Friday, Aug 27 2010
articles: 10
Jaeger-LeCoultre Extreme Watches (book)
'Everything always begins with an adventure. The desire to discover, to overcome, to attain. How about setting off for a far-distant destination?... Wouldn’t it be great to climb right to the top of that mountain?...Why not descend to the very depths of the ocean?... But …
A Prototype AP Royal Oak Chronograph: The Watch Omega Didn't Want Michael Schumacher To Have
In terms of modern-day chronographs, it doesn't get much better than the Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet. Simple, classic lines, the famous textured dial, a true haute horology movement, and a little of that AP-swagger make the Royal Oak high on any modern watch fan's list …
PORSCHE DESIGN P'6780 Diver (birthday suprise)
By TLex This bad boy, couldn't wait to take his new P'6780 Diver for a test-dive; and who could blame him?! Ladies please pay attention, this how to do your man's birthday 'right', we wouldn't expect anything less!Click here to find out more about the P'6780 Diver, read my …
RSW Outland 3H Watch Hands-On Review
RSW is a brand I very much like. What makes me like it more is that most people (even hardcore watch lovers) in the US have never heard of it. It isn't that RSW isn't distributed in the US, just that it isn't distributed that much. RSW stands for "Rama Swiss Watch." I have …
Most Wanted: Omega Grey Speedmaster
(Click image for gallery - 3 photos) The Omega Grey Speedmaster (Ref. O32332404006001) was introduced at this year's Baselworld show. It is offered in a 40 mm stainless steel case, with both polished and brushed surfaces, and for the most part, looks like a typical …
DAVIS Diver (a diamond in the rough)
By TLex Spotted by fellow dive watch enthusiast Roger Ruegger whilst on walkabout in Cannes, France. The Davis Diver is a diamond in the rough; the rough - a disjointed collection of cheap and somewhat tacky French fashion watches. The diamond - a handsome vintage inspired …
ETERNA Super KonTiki Heritage 1973 (new)
By TLex As it name suggests, the Super KonTiki Heritage 1973; is a reissue of the 1973 Super KonTiki divers watch from Eterna, which is a much sort after vintage diver.The KonTiki line of watches were inspired by Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 voyage on a balsa wood raft named …
Thursday Night Special: A Vintage Hamilton Super Compressor For a Crazy Price
You know what's really hot in the world of watches right now? Super compressor (or at least super compressor style) watches. Super compressors are a style of watch that are really evocative of the 1960's and '70's - which everyone seems to love these days (A certain Tudor …
RHEINMEISTER 1000m (first look)
By TLex Co-designed by Rheinmeister's Dirk Maier and Simon Schmidt. Its 43mm German made case is constructed from high-grade 316L stainless steel. It has a screw-down crown, a 4mm thick sapphire and a water-resistance of 1000m. It houses an ETA 2892-2 (anti-shock).A limited …
BREGUET Marine Royale Alarm 5847 (new)
By TLex Oh, Breguet, how you tease me! After waiting more than 5 months for a press release and a decent image of the latest version of the Marine Royale Alarm, something turns up in French! Well worth the wait, though; you couldn't hope for a finer 300m diver. From BREGUET …
