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Thursday, Jun 18 2009

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Rolex OysterDate From The United Arab Emirates: Forgo The After Market Colored Faces, Please

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 18. Jun 2009 21:55 |

There are a lot of people out there selling vintage Rolex OysterDates / AirKings with customized, colored faces.  We have to admit, they look good too.  We see em' all over the place down here in New York, but we can't help but wonder, if you are looking for a fresh vintage …

Wyler WT3 Tourbillon: First watch under new quality label

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 18. Jun 2009 21:55 |

Wyler Genève's WT3 Tourbillon is the first timepiece to be produced under the new "Poinçon du Jura" quality label. To comply with the "Poinçon du Jura" requirements, a movement must be 100% Swiss made and at least 90% of the components must be made in the Jura. The movement …

The latest addition to my collection: AP RO 15300ST

Fratello Watches | 18. Jun 2009 19:40 |

Two months ago, I borrowed the AP Royal Oak Offshore Rubber Clad from FW sponsor Watch-Site to write a review about it, and also got their AP Royal Oak 15300ST to compare. Both watches are/were impressive, but the 15300ST was so amazingly nice (nicer that I expected it to …

DeMonaco Carree d’Or Black Pearl Grand Tourbillon XP Watch Spotted

aBlogtoWatch | 18. Jun 2009 10:50 |

This watch is really a fine luxury timepiece with a classic look from a new watch maker. The brand is Ateliers DeMonaco, and is meant to be a mix of Swiss watch making finesse with Monaco style and attitude. The watches come in various forms with the square models being my …

Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 Chronograph Racing

The Breitling Watch Blog | 18. Jun 2009 06:10 |

Sweet new watch from Jaeger-LeCoultre! A big 44mm AMOVOX2 Chronograph, with sweet fef semi-open dial and titanium case. This is a very nice watch from JLC, and while being a bit edgier in styling, still maintains that characteristic JLC look. This watch was unveiled at …