous creature landed inside my light tent under very odd circumstances, recounted here. The watch you see above is a prototype that had been living on the wrist of its creator, Fabrice Deschanel (of Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi) for some two years,… -
Artya - Watches for iconoclasts
THE SYDNEY TARTS25 Jan 2012 | 11:33 pmYvan Arpa is a breath of fresh air in the watch industry. Having worked his way up to managerial level within established Swiss brands, he decided a few years ago to throw that all away, and do something really daring as artistic director for a new brand, Romaine Jerome. A series of new models followed, each more daring and controversial than the last. Watches with pieces of metal from the wreck of the Titanic; double-tourbillon watches with no hands, which told the time to within an accuracy of 12 hours; a watch made from a case material so reactive, it had to be sealed inside a glass bubble…
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Friday Afternoon Find: A Tudor Sub So Tropical, We Actually Have No Idea What We're Looking At
27 Jan 2012 | 4:54 pmThere is tropical, and then there is just downright ridiculous. As we've told you before, serious vintage Rolex collectors love it when the black part of a dial turns brown - they call it "chocolate" or "tropical." In many cases, people will pay a large premium for tropical dials. The watch we spotted today over on VRF goes beyond chocolate and beyond tropical - in fact the damn dial is so faded it's illegible to the naked eye. What it is is a vintage Tudor Submariner Ref 7298 with pointed crown guards - a pretty cool and valuable piece. But, the dial on this one is, well, really,… -
Introducing The Cartier Santos-Dumont Skeleton In Pink Gold (Live Photos)
27 Jan 2012 | 8:37 amThe Santos-Dumont is a classic on the Cartier line-up, and the skeleton is something of cult favorite among collectors. The deco numerals cut right into the structure of the watch are artfully done - in fact, the roman numerals are actually formed by the skeletonized bridges of the movement - and to see the Cartier calibre 9614 MC fully exposed in all its glory is really an impressive sight. This year, the Santos-Dumont Skeleton is introduced in pink gold for the first time and the result is just stunning. Each pink gold Santos-Dumont Skeleton will be individually numbered… -
An Early Look At The Hamilton intra-matic: A Winner From Basel 2012, Already
26 Jan 2012 | 11:07 amHamilton invited us to breakfast this morning to see the highlights of their Basel 2012 collection. There were some really excellent pieces, but the one that really caught our eye was the brand new intra-matic (all lower case). The watch is clearly vintage inspired, and just as it was in the 1950s, it will be the sister watch to the Thin-O-Matic, the tribute of which we saw last year. The intra-matic feature simple stick markers with a domed crystal and dial. It is a thin watch at around 7mm thick. The intra-matic is great looking, and will be available in both steel… -
Watch Spotting At Pitti Uomo With Jeremy Kirkland And Justin Chung
26 Jan 2012 | 8:30 amPitti Uomo… The mecca of menswear.Do I sound dramatic? That's kind of the point.This is where the peacocks strut. Men from all over the world come to Florence, Italy twice a year to buy and show upcoming clothing collections, drink espresso, smoke cigarettes, and try to get photographed looking cool.Here you'll see brands like Kiton, Brunello Cucinelli, Lardini, and every other cool Italian clothier whose name you say softly to avoid someone hearing you mispronounce it.While most of you have seen photos from Pitti Uomo for years on The Sartorialist and GQ's Tommy Ton, few ever pay… -
Barcelona Soccer Player Eric Abidal Gives Cancer-Stricken 15-Year-Old The Rolex Right Off His Wrist
25 Jan 2012 | 11:42 amEric Abidal is a defenseman for Barcelona. He is also a cancer survivor, and one hell of a guy. Abidal survived liver cancer just last year, and since then has become very active in supporting the fight against all forms of the disease. Recently, the father of a 15-year-old cancer-stricken boy named Juan Garcia wrote a letter to a Spanish newspaper describing how Abidal was his son's inspiration for the fight to get better. Abidal actually visited the cancer ward where he met with Garcia and several other sick children. At the end of the meeting, Abidal took the gold Rolex…
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FS: CASIO G9000BP-1CR, GRAPE MUDMAN, MINT IN BOX !!!
28 Jan 2012 | 6:58 amSUPERB CASIO G SHOCK MUDMAN, PURPLE FACE, AND BUTTONS. WATCH WAS BOUGHT, TRIED ON, AND PLACED IT INSIDE DRAWER, UNTIL NOW FOR PICTURE TAKING. COMPLETE WITH INNER BOX/TIN/TAGS/MANUAL. Outer cardboard box has slight imperfection as pictured. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE AT: $75.00 shipped & paypaled CONUS ONLY. -
Speedmaster pre pro and pro bezels
28 Jan 2012 | 6:56 amAs I cruise through the internet collecting information about vintage speedmasters I have come across articles about the differences in the hands, dials and cases. I haven't seen any that address the bezels. On this forum we have members who probably have just about every kind of common (tachymetere) speedy bezels. I haven't seen any pics of the decimel, pulsimetric or telemetric bezels. In a recent thread it was pointed out by Trim that not all of the vintage pre moon bezels were of the "dot over 90" variety. Quote: While this is perceived and oft stated internet Omega wisdom… -
WTB: UG Polerouter Sub
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Oman is an awesome guy to do business with !!!
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Seiko OM package, docs and stiff bezel, is it real?
28 Jan 2012 | 6:24 amHello everyone, Finally my first Automatic Diver’s watch, it is a new Seiko Orange Monster. At the moment I am unsure if it real or fake. As I have seen others unbox their OM and review videos compare to what I have, it create many unanswered questions and wondering if you guys can help me out? Here is the summary list of what I observe I will try my best to post as much photos as I can (Sorry about the low quality, I don’t have a good camera) The Box and documentation - My OM came in a square box packaging instead of the usual rectangular box like many other Monster owner. -The usual…
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Uniq Caterham Seven Watch
28 Jan 2012 | 2:04 amIt probably takes a dedicated car lover to have heard of UK based Caterham. But I would garner to say that even less people have heard of small watch brand Uniq. Not yet necessarily official, this is a concept Caterham watch by the watch design company. They have produced other similar watches so I believe it likely that these will make their way to production at some point. There is something interestingly similar about Caterham and Uniq. Both are exclusive little companies but those that aren't interested in producing things at wild prices. Caterham's mostly "Superlight" cars are speedy and… -
Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol Watch
27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 amAh, now here is a slide-rule bezel complication that I can use. I tend to make fun of these as I am not about to do long-division or calculate fuel consumption on a tiny slide-rule, if I need to figure that stuff out at all... But this one is actually handy. This new watch for 2012 from Hamilton is the Khaki X-Patrol and it has a metric to imperial conversion scale. That would prove useful as I often travel to Europe and having no idea how far things are and how much things weight. I am such a proud American. It isn't going to replace a calculator, but in comparison to most slide-rule bezels… -
World Watch Report 2012
26 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pmThe World Watch Report is a very important survey of online activity for the luxury watch industry. I am also a contributor to the annual reports and would like to share with you some interesting excerpts from the 2012 edition of the World Watch Report (WWR). The survey looks at a range of brands that are considered haute horology brands, and creates analytics and graphs based on a lot of information that they gather. It is mainly aimed at people in the watch industry but should prove interesting to dedicated watch lovers as well. If you click on these graphics they should expand and you can… -
Konstantin Chaykin Lunokhod New Moon Watch
26 Jan 2012 | 5:11 amAs a follow-up model to their Lunokhod watch, Russian Konstantin Chaykin releases the very limited edition Lunokhod New Moon. I guess they call it that because it their new moon phase watch. The original Lunokhod was a very interesting and inspired watch that I discussed hands on here. The original Lunokhod featured the same case design by was done in an old-style metal called wootz steel. The Lunokhod New Moon has been offered in 18k gold. I think it is yellow gold, and would the first yellow gold watch I have seen in a long time. It still has a sort of artisinal look to it, but the gold… -
IWC Big Pilot Top Gun Watches For 2012 Hands-On
25 Jan 2012 | 2:09 amHey mister? You want a big watch that is easy to read? Well do I have something for you! The iconic classic aviator watch look is one that IWC has been more than successfully perpetuating for quite some time. They probably do it the best, and at the least they are the best at selling it. It is an classic look that feels great on the wrist as was originally developed for optimal legibility and ease of operation. What more could you want from a timepiece? As you'll be hearing over the year, 2012 is the year of the Pilot watch for IWC. At SIHH 2012 their booth was pretty amazing by most…
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DEVON TREAD 2 SNEAK PEEK - The Eagerly Anticipated Follow-Up to its Groundbreaking Tread 1
18 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pmMADE IN THE USA DEVON ANNOUNCESDETAILS OF THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO ITS GROUNDBREAKING TREAD 1, THEDEVON TREAD 2 The DEVON Tread 1 wasnominated for the GRAND PRIX D’HORLOGERIE DE GENÈVE in 2010 for Best Designand Concept Watch among a field of very storied and esteemed brands, the firsttime an American watch company had ever been included in the competition. Now DEVON is building upon the success of theTread 1 with another groundbreaking design called Tread 2. The Tread 2 will deliver DEVON’spatent-pending Time Belt technology in a package that’s more… -
Sneak Peek to Baselworld 2012 - HYT H1 - the first timepiece ever to combine mechanical and liquid engineering.
10 Jan 2012 | 4:17 pmWhat are we getting excited to see at the 2012 Baselworld Watch Fair in Switzerland? Topping our growing list is the HYT H1 Hydro-Mechanical watch from Vincent Perriard & co. (former CEO of Concord - and his obvious product predecessor, the C1). Prices are rumored to begin at $45,000 (for Titanium casing) which is considerably more attainable than other concept watches of this ilk.Pistons in the movement move the bellows. As one expands the other one compresses which moves the green Fluorescein liquid. Fluorescein even has applications in forensics to detect latent blood… -
All Barcelona 666 Watches are 25% Off - 3 Days Only!
29 Dec 2011 | 12:57 pmSavings From Spain!All Barcelona Watches are 25% OffFor a limited Time!Save mucho dinero: use discount code SPAIN25 at checkout to take an additional 25% off the prices of each and every Barcelona Watch at Watchismo.*View All Barcelona Watches On SaleView All Barcelona Watches On SaleFrom the creative minds of Spanish industrial designers Ferran Serra & Oscar Vera of Serradelarocha, they have assembled an entirely original wristwatch collection for men and women with unconventional tastes in timepieces. Each watch different from the next but all with distinctive design, personality and… -
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TOP TEN TIME MACHINE GIFT GUIDE - BEST MECHANICAL & AUTOMATIC WATCHES
19 Dec 2011 | 11:33 amTOP TEN TIME MACHINESMechanical and Automatic Watches On Sale!Ever wanted to lift the hood and get a look at what really makes your watch tick?For a simple quartz watch, the only moving parts seem to be the battery replacements year after year. But a mechanical watch is a true Time Machine, a dizzying play of cause and effect, where gears, cogs, wheels, rotors and springs work in precise unison to keep you as painfully punctual or as fashionably late as suits you.Check out our featured collection of ten Time Machines - mechanical and automatic watches that can outlive you but don't have a…
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HERE Film
25 Jan 2012 | 10:34 amA bizarre but interesting short by Italian film makerLuca Guadagnino for Starwood Hotel’s Luxury Collection. Thanks Richard! -
Teenage Engineering Updates
22 Jan 2012 | 2:37 pmStockholm-based Teenage Engineering are at it again with a new OS Update and a new product. Can’t wait to try it all out on my OP-1. The OS update delivers new drum and sequencer modes and badly-needed MIDI sync, plus cool MIDI modulation. Combined, it seems the OP-1 has really matured – sync alone removes a major obstacle for some adopters. The new hardware is Opbox, a combination USB host / MIDI / CV box with analog sensors – and it has pretty plug-in modules and even custom-made shoes to match (below). The shoes may not be terribly practical, but the Oplab fits a unique niche… -
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SIHH 2012: IWC Top Gun Launch
18 Jan 2012 | 8:32 amI had a great time at SIHH with my friends from IWC yesterday. Totally loving the new Pilots Watches. If I had to pick a favorite– it would be the Ceramic Big Pilot’s Watch with Perpetual Calendar shown above. Stunning in person, I promise. Big Pilot in Ceramic and Titanium. A nice twist on the classic model. Big Pilot Worldtimer, I should probably have one of these. And of course, the new Miramar. I’ve seen a few different strap combinations and I’m partial to the brown leather, but the green canvas is still really solid. P.S. The booth was incredible. Full flight… -
Me-lo-dy Musical Airport Floors
9 Jan 2012 | 10:11 amStomping around airports can get old. Design to the rescue! Jeriël Bobbe, a recent Eindhoven grad, has devised a musical floor that you play by dragging your suitcase across it. Bobbe was inspired by something he noticed during his weekly train trips from Eindhoven to Amsterdam. “Whether they are stone slabs, tactile paving for the blind, or a grid for wheelchairs, there is music in everything,” the Dutch designer writes. So he decided to formalize the music-making, by creating pieces of ribbed wood that can be arranged like musical notes. The distance between the grooves corresponds to…
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Photo Essay: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Compressor Navy Seals Alarm Beverly Hills Boutique Edition
26 Jan 2012 | 1:50 amIt seems to be Jaeger-LeCoultre month here – which of course isn’t at a bad thing at all! I recently had the opportunity to photograph the uncommon JLC Master Compressor Navy Seals Alarm Beverly Hills Boutique Edition (what a long name). It differs from the standard edition in a) it’s very limited production run; b) the yellow accents on the compressor crowns and strap; c) the logo printing on the underside of the sapphire crystal; d) the most obvious part, the anthracite case. As usual, all images may be clicked on for larger versions. The movement is the same as the… -
Watches In TV Series
23 Jan 2012 | 2:59 pmWatches in TV series, we all know you have been trying to identify Jerry Seinfeld’s Breitling (or Cartier), Kim Kardashian’s AP Royal Oak (or Scott Disick’s), Dexter’s Timex, Charlie’s Rolex Yacht-Master and Tony Soprano’s Rolex Day-Date. And although Don Draper wore a Rolex Explorer in HBO’s Mad Men TV series, Jaeger-LeCoultre recently released a Mad Men special ‘Mad about Reverso’ that features a Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce logo engraved in the reversible back side of the watch. So it seems that watch manufacturers are pretty aware of… -
Photo Essay: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Tourbillons
22 Jan 2012 | 4:50 amI think most collectors will be familiar with the Master Tourbillon line; it is one of the most accessible entry points for this complication, and finished to a higher level than JLC’s already excellent regular pieces. But it’s unlikely that you will have ever seen these particular examples, from the Haute Joallerie and fine art lines – special pieces that are made in extremely limited numbers and never seen outside the boutiques. Much more artisanal handwork is required than normal, from the cutting of the rare stone dial to inlaying of the diamonds to guilloching and… -
We Have A Winner! – Fratello’s Pilot Accessory Contest
20 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pmA few weeks ago, we published an article on the history of the Rolex GMT-Master. Besides featuring an incredible collection of Rolex GMT-Master watches, a pilot and an air plane, we also included some pictures of a cool leather pilot jacket from PME and the classic Ray-Ban Aviator Large Metal (gold frame, green glasses). We’ve put the latter two up for a give away here at Fratellowatches. As promised, we are picking a winner on this Friday the 20th of January 2012, the last day of the SIHH 2012 exhibition in Geneva. Winner of the PME leather jacket is Casper. Congrats! Winner of the… -
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202ST – A New Version Introduced At SIHH 2012
17 Jan 2012 | 1:44 pmThe Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’, or ref.15202ST has always been one of our favorite – perhaps even the favorite – stainless steel luxury sports watches. Designed by Genta, this watch already has seen a lot of coverage here at Fratellowatches (most popular topics here, here and here). During the SIHH 2012 in Geneva, Audemars Piguet introduced an appropriate successor of the current ‘Jumbo’ ref.15202ST, the ‘Jumbo’ ref.15202ST. That’s right, nothing changes in the naming or reference number, only the watch itself changes a tiny bit.
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The FH On The Ground Counterfeit Products «Made In Dubai»
23 Jan 2012 | 1:30 amCounterfeiters are strengthening their presence in Dubai. So are we! For intrepid travellers the following principle is sacrosanct. «No matter the destination, only the road is important». With a little adaptation, this axiom might also apply to watch counterfeiting. To combat counterfeiting, one must first of all try to understand the ... -
New Logistic Centre In Le Locle When Tradition Meets High Tech
12 Jan 2012 | 1:30 amFaithful to its slogan «Innovators by Tradition», Tissot inaugurated, at the end of last year, a new automated logistic centre enabling high technology to comply with the brand's precious commitment to tradition. Construction started on August 2, 2010, and the new logistic centre was operational less than a year later. It is dimensioned in ... -
Zenith in Geneva A Boutique On The Rue Du Rhône
12 Jan 2012 | 1:30 amOn December 19th 2011, a boutique exclusively dedicated to watches from the manufacture has opened its doors at no. 35, Rue du Rhône. It's the second in the world (after Hong Kong) to feature the new design Zenith has developed for its points of sale. From the outside already, it stands out from the crowd thanks to its geometrical storefront studded ... -
Swatch Group The 7 Billion Milestone Reached
11 Jan 2012 | 1:30 amIn 2010, the Swatch Group already presented record results in excess of 6.44 billion in turnover. In 2011, despite a difficult economic environment, the Swatch Group remained on record course. The group reached the seven billion milestone for the first time, and generated gross sales of 7.143 billion, an increase of 21.7% at constant rates in comparison ... -
Hublot Ricardo Guadalupe Appointed CEO
9 Jan 2012 | 1:30 amHublot announced, on 6 January 2012, the nomination of Ricardo Guadalupe, formerly Managing Director of the company, as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st 2012. Personal friend of Jean-Claude Biver, he has been working with him for nearly twenty years. This step was planned a long time ago in consideration of Ricardo Guadalupe's significant ...
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Montblanc Timewalker Chronograph Automatic Video Review
28 Jan 2012 | 12:33 amThis is my recently posted Video review of my Montblanc Timerwalker Chrono, with the automatic Valjoux 7750 movement in it. Nice watch. I recall that the ads featured Nicolas Cage on them at one point. Great detailing on the case, and a very interesting stainless bracelet to boot. I determined that the style wasn’t really for me, but I did appreciate the craftsmanship of the case and bracelet. Montblanc has ventured into in-house movements now with some of their high-end pieces, so that’s good to see too. -
Wolf Designs 2.5 Single Module Watch Winder Review
24 Jan 2012 | 5:32 pmI was thinking it was about time that I reviewed a Wolf Designs winder. I think the Wolf Designs winders are some of the best bang for buck winders out there and I know several people that have them. They are affordable, well-made, look great, and have good response and customer service from what I’ve heard. Their pricepoint makes them easily affordable and much better than the plastic stuff that is out there. The Module 2.5 Single is a basic model with no cover to protect from dust. This is important to some people, and less important to others. The outside of the winder is a… -
SIHH Zenith Watches – Chronomaster 1969
23 Jan 2012 | 7:17 pmLots of amazing watches released at SIHH 2012 this year… with a fabulous lineup from Panerai as well as some very cool new offerings from Audemars Piguet and Cartier as well. One of my personal favourite pieces is the Chronomaster 1969 watches from Zenith. In particular, I really dig the standard Chronomaster 1969 Chronograph. This bad boy has a nice open heart dial and uses with very cool vintagey looking 1969 case. I like my Chronomaster just fine, but this 1969 version has some understated, classic lines that just really call out to me. I will be buying one of these in the near… -
Panerai SIHH 2012 Watch New Releases – Full List of 18
17 Jan 2012 | 9:05 pmHere are all the Panerai Releases for SIHH 2012 this year.. they really pulled a quick one on everyone, sneaking in several surprise models that we were not aware were coming out. A nice spread of new watches from Panerai this year totalling 18 watches, with a few announced earlier than SIHH. Some notables include the black coated movements and only two new watches using non-in-house movements, both special editions. The introduction of the two watches featuring the 1940′s style Radiomir case is also a highlight, which is also the same two watches using the non-in-house movements. The… -
IWC Top Gun Booth at SIHH 2012
17 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pmThe IWC Top Gun booth is an incredible looking display. I watched the timelapse video of the booth’s assembly on the IWC site, and its very cool. Hope you guys enjoy IWC’s booth videos! Here is a video of the creators talking about how they created the booth, it includes cool CGI video of a fly-through of the booth as well. : And here is the Timelapse video of the booth’s creation:
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Watch Trends Alert: Silver And Gold
27 Jan 2012 | 8:41 amThough mixed metal watches are a classic look, we have been noticing a recent surge in popularity for silver watches that are accented with features and highlights in gold and rose gold. Two-tone watches are traditionally bracelet-style watches, however these days we see mixed-metal looks on many types of watch silhouette including chronograph and divers watches.Though the watch style looks "rich" it doesn't have to cost a fortune to replicate and thanks to our pre Valentine's Day Sweetheart Deals, prices are better than ever with up to 90% off RRP. So, if you are looking for the perfect… -
Rolex watches: Did you know?
26 Jan 2012 | 1:53 pmRolex is a Swiss watchmaking manufacturer. They are renowned around the world for producing some of the best and most highly regarded watches on the market. They are also a leader in luxury watches for men and women, and many consumers of Rolex consider their timepiece a status symbol. Indeed, in 2007, Business Week magazine ranked Rolex watches as the number one most valuable global brand. However, did you know that while now based in Geneva, Switzerland and considered a Swiss watch manufacturer, Rolex watches was actually founded in England? Indeed, in 1905 Hans Wilsdorf and his brother in… -
Seiko Watch Sale at The Watchery
24 Jan 2012 | 10:34 amValentine's Day is just around the corner and in preparation, The Watchery has discounted one of their most popular lines--Seiko--in a limited-time sale. The entire inventory of Seiko watches for men and women are on sale, and what's more they qualify for free ground shipping, which means early-bird shoppers can save on Valentine's Day gifts for the special people in their lives.Shoppers can also buy without worry as The Watchery offers customers a 30-day money back guarantee on all men's watches and women's watches purchased through the secure site.A Seiko watch we anticipate will be very… -
The Allure of Designer Watches
23 Jan 2012 | 1:41 pmThis afternoon, Gucci posted on their Facebook page about their watch collection. The Italian design house stated: "In the 1970s, Gucci was the first luxury house to add watches to its offering? The tradition continues today with our Gucci Timeless and Coupé collection." And Gucci watches continue to be popular amongst watch-loving consumers.Indeed, many of our Watchery customers love Gucci watches in particular, and a design-house timepiece in general because they can add a fabulous statement to your look. Design-house watches, by labels such as Gucci, Fendi, Armani and so forth, offer the… -
How to Choose a Man's Watch
17 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pmThe bestmen's watches are not necessarily the ones from the most expensive watch brands on the market. Though a watch is often an investment, it does have to suit your budget. Your new men's watch should also look good on you and fit your personality.How do you select the best watch for you? We have written up our list of some of the best ways to choose. Here, our advice on choosing a men's watch.When it comes to mens' watches, one of the most universal types is the chronograph style. They can be worn by anyone because it doesn't matter what they are worn with--they always say 'cool and…
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This is What a Franken-Fake 14900 Omega Constellation Looks Like
15 Jan 2012 | 5:35 amThe watch pictured here and currently listed here on eBay by seller seamaster147 is a franken-fake. This may or may not come as a surprise to the seller, so let's all get an education in respect to this piece. Described as a "rare vintage gents Omega constellation pie pan chronometer watch in stunning condition", the watch is anything but. The dial is a complete fake with appalling dial -
Commentary on the Omega Constellation Market (2012)
11 Jan 2012 | 7:28 pmWhile the past four years have been plagued by prophesies of impending financial doom, the market in quality vintage Omega watches has remained buoyant. Prices continue to rise for authentic Omega models in a range of different lines. So as to remain faithful to the theme of this website, we will, however, focus on Omega Constellations. The vintage watch market can be divided into -
The Gender-Bending Omega Constellation 153.001
10 Sep 2011 | 8:42 pmThis men’s Omega Constellation of the nineteen-sixties has long suffered the ignominy of confused gender identity and has generally been regarded as a bit of a sissy. Often described as, heaven forbid, a ‘unisex’ watch or a ‘larger ladies’ piece, the 153.001 men’s chronometer languishes in a horological sub-culture that few males dare to enter. But when one scrutinises its aesthetics, its -
The Omega Constellation 168.001 Jumbo
6 Sep 2011 | 2:08 amThe Omega Constellation Jumbo model 168.001 is mostly seen in oriental markets and few make their way to globalised electronic auction sites. But for those who wish to don their tropical whites, throw on a wolseley pattern Pith and go on safari to the far-ish east, you may well encounter a Jumbo in its natural environment. Click here for a short essay Return to Home Page -
Gérald Genta Dies at 80
20 Aug 2011 | 5:08 amGérald Genta, designer of two of the Omega Constellation collection’s most iconic watch designs, the 168.005 and the 168.009/17 C-Shape, died on August 16th aged 80. Born of Italian parentage in Geneva in 1931, Genta became the first true watch designer at the age of 21. From 1952, Gérald designed jewellery as well as watches and watch parts such as cases, dials and bracelets for many
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Requirements for the Coveted Geneva Seal Just Got a Lot Tougher
15 Jan 2012 | 2:33 pmThe coveted Geneva Seal was created in 1886 to identify timepieces built following Geneva’s traditional watchmaking standards. Up until now, only a watch movement manufactured in Geneva and meeting 12 strict quality criteria was needed to get the seal. But those restictions have been tightened recently and new rules are set to come into force in June 2012. These include tighter requirements for the movement, a new emphasis on "external components," such as the finishing of the case, and new guidelines on where the watch is assembled. Companies that currently seek the Geneva Seal… -
Swiss Court: Swatch Group Can Reduce Watch Part Supplies
8 Jan 2012 | 12:50 pmIn late December, a Swiss court decided that the Swatch Group—owner of brands such as Omega, Hamiliton, Rado, Tissot, Blancpain, and many others—can reduce deliveries of watch components beginning in 2012, rejecting arguments from rivals who said such a move would damage or even force them out of business. The Swatch Group is the pre-eminent supplier by far of parts and movements to the Swiss watch industry via its ETA subsidiary—but has often stated it wants to focus its attention on in-house production. Nine watch manufacturers, including Frederique Constant, are likely to appeal… -
Third Annual Best of Swiss Watch Boutique: 2011 Edition
30 Dec 2011 | 6:45 pmAs we look forward to an exciting new year, it's time once again to see which posts you liked, as well as our own personal favorites from 2011. Here are the top 5 Editor's Picks and top 5 Reader Favorites (as measured by the number of people who read the story): Editor's Picks: L2: Watch Brands Fail 'Digital IQ' Test Swatch Group Looks to Reduce Role as Component Supplier Zenith's Xtreme Tourbillon Gets Extreme Treatment from Amazon Reviewers Why Swiss Watches Are Becoming More Expensive Rolex Rolls Dice on Tiger Woods Reader Favorites: Our 5 Favorite Swiss… -
Attention Holiday Shoppers! Get Your New Swiss Watch Before It's Too Late
16 Dec 2011 | 6:28 pmTime is running out. Just 9 days until X-mas. Get your new Swiss watch for that special person before it's too late. Priority Mail Cut-offWednesday, December 21st - 8AM EST Express Mail Cut-offFriday, December 23rd - 8AM EST > Shop Now -
Find Swiss Watches Easily with WatchRecon
1 Dec 2011 | 8:43 pmNot long ago, if you were looking for that exotic vintage, collector's special, or plain-old mint timepiece from a private seller, you had to go to eBay, Watchuseek, TimeZone, or some such site. That journey might prove fruitless and time-consuming. But now there's a simple but highly effective solution: it's called WatchRecon and it's a meta search-engine that collates private watch sales from across the Internet in a easy-to-use, functional fashion that will make your quest for that special watch a breeze. The default thumbnail gallery view is especially useful, the…
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Bedat celebrates 2011 collection at Starhill Gallery, Malaysia
25 Jan 2012 | 9:40 pmLuxury Bedat Watches Bedat celebrated its 2011 collection. on December 9th, 2011 at Starhill Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The celebration at Starhill Gallery is an annual event at Asia’s biggest luxury watch and jewelry fair, with royalty, social leaders, celebrities and members of the press all present. The event included a project called the ‘Women of Caliber 2011,’ a pictorial project in celebration of women and of Bedat’s philosophy and identity as a Swiss luxury watchmaker that creates watches specially for women. Bedat at the same time also announced the launch of… -
The Women of Chanel: Spokesmodels Keeping the Brand Chic
25 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pmWritten by: Catherine Wolinski When you hear the name Chanel, certainly qualities come to mind. Glamour. Style. Class. It is a reaction the brand strives for, and has achieved over the last half century. Known for its elegant clothing line, fragrances, and luxury timepieces, Chanel has maintained its image of poise and panache by utilizing a continuing, incredibly successful ad campaign—the spokesmodel. Marilyn Monroe splashes herself with Chanel No.5, bringing the brand to fame in the 1950s. The fashionable trend began in the 1950s with Marilyn Monroe, the woman who brought the Chanel… -
Raymond Weil International Photography Competition Winners Announced
25 Jan 2012 | 12:18 pmWritten by: Catherine Wolinski Raymond Weil, following suit as one of the few Swiss luxury watch brands that remains independently owned, did something quite unconventional this year—appropriately in line with the “indie” persuasion, the watchmaking company held an international photography competition for its fans, allowing anyone and everyone to enter, as well as vote for, photographs of their liking. The platform of the competition, Facebook, confirmed the relevance, and, in fact, necessity, of social media to promote brand awareness in any industry. Posters for Raymond Weil Holding… -
Cartier Invites Artists to Express Themselves in Mathematics: A Beautiful Elsewhere
25 Jan 2012 | 12:16 pmWritten by: Catherine Wolinski Cartier, the French jeweler and luxury watch manufacturer headquartered in Paris, is currently hosting an ongoing exhibition inviting artists from around the world to express themselves using mathematic principles. Mathematics: A Beautiful Elsewhere The exhibition, which began Oct. 21 and will run until Mar. 18, is being held at the Fondation Cartier in Paris. Its doorsand walls are open to mathematicians and artists alike, attempting to inspire the collaboration of ideas between two major properties of watch-making theory: Art and math. Developed in… -
New Zenith 2012 Models Presented in Geneva
25 Jan 2012 | 12:13 pmWritten by: Catherine Wolinski Beginning Sunday, Jan. 15, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Zenith presented its new models for 2012. The presentation, which continued throughout the week until Jan. 20, was held at the Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, Switzerland. The brand attracted press and retailers from across the globe to herald the year’s new models for the El Primero Collection. Zenith CEO Mr. Dufour Discusses New 2012 Pieces The new pieces presented were the Chronomaster Open Grande Date Moon and Sunphases, and the Chronomaster 1969. Both pieces are offspring of the original El…
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SIHH 2012 pieces are out there and interestingly enough... PAM is in the lead!
16 Jan 2012 | 4:48 amOf course the different brand lines focus on different customer segments and try to attract different consumers to purchase their pieces but for this watch enthusiast, looking at the releases from IWC, Panerai, JLC(some nice issues), Cartier, Harry Winston, Greubel Forsey, Zenith, AP etc(wide range of price points there) that are shown on the sites to date... Panerai is in the lead and releasing more good pieces this year.the reissuing of old popular releases with in-house movements and faux aged tritium lume will continue and that has happened this year. 2 pieces in ceramic and none in the… -
these guys are damn cutting edge lah... [boyz & grrlz @ MB&F & Revolution]
12 Jan 2012 | 8:06 amtranslation for folks who don't understand that little bit of Singlish... just drop the lah at the end and maybe replace damn with really and voila "these guys are really cutting edge" :) so who do i mean... first up you have the folks at...(drumroll please...)MB&F! Applause please! they have opened a madhouse...DOH! a M.A.D. gallery in Geneva! for all the info clicky HERE & for some raphmeister-ised pics look below... not just a retail space yuh... a gallery ;) "a creative platform that hosts not just our own Machines but also all sorts of other Machines from around the world, by… -
Panerai... The Good The Bad & The Ugly
30 Dec 2011 | 11:05 amFirst the Good and there's a lot of good things going for it :) Community and cool GTGs! good food, drink and merriment, bonding with cool dudes (they must be yuh they wear PAMs) and of course some very nice watches!dinner is served! Makan time!fellowship of the pam... one 47mm to rule them ALL!the usual watch giveaways ;) ok it be the table shotsinteresting watches and interesting folks who pop by wearing 3 different kinds of watches(i heard this guy gets off on inanimate objects based on his nick). 2 real pams and another italian make mazzu-somethin or other(ok ok its a mazzuoli)... hey if… -
Got time on my hands :) A Quick Look At Lange's Upsized Up Down Datograph
27 Dec 2011 | 8:27 pmSo thoughts? It's better that they increased the diameter to 41mm as it was a bit thick for 39mm. at the same time though, they didn't make it any thinner so its gone from 12.8 to 13.1 which isn't much but i'd have to feel it in the metal to see if it feels proportionate or a tuna can. weight distribution while it sits on a wrist may be a consideration too. the original felt like a plat ingot on the wrist at times.AB/AUF = Down/up = power reserve(PR) is upped from 38 hours to 60 hours and there is a new power reserve indicator at the 6 o'clock position which wasn't there on the original. i… -
2011 exit stage left... 2012 enters...
24 Dec 2011 | 7:49 amAnother year is coming to an end... Christmas is here for all the Christians out there to celebrate and most of the world has the day off (except Japan and a couple of other countries. I still can't believe India doesn't take 1 January off ;) the thing is, what's most important comes into focus at this time of year. it comes down to family, friends and good folks in your life. people who mean you and yours well.its not about the watch you can't score or the toy u r yearning for. these things are material luxuries and don't really mean much of anything. u can live, survive and thrive without…
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Omega Celebrates 007′s 50th Anniversary
25 Jan 2012 | 8:55 amOmega has announced the newest version in their series of James Bond branded watches. This Seamaster celebrates the 50th anniversary of of the 007 films. Based on the “Bond” style Seamaster 300 M platform, these anniversary editions feature either 41 or 36.25 mm stainless steel cases and ceramic bezels which have had the 50 minute marker dressed up in red. The dial features a less-than-subtle 007 design repeated across its surface and a date window at three o’clock. This COSC certified model is powered by the Omega 2507 automatic Co-Axial movement with a special rotor… -
JeanRichard and the Diverscope LPR
23 Jan 2012 | 8:59 amJeanRichard is one of the more overlooked of the Swiss luxury brands, seldom seeing the fan fare that Omega, Rolex or even Tag Heuer enjoy. The brand is the result of a JeanRichard family presence in watchmaking which, according to the brand’s website, dates back to 1681. Today, JeanRichard has a large collection of watches spanning three model ranges which are exclusively powered by their own in-house movements. At SIHH this year, JeanRichard announced a new model in their Diverscope line of cushion case dive watches, the Diverscope LPR. This new Diverscope features the use of a… -
Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph
19 Jan 2012 | 11:58 amFew companies have embraced the “vintage inspired” trend with more enthusiasm (and success) than Jaeger-LeCoultre. JLC has a wonderful horological history and many classic models on which they can draw inspiration for new designs or tributes to past models. With notable examples like the lovely Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 and the gorgeous Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, JLC has a firm grasp on their strengths in both aesthetic watch design and technical innovations. The latest model to join their vintage brigade is the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph (ref: 207857J) which… -
Seiko Announces the SARX Presage Mechanical
17 Jan 2012 | 8:14 amSeiko recently announced a new model in the SAR line of mid-range dress watches. The new SARX range is powered by the Seiko 6R15 automatic movement and comes with a domed sapphire crystal up front and a display case back. The 6R15 is Seiko’s answer to the ETA 2824 and offers the hacking and hand winding ability not seen in their 7Sxx models. Measuring 40 mm across and 13 mm thick, the SARX series should suit any wrist but its styling may prove to be polarizing. Precursor SAR lines features reserved styling and subtle details while the new SARX features massive markers and roman… -
An Introduction to Schofield Watches
13 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amLast year we saw the introduction of the Schofield Watch Company and their launch models, the Signalman GMT PR and Signalman DLC GMT PR. These limited edition models pack a formidable case size, lovely British styling, and a host of additional complications. What had essentially started as a passion project for Schofield owner and founder Giles Ellis, has now evolved into a legitimate and very appealing watch brand. Based out of a small village north of Brighton in the UK, Ellis has no fellow employees and applied his background in design to shape a watch he would like to own. Ellis invested…
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Roger Dubuis Acqua Mare S.A.W.
11 Jan 2012 | 5:32 amRef.No. GA41 14 9 3.53 Code 3845 Movement Automatic Case Material Steel Bracelet Material Rubber With Box With Papers Location United States, Texas, Houston Price $ 7,950 Caliber Movement Automatic Case Case Material Steel Case Diameter 41 mm Waterproof 300 m Glass Sapphire Glass Dial Red Dial Numerals Roman numerals Bracelet Bracelet Material Rubber Bracelet Color Black Buckle Material Steel Others Luminescent Numerals, Luminescent Hands Comments Rodger Dubuis Acqua Mare S.A.W. Watch. Reference: GA41 14 9 3.53. This Rodger Dubuis Acqua Mare S.A.W. Watch is a 41mm Stainless Steel… -
Chopard Mille Miglia GMT
11 Jan 2012 | 5:32 amRef.No. 161267-5001 Code 4418 Movement Automatic Case Material Pink gold Bracelet Material Rubber Condition 0 (unworn) New With Box With Papers Location United States, Florida, Miami Price $ 12,045 Caliber Movement Automatic Movement/Caliber COSC Power Reserve(h) 48 h Case Case Material Pink gold Case Diameter 42.5 mm Waterproof 50 m Glass Sapphire Glass Dial White Bracelet Bracelet Material Rubber Functions Chronograph, GMT Others Chronometer Comments Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Watches. 42.5mm 18K rose gold case, sapphire crystal back, white dial, automatic self-winding COSC movement with… -
Patek Philippe 5035G Annual Calendar, White Gold, Red Gold Dial
11 Jan 2012 | 5:32 amRef.No. 5035G Code 5294 Movement Automatic Case Material White gold Bracelet Material Crocodile skin Condition 1 (mint) With Papers Location United States, Arizona, Scottsdale Price $ 20,500 Caliber Movement Automatic Movement/Caliber 315 SQA 24 H No. of Jewels 35 Frequency 21600 A/h Case Case Material White gold Case Diameter 36.5 mm Thickness 11 mm Waterproof 25 m Glass Sapphire Glass Dial Numerals Roman numerals Bracelet Bracelet Material Crocodile skin Bracelet Color Black Clasp Buckle Functions Date, Weekday Hand, Month Hand Others Display Back, Genevian Seal Comments… -
Cartier Masse Secrete Panther Decor Watch Calibre 9603 MC
11 Jan 2012 | 5:32 amThe perfectly-poised panther dashes through the hours, bringing feline agility to this round watch. Playful and powerful, the hero of the Cartier Bestiary tames the movement to the beat of its bejewelled oscillations. In the grand tradition of watchmaking secrets, this ladies’ complication watch is a true feat of high-tech invention. The oscillating weight of the watch has been inverted and takes the dramatic form of a panther set with diamonds. Cartier complements the functionality of the weight with a stylish House motif: a three-dimensional panther secretly linked to the calibre,… -
Concord C1 Tourbillon POP Gravity
11 Jan 2012 | 5:32 amConcord introduces POP art interpretations of its groundbreaking C1 Tourbillon Gravity. 2008 witnessed the launch of “watchmaking’s free spirit”, the C1 Tourbillon Gravity that propelledConcord into a whole new era of bold innovation through a resolutely futuristic approach. 2011 now brings the introduction of a new raft of unique and provocative new models from the explosive C LAB series: the C1 Tourbillon POP Gravity collector’s edition, issued in a titanium casemeasuring 48.5 in diameter and 18.5 mm thick. These eye-catching variations on a resolutely nonconformist…
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World famous Bloxwich diver's memorabilia sells for more than £10000. - Birmingham Mail
25 Jan 2012 | 1:48 amWorld famous Bloxwich diver's memorabilia sells for more than £10000.Birmingham MailThe highest seller was the father-of-two's Rolex submariner watch he wore on every dive at £4100 and a Minton plate recovered from the steamer Carpathia, which went to Titanic's aid, went for £600. Auctioneer Stephen Whittaker, director of Birmingham's -
Ne mélenchon pas les… - MediaPart
23 Jan 2012 | 11:24 amMediaPartNe mélenchon pas les…MediaPartNon que je vieillisse, comme disait Anatole, anarchiste à 20 ans, c'est bien, mais si à 50 tu n'as pas ta Rolex… Ben non ! Et d'ailleurs je n'ai même pas de montre, et je m'en passe très bien ! Non que j'aie la moindre illusion que qui que ce soit and more » -
Wiley, Eskimo Dance, Proud2, London - The Independent
17 Jan 2012 | 9:01 amWiley, Eskimo Dance, Proud2, LondonThe IndependentLaura Davis has been a member of The Independent's online editorial team since January 2009 and is Blogs Editor for Independent.co.uk. I've always been a big fan of Acid House music - it was the soundtrack to the Summer Of Love in 1988.and more » -
Katy Perry's dad apologizes for anti-Semitic remarks - CNN (blog)
10 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pmKaty Perry's dad apologizes for anti-Semitic remarksCNN (blog)“You go to LA and they own all the Rolex and diamond places. Walk down a part of LA where we live and it is so rich it smells. You ever smell rich? They are all Jews, hallelujah! Amen.” The director of the ADL, Abraham Foxman, called the remarks and more » -
VIDEO: United Autosports Dubai/Abu Dhabi Preview vBlog - SPEEDtv.com
8 Jan 2012 | 5:26 pmVIDEO: United Autosports Dubai/Abu Dhabi Preview vBlogSPEEDtv.comTheir journey began last weekend at Daytona International Speedway, where the 2010 Rolex 24 winner and SPEED.com's 2011 Rolex Series 'Rookies of the Year' took part in a three-day GRAND-AM test in their Starworks Motorsports Daytona Prototype and
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TAG Heuer Mikrogirder: The Inside Story
26 Jan 2012 | 9:02 pmConcept watches- like concept cars- can take one of two forms: either an outlandish styling exercise to win a few headlines, or a genuine preview of where a brand is headed. The TAG Heuer Mikrogirder, announced last week in Geneva, is definitely the latter. In fact, perhaps the least interesting part of the Mikrogirder story is the headline number of 5/ 10,000ths of a second. It’s easy to be blase about such a stunning achievement, but if TAG Heuer had simply reached this milestone by developing a faster evolution of ... -
First Look: TAG Heuer Mikrogirder 2000
16 Jan 2012 | 12:55 pmMeet the TAG Heuer Mikrogirder 2000 Concept watch- a dual-assortment, ultra high-beat watch with a Chronograph beating at 7.2 million times every hour, meaning that the watch can time events to 5/ 10,000th of a second. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the new TAG Heuer Mikrogirder is not that TAG Heuer have put out a watch twice as fast as the Mirkotimer- it’s the fact that they’ve done it with a movement that- again- reinvents mechanical movements. The 2011 Mikrotimer had no balance wheel. The 2009 Pendulum had no ... -
First Look: 2012 TAG Heuer Formula 1
14 Jan 2012 | 11:45 pmTAG Heuer has taken the wraps off the 2012 Formula 1 Series ahead of its Pre-Basel launch event in Geneva. While the existing series ballooned into a dizzying array of models, the new series keeps things focused with three flavours- a Watch, a Chronograph and a Watch with an alarm function. Giving the series variety is the array of materials- including stainless steel, aluminium, ceramic and titanium-carbide- employed to give the different models their own look and feel. Since its introduction back in 1986, the The Formula 1 has been TAG ... -
Geneva Concept Teaser and Launch Webcast
10 Jan 2012 | 4:23 pmNext week is the first chance to see the 2012 TAG Heuer watches, with the company holding an event in Geneva from 16- 19 January. We already know that the 2012 Formula 1 Series will be unveiled in Geneva, but it wouldn’t be a launch event without a new concept watch from TAG Heuer. TAG Hear have released the image below and are promising a “game-changing new regulator breaking all high-frequency records“. There’s very little given away by this image, other than it looks like the watch is a development of ... -
Series Overview: TAG Heuer Formula 1
7 Jan 2012 | 12:43 amThe TAG Heuer Formula 1 has a special place in the brand’s history, being the first watch released following the acquisition of Heuer by Techniques d’Avant Garde (“TAG”) in 1985. While Heuer had spent the late 1970s and early 1980s desperately trying to make money from mechanical watches that were designed for a very different competitive environment, the Formula 1 was a watch of its time. It was the first analogue Heuer/ TAG Heuer series to be quartz-only and to this day there has never been an automatic model. The inspiration ...
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2012: A. Lange & Sohne Grande Lange 1
27 Jan 2012 | 5:21 pmVenerable German watch manufacture A. Lange & Sohne debuted three new watches for 2012 at the SIHH show in Geneva last week. I showed you the new Lange Datograph Ab/Auf (Power Reserve) piece already, so now let’s look at the new Grande Lange 1. For 2012 A. Lange has retained the key elements of the Grand Lange 1 while at the same time freshening up the overall look. Starting with a a new movement – the Lange Calibre L095.1 — the thickness of the Grande Lange 1 has been reduced to 8mm, vs. 11mm previously; as well, a single, thinner mainspring has replaced a twin barrel… -
Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858 Régulateur Nautique Timepiece Set
26 Jan 2012 | 8:44 pmIn watchmaking tradition, “regulator” watches were special pendulum clocks, used by watchmakers in their workshops to set the exact time and therefore to test the precision of smaller watches. They were also used in science whenever extremely precise time indicators were needed, like in the field of astronomy or nautical navigation. In addition to sitting on the watchmakers bench, regulator pendulum clocks of this sort also stood in the offices of harbormasters in all of the world’s major ports. While this is new Montblanc Nautique Regulator is an interesting watch of this type, I… -
Closer Look: Cartier Pocket Watch (Ref. 1556213)
26 Jan 2012 | 8:59 amI gave you the first look at Cartier’s new grand complication pocket watch almost a month ago. And just because it looks so good, I’m back bringing you a few new angles and looks at this masterpiece. In particular you can observe the fine finishing of this watch — the “V” shaped tread around the edge of the case, the solid white gold skeletonized Roman numerals, hand finished with carefully bevelled edges, the contrast of polished and brushed surfaces, and so on. And don’t forget that the pocket watch includes an obsidian and rock crystal stand, along… -
Technomarine “Night Vision” Watch
25 Jan 2012 | 9:53 amReaders of Perpetuelle know that I rarely cover the sub-$1,000 watch market, save for some interesting mechanicals or pieces that catch my eye. This new Technomarine “Night Vision” piece from Technomarine caught my eye. Speaking of Technomarine — wayback when, the brand was very considered fashionable and trendy, but that’s the problems with trends — they fade away. This is more or less what happened to Technomarine. But starting last year, the brand started to be reinvented and reinvigorated with a more sustainable product lineup (this started with… -
Omega Seamaster James Bond 50th Anniversary Watch (OFFICIAL)
24 Jan 2012 | 11:35 amA Diamond Is Forever… It is now official, the Omega Seamaster James Bond 50th Anniversary Watch, that is. To celebrate fifty years of James Bond films, OMEGA is releasing a special update of the incredibly popular Seamaster Diver 300m James Bond watch which has been worn by 007 in every adventure since GoldenEye. The James Bond 007 50th Anniversary Collector’s Piece has been created in two sizes, 41 mm and 36 mm, and there are some particulars for each model — notably, the 41 mm version is being produced in a limited edition of 11’007 pieces and the 36.25 mm version…
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Full list of Panerai 2012 releases
27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 pmFor those who have found it hard to find a complete list of Panerai’s SIHH 2012 offerings, here’s a run down of OP’s new models for this year. HISTORIC RADIOMIR CALIFORNIA 3 DAYS Ø 47 MM PAM00424 MOVEMENT Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.3000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 16½ lignes, 5.3 mm thick, 21 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 162 components. FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, date. CASE Diameter 47 mm, polished steel with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Screw-down winding… -
Great watch - shame about the name
26 Jan 2012 | 1:28 amIt's nearly three years since I had the unexpected and very rare honour of being able to photograph one of the most elusive, beautiful, and horologically significant timepieces of the century. I refer, of course, to the somewhat pompously-titled Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Watch With Audemars Piguet Escapement... This absolutely gorgeous creature landed inside my light tent under very odd circumstances, recounted here. The watch you see above is a prototype that had been living on the wrist of its creator, Fabrice Deschanel (of Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi) for some two years,… -
Artya - Watches for iconoclasts
25 Jan 2012 | 11:33 pmYvan Arpa is a breath of fresh air in the watch industry. Having worked his way up to managerial level within established Swiss brands, he decided a few years ago to throw that all away, and do something really daring as artistic director for a new brand, Romaine Jerome. A series of new models followed, each more daring and controversial than the last. Watches with pieces of metal from the wreck of the Titanic; double-tourbillon watches with no hands, which told the time to within an accuracy of 12 hours; a watch made from a case material so reactive, it had to be sealed inside a glass bubble… -
SIHH 2012 : Grönefeld
25 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pmWhat's this? - I hear you say. Grönefeld are most definitely not a Richemont brand, and they most definitely do not have a booth at SIHH. All true. But they did have invitations, and so did I. Bart and Tim are big fellas, not easy to miss in a crowd. And so it came to pass that I stumbled across them quite early in the proceedings. I first met Bart and Tim back three years ago at Baselworld when they had just released their first watch, a rather intimidating tourbillon/minute repeater in a case that would not have looked out of place on Conan the Barbarian's wrist. That's not to say it was… -
A GTG at Scopri Italian Restaurant
24 Jan 2012 | 6:35 pmScopri 191 Nicholson Street Carlton VIC 3053 Ph : (03) 9347 8252 A week after having spent a few days in Melbourne, I found myself there again for the Melbourne Watchband’s end of year dinner last month, having been talked into the overnight visit by a watch friend in Perth who would also be there for the occasion. They'd booked out the private room at the top of Scopri, an Italian restaurant in Carlton which, happily, is BYO, allowing the wine buffs to bring a bottle or two. Despite being a group of 15 in the private room (or floor, rather), there was no requirement to abide by a set group…
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Baselworld 2012 Preview – Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 3 Watch
26 Jan 2012 | 6:45 pmStunning Histoire de Tourbillon 3 watch that will be officially presented at Baselworld 2012 offers extremely rare visual spectacle, showing three tourbillons through its oversized rectangular face. The new Harry ... -
SIHH 2012 – New IWC Pilot’s Watches
26 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pmThis week at the SIHH, the Schaffhausen-based watchmaker unveiled their new range of pilot’s watches. The 2012 is dedicated to the IWC Pilot’s Collection and good people from IWC completely ... -
SIHH 2012 – Audemars Piguet Entered the Year of the Royal Oak
25 Jan 2012 | 6:16 pmIn order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic collection, the prestigious Swiss watchmaker launched 8 new Royal Oak watches that neatly follow the distinctive design codes of the ... -
Tissot V8 Chronograph Watch
24 Jan 2012 | 7:01 pmV8 Chronograph Watch is one of the most popular men’s wristwatches from Tissot. The leader position was probably achieved thanks to the newest Swiss technology combined with excellent design and ... -
SIHH 2012 – Roger Dubuis Proudly Presented Its Complete Set of Four Fantasy Worlds
23 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pmAt SIHH 2012, the Genevian watchmaker, Roger Dubuis, launched basically three lines: an extension of Excalibur, both for men and women, with bigger size and flatter, then a new woman’s ...
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SIHH 2012: IWC’s Year Of The Pilot
25 Jan 2012 | 2:37 amThe IWC stand was the flashiest and loudest at the show and resulted in a number of comments from a wide selection of attendees. They carried the Top Gun theme to its extreme by putting the front portion of a fighter jet on top of a gantry right at the front of the stand. You could even go and sit in it. All credit to IWC for consistently coming up with exciting themes each year however calling the press conference a mission might be pushing it a little far, but you have to live the dream. Year Of The Pilot Last year saw IWC give its classic Portofino range a face-lift, now in 2012 the focus… -
SIHH 2012: A Closer Look At What’s New From Vacheron Constantin
19 Jan 2012 | 7:36 amLast week we told you about 5 new watches being unveiled at this year’s SIHH which we thought deserved some of your attention. Amongst them was the superb Patrimony Traditionnelle 14 Day Tourbillon from master watch-makers Vacheron Constantin. Today we take a closer look at this legendary Maison and some of the new pieces they will be offering in 2012. A New Standard Of Quality In late 2011 it was announced that the requirements for earning the “Poincon de Geneve” (or Hallmark of Geneva to us non-French speakers) certification would be expanded to include not only the movement but the… -
SIHH 2012: Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Collection (VIDEO)
18 Jan 2012 | 8:04 amJaeger-LeCoultre have been garnering a considerable amount of interest in their Duometre à Spherotourbillon recently and watching the official video about how it all works it’s not hard to see why. The question is though, what’s it really like? The Duometre Spherotourbillon With the creation of the Duometre à Spherotourbillon, JLC claims to have the first tourbillon that can be set accurately. Now, before we can confirm this we must understand the difference between this watch and the “stop” tourbillon from Lange & Sohne. On the Lange the seconds hand is mounted on the… -
SIHH 2012: Lange & Sohne
17 Jan 2012 | 7:38 amI have always been a big fan of Lange & Sohne, interviewing a previous CEO was one of my first professional watch jobs, so they will always have a special place in my heart. In 2012 our favorite German watch brand is making the most of its Saxony roots with artisan skills going back to the 12th Century. The Grande Lange 1 There are three new watches for this year; since the reformation of Lange & Sohne in 1994 the Lange 1 has been the lynchpin of the company, therefore making any change was going to be a risk. To retain the key elements of pure elegance of the Grand Lange 1 while at… -
SIHH 2012: Richard Mille
16 Jan 2012 | 8:46 pmThey may only produce 2,700 watches per year but Richard Mille always manage to put on a show. This year the presentation was in 3D which is a first for me and the added dimension certainly made for an unusual experience. So, whats new for 2012? Well for starters, after spending a number of years in development, the Richard Mille in-house movement CRMA1 is finally available in the RM037. All operations are available through the crown and the various actions can be selected by the pusher and indicated on the dial, winding (W), neutral (N) and seconds (S). In fact the crown isn’t directly…
