Monday, Apr 4 2011
articles: 13
New Edifice Black Label Collection Watches from Baselworld 2011
(Click image for gallery - 3 photos) Edifice first introduced in their timepieces in the United States last year, and will add three new models to their lineup this spring (actually four new models, but I cannot release the info for one of the models until later this year). …
Omega Hour Vision Skeleton Platinum - Baselworld 2011
(Click image for gallery - 3 photos) Omega unveiled a beautiful new open worked timepiece at Baselworld 2011 last month, the Hour Vision Skeleton Platinum. It features Omega Calibre 8403, a 39 jewel self-winding movement, that winds in both directions (most self-winding …
New Edifice Black Label Collection Watches from Baselworld 2011
(Click image for gallery - 3 photos) Edifice first introduced in their timepieces in the United States last year, and will add three new models to their lineup this spring (actually four new models, but I cannot release the info for one of the models until later this year). …
HODINKEE Celebrates 62 Years of NATO....Straps
Sean Connery sporting a NATO in Goldfinger (via watchesinmovies)On this day 62 years ago, a bunch of dudes signed a treaty in Brussels. It was a military alliance called the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) – and it’s kinda important. It’s important for two …
A Brief History of the Rolex Daytona - Part II
Part II Collectability in watches is directly correlated to rarity. The fewer examples out there, the higher the premium to purchase one. The Paul Newman Daytona is collectible because it was never popular when new, and very few were produced and sold. Most people thought …
Introducing The Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Square Tourbillon: A Rare Flying Square (VIDEO)
Only 50 Will Be Made - The Price Will be 92,000 EurosGlashutte Original is the Swatch Group's best kept secret. The small German company produces less than 8000 watches per year and they all feature true in-house manufacture movements. We've long been a fan of GO (see …
Azimuth XTREME-I Collection
By TLex One of the coolest things about making the pilgrimage to Basel this year was meeting up with my friends in the watch industry not least of which was the time spent with the mildly eccentric, mad-genius that is Alvin Lye of AZIMUTH, who kindly invited us to sit down …
Maurice de Mauriac Chronograph Modern Tactical Vision Watch Review
Get ready for something cool. There are two watches in this article. For the most part they are the same. A pair of Maurice de Mauriac Chronograph Modern watches in 45mm wide steel cases. One is in a DLC black … Continue reading →
CERTINA DS Action Diver Automatic
From CERTINA Action, precision and confidence at sea - Eye-catching, sporty and full of verve, the DS Action Diver automatic is a logical extension of the previous DS Action series of extreme-sport timepieces by the Swiss sportwatch brand. Uncompromising in both appearance …
GRAFF ScubaGraff (new)
By TLex Jewelery brand, Graff take a surprising new direction with their latest timepiece. The ScubaGraff, which Graff say embodies their signature design feature, a uniquely faceted case inspired by a single brilliant-cut diamond is water-resistant to 300 meters and …
ANDROID Divemaster Silverjet 500
By TLex I pretty much checked out every single brand whilst I was at Basel; yes, even the 'Shop NBC brands' like Invicta, Swiss Legend and Android, who were exhibiting for their first time there. I rarely cover these brands, who in fact produce numerous divers models, …
Heuer For Abercrombie & Fitch on eBay: Too Much Cologne Not Included
A double-signed dial gets us every time. The habit of fine retailers to mark the watches they sold was de rigueur in the 1960s and 70s, but few modern establishments have the interest, or clout to do so anymore (save Tiffany and Patek, of course). You've seen the Tiffany …
Breitling Chronomat GMT Caliber 04 - Baselworld 2011
(Click image for gallery - 6 photos) Breitling introduced a new in-house caliber at Baselworld 2011, the Caliber 04, their second manufacture movement. The Caliber 04 has a column-wheel chronograph, calendar and GMT function. It runs at 28,800 vph, has 47 jewels, and a …
