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Wednesday, Feb 4 2009

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Breitling Uni-Time Chronograph: Not A Navitimer, And We Like It

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 4. Feb 2009 18:46 |

Sometimes we give Breitling a hard time, saying that their modern pieces don't have the same appeal as their vintage models (we've yet to encounter anyone that disagrees).  When we talk about Breitling's best watch though, we often say it is the Navitimer.  After all, how …

URWERK "Cobra"

KronosBlog | 4. Feb 2009 17:06 |

Going to visit URWERK has become one of the highlights of every SIHH. I am still amazed that such a small watchmaker is capable of developing and presenting new things every year. While giants like Jaeger or AP have a wast amount of resources and brainpower, small …

URWERK "Tarantula"

KronosBlog | 4. Feb 2009 13:01 |

Apart from the Cobra, the star at URWERK this year was the very anticipated "Tarantula". It was worth the wait. I don't cease to be amazed at the versatility of the 103. The options seem to be endless. The 103 is an incombustible machine. The Tarantula is stainless steel …

URWERK "Cobra"

KronosBlog | 4. Feb 2009 11:55 |

Going to visit URWERK has become one of the highlights of every SIHH. I am still amazed that such a small watchmaker is capable of developing and presenting new things every year. While giants like Jaeger or AP have a wast amount of resources and brainpower, small …

Panerai

KronosBlog | 4. Feb 2009 11:21 |

Some so much and others so little... Panerai, unlike Lange, have got their press kit completely wrong. Two discs, one USB key and a whatever gift (that I gladly passed on to my neighbor). No pictures of their two new calibers and many pictures of stuff that looks all the …

Watch Maker LUM-TEC Uses Crowd-Sourcing For New Watch Design

aBlogtoWatch | 4. Feb 2009 10:46 |

It is a smart move, especially with LUM-TEC's current business model - using its fans to design their next big seller. LUM-TEC is a newer US based watch maker with some impressive technology, and a serious dedication to their fans. The brand has always closely consulted …

Girard-Perregaux Flyback Chronograph Monte Carlo 1973 Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 4. Feb 2009 03:20 |

*Provided by contributing editor Tom Mulraney* It’s Monte-Carlo. The year is 1973.The atmosphere is electric, the scenery breathtaking and the people beautiful. All along the French Riviera expectant spectators, their breaths held in anticipation, crane their necks in the …