Wednesday, Mar 10 2010
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BaselWorld 2010: 12 Faces of Time: Book Signings with Watchmakers
Already ordered your copy of 12 Faces of Time? Either if you did or are planning to, make sure to visit the book signing sessions in BaselWorld! When: Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 at 14 h / 2:00 pm Where: Messeplatz, directly in front of Hall 1.0, in the book hut …
Rolex GTG and the SAHH 2010 Report
Last weekend was one with a busy watch schedule. My wife is so happy with me Friday evening, I attended a Rolex get-together, arranged by authorized Rolex dealer Schaap ~ Citroen. On Saturday I attended the SAHH (Salon Amsterdam de la Haute Horlogerie) to look at all the …
Ulysse Nardin El Toro Watch
Struck by the Moonstruck? Ulysse Nardin Moonstruck watch that is. I don't even know if I have published my article on the Moonstruck watch yet. I am shamelessly behind on publishing articles. I will get to the Moonstruck watch soon even though that is a model from last …
Baselworld Preview Urwerk UR-103T Mexican Fireleg
The 103 collection is celebrating its 7th and final anniversary as Urwerk will be shutting down its production at the end of the year. As Martin Frei says, "Our 103 collection is entering its seventh year. It has reached its maturity and fullness. It was Urwerk's first …
Hourtime Podcast Episode 17 – Collecting Tips
In this episode the boys talk about the upcoming Basel show and offer some tips on collecting. Download MP3 Subscribe in iTunes
Happy Hour Timepiece… with a secret!
You say that alcohol is your only friend? And you need a nice watch to wear while drinking it? The Happy Hour Timepiece is for you. While the watch itself is pretty standard – a quartz analog movement next to a Chinese LCD movement in a rectangular case – the buckle of the …
A Nameless Object of Desire: The LeCoultre Reference E 2644 Chronograph
Here's a tip. If you ever start a watch company, give all of your watches a name. Those models that have names, whether it be Submariner, Speedmaster, Polaris, Navitimer, or anything else, stand out amidst the dozens of nameless models that we find each and every day. If …
MB&F Horological Machine Watches Hands-On
Back in January, while in Geneva, I got to happily molest the entire collection of MB&F watches. Those lovely Horological Machines were willing participants, and I fondled them with care and admiration. I think the biggest question I got to answer for myself was "are these …
Baselworld Preview Altanus Elite Sport
Altanus will be releasing this quartz chronograph with slide rule bezel at Baseworld next week. I was really surprised when I saw the price on this one. It looks like a great entry-level watch. A sporty model guaranteed to make an impact has now been added to Altanus' …
Covering Baselworld 2010
Baselworld 2010 is almost here- less than a week to go until we get to see the new TAG Heuer models for 2010 and hear about the events planned for the 150th anniversary. If you’ve followed Calibre 11, you’ll already know about some of the releases we’ll see next week: TAG …
Review of the Prometheus Recon 5
Up for review today is the second watch from Prometheus, and it's quite a bit different from the Ocean Diver.The Recon 5 is an handwinding aviator, with the characteristic re-think we've come to expect from Prometheus.
Baselworld 2010: Saint Honore to honor 125th anniversary
Paris watchmaker Saint Honore to unveil new series to celebrate 125-year milestone Saint Honore sent out press invites today to an event where it will officially unveil a new series of "exclusive timepieces" specifically crafted to celebrate 2010 as...
