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Wednesday, Mar 4 2009

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1940s Heuer Chronograph: A Rolex Pre-Daytona Without The Pre-Daytona

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 4. Mar 2009 17:06 |

The Rolex Daytona is a grail watch for many, its predecessor, aptly named the "Pre-Daytona", is a grail among grails (we featured one here).  As one would expect, a Pre-Daytona will cost you a little bit more than the G-Shock you're probably wearing...in fact it will cost …

Vianney Halter Trio Grande Date (White Gold)

WatchingHorology | 4. Mar 2009 13:01 |

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Longio Tourbillon Watches: Chinese Watchmaking Pride

aBlogtoWatch | 4. Mar 2009 10:15 |

While many companies won't like me saying this, a less than announced fact is that many watch makers these days have some or most of their parts made in China (movements often included). Even many high-end watch makers likely have something in the construction of the watch …

Pre-Baselworld 2009: BREITLING B01 In-house movement

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 4. Mar 2009 04:45 |

[ via Breitling ] Breitling is launching a new in-house mechanical chronograph movement at Baselworld 2009, Calibre B01. The new movement has a column wheel, a vertical-trigger mechanism and a power reserve of over 70 hours. The watch features a patented mechanism for …