Monday, Aug 24 2009
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase
What the Speedmaster Automatic ref. ST376.0822 (also referred to as the Holy Grail Speedmaster) was for Chuck Maddox, is the Speedmaster Professional Moonphase (ref.3689.30.31) for me. This white gold Speedmaster Professional (yes, labelled ‘Professional’) was introduced …
The “watch case ball” removal tool
Removing a watch back can be an exercise in frustration. You want to open the thing up to replace the battery or clean it, but you don’t want to scratch the crap out of your precious time piece. Sure, you can get a tool on ebay, or from some other place, but it’s still …
LUMzilla, Reviewed
Our boy Ariel at ABlogToRead reviewed this monstrous LUM-TEC LUMzilla automatic, a huge watch with huge hands and numerals. The watches run in the $600 range and have Japanese automatic movements. They’re 50mm which makes them a little hefty for most men – heck, this would …
Marlon Brando's 1954 On The Waterfront Vacheron & Constantin Watch Auction
I wonder what Eva Gabor gave Eddie Albert for Green Acres...perhaps a Porky Pig watch?Antiquorum will be auctioning this Vacheron Constantin, Geneve, Ref. 4877. Produced in 1954, it was gifted to Marlon Brando by Zsa Zsa Gabor to commemorate the theatrical release of "On …
VINTAGE WATCHING - An Unusual Vintage Planetary Display Watch by Juvenia
I dare you to find another model like this. In all my years of collecting, I have not seen another three-disc watch quite like this vintage 1960s Juvenia. Each circle is offset from each other so each one representing seconds, minutes, and hours (small-to-large) rotate in …
Mile Projects of Japan - Rays of Light "Good Afternoon Clock"
From the Japan Design team Mile Projects comes this simple concept clock with rays of light for hands. The beams shine from thin holes in the inner bezel and appear to light the negative space dial (whatever the ring is hanging from). Mile Projects from Japan via The Design …
Unworn 1960s Rolex With A Linen Dial: Meet Your New Summer Love
We are now officially in the dog days of summer, and what is perhaps the official garb of these long, hot summer days and nights? Yup, linen. Great for wearing on vacation, on the beach, and around town, linen is light, casual, and cool. If you are already wearing linen …
Sarpaneva Watches receives prestigious Red Dot Award for the Korona K3 Black Moon
Sarpaneva Watches receives prestigious Red Dot Design Award!Sarpaneva Watches received the 2009 “red dot” award for the communication design created around the limited edition Sarpaneva Korona K3 Black Moon wristwatch. With more than 6000 submissions from 42 countries, the …
LUM-TEC LUMzilla Watch Review
fef I am the first to admit that I am a fan of LUM-TEC - it is no secret. The newer American based watch company that just seems to hit the spot each time, with a satisfying watch offering each time. All LUM-TEC watches are limited editions and made in relatively in small …
My fef Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Forged Carbon Article On AskMen.com
Part of me has a love/hate relationship with Audemars Piguet. I really enjoy many of their watches, although I don't think they are perfect. Some of their designs are so classic and still hip, and I find myself really liking some of the pieces. Then I think to myself how …
