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Thursday, Oct 9 2014

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Dilemma: The Apple Watch, Form Follows Function

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Oct 2014 23:26 |

The principe that the shape of a building, or a product should be primarily based upon its intended function or purpose is a good one. However, when it comes to smartwatches, the idea that a rectangle device works better does not mean it will translate to a universally good …

INTERVIEW: Meeting Apple’s Marc Newson (WATCH PICS)

Time and Tide Watches | 9. Oct 2014 23:01 |

With the news that Australian designer and multidisciplinary artist Marc Newson is to join friend Jony Ive at Apple still ringing in everyone’s ears, it’s probably a good time to look at one of their earlier collaborations; a wristwatch they co-designed for Bono’s (RED) …

Introducing the Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Automatic

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Oct 2014 18:46 |

For the first time, Panerai has created an automatic version of the Radiomir 1940. The new caliber (P.4000) is in-house made and features an off-center rotor made of tungsten or 22K red gold, which allows more of the movement to be viewed, unobstructed, when it is off your …

Versace Offers V-Signature 2014 Holiday Edition Watch

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 9. Oct 2014 18:46 |

If you’ve been looking for the perfect holiday gift for that luxury-loving lady in your life, Versace has just the thing. The brand will be selling only 50 pieces of the Versace V-Signature 2014 Holiday Edition watch, so these sparkling goodies are sure to become …

Rhynofit Rubicon, Keeping you on the level

WristWatchReview.com | 9. Oct 2014 16:26 |

OK, we have already established that cars and watches go together hand in hand, but even more than cars, aviation pairs with watches in a big way. My favorite type of aviation watch is an instrument style, and I want to highlight a new company's second crowdfunded cockpit …

In-depth: The Tudor Heritage Ranger Review

Time and Tide Watches | 9. Oct 2014 01:36 |

Tudor is a brand on the up. And the key strength of the brand (aside from the production/design/marketing clout that being Rolex’s little brother brings) is the Heritage collection. This vintage inspired family is a hit machine, the Heritage Chronograph, the Black Bay, and …