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Wednesday, Oct 6 2010

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2010 Rolex Submariner Ceramic Bezel

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 6. Oct 2010 21:31 |

(Click image for gallery - 7 photos) Earlier this year, at Baselworld 2010, Rolex unveiled new steel Submariners with the ceramic bezel upgrade, as seen on the gold Submariners last year, and the GMT bezels the year before. Click here for a video of about the ceramic bezel …

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Perpetual Calendar Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 6. Oct 2010 20:36 |

It is deceptively simple and pretty. I think I actually prefer Girard-Perregaux's use of minimalism over a brand like Vacheron Constantin. This is their 1966 Perpetual Calendar watch with an automatic in-house movement and also a moon phase indicator. A … Continue reading → …

Perrelet Goes High Class With the Regulator Retrograde

WristWatchReview.com | 6. Oct 2010 17:06 |

Not much to say right now on this but I do love the face on this Regulator Retrograde from Perrelet. Considering these guys usually make their famous rotor watches, this is a refreshing change. This rare combination of complications- the separate indication of the hours and …

New Phosphor E Ink Watch Tells The Time Around The World

WristWatchReview.com | 6. Oct 2010 17:06 |

I love me some E Ink watches especially when they’re well made and Phosphor makes some of the best ones. Their latest creation is a world time model with 24 timezones and a curved face with steel case. The watch costs $150 and is available on a rubber, leather, or steel …

Introducing Two New Custom Rollies From Project X Designs: Project X Goes Double-Red, Twice

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 6. Oct 2010 16:56 |

The world of aftermarket Rolex customization is a murky one.  We all know that Rolex doesn't sanction them, and frankly 90% are terrible (don't believe us? see here).  But, from time to time we come across a decent one, and typically they come from Project X Designs. …

Yellow G-Shock Frogman GF-8250-9JF

gmtplusnine.com | 6. Oct 2010 15:46 |

Posted by: b_andersen Word from Japan is pre-orders there for the new yellow G-Shock Frogman GF-8250-9JF were sold out in just 5 hours. The newest Frogman retails for ¥38,000 (about $460 US), and is a combination of past and current designs, including the plastic bezel …

GERMANO & WALTER 500m (a deeply inspired design)

OceanicTime | 6. Oct 2010 13:36 |

By TLex Possibly one the coolest homage watches in existence, completely handcrafted in Germany, it not only respects the design it takes its inspiration from (remaining as true the original form as possible), but is an incredible watch in its own right.The Germano & Walter …

GERMANO & WALTER 500m (new versions)

OceanicTime | 6. Oct 2010 13:36 |

By TLex Bronze is the new steel; checkout the new bronze and steel version of the Germano & Walter 500m its absolutely stunning! Germano & Walter now have a 'HOT' new PVD finished 500m, too! wow! From G&W The ultrarobust, water- and shockproof 'Germano & Walter 500 m' is …

Breitling Superocean Watch For 2010 Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 6. Oct 2010 10:41 |

I don't love all Breitling watches - far from it. Though I have always been a fan of the "new" Superocean watch collection, which for me ironically started with the Superocean Heritage watch collection. Be it the three-hand or the … Continue reading → Related …

Episode 39 – Finding the Right Watch, Bulova, and the Owl

WristWatchReview.com | 6. Oct 2010 03:41 |

This week we have a new audio ninja, Beau Hudspeth, who turned the show into pure honey. Let us know what you think! Download MP3 Subscribe in iTunes    

A Vintage, Hermes-Crafted, Alternative to the iPhone As A Watch

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 6. Oct 2010 00:01 |

It may come as a surprise to many regular 'dink readers, but there are some people out there that don’t like wearing a watch - i mean, that's what a cell phone is for, right? Now we just wouldn’t be doing what we do best if we didn’t come up with a classy vintage …