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Friday, Apr 8 2011

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Episode 61 – A Little Bit of This & A Little Bit of That

WristWatchReview.com | 8. Apr 2011 20:41 |

On the plate for today: theURWERK UR-202S,Konstantin Chaykin’s Lunokhod Watch, Corum Admiral’s Cup Seafender 46 and an interview with Lutz Bethge, Montblanc’s CEO. Also, we speak again about the Double Rain-Beau Fund . This is a fund to help raise money for our audio …

Episode 60 – The Automatic BLJ08, You Know You Want One

WristWatchReview.com | 8. Apr 2011 20:41 |

Today we give some Basel predictions and find what what Ariel expects to see while there. Also, we introduce you to the Double Rain-Beau Fund. This is a fund to help raise money for our audio engenier, so that he may purchase a new computer. His current 2003 model just …

Auction Watch: March 27th Antiquorum Results Show Static Patek Philippe Prices

aBlogtoWatch | 8. Apr 2011 20:06 |

Please enjoy the following post by Chris Meisenzahl. He is a long-time watch enthusiast and daily Speedmaster Pro wearer.  He blogs at http://amateureconblog.blogspot.com/ and can be followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/speedmaster. Last week auction house Antiquorum …

Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk Pro 1,000M: Do Want

WristWatchReview.com | 8. Apr 2011 19:31 |

I usually don’t like expensive divers like this Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk Pro but something about the face has really drawn me in. I find the indicators and hands to be surprisingly bold and readable while the goofy power reserve is just silly enough to move over to the …

Casio Pathfinder Pro Trek - Baselworld 2011

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 8. Apr 2011 18:21 |

Last month in Basel , I had a chance to try on and photograph a new version of the Casio Pathfinder. Casio is now branding the collection with their "Pro Trek" designation, which was previously only used in the Asian market. The watch has the same functions as the version I …

An URWERK 202 Up At Auction: A Modern Classic Hits The Block For The First Time (VIDEO)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 8. Apr 2011 17:46 |

This is the first UR-202 to come to auction in NYCNicknamed the Hammerhead by designer and co-founder Martin Frei, this is the kind of watch that defines “contemporary horology.” Lot 120 at Sotheby’s Important Watches and Clocks Auction on April 13th, this rare, limited …

DELMA Santiago BlueShark 3000m (new)

OceanicTime | 8. Apr 2011 15:26 |

By TLex For me the DELMA Santigo BlueShark 3000m was probably one of the most unexpected finds of the Basel watch fair this year. Not only was it a pleasant surprise to see Delma making a truly noteworthy diver (until recently the Santiago line consisted only of …

Introducing The Breitling Transocean, Again: This Time It's A Vintage-Inspired Three Hander (Live Pics)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 8. Apr 2011 15:26 |

When Breitling announced their Transocean chronograph, the vintage lovers of the world rejoiced.  The Transocean is a relatively understated, traditional looking watch that is far less "bling" than many of the brand's most recent products. At Basel this year, Breitling gave …

Genesis: German Men’s Watches By A Woman

aBlogtoWatch | 8. Apr 2011 09:36 |

Genesis is not just a neat sounding word that someone thought would make for a good watch brand name. It is rather the name of the brand's founder and designer - Christine Genesis. How convenient is that? To have a … Continue reading →