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Monday, Feb 16 2009

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From my email In Box, an interesting Omega case...

Chuck Maddox’s Watch Blog | 16. Feb 2009 19:00 |

I received the following email yesterday:Hi Chuck:I am a very fan of all your information about OMEGAS, for me your site is like a Bible, and is for that reason that I am sending to you this pics of an OMEGA case that is fot me unknown, please help me to find out the model, …

Korsbek Ocean Explorer 1000m Limited Edition Of 100 Watch Available

aBlogtoRead.com | 16. Feb 2009 12:56 |

Do you really like Kobold watches, but can't quite stomach the prices? More than one person has realized that their impressive designs are popular enough to invest in some 'similar-look' brands. These aren't mere copy-cats, but rather totally respectable watch companies …

Sad news to report, the loss of an innovator...

Chuck Maddox’s Watch Blog | 16. Feb 2009 10:36 |

Sad news to report on the loss of an innovator...I received a query in my email early this morning asking about dealers for Ventura watches. I immediately went to Ventura's watch site and found it was no longer active. So I sent an email to recent Ventura V-Matic Loga …

Hublot Red Devil Bang - Manchester United Logo

Mens Watches Blog | 16. Feb 2009 10:02 |

Hublot Red Devil Bang: "Big Bang" 44.5mm diameter case with matt black dial with Red Devil logo. It has a 45 minute chronograph subdial located at 9.

LeJour: The Precise World of Chronographs Manual...

Chuck Maddox’s Watch Blog | 16. Feb 2009 08:51 |

 I recently purchased a LeJour:The Precise World of Chronographs Manual off of eBay. I just finished scanning the manual and posted it within an HTML framework for everyone's viewing convenience.Enjoy!-- Chuck

LeJour: The Precise World of Chronographs Manual...

Chuck Maddox’s Watch Blog | 16. Feb 2009 07:41 |

 I recently purchased a LeJour:The Precise World of Chronographs Manual off of eBay. I just finished scanning the manual and posted it within an HTML framework for everyone's viewing convenience.Enjoy!-- Chuck

Hamilton X-Wind Chronograph

The Breitling Watch Blog | 16. Feb 2009 06:31 |

When we think of affordable Swiss Made automatic chronographs, one name that keeps coming up over and over again is Hamilton. With what seems like dozens of Valjoux 7750 Chronographs to choose from, they have one for everyone’s budget. The Hamilton X-Wind is one of the …

Omega Seamaster Chrono-Quartz: The First Analog/Digital Display Watch

Hodinkee | 16. Feb 2009 01:16 |

We thought we could continue with our theme of retro digital watches from the 1970s, and boy have we found a good one.  The JLC below is a purely digital watch, but the Omega that we have found for you here is a digital watch AND an analog watch.  In fact, it was the very …