Monday, Jan 18 2010
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SIHH2010: Ralph Lauren Slim Classique
Last year, during SIHH2009, Ralph Lauren introduced a line of watches that definitely can be considered haute horlogerie. Some of the Ralph Lauren boutiques carried vintage watches (by Rolex, Patek Philippe etc) for quite some years now, but now they have their own …
Audemars Piguet Releases a 37mm Royal Oak Offshore: The Downsizing Continues
Back in April we wrote a little something on how big was out and small was in. Actually, in December of 2008 we called that too (see #5). Well, we were right and today we see another big brand, Audemars Piguet, release a minimized version of an existing classic. Today AP …
Patek Philippe's Polish history
Thinking of buying a new watch for a family member? Well, everyone knows that the best watches are Swiss watches, particularly a Patek Philippe. However, the question remains: just how Swiss are these watches? The truth is that Switzerland's watchmaking fame is largely …
New Lange 1815 Chronograph Introduced at SIHH 2010
Today is the start of the week long SIHH 2010 watch show in Geneva, Switzerland. At the show are many of the top-tier brands in the world of watchmaking. Including one of my favorites, German watchmaker A. Lange & Sohne. They have released a number of new novelties, which I …
Where Do I Follow the Action from Geneva? We Make Some Recommendations
It's a big week in the world of watches, as both the SIHH (Salon International de Haute horlogerie) and GTE (Geneva Time Exhibition) are on in Geneva. Also, many manufacturers not exhibiting at these shows will also be releasing new products. The question is, where do you …
Follow A. Lange & Sohne At SIHH In Real Time
Today I am at SIHH here in Geneva. But most of you are not. Too bad... As part of luxury watch brands further embracing the Internet, they are welcoming modern times by live blogging at the event. Finally, the Internet is their friends. How far we have come in just a few …
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB2 Unveiled at SIHH 2010
At SIHH 2010, Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled the new Master Compressor Extreme LAB2. This watch is sure to be the star of the JLC booth. The design, colors and layout are very sporty an fef d appealing. It is available in a titanium or rose gold case (46.8 x 16.5mm). Both …
Audemars Piguet Unveils Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph at SIHH 2010
Unveiled yesterday, at SIHH 2010, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Chronograph boasts a huge 10-day power reserve. Two barrels are employed to store enough power reserve to run for up to 237 hours. The 18-carat gold case is a traditionally shaped Royal Oak …
MB&F HM2-SV Sapphire Vision
I just received an email from Maximilian Busser regarding the new MB&F HM2-SV. He says, "As promised, HM2-SV is now finally unveiled! SV for Sapphire Vision. A very limited edition of 25 pieces, letting the owner discover the whole movement and the construction of the …
New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection Introduced in Geneva at SIHH 2010
26290PO.OO.A001VE.01 This is Audemar Piguet's new Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix collection, introduced today at SIHH 2010, in Geneva. There are three versions, all featuring some forged carbon. A rose gold and forged carbon, a platinum and forged carbon and an all forged …
A. Lange & Söhne release: SIHH live blog starting Monday, 18th January 2010
A. Lange & Söhne just sent me an email saying that they will be live blogging from SIHH 2010, starting this Monday. The SIHH (Salon International Haute Horlogerie) show happens in Geneva, Switzerland (January 18th- January 22nd). Monday morning, Lange will begin revealing …
Vintage Seiko Desk Clock SB-3 from 1980s
Posted by: b_andersen During the 1980s Seiko was almost completely invested in quartz technology, and featured it in advertising campaigns. This vintage desk clock is an example. It proudly displays a Seiko Quartz sticker on the crystal, and a small Seiko Quartz yin-yang …
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection at SIHH 2010
The Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection embodies the powerful ties between watchmaking and automobiles: the same passion for design and the same incessant quest for mechanical performance. The dial counters evoke dashboard instruments, the crown a gear, and the bezel a …
Baselworld 2010 Preview: Longines Lindbergh's Atlantic Voyage Watch
Longines has announced that they will re-issue the Lindbergh Atlantic Voyage watch. Paying homage to the Lindberghs' and the watch that was originally used for their record breaking flight around the world, a beautiful 47 mm stainless steel, two dial chronograph has been …
New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver at SIHH 2010
This is the new AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver. It features an in-house AP 3120 caliber movement. The movement runs at 21,600 vph and has 40 jewels, 278 parts and a 22-carat gold oscillating weight. The power reserve is 60 hours. Water-resistance is 300 meters. The case is …
