Wednesday, Feb 29 2012
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The Patek Philippe 2497: On Leap Day 2012, We Show You A Perpetual Calendar You Need To Know
You won't find the owner of a perpetual calendar any happier than you will today, February 29th. You see, one of the coolest things about a true perpetual calendar is that it automatically knows and adjusts for leap years. Thing is, they don't come around too often, so …
Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar for Leap Day
First introduced in 1994, the Lange 1, with its signature off-center dial, is the most iconic timepiece in the A. Lange & Sohne collection. Last month in Geneva, Lange revealed the most complicated Lange 1 timepiece ever - the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar. Today is …
REVIEW: TokyoFlash Kisai Optical Illusion (Part 1)
If you recall, we first brought the Kisai Optical Illusion to your attention back in January. In the intervening time, TokyoFlash was kind enough to send us a sample for review, so today we’ll take a look at what this watch offers. By looking at any picture of the …
ORIS Aquis Titan CHRONO
By TLex ORIS expand their new AQUIS diver family. The Aquis Titan Chronograph may not share the same tough ceramic bezel inlay that its siblings boast, but Oris assure durability and robustness thanks to a new Tungsten inlay and Titanium case. An attractive combination of …
Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Watch
Mr. Claret, I will take five! That ought to do just fine... Here is another super high-end, experimental, and unique exotic luxury watch designed to stimulate the masses and end up on the wrists of just a few. It is … Continue reading → No related posts.
HELSON Shark Diver TANTALUM
By TLex HELSON have produced a Tantalum version of their Shark Diver. For those who aren't au fait Tantalum aka Tantalium. It is a rare and very hard metal with lovely blue-gray color. It is also extremely heavy. The Shark Diver Tantalum weighs in at 250g on its rubber …
WENGER Seaforce
By TLex Wenger are still doing their thing, and pretty well, too. There's nothing particularly ground breaking about the new Seaforce - just a good old fashioned entry level Swiss diver. Specifications include: a 43mm Stainless steel case, a Swiss Quartz movement, and …
Baselworld 2012: Zenith El Primero 1969 Chronomaster (preview)
Zenith will introduce the new vintage inspired El Primero Chronomaster 1969 next week at Baselworld. Housed in a 42 mm stainless steel case, the Chronomaster features an opening in the dial that allows a view of the balance and gear train. Inside is a new self-winding …
