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Giveaway #9: The Limited Edition Nooka Zoo Aluminum in Black

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 10. Jun 2010 23:30 |

We've said it once and we'll say it again, Nooka makes some of the coolest watches on the planet, in any price category.  This is why we're especially thrilled to be offering a very rare model from the Nooka family that you simply can not get anywhere else in the world.  …

Giveaway #8: The Marvin M101 Automatic (MSRP $1000)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 10. Jun 2010 22:20 |

The gang at Marvin is at it again, giving out one of the freshest models in their entire lineup to the Hodinkee fan base.  This giveaway is for an M101 automatic on leather strap, the watch you see to the right.  The watch is absolutely killer looking.  It features a steel …

Franc Vila FV Evos 8 Cobra Blue Bandido Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 10. Jun 2010 21:45 |

The blue bandit. It hits you, leaving you with a black and blue eye. This Bandido is blue, and only for the US. Franc Vila re-touches his FV Evos 8 Cobra to be in all black with bright, electric blue hands. The limited edition shares the rest of the Cobra characteristics …

Ulysse Nardin Caprice Tiger in White Gold

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 10. Jun 2010 19:01 |

Caprice Tiger in White Gold. A woman, like the tiger, possesses a mysterious poetry of strength, power and sensuality, emitting a presence that is both commanding and curious. Ulysse Nardin feeds her fantasies with the Caprice Tiger: a jewel of a timepiece worthy of a …

African soccer Star Samuel Eto’o gifts $42,000 watches to entire team; immense pressure to win ensues.

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 10. Jun 2010 17:05 |

Think you give good gifts? Ever spend $1.3M on your mates? Thought so. But if you play soccer for the Cameroon squad that just secured a spot in the World Cup Finals by beating Morocco 2-0, you would find yourself on the receiving end of a $42,000 watch courtesy of teammate …

The GMT+9 Auction Watchlist #18

gmtplusnine.com | 10. Jun 2010 16:30 |

Posted by: petew & martback It’s been awhile since we’ve done a watchlist.  Hopefully we’ve made up for it by including lots of watches we’ve never covered before.  Our cover shot is a Citizen Recordmaster Chronograph.  While I occasionally see these with the black dial, I …

Giveaway #7: The TX 650 Series GT Fly-Back Chronograph

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 10. Jun 2010 15:55 |

You guys loved the TX 400 Perpetual Calendar so much we thought you might like to see another TX watch up for grabs. This time we've got a just announced, not even available to the public yet GT Fly-Back Chronograph.  We've had a chance to play with this thing (video coming …

Patek Philippe Ref 130 Chronograph: An Affordable Vintage Patek Chronograph? Well, Yes, Kind Of.

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 10. Jun 2010 14:15 |

There’s not much to say about Patek Philippe that hasn’t been said before, and you certainly won’t hear any arguments from us regarding their holy reputation atop the horological hierarchy. Blessing the world with masterpieces since 1839, Patek is one of the very few brands …

Bovet Pininfarina Tourbillon Ottana Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 10. Jun 2010 10:10 |

Finally debuted, this is the new ultra high-end watch based on the partnership between watch maker Bovet and  famous design house Pininfarina. The watch is also a loose celebration of Pininfarina's 80th anniversary. The watch shares both the Bovet and Pininfarina name on …

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