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Tuesday, Mar 22 2011

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HODINKEE Goes to BaselWorld 2011: Prepare For Awesomess

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 22. Mar 2011 20:46 |

The Official Formula For FunAt this very moment, Ben and Blake are aboard an airplane zipping over the Atlantic ocean towards a sleepy town known just as much for its schnitzel and fondue as the River Rhine that runs through it.  That's right, they're headed to Basel, and …

Watch Tag Heuer Watches Baselworld Press Conference Live Tomorrow

aBlogtoWatch | 22. Mar 2011 20:11 |

Tomorrow morning (March 23rd) I will post a video player that will allow you to view a live press conference put on by Tag Heuer where they will debut a new concept watch, as well as discuss their 2011 collection. … Continue reading →

Artya Perpetual Calendar Piece Unique Watches

aBlogtoWatch | 22. Mar 2011 19:36 |

I got a sneak preview of this watch a few months ago and am happy to now be able to show it to you. This is the Artya Perpetual Calendar watch - it combines an exclusive manufacture movement with a … Continue reading →

Haute Horlogerie from Ireland? Introducing the McGonigle Tuscar

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 22. Mar 2011 17:16 |

The saying, “a rising tide raises all ships” is certainly proven out in the world of high end watchmaking. The blossoming of small talented watchmakers has extended far beyond Switzerland’s borders, to places like Finland and now Ireland. Two brothers from the Emerald Isle, …

A Rolex GMT-Master Made For The Fuerza Area del Peru

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 22. Mar 2011 14:21 |

A Rolex GMT-Master Made For the Peruvian Air ForcThe Rolex GMT-Master was indeed a watch designed for pilots.  It only makes sense that an air-force or two would adopt the 24-hour bezel'd piece as their own.   One such air force was the Fuerza Area del Peru - or Peruvian …

Montblanc Sport Chronograph Automatic

Mens Watches Blog | 22. Mar 2011 14:21 |

Montblanc Sport Chronograph Automatic dial is silvered with luminescent indexes, with rhodium-plated luminescent hands. It fuses functionality and style with finesse.

Montblanc Sport DLC Chronograph Automatic

Mens Watches Blog | 22. Mar 2011 13:46 |

Montblanc Sport DLC Chronograph Automatic has a black DLC-coated stainless steel case is 44mm in diameter. The main functions are hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds; chronograph; and date.

Baselworld 2011 Coverage Begins March 23rd

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 22. Mar 2011 09:06 |

I'll be arriving in Basel, Switzerland the morning of March 23rd to attend the Baselworld Watch & Jewelry show. March 23rd is Press day, followed by Opening day March 24th and Closing day March 31. With 525,000 square feet of exhibition space, and 100,000 visitors every …

Tissot Seastar 1000 Automatic Chronograph Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 22. Mar 2011 08:31 |

It does not surprise me that this year we get a new Seastar watch from Tissot, but this particular neat design wasn't expected. There is something retro about it - likely the thinner rotating diver's bezel - but it has … Continue reading →

Just Because: The $565,000 Richard Mille RM025 Diving Tourbillon

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 22. Mar 2011 05:01 |

The Richard Mille RM025 is monster of modern horology. First, it's 50mm in diameter and almost 20mm thick. It's a chronograph, a tourbillon, and a certified dive watch rated to 300 meters.  It also starts at $565,000.  It's not a new release, but it is fun to look at. So go …