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Wednesday, Aug 25 2010

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Franck Muller Conquistador Grand Prix Tourbillon Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 25. Aug 2010 21:46 |

It is pretty wild, and sort of ridiculous at the same time. Franck Muller pushes itself into the realm of luxury sport watch aesthetics. In a way, it feels like what Audemars Piguet did with the Royal Oak Offshore, only here with Franck Muller. This is the tourbillon …

A Look Into The World of R.W. Smith: British Hand-Made Haute Horology At Its Finest (VIDEO)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 25. Aug 2010 20:36 |

We wouldn't be surprised if you've never heard of R.W. Smith.  This soft-spoken, mostly self-taught horological rock star doesn't make that many watches, and he certainly doesn't make them for just anyone.  In fact, Roger makes only around 12 watches per year.  You're …

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 35

aBlogtoWatch | 25. Aug 2010 18:51 |

Up for grabs is the last available piece in a 30 watch limited edition from Blancpain. The 1735 Grande Complication only costs a tad over a million bucks. We also discuss the new Bathys Bomb Timer, Audemars Piguet, classic watch making, and more. Listen to HourTime show …

Getting to Know d.m.h. watches: Hand-Made, Custom-Tailored, Affordable, and Oh So Cool

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 25. Aug 2010 15:21 |

In a landscape dominated by the likes of Swatch, LVMH, and Richemont, few singular people have the moxie to make a mark on the industry. We've brought you examples in the past, such as Stepan Sarpaneva and Max Busser, and today we bring another; Fred Dingemans of d.m.h. …

More Iphone Activity!

24 Watch Expert Chad The Watch … | 25. Aug 2010 14:11 |

16b The good folks at Swatch are “On The Ball” when it comes to making the Iphone applications! First the T-Touch edition and now the Omega app. are both hits with watch geeks. Check these out and browse the whole collection of Omega watches at your finger tips. I dumped my …

Phillies Pitcher Roy Halladay Buys 60 Baume & Mercier Watches For Teammates After Perfect Game (UPDATED WITH DETAILS)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 25. Aug 2010 14:11 |

UPDATE: We did some digging (we e-mailed one person) and found out that Halladay ordered 60 B&M Riviera Sport 8724 Chronographs.  Now the MSRP on this particular watch is $4,290, which would bring the expense for his teammates' watches to $257,400.  Something tells us he …

Jaeger-LeCoultre devotes book to extreme watches

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 25. Aug 2010 10:06 |

Jaeger-LeCoultre just informed me that they will be releasing a new book called "Extreme Watches for an Extreme World" dedicated to the lovers of fine watchmaking. It was produced in cooperation with Stephan Ciejka, editor-in-chief of Revue des Montres. Here is what Jérôme …

Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes Watch For 2010

aBlogtoWatch | 25. Aug 2010 09:31 |

In platinum, the watch case and dial of this Greubel Forsey Tourbillon 24 Secondes (yes, spelled like that) watch feel as though they were milled from a solid piece of the precious metal. There is so much platinum in this watch - it boggles the mind. Actually, the the dial, …

Welcome to the New Calibre 11

Calibre 11 | 25. Aug 2010 08:21 |

Welcome to the new and improved Calibre 11: full-fat and with 20% more crunch. The idea behind the new layout is to make it easier to find stories on the watches that you’re interested in and to make the reading experience more of a “Magazine” feel, rather than just a list …

The joy and beauty of a well made timepiece.

WatchingHorology | 25. Aug 2010 07:11 |

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G-Shock Frogman GW-200Z-1DR | G-Shock Spike Lee DW5000SL-1 | G-Shock Military DW5600MS-1

gmtplusnine.com | 25. Aug 2010 06:36 |

Posted by: b_andersen Who will get the last of these 3 limited edition, classic G-Shocks? I’ve been asking myself that, and watching, for the last few months. Now, like summer wine, they linger, but are all almost gone. Amazon.com is a good place to buy G-Shocks because …

U-Boat U-51 Rattrapante Video Review - Literally Awesome

Matt Baily | 25. Aug 2010 00:11 |

I realize Baselworld 2010 is already far away, but the footage that we got there is still relevant and fun, and therefore we continue to produce videos with the HD footage we got there last spring. The most recent release is a video presentation of one of my favorite …

Linde Werdelin launches their first women's watch

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 25. Aug 2010 00:11 |

Linde Werdelin is proud to announce the launch of its first women's watch to be added to its existing array of watches. The White Watch, based on the popular 3-Timer model has been given a softer and more elegant touch while a new strap has been fitted to accommodate …