Wednesday, Aug 12 2009
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Jean Dunand Tourbillon Orbital Confucius
In Basel, I had the pleasure to meet with Thierry Oulevay (CEO and co-founder of Jean Dunand) and one of his watches, the Jean Dunand Tourbillon Orbital. This tourbillon watch features a one-minute flying tourbillon that orbits the dial once per hour. Furthermore, it has …
The GMT+9 Auction Watchlist #16
Posted by: petew I hope everyone is having a good summer. I guess mine’s been busy as it’s been awhile since we’ve gotten a GMT+9 entry posted. To get things going, I’ve got the latest watchlist here chock full of interesting watches. Pictured above is a 7K52 Scubamaster …
Rare Omega Speedmaster Mark V: Omega Changes The Speedmaster For The West Germans
We love it when watch companies modify classics to fit individual markets. Why do we love it? Well usually it ends in commercial catastrophe followed up by cult classic status. For example, the Space Dweller from Rolex which is really just a renamed Explorer. Rolex wanted …
LUM-TEC Lumzilla Watches Are Coming
It is no surprise to any of you that I am a big fan of LUM-TEC watches. A company here in the US with designs and models that just keep getting better. Really dedicated to constant refinement of their line, and continually offering a slew of limited edition models that have …
UTS 2000M Professional Diver Watch
German watchmaker UTS has released a new limited edition version of their 2000M Professional Diver. The case is 44 mm in diameter and 17 mm tall. It comes in either stainless steel or stainless steel coated with PVD. The PVD treatment adds $750 to the price of the stainless …
Baume & Mercier Monopusher Chronograph
Baume & Mercier recently unveiled a new limited edition Monopusher Chronograph. The "monopusher" design allows you to start, stop and reset the chronograph with just one button. The pusher is integrated into the crown, offering a sleek appearance. For reference, German …
