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Friday, Nov 5 2010

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HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 43

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Nov 2010 21:56 |

I recently learned that some people have been putting off listening to the podcast because they think we MIGHT be inanely talking products they don't care about. While there is no doubt discussion of pointless topics, I myself am quite … Continue reading →Related …

Marvin Watch Co. Unveils the LOEB Special Edition

Matt Baily | 5. Nov 2010 21:21 |

Yesterday in Paris, Marvin Watch Co. and Sebastien Loeb officially unveiled their latest creation - the LOEB Limited Edition chronograph. On Wednesday we gave you a short teaser video. Now that the cat is out of the bag, we can show you the first images of the finished …

November Newsletter - Tissot Watches, Two New Brands for Women, And Many New Models

Matt Baily | 5. Nov 2010 21:21 |

Tissot New in store is one of the world's top Swiss brands – Tissot. Combining quality and functionality at a very reasonable price, Tissot is one of the best entry-level Swiss watch brands and offers a large variety of models to suit any taste. From the ever-popular and …

New Zenith ambassador Alain Roberts, the "French Spiderman"

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 5. Nov 2010 21:21 |

(Click image for gallery - 19 photos) Zenith has signed Alain Robert, aka "the French spiderman," as their newest brand ambassador. His speciality is climbing mountains and buildings, with no rope. He has climbed the Empire State Building and the Taipei 101 building (the …

Review: Phosphor’s E-Ink World Time Watch

WristWatchReview.com | 5. Nov 2010 20:46 |

Short version: A low-maintenance, good-looking gimmick watch, but e-ink gives the watch weaknesses as well as an interesting look. Recommended if you think you can pull it off. Features: Dual-timezone E-ink display Rubber or steel band Several face styles MSRP: $165 Pros: …

The Zenith Christophe Colomb Live And On The Wrist (VIDEO)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 5. Nov 2010 18:26 |

Earlier this week we showed you Zenith's new "double bubble" Christophe Colomb wristwatch that features an escapement on gimbals, much like a marine chronometer.  Today we came across some live images and even a video of this "nothing if not a conversation starter" watch on …

Exclusive - Inside Two Seiko Studios: Making a Watch the Japanese Way

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 5. Nov 2010 14:21 |

Tucked away in a seemingly remote wooded part of Japan, near the town of Morioka, sits a world-class watchmaking facility that has been quietly producing some of the world’s finest mechanical watches for over 70 years. Called the Shizukuishi Watch Studio (check out a movie …

HELSON Buccaneer (giveaway)

OceanicTime | 5. Nov 2010 12:01 |

From TLex To celebrate OceanicTime's 2nd Birthday & HELSON Watches 1st Birthday. HELSON Watches will be giving away a brand new HELSON Buccaneer worth 850USD. The Helson Buccaneer is a rugged sporty divers GMT with a 500m water resistance. Its GMT movement with second 24H …

Marvin Sebastian Loeb World Rally Champion Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Nov 2010 08:31 |

The wait is over and the Sebastian Loeb watch by Marvin is here. Loeb is a World Rally Champion race driver. I saw some concept art for the watch early on, and now the final piece has been released (actually … Continue reading →No related posts.

AP's Jules Audemars Extra-Thin Watches: What A Difference 1.55 mm Makes

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 5. Nov 2010 00:56 |

What does 1.55 millimeters look like?  It doesn't look like much at all.  In fact, a US regulation quarter is 1.75mm thick.  Now consider this: the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Extra-Thin watch features a self-winding movement that is only 2.45mm thick, less than two …