Wednesday, Oct 27 2010
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Recent Watch Industry Announcements
LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Group) recently acquired 17.1% of Hermès. LVMH, which owns TAG Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, paid $2 billion for their stake in the company. Hermès was founded in 1837 and is better known for their fashion products, than their watches, but they …
A Modern Rolex Explorer II With Syrian (And Serious) Presidential Ties
Rolex has made some pretty iconic watches in its day (don't believe us, see here). But, in the modern era, nothing shines brighter than the white-dial Explorer II. Coming to the auction block at Sotheby’s in New York TODAY is a Rolex Explorer II with a twist: it is signed …
DOXA in Asia (who are you?)
By TLex The unrecognizable face of DOXA in Asia! DOXA Watches have had presence in Asia since 2009, now. From what I know this is predominantly in mainland China and its surrounding areas. The range of 'DOXA Watches in Asia' is a pretty unfamiliar sight, you'll find none of …
LÜM-TEC 500M-3 (available)
By TLex Ray Knight has finally announced the availability of the new LÜM-TEC 500M-3; a bead blasted Titanium Carbide (dark charcoal) PVD hard coating with black dial. Try saying that with your mouth full! See below for full specs and price . . .CASE 44mm width excluding …
Chopard Mille Miglia Watch Flavors For 2010
Like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore or Hublot Big Bang, the Chopard Mille Miglia is a constant force of consistency, which little changes each year to help spice up a core collection timepiece that hopes to find a delicious … Continue reading → Related posts:In Two …
De Grisogono Meccanico DG
(Click image for gallery - 5 photos) De Grisogono is producing another limited edition of the first mechanical digital display, originally introduced at Baselworld in 2008. For the most part, the timepiece is un-changed. Some of the movement parts, which are visible through …
