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Saturday, Aug 9 2008

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aBlogtoRead.com Intermission For A Few Days While Out Of Town

aBlogtoWatch | 9. Aug 2008 19:21 |

We all need to leave every once in a while. For you that means a few days without new posts from me. Don't fret however, I shall return on Wednesday August 13th. In the meantime, please enjoy this wonderful satire of Bill Watterson's timeless classic comic strip, Calvin & …

Hodinkee FORUM Now Public

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 9. Aug 2008 05:56 |

Dear Hodinkee Readers,We often talk about how we love to interact with the i 5b4 nternet watch community, and now we have taken a step to make this communication as easy as possible.

1951 Omega Chronograph 14K Gold

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 9. Aug 2008 05:56 |

This Omega chronograph from 1951 is a great looking watch, but it takes a little more than looks to make it on to Hodinkee.

VIDEO: BNB CONCEPT

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 05:26 |

This is a video of the design and production of high-end watch movements by BNB Concept SA. They specialize in making innovative watch movements, such as the the tourbillon movements for the Hublot Big Bang and the HD3 Complication Vulcania.

How many mechanical watches do you own?

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 05:26 |

How many mechanical watches do you own?0123-56-10Over 10  pollcode.com free polls

BALL Engineer Master Diver TMT Limited Edition DLC

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 05:26 |

[ via Ball ] The new Engineer Master II Diver TMT uses a Ball Caliber 9018 automatic movement, and is guaranteed to function at temperatures of -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) without any affect on accuracy. The stainless steel case is 42 mm in diameter and is coated with DLC …

EBERHARD & CO. Chrono Traversetolo Noir Limited Edition

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 05:26 |

[ via Eberhard & Co. ] Eberhard & Co. has created a black version of the original Chrono Traversetolo, that debuted last year. The 43 mm case is made of steel and finished with a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) treatment, that not only gives the watch a dark look, it also makes …

COSC Announce Record Figures

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 05:26 |

The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres or COSC (The Official Swiss Control Office for Chronometres) has announced record figures for 2007. The number of certificates registered in 2007 was up 13.3 per cent from 2006 with a total number of 1,538,676 registrations. The …

Beijing Olympics Omega Watch Pavillion

The Breitling Watch Blog | 9. Aug 2008 04:16 |

If you aren’t aware, the Olympics started today, and the opening ceremony was absolutely amazing… easily the most impressive Olympics opening ceremony I have ever seen. Beijing has set the new standard by which all other Olympics opening ceremonies will be judged. The …

VIDEO: BNB CONCEPT

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 02:35 |

This is a video of the design and production of high-end watch movements by BNB Concept SA. They specialize in making innovative watch movements, such as the the tourbillon movements for the Hublot Big Bang and the HD3 Complication Vulcania.

How many mechanical watches do you own?

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 02:35 |

How many mechanical watches do you own?0123-56-10Over 10  pollcode.com free polls

BALL Engineer Master Diver TMT Limited Edition DLC

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 02:35 |

[ via Ball ] The new Engineer Master II Diver TMT uses a Ball Caliber 9018 automatic movement, and is guaranteed to function at temperatures of -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) without any affect on accuracy. The stainless steel case is 42 mm in diameter and is coated with DLC …

EBERHARD & CO. Chrono Traversetolo Noir Limited Edition

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 02:35 |

[ via Eberhard & Co. ] Eberhard & Co. has created a black version of the original Chrono Traversetolo, that debuted last year. The 43 mm case is made of steel and finished with a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) treatment, that not only gives the watch a dark look, it also makes …

COSC Announce Record Figures

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 9. Aug 2008 02:35 |

The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres or COSC (The Official Swiss Control Office for Chronometres) has announced record figures for 2007. The number of certificates registered in 2007 was up 13.3 per cent from 2006 with a total number of 1,538,676 registrations. The …