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Saturday, Apr 3 2010

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James Bond and TAG Heuer: The Living Daylights

Calibre 11 | 3. Apr 2010 13:40 |

While today you might associated James Bond with Omega watches, here is something you may not know: Before Bond strapped on his Seamaster he wore a TAG Heuer in the 1987 James Bond movie The Living Daylights.

Glycine introduces the Airman Base 22 – Back to the original 1953 Airman

Fratello Watches | 3. Apr 2010 12:55 |

Glycine (founded in 1914) introduced a multiple time zone watch in 1953, the Glycine Airman. These watches were meant to be for travellers and pilots that needed a watch that enabled them to read two different time zones. Through all these years, the Airman watch was never …

Oris RAID Chronograph Limited Edition Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 3. Apr 2010 11:10 |

Have it known that the US side of Oris's operation is comprised of some very lovely, helpful people. While I didn't get to spend as much time as I would have liked with them at Baselworld 2010, I will be spending more time with their watch collection in June. I was able to …

Bell & Ross BR 01 Tourbillon Phantom Gold - BR01 Tourbillon

Mens Watches Blog | 3. Apr 2010 08:50 |

Bell & Ross BR 01 Tourbillon Phantom Gold uses DLC-treated titanium encased Tourbillon Phantom being released only in a limited edition of 16 pieces. Its square case made of rose gold is 46mm x 46mm.

Bell & Ross BR 03 Type Aviation - BR01 Instrument

Mens Watches Blog | 3. Apr 2010 08:50 |

Bell & Ross BR 03 Type Aviation uses The movement is a quartz multifunctional movement. The impressive DLC-coated stainless steel case is 42mm x 42mm, with a height of 10mm

Bell & Ross BR01 Airborne - BR01 Instrument

Mens Watches Blog | 3. Apr 2010 08:50 |

Bell & Ross BR01 Airborne uses Airborne division's motto Death from Above, associated with a militant skull visual, a reminder of the constant threat they faced and their capability to remain safe

Bell & Ross BR01-97 Commando - BR01 Instrument

Mens Watches Blog | 3. Apr 2010 08:50 |

Bell & Ross BR01-97 Commando uses The impressive DLC-coated stainless steel case is 46mm x 46mm, with a height of 10.2mm, that renders the watch virtually scratch-proof

Bell & Ross BR01-92 Heritage - BR01 Instrument

Mens Watches Blog | 3. Apr 2010 08:15 |

Bell & Ross BR01-92 Heritage uses impressive DLC-coated stainless steel case is 46mm x 46mm, with a height of 10.2mm. DLC, or diamond-like coating, is an indestructible finish.

Bell & Ross - Bell and Ross BR Instrument - BR01

Mens Watches Blog | 3. Apr 2010 07:40 |

Bell & Ross started in 1992 and has the following famous for their BR instrument: BR01 Commando, BR01 Aviation, BR01 Airborne, BR01 Heritage, BR01 Tourbillon

PRAESTO Diver (early rendering)

OceanicTime | 3. Apr 2010 04:45 |

By TLex Purely for interest; the PRAESTO Diver is still very much in the infancy of its design process, but here's a little look at one of the designs they have been playing with. I really like the block hands ;)© Praesto

Equipe watches designed to drive you crazy

WristWatchReview.com | 3. Apr 2010 03:35 |

Every watch needs some kind of theme, and Equipe has certainly found theirs. Inspired by the auto industry, this Detroit based company designs their watches using vehicles as their guide. The names that Equipe chose for their watches give you an idea of what each one looks …