Tuesday, Aug 18 2009
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Christopher Ward SpeedHawk chronograph
Christopher Ward, one of our favorite value brands, has just introduced their first mechanical chronograph, the SpeedHawk C40. Based on an upgraded and decorated Valjox/ETA 7750, the SpeedHawk has 7750 with blued screws, Geneva stripes on the CW-logo'd rotor. Hand-polished...
Swatch announces new Fall/Winter line up
Swatch announced their new Fall/Winter ‘09 line up today. The new designs are quite diverse, ranging from the typical fashion watches to some really nice looking chronographs. Pricing runs anywhere from $55 to $250. Looking at their new lineup, the chronographs are pretty …
Review: Stuhrling Millenia XT
The Stuhrling Millenia XT uses the same movement at the Centurion, but that’s where the similarities end. Where the Centurion was blocky, square and sharp edged, the Millenia has a very graceful curve, an almost elegant feel to it. Obviously based off of the classic “tank” …
The Strangest Breitling Ever Made?: Four Independent Quartz Movements & A Rotating Case
Breitling has made some slightly strange watches in the past. One, for example, featured a Spatiographe, or a complication whose sold purpose it was was to count to the number 10. Today's watch is far more strange than that rare take on the Navitimer. It is a Breitling …
Praesto Modern Fliegeruhr Aviator Watch Coming Soon
I think a revolution in watch making is finally due. The being the official legitimate entrance of the quality Chinese watch maker. "But the Chinese have been making watches, and watch parts for years" you say. Yes, but how many Chinese watch brands do you know of? Just a …
Video: Bell & Ross Novelties from Baselworld 2009
This is a video of numerous new Bell & Ross watches, from Baselworld 2009. The shots were taken handheld, through the glass of the display cases at the Bell & Ross booth, in Hall 1.
