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Wednesday, Mar 30 2011

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A Time-Only Rolex Sells For $717,000 In Geneva: Are Cloisonné Dials As Valuable As Complications?

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 30. Mar 2011 18:36 |

Just because it's Basel time doesn't mean we forgot about the good ole boys.  This past Sunday in Geneva we saw something extraordinary - a time-only Rolex circa 1950 sold for 662,500 CHF, or about $717,000. Now this isn't your average Oyster Perpetual, it is in fact one of …

The Linde Werdelin SpidoSpeed Chronograph Explained By Morten Linde (VIDEO)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 30. Mar 2011 15:46 |

Linde Werdelin's SpidoSpeedThe SpidoSpeed is Linde Werdelin's first chronograph, and the culmination of many of the brand's tenets since its birth about five years ago.  We showed you the mockups of this new sport piece in Geneva, but now we're here to show you this watch …

Romain Jerome Titanic DNA Octopus Dive Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 30. Mar 2011 09:31 |

It really makes a lot of sense for there to be a real diver's watch in the Titanic DNA collection from Romain Jerome. I mean the whole idea of the collection is to commemorate something that is deep underwater. Well … Continue reading →

Omega Seamster Planet Ocean Professional Dive Chronograph L 1000 iquid Metal - Baselworld 2011

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 30. Mar 2011 06:31 |

Introducing the all new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Professional Dive Chronograph. Most notably, this Seamaster features an ultra hard ceramic bezel, with scaling and numbers made of an alloy called Liquidmetal® (Apple has the exclusive right to use this technology in …

Harry Winston Project Z6 Black Edition Alarm - Baselworld 2011

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 30. Mar 2011 06:31 |

This is the new Harry Winston Project Z6 Black Edition Alarm. I had a chance to preview and photograph last week during Baselworld. Harry Winston is not planning to officially unveil this timepiece until later this summer, however, I have been given permission to publish …

Baselworld Images and Video

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 30. Mar 2011 06:31 |

The images (shown above) were taken at Baselworld 2011 during "press day." The HD video (shown below) was shot during Baselworld 2010. Please check back later this week for all the latest Basel watch announcements, images, videos and more. And be sure to follow us on …

2011 Rolex Explorer II Unveiled at Baselworld

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 30. Mar 2011 06:31 |

One of the most talked about pieces at this year's Baselworld show, has been the new orange handed Rolex Explorer II. Anything Rolex is always going to get tons of hype and media attention, and this is no different. What is different, is that this Explorer is 2 mm larger in …

Baselworld 2011 Watch Shots

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 30. Mar 2011 06:31 |

(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 …