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Monday, May 19 2008

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C1 Tourbillon Gravity by CONCORD

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 19. May 2008 19:36 |

[ via Concord ] I met with Noel and Alex from Concord during Baselworld to review the entire lineup. The Concord C1 Tourbillon was the last watch they brought out, which is quite impressive. It is very big and distinctive like all of the new C1 models. The tourbillon is of …

Chuck Maddox

Fratello Watches | 19. May 2008 13:46 |

On the 12th of May, Chuck Maddox passed away. I will keep this post short, as it is quite hard for me to put my thoughts and feelings about Chuck in this message. I considered Chuck to be a friend, although we never met in person. For almost 9 years I conversated with him …

"HWD" on the NYSE

No Redirect | 19. May 2008 12:36 |

Harry Winston - that of jewellery and Opus fame - is now traded under the ticker symbol "HWD" on the New York Stock Exchange. Click here for the tale behind the transformation of the "jeweller to the stars".- SJX

IWC Doppelchronograph DFB 2008

Fratello Watches | 19. May 2008 12:01 |

I just returned from Munich (Germany) and I noticed in some magazine that IWC gave a number of Limited Edition Doppelchronographs to the German national soccer team just before the The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship kicks off on the 7th of June. This watch is …

Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec | Montblanc Mens Watches

Mens Watches Blog | 19. May 2008 11:26 |

Montblanc Star Nicolas Rieussec: With its in-house movement using caliber MB R100, it is named after the inventor of the chronograph mechanism. It is known for its monopusher chrongraph.

Seen for the first time outside the Basel fair

WatchingHorology | 19. May 2008 09:41 |

Launched at the Basel fair just a month ago, the Daniel Roth Papillon can be seen for the first time outside of the fair, click here for more photos.- SJX

Seen for the first time outside the Basel fair

WatchingHorology | 19. May 2008 08:31 |

Launched at the Basel fair just a month ago, the Daniel Roth Papillon can be seen for the first time outside of the fair, click here for more photos.- SJX

Haruo Suekichi Steampunk Watches

Wrist Dreams | 19. May 2008 07:21 |

Japanese watchmaker Haruo Suekichi designs unique watches with steampunk style. Mr. Suekichi is very productive and already created tons of unique timepieces in this Victorian age style. Every watch is hand-made, and are actually not that expensive, but hard...