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Thursday, Dec 2 2010

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Introducing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Ultra Thin: A Fitting Tribute To The Original, 80 Years Later

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Dec 2010 22:21 |

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is about as iconic as a wristwatch can get.  Created in 1931 to be worn by colonial polo players who feared their timepieces would become scratched while in action (full story here), the Reverso has since become, along with Cartier's tank, the …

Exclusive SIHH 2011 Preview Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 2. Dec 2010 18:16 |

(Click image for gallery - 2 photos) These are world exclusive images of the soon to be released Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Tribute to 1931, which will be officially unveiled during SIHH 2011 in January. The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 is an emblematic …

Letters From The Editor: Hodinkee Teams Up With The Gilt Groupe For A Whole New Kind of Watch Sale

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Dec 2010 14:46 |

One of the core tenets of Hodinkee has always been locating and explaining a great vintage watch.  Finding a particularly clean and original timepiece is not easy, people have been known to go to great lengths for just the right watch (I even know a guy who flew to Germany …

DWATCH (holiday special)

OceanicTime | 2. Dec 2010 11:16 |

By TLex DWATCH are having a Holiday Special, 30% off all models; this will also include their new Limited Edition rose gold stingray, of which only have 4 pieces are currently available and all their new ceramic dial watches, which are now ready for shipping. Also in stock …

MB&F HM3 Chocolate Frog Limited Edition Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 2. Dec 2010 09:31 |

As part of high-end watch forum ThePuristS.com's 10th anniversary, MB&F will offer a (more) limited edition version of their Horological Machine No. 3 "The Frog" watch called "The Chocolate Frog." MB&F is really rewarding their fans and early adopters with … Continue …

BARCELONA 666 WATCHES 25% OFF FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Watchismo Times - A reliquary of … | 2. Dec 2010 05:26 |

The Watchismo Times Holiday Sale SAVINGS FROM SPAIN - 25% OFF! Save mucho dinero this holiday season: use discount code BARCELONA25 at checkout between now and Sunday to take an additional 25% off the price of any Barcelona 666 watch (plus, many are already discounted so …

Holiday Gift Guide - Luxury Gift Ideas from Matt Baily

Matt Baily | 2. Dec 2010 01:56 |

Coming up with holiday gift ideas could be very fun, but it is not always the easiest task. This is why we try to make it a little easier for you this year with a new "Gift Guide" section on MattBaily.ca. You will find a list of top sellers as well as our personal …

"Timepiece Machines" illustrated book by John Simonian

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 2. Dec 2010 00:46 |

(Click on image for gallery - 9 photos) John Simonian, owner of the internationally renowned watch store Westime, and longtime watch expert, has just released a new illustrated coffee table book. The book is titled "Timepiece Machines: Stories of speed, endurance and …