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Tuesday, Mar 15 2011

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JLC Releases A Limited Edition Reverso 1931 With Strap Made By Casa Fagliano (Live Pictures)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Mar 2011 22:36 |

The JLC 1931 Reverso US Limited Edition of 100There is no question that Jaeger-LeCoultre's Tribute to 1931 Reverso was one of the stars of SIHH 2011.  I've written about it at length both on HODINKEE, and even on TimeZone, and for the FT.  It's just that good, and if you …

Collecting History: The Richard Mille RM002

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Mar 2011 17:01 |

Editor's Note: In this four part series, watch collector and MB&F NA President Stephen Hallock takes us through four of the watches that have not only defined the modern era of timepieces but also himself, as a lover of watches.  These articles are originally published on …

Basel 2011 Tissot Racing-Touch

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 15. Mar 2011 16:06 |

(Click image for gallery - 2 photos) This is the new Tissot Racing-Touch which will be unveiled next week at Baselworld 2011. Like all "T-Touch" watches, the Racing-Touch allows the wearer to control multiple functions via the tactile scratch-resistant sapphire crystal …

Want To Help Japan? Buy A Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 15. Mar 2011 14:21 |

In case you haven't heard, Japan isn't doing so well right now after being battered by the massive earthquake and ensuing disasters. Japan and the Japanese people are going to need a lot of help for the next few years, … Continue reading →

The Vintage Aquatimer That Inspired The Vintage Aquatimer: Wait, What?

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Mar 2011 14:06 |

One could argue that IWC Schaffhausen has a dive watch history with more innovations and desirable models than any other watch company. Yes, including Rolex. Consider the milestones: the über-capable Ocean 2000, developed for the German Bundeswehr, with its use of titanium …

Konstantin Chaykin Lunokhod Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 15. Mar 2011 08:31 |

Is "Konstantin Chaykin" like the dark version of "Vacheron Constantin?" At very least the name sounds like the Russian version but then again "Konstantin Chaykin is a Russian name. While most of his work is in the clock category, Konstantin … Continue reading →