Thursday, Jul 3 2008
articles: 7
The “It’s Good To Be King Watch:” Backes & Strauss Berkeley Diamond Watch
Ah…back way before you were even a sprinkle of DNA in your ancestors’ gene pool, Backes and Strauss was supplying the world with precious precious diamonds. This was in 1789, when I hear diamonds were still cut using dinosaur teeth, or something similar. From diamond supply …
Air Boss Limited Edition by VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY
[ via Victorinox Swiss Army ] PRESS RELEASE: The Air Boss, introduced in 2003, has always been a favourite in the Victorinox Swiss Army collection. This year, to celebrate the iconic watch's five-year anniversary, the brand is introducing the limited edition Airboss Mach 6 …
Launch of Maitres du Temps' CHAPTER ONE
A new brand called Maitres du Temps created an alliance of three renowned master watchmakers Roger Dubuis, Christopher Claret and Peter Speake-Marin to work on its first watch - the Chapter One which was publically launched here in Singapore at a dinner on Monday 16th June. …
How Sweet It Is!
d3 One of my customers picked up the new Zinex Diver, I am jealous, 100 pieces total, under a grand! I need me one of those doggies! The new owner sent the picture just to tease me! I will have one soon. CTWG 2f
1950's Cuervo y Sobrinos Brietling Chronograph
Our second watch to feature a 'Cuervo Y Sobrinos' stamp (see the first here), this 1950's Breitling Chronograph was sold by the illustrious Havana jeweller in the days before Mr. Castro took office. These jewellers had the sole importation rights to Breitlings (and just …
Panerai PAM 114 Video Review
I have picked up a few Panerai’s lately, as I have gotten into the “Panerai Craze”. One of them is this beautiful yet simple PAM114. I recently put up a video review on Youtube, and would also like to share it with you guys here. 44mm Luminor case, white dial, with a …
Swiss Watch Store UK Opening
Just a heads up on my buddy Lee at Swiss Watch Store UK. He has launched his new site and deals with a lot of diamond bezeled Breitlings and other Breitlings primarily, though he sells other brands as well occasionally. A great place for UK-based collectors to pick up their …
