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Thursday, Aug 7 2014

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HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 161: Rolex Prices & PR Debacles

aBlogtoWatch | 7. Aug 2014 18:26 |

This episode features Ariel Adams and ABTW Managing Editor David Bredan as guest host, as John was away. We discuss the interesting topic of how Rolex prices have increased over the years and how it relates to the industry overall. We also talk about how watch launches can …

Christopher Ward C70 3527 GT with Ferrari 250 GTO piece embed in caseback

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 7. Aug 2014 17:51 |

Christopher Ward has created a 100 piece limited edition timepiece with the an original piece of exterior paneling from the seventh Ferrari 250 GTO, which rolled off the factory floor on May 22, 1962. The Ferrari 250 GTO is the quintessential Ferrari; only 39 were ever …

Introducing the Magrette Dual Time – Double the Time, Double the Crowns

WristWatchReview.com | 7. Aug 2014 16:36 |

If you've been reading here for any amount of time, you know I've got a bit of a soft spot for New Zealand brand Magrette. Most of this stems from the fact that the Regattare 2011 (link) was the first automatic I ever had. As of late, though, it's of course influenced by …

VintageVDB AS - THE ONE

OceanicTime | 7. Aug 2014 09:21 |

By TLex It's no secret that Arnold Schwarzenegger loves his big military watches. He's been seen wearing some pretty special timepieces over the years. The A.S. M47-331 Military Tank Watch, various models from Audemars Piguet, Panerai and U-Boat, a huge Laco Pilot's watch, …

Eterna Heritage Military Limited Edition Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 7. Aug 2014 09:16 |

The Eterna Heritage Military limited edition watch was among the more unique timepieces we saw in Basel this year. At the Baselworld 2014 watch show, Eterna had a bold presence thanks to their new corporate ownership and fresh internal direction by Mr. Bruno Jufer, who was …

TEMPEST Commodore

OceanicTime | 7. Aug 2014 07:36 |

By TLex Introducing the new Commodore by Tempest Watches, a crossover military divers watch that features a Grade2 Titanium case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement. Special features of the Commodore include: a full reverse lume 'Lumi Brite' sandwich dial available in …