Thursday, Mar 24 2011
articles: 11
Blancpain Puts The Power Reserve In The Rear, On The Rotor (Live Video)
The Power Reserve Is In the Rear, On the RotorWe're all familiar with the power-reserve display and the many forms in which it takes shape on the dial. Many watches display the reserve via small hand tracking round a gauge, some have even moved the display to the back of …
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 59
Sex, drugs, and watches. What more could you ask for? Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 59 here. Written by Mr. Ariel Adams - aBlogtoRead.com, trusted independent watch media.
Basel News: TAG Heuer Makes History Again with the MIKROTIMER Flying 1000 Concept Chronograph
A lot of watch fanatics were quite eager to see what TAG Heuer was going to introduce in their live webcast yesterday. One thing seemed likely: it was going to be a breakthrough somehow related to the chronograph complication. The brand has been breaking historic ground in …
Baselworld 2011 Watch Shots
(Click image for galler - 3 photos) Today, is opening day at Baselworld, the world's largest watch and jewelry fair. I arrived here yesterday and have been meeting with numerous brands each day to learn about their newest timepieces, as well as taking photos. The three …
Live From Basel, The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Gains A Second Time Zone In Ref 5164
Enjoying the day's first meeting with Patek Philippe afforded not only time with the incredible 5270, but also a pleasant surprise courtesy of the sporty Aquanaut line. New for 2011 is the reference 5164, which sees the welcome addition of a dual time complication. The …
Rolex Daytona Watches For 2011
In addition to the new Rolex Explorer 2 watch model for 2011, Rolex offers a new range of Daytona watches for men this year at the Baselworld show. 2011 is apparently the 50th anniversary of the Daytona, so we get … Continue reading →
Basel News: Introducing The Tudor Heritage Advisor, As Close As We'll Ever Come To An Alarm From Rolex
The Heritage Chrono Was No FlukeRemember last year at about this very time when Tudor shocked the world by producing what was probably the coolest retro heritage piece to hit the shelves in years with the Heritage Chronograph? Unbeknownst to us, and very likely the rest of …
Cartier Ballon Bleu Extra-Flat Watch Hands-On
Among Cartier's many new releases for 2011 was this ultra-thin version of the popular Ballon Bleu. I am not totally sure why the Ballon Bleu is so popular. As a women's watch I totally get it. It has a elegant, … Continue reading →
Tudor unveils new alarm watch at Baselworld 2011
Earlier today, Tudor (which is owned by Rolex), unveiled the new Tudor Advisor alarm watch. Mechanical alarm complications are arguably one of the most useful watch complications, aside from maybe a chronograph or GMT function, as you can set the alarm to remind you of …
Basel 2011 Breguet Classique 7337
(Click image for gallery - 2 photos) Breguet Press Release "Building on the success enjoyed at its launch in 2009, the Manufacture Breguet is offering a re-edition of its Classique 7337 this year, perfectly embodying the values of the House: elegance, refinement, …
Baselworld 2011 Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Today, is press day at Baselworld, and although some brands do not begin exhibiting their novelties until the official opening day, which is tomorrow, March 24, 2011 -- most brands do begin revealing their novelties a day early. Patek Philippe, for example, just unveiled a …
