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Monday, Dec 20 2010

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Bob Is Back! The Exclusive Update on The Rolex Submariner That Entertained The World

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 20. Dec 2010 17:56 |

Two weeks ago, we brought you the story of an ultra rare Rolex 5510 quietly finding its way onto eBay, and the man who put it there. Since then, a couple weeks of controversy and attention have ensued.  The watch, now proven to be absolutely original, is a modern …

Review of the Seiko SBDC005 "Sumo"

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 20. Dec 2010 17:21 |

The Seiko SBDC line, dubbed the "Sumo" or "Shogun" by online collectors communities, have been out for a couple of years. Nevertheless, they are worth a detailed review. Today we will be takeing a closer look at the SBDC005, which is the orange version of the Sumo. This …

Pre-SIHH: A. Lange & Söhne Announces The Richard Lange Tourbillon "Pour le Merite"

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 20. Dec 2010 15:01 |

When A. Lange & Sohne releases a new watch, you pay attention.  Here is some pre-SIHH news that we're thrilled to share with you.  The Richard Lange Tourbillon "Pour le Merite" combines a fusée-and-chain transmission with a tourbillon.  But, this isn't just any tourbillon, …

H2O Kalmar CUSTOMIZATION Academy (part 2)

OceanicTime | 20. Dec 2010 09:46 |

By TLex Not just content with producing what could possibly be the most customizable dive watch on the planet; H2O are also determined to innovate and pioneer on manufacturing technologies and pricing strategies. They will be among the first to produce an affordable …

Phosphor World Time Watch Review

aBlogtoWatch | 20. Dec 2010 09:46 |

Phosphor watches can be credited with a very special honor. That being of the brand the officially popularized and mainstreamed e-ink watches. While they didn't invent the concept, they made them cool enough and affordable enough for mainstream adoption. With … Continue …

Heuer Carrera 1964 Re-edition

Calibre 11 | 20. Dec 2010 04:31 |

It’s easy to get caught up in the hyperbole of writing about watches- reading most press releases you’d get the impression that every new model hand crafted in the Swiss Valleys was a ground-breaking chapter in that brands history. A technical and artistic revolution, all …

The Seiko SBBN019 45th Anniversary White Dolphin Diver

gmtplusnine.com | 20. Dec 2010 01:36 |

Posted by: petew I found it intriguing that Seiko actually pre-picked a nickname for this special edition diver.  Perhaps they haven’t been too impressed with the nicknames folks have come up with for their other watches.  I’m not much of a watch namer myself, but I have to …

A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Tourbillon "Pour le Mérite"

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 20. Dec 2010 01:01 |

(Click image for gallery - 23 photos - Photos by Jason Pitsch) On December 7th, 2010 I attended a press conference at the A. Lange & Söhne manufacture and headquarters in Glashutte, Germany. While there, I had a chance to learn about and photograph the amazing new Richard …

The Celsius X VI II LeDIX: The Ultimate in Cell Phone-Watchery For Only $300,000

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 20. Dec 2010 01:01 |

The cell phone as timepiece debate rages on. In a world where more people are forgoing their watches for the "convenience" of their mobile, the Hodinkee team is doing its best to show watches are more than just a way to tell time. We pride ourselves on keeping you abreast …