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Tuesday, Jun 24 2008

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Oris Atelier Worldtimer

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 24. Jun 2008 23:26 |

There are certain high-end Swiss watches that I've always admired for their style and function, among them is the Ulysse Nardin GMT +- Perpetual. It's a travel watch in the tradition of the Rolex GMT Master, but with a neat twist: It has two buttons that increment or …

Black & Blue Fighters: The Kobold Phantom Tactical & Sinn 203 Arktis Watches

aBlogtoWatch | 24. Jun 2008 20:31 |

Please don’t make me choose one of the two. Both are highly desirable to me. Are you really going to make them fight for my affection? I wonder who would win. Here you have two Valjoux 7750 automatic movement based watches from American and Germany, though the movements are …

Bell & Ross at Parade of Pilots at Lemans

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 24. Jun 2008 19:21 |

[ via Bell & Ross ] PRESS RELEASE: For the fourth consecutive year, Bell & Ross joined this sporting event, voted by car enthusiasts as an exceptional motor race out of common interest. “The parade” taking place in the heart of Le Mans, is a collection of 150 cars from all …

Richard Mille RM 020 Pocket Watch

Wrist Dreams | 24. Jun 2008 18:11 |

The Richard Mille RM 020 is most likely the coolest pocket watch available today. The unique time piece uses carbon nanofiber base plate usually used in aerospace. The Richard Mille RM 020 features manual winding tourbillion movement with hours,...

Interview with Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer at Antiquorum USA

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 24. Jun 2008 15:51 |

As we have mentioned previously, our very own Ben Clymer had the opportunity to speak with a veritable vintage watch guru, Antiquorum USA's Watch Director and Auctioneer, Julien Schaerer.  They talked about how Julien became involved with watch auctioneering, what he thinks …

Casio G-Shock X-Large Commercial

gmtplusnine.com | 24. Jun 2008 07:36 |

Click above Here is another recent G-Shock commercial from Japan, this one made with Japanese youth brand X-Large Clothing. I like the hip-hop tune in the “old-school” style. Enjoy! ###

Rare Omega Ranchero

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 24. Jun 2008 05:16 |

All Omegas are good, but some are great.  This Omega Ranchero circa 1955 is great.  With a stainless steel case, black dial, coffee-colored minute markers, and seemingly very sharp condition, this seems to be a deal at $3,995.  If 5a8 you are an avid Omega fan, this might …

Pre-Everest Rolex Everest (if that makes any sense)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 24. Jun 2008 04:06 |

We all know that Sir Edmund Hillary wore a Rolex Explorer to the summit of Everest in 1953, we have profiled that watch numerous time as it is a Hodinkee favorite.  But what if we were to tell you there was a Rolex model actually named "Everest" that was released a good ten …

Thank you to Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer at Antiquorum

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 24. Jun 2008 03:31 |

We would just like to thank Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer, at Antiquorum USA for taking the time to speak with us earlier today.

Limited Edition Chopard Mille Miglia Vintage Watch

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 24. Jun 2008 03:31 |

This beautiful 18K Rose Gold Chopard Mille Miglia isn't actually a vintage watch but does its best to portray the qualities of a vintage watch.