Thursday, Nov 12 2009
articles: 9
Archimede Pilot XL Manually Wound Watch With ETA 6498 TOP Movement
I recently discussed the standard Archimede Pilot XL Automatik watch here, for which there is a manually would analog, that has a subsidiary dial. A lot of you mentioned liking the good looks, fine iteration of the pilot watch look, and of course the reasonable price of …
aBlogtoRead.com Still Open During Construction
You may not know it, but aBlogtoRead.com is on a new web host now, but the work is far from over. I was up all last night working on this, and things still need "a fixin'." Until there will be some limited functionality and features on aBlogtoRead.com. Don't worry though, …
The GMT+9 Auction Watchlist #17
Posted by: petew Hello GMT+9 readers. Lots of items here on this latest watchlist. A quick note for everyone before we get started. GMT+9 contributor martback has graciously compliled a list of past GMT+9 auction watchlist subjects in an excel spreadsheet. I haven’t …
Vintage Panerai Marina Militare: Is A Rolex By Any Other Name Just As Sweet?
Say what you will about Panerai, there is one model we'd do just about anything to own. Sure it isn't really a Panerai at all but rather an uber-rare, super cool Rolex, but for today's argument, we'll say it's a Panerai. The watch to the left is a 1950s Panerai Marina …
Hodinkee Exclusive: A Porsche Design Designed By A Porsche & 48 Other Watches Owned By The Porsches
Rare prototype rattrapante created after FA Porsche demanded that this watch feature inspiration from a 911's speedometerDear readers, we've hit the motherload. We love a great watch with great provenance, and as we've shown you recently, we have a thing for hot cars. How …
Court Orders F.P. Journe To Pay Jaquet Droz Legal Costs In Lost Case Over Intellectual Property Rights
I really wish I could read French right now. It seems that even though I am an attorney I don't quite understand this case. First is the language barrier, and second is the legal barrier. UPDATE: I've learned that the translated text was so confusing that I got the facts …
Helson 2000M Shark Diver
Helson Watch Company is a new watch brand who was founded by diving enthusiasts and watch fanatics. Earlier this month HWC started selling their first watch, a true diver's watch, the Shark Diver. It features professional level performance, for an incredibly affordable price.
AP Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph
In April, I had a chance to visit Audemars Piguet's headquarters and manufacturing facility, in Le Brassus. While there I toured many of their important watchmaking departments, including the high-tech "Forged Carbon" department. It was a very cool department to tour, …
Server Migration Phase 2: aBlogtoRead.com Down For A Bit
A few weeks ago you may recall that I notified you that aBlogtoRead.com would be down for a bit. That was the first phase of the upgrades to make aBlogtoRead.com faster, and more powerful for you. Well that was a band-aid compared to what I am doing now. As such, I am …
