Thursday, Feb 10 2011
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Xetum Announces Limited Edition Tyndall, Adds A Touch Of Carbon
California based company, Xetum, whom we introduced to you last year, has announced a limited edition of their Tyndall watch. With only 100 individually numbered pieces being produced, this is a true limited edition watch. Unique features include a polished case, Côtes de …
Xetum Tyndall Limited Edition
Xetum, a relatively new watch brand that designs their timepieces in California, and uses Swiss movements, cases and assembly -- has just announced that they will be producing a 100 piece limited edition version of their popular Tyndall timepiece. The new Xetum Tyndall …
Thursday Morning Find: A Great, American Market, LeCoultre Polaris on eBay
While Jaeger-LeCoultre’s most iconic timepiece might be the Reverso, we also have told you about our fond appreciation for the Polaris. The Polaris is a grail watch for many serious collectors. Currently on eBay is a spectacular LeCoultre Polaris (made for the American …
IWC Launches New Website, Becomes One Of the First Major Brands To "Get It"
It's no secret that affluent audiences, both young and old, are spending an increasing amount of their time (and money) online. Recent studies show that well over 50% of Gen X and Y affluents use social media to engage with brands, and that websites are as influential as …
Romain Jerome Moon Invader Watches Hands-On
Back at Baselworld 2010 I stopped by the Romain Jerome booth to see "what was cooking." Turns out it was moon dust. As an extension of the Moon Dust DNA collection of watches, Romain Jerome (RJ) showed-off the "Moon Invader." … Continue reading →Related posts:Romain Jerome …
Hour Time Show Watch Podcast Episode 54
We spend time with learned Mr. Jake Ehlirch of RolexMagazine.com (AKA Rolexblog.blogspot.com) - to discuss.. what else but Rolex, and some of the history thereof. Listen to HourTime Show watch podcast episode 54 here. Written by Mr. Ariel Adams - … Continue reading →Related …
Ressence Watch Hands-On
Last year at Baselworld I learned about this new brand called Ressence. It sort of slipped through the cracks of coverage, but then I was able to speak directly with the brand's friendly Belgian founder Benoit Mintiens. In addition to … Continue reading →No related posts.
Greubel Forsey Invention Piece 2 Watch
Just so you know, the cheaper version of this watch costs over $700,000. Well over $700,000.... and there is the platinum version... I might just nickname this watch the "PhD degree times six." That sounds about right. After skipping over … Continue reading →Related …
Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin Watch Hands-On
Piaget's flagship men's watch for 2011 is the Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin. I first wrote about the watch here. There you can learn more about the technical details there and in the Haute Living article that I wrote. In … Continue reading →Related …
SIHH 2011 Greubel Forsey Invention Piece No2
(Click image for gallery - 6 photos - Photos by Peter Chong) In collaboration with photographer Peter Chong, ProfessionalWatches will be publishing a series of his close-up watch photographs taken at SIHH and other recent industry events. The Greubel Forsey Invention Piece …
Vintage VDB Combo (prototype)
By TLex Presenting the latest creation from Vintage VDB; the VDB Combo, which will come in two extremely limited series: the VDB Combo Base - 12 pieces in Titanium with titanium; case, caseback, signed crown and ref. # lug engravings. The VDB Combo will come with 2 …
HALIOS Laguna prototype (zulu)
By TLex The HALIOS Laguna prototype looking very sharp on a black Zulu strap! Notice the metallic applique HALIOS logo on its dial; this will in fact be executed in white on the production model.© HALIOS Watches
Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver Live on "What Time Is It? Radio": Ask Him Anything You Want
Jean-Claude Biver is as big of a rock-star as the world of horology has. The man brought Blancpain back to life, re-invented Omega, and is now at the helm of the wildly popular, if not slightly controversial brand Hublot. Tomorrow (Thursday, February 10th) at 10:30 EST, …
