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Wednesday, Apr 6 2011

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A Rare Rolex Moonphase Reference 8171: A Pearl Without The Oyster

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 6. Apr 2011 18:31 |

When you think of Rolex, no doubt you think of their unsurpassed heritage of Oyster-cased tool watches, from the Submariner to the Milgauss to the GMT Master and Explorer. But before Rolex settled on the niche that they ended up owning for the better part of 50 years, they …

New Concord C2 Chronograph Collection - Baselworld 2011

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 6. Apr 2011 17:56 |

Concord unveiled an all new line of watches at Baselworld 2011, the C2 collection. The new C2 collection has a similar hexagonal case shape, to the original C1, but with a substantially thinner case (at 12.75 mm versus 16.7 mm on the C1). The C2 is a more accessible than …

Turning Mechanical Resonance Into An Asset With The F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Dual Time

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 6. Apr 2011 15:01 |

Resonance phenomenon have long been studied by scientists and engineers hoping to understand the often menacing nature of structural vibrations. The 18th century marked the first application of resonance in horological science, seeing French watchmaker Antide Janvier house …

PORSCHE DESIGN P'6780 Diver Black Edition

OceanicTime | 6. Apr 2011 12:41 |

By TLex The P'6780 Diver Black Edition, is is not a limited edition nor will cost anymore than the regular version of the P'6780 Diver. For full details please see Porsche Design's press-release below. (live images)From PORSCHE DESIGN Matt black and resistant to 1000 metres …

Tissot Seastar 1000 Watches Hands On

aBlogtoWatch | 6. Apr 2011 09:11 |

Everyone has been eagerly anticipating the new Seastar 1000 watch from Tissot this year. It has good looks and a large 48mm wide that is big, but not overpowering due to the shorter lugs. For those highly intimidated by the … Continue reading →

Cartier Calibre Watch Now With Bracelet

aBlogtoWatch | 6. Apr 2011 01:36 |

The Cartier Calibre is not only Cartier's new flagship men's watch, but also their new flagship case to to use for high-complication men's watches. The Cartier Calibre model debuted last year, and came only on a strap. The Calibre was … Continue reading →