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Tuesday, Mar 2 2010

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RGM introduces the 400 Chrono: OMG

WristWatchReview.com | 2. Mar 2010 22:45 |

RGM, based out off Mount Joy, PA, is launching this beautiful chrono this year. Driven by a larger Valgranges movement, the new Model #400 is a bold statement chronograph that will feature a variety of dials to choose from. Amazing stuff. One more shot after the jump.

A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 2. Mar 2010 21:21 |

The most classic of classic chronographs is here. The newest A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph is the least likely drool worthy watch - who'd a thought you'd want a classy sober looking watch this much? In a white or pink gold 39mm wide case and a famous A. Lange & Sohne …

A Prototype Heuer Monaco: Pre-McQueen & Pre-Caliber 11, It Doesn't Get Any Better

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Mar 2010 20:46 |

You guys are all familiar with the Heuer Monaco that Steve McQueen wore during the filming of cult classic racer flick LeMans, we've written about it at length.  These watches, to this day, are some of the most popular Heuers, both old and new.  This makes the particular …

Baselworld 2010: H8 Sculptura

Wrist Dreams | 2. Mar 2010 19:50 |

Marvel at the mechanical design in Haldimann Horology's latest device This watch, which the company even goes out of its way to call "a far cry from today's electronic gadgetry," gains its notoriety in the extremely complex construction from...

Baselworld 2010: L.U.C. Engine One Tourbillon

Wrist Dreams | 2. Mar 2010 18:40 |

Highly unique watch design commemorates LUC's 150th anniversary There's never any shortage of unique and compelling watch designs, and this latest one from LUC, the Engine One Tourbillon, is no exception. This bold and distinctive watch has a hand-wound,...

We're Having A Party & You're Invited! A Hodinkee Preview & Silent Auction with Patrizzi & Co.

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Mar 2010 16:40 |

Lot 47, Rolex "Double Red" Sea DwellerAs we continue to take this burgeoning online community of watch lovers into the physical world, we are pleased to announce our latest Hodinkee event. This coming Monday, March 8th, we will be hosting a preview and silent auction with …

Tony Gwynn's Rolex President: Undeniable Baseball Provenance

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Mar 2010 16:40 |

Anyone a fan of Tony Gwynn or the San Diego Padres?  To wear a watch like this, you're going to have to be.  This watch is, of course, a Rolex Day-Date (aka President) given to Mr. Tony Gwynn in 1996 by the San Diego Padres organization.  The watch is in really excellent …

Shhhh… I’m videotaping the Renato Carbon Fiber Edition

WristWatchReview.com | 2. Mar 2010 16:20 |

A classic of silent cinema, this hands-on with the Renato Carbon Fiber Chono is full of old-timey charm. If only more watch bloggers would be this silent.

We're Having A Party & You're Invited! A Hodinkee Preview & Silent Auction with Patrizzi & Co.

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Mar 2010 16:05 |

Lot 47, Rolex "Double Red" Sea DwellerAs we continue to take this burgeoning online community of watch lovers into the physical world, we are pleased to announce our latest Hodinkee event. A week from tonight, Monday March 8th, we will be hosting a preview and silent …

Edouard Lauzières Narmad Watch Review

aBlogtoWatch | 2. Mar 2010 10:15 |

I remember when I first started getting into interesting watches. I was always a watch person since understanding the need to tell the time, but it was sometime in late high school or early college that I started to at least notice that there were some cool watches out …

Seiko “Wako” 6R15 Automatic from the Heart of Ginza, Japan

gmtplusnine.com | 2. Mar 2010 06:10 |

Post by: b_andersen Seiya posted on his blog today (here) about the release of the “Wako Watch,” customized Seiko 6R15 automatics. They are based on Seiko SARB031 (here) and Seiko SARB030 (here). The difference appears to be the watch dials — the Wako models have Roman …

Baselworld 2010: A.B.Art Serie OA

Wrist Dreams | 2. Mar 2010 05:35 |

Modern art specialist showcases uniquely designed timepiece Well here's something you don't see every day. This eye-catching device from a.b.art is simplistic but also captivating at the same time. The case is made of stainless steel and there is...

TAG Heuer Silverstone Review

Calibre 11 | 2. Mar 2010 05:00 |

First review and live photos of the TAG Heuer Silverstone, a re-edition of the famous Heuer Silverstone of the 1970s released to mark TAG Heuer's 150th anniversary. A quick re-cap: the Heuer Silverstone was one of the more elegant of the 1970s Chronomatic Heuer models and …

Baselworld Preview TX 650 Series GT Fly-back Chronograph

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 2. Mar 2010 02:40 |

Just received this press release from the TX Global Brand Director, Stephen Scholz. This is the soon to be released TX 650 Series GT Fly-back Chronograph. It will be officially unveiled at Baselworld in about two weeks. This will surely be one of the feature introductions …

TX Watches Baselworld Sneak Peek

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 2. Mar 2010 00:21 |

These are preview images of some of the new watches TX will introduce at Baselworld 2010. Many of the timepieces look even more refined than last year's offerings. In fact, this year for the first time, TX will be introducing a premium clasp on some of their models with …