Thursday, Aug 16 2007
articles: 5
Bubble Back Club
Just recently, someone over at the Dutch Rolex Forum mentioned the Rolex Bubble Back Club. A site dedicated to these (small) vintage beauties for collectors and enthusiasts who are a bit tired of the ever ongoing vintage sports Rolex discussions. Or just for the collector …
Watchband That Will Knock You Out! Literally! The Defenseband
Next time someone tries to steal that $100,000 Tourbillon off your wrist, make sure to use the "Defenseband." Made by inventor Greg Thompson of Spider-Ti Human Restraint Systems.Sure it's velcro and won't match your rose gold but whatever man, protect yourself! I'm thinking …
Excalibur by ROGER DUBUIS
Check out the Roger Dubuis Excalibur single-pusher chronograph with a flying tourbillon function. This is a first in watchmaking. The watch has a 45mm white gold case with a hand-sewn alligator leather strap. It is very exclusive considering only 28 editions are being sold …
World War I Government Issued Jaeger LeCoultre Military Grilled Watch
Since my more detailed "Wristwatches of War" post->Link, I've discovered some other interesting antique trench grille watches from World War I. Issued to infantry officers of British Expeditionary Forces, the 1917 Jaeger LeCoultre above and unsigned model below. Both …
INDUSTRY NEWS: Mr Gerald Genta to join Hublot
Mr Gerald Genta, the legendary designer of several legendary watches (Royal Oak for Audemars Piguet, Nautilus for Patel Philippe, Ingenieur for IWC, etc.) will join Hublot in September to help Jean-Claude Biver to design and to develop new watches. The new watches will be …
