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Wednesday, Oct 15 2008

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LUM-TEC Watches With Brighter Than Super Luminova, “MDV” Luminant Now On Sale

aBlogtoWatch | 15. Oct 2008 19:21 |

Here is a new American based watch maker that is worth a look. They have something special that makes them stand out a bit more than other new brands. LUM-TEC has a special type of luminant that they claim is at least three times brighter than Super Luminova, the luminant …

OffShore "SURVIVOR"

KronosBlog | 15. Oct 2008 16:26 |

As expected... several sites all over have been posting teasers to crank-up hits. Sorry, I don't play this game.After receiving a whole bundle of pictures from (I kid you not!) nine different sources this morning, the cat's out of the bag.I hope you guys welcome the FULL …

OBSESSIONS

KronosBlog | 15. Oct 2008 14:41 |

There are two, in the head of "newcomers", that come to mind when reading several forums out there. The "in-house obsession" and the "screw-down crown mania". I keep getting many questions regarding this either by friends new to watches that read too much forums without …

A mater of Survival

KronosBlog | 15. Oct 2008 13:31 |

On November 6th... the beast will be unleashed!!! Not my cup of tea but interesting however. If I had to describe it I would say it is a Barrichello II on heavy steroids. Even the term "Hummer" version of the Offshore would fit.Unfortunately what was going to be regular …

MB & F "Horological Machine No.3"

KronosBlog | 15. Oct 2008 11:46 |

News from the "House of Büsser"... The HM3 surely wont leave you indifferent. Quite a pice. Most of us love the idea, finish, design... yet there is that wearability issue. Don't discard the HM3 just yet due to that. The HM3 might be subject like other watches that are …

Early 70s Rolex GMT With Rootbeer Dial

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Oct 2008 05:56 |

You may have heard us say that you can't go wrong with a Rolex sports watch.  Well that goes double for a Rolex sports watch that was produced for a very limited period of time.  Circa 1971, this Rolex GMT has a really interesting look to it.  It is made of 18K yellow gold, …

1965 Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Watch

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Oct 2008 05:21 |

There is just som 5a8 ething about a manual alarm watch that we love.  Most people think of the alarm watch as a relatively recent invention that came with the age of digital watches in the 1970s and 1980s, but it was really Jaeger-LeCoultre who first dedicated an entire …

1930s Patek Philippe Calatrava in Steel

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Oct 2008 05:21 |

Patek Philippe is the top dog, the best of the best.  They hold the title as the manufacturer of the world's most expensive watch, and the world's most complicated watch, and they are pretty much the only brand out there that can get away with charging over $20,000 for a …

Rare British Royal Navy Rolex Submariner

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Oct 2008 05:21 |

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Your Watch Polishing Arsenal - Brushed Finishes

The Breitling Watch Blog | 15. Oct 2008 02:26 |

With a watch that you wear daily, especially with a metal bracelet, you will inevitably get scratches. Whether it is Stainless Steel, Gold, or Platinum, they eventually show up, first starting as small swirlies then getting more and more perceptible until your watch no …