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Wednesday, Apr 13 2011

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Explaining The Freccione With A Frog Foot Dial: We Totally Geek Out On The Rolex Explorer II

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 13. Apr 2011 21:26 |

To say that there is a lot of excitement over the new orange hand Explorer II that Rolex announced at BaselWorld, and that we showed you out from behind the glass, would be an understatement. One question that people in the watch collector community are pondering is whether …

YEMA Diving Chronograph Watch Winner

aBlogtoWatch | 13. Apr 2011 20:16 |

Thank you Ron for doing a video follow-up of the YEMA Diving Chronograph watch Ref. YMHF0202. He is the winner of the YEMA watch giveaway that was given away here in March. Here are some words from him: "I just … Continue reading →

New Raymond Weil Maestro timepieces unveiled - Baselworld 2011

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 13. Apr 2011 18:31 |

At Baselworld 2011, Raymond Weil added chronograph and moon phase complications to their year-old Masetro collection. The traditionally styled Maestro collection is a good contrast th Raymond Weil's sportier Nabucco and Freelancer collections. The Maestro Phase de Lune …

Breitling Photo Contest - Win Your Pilot's License

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 13. Apr 2011 18:31 |

Aviation enthusiasts and Breitling devotees now have the chance to take flight with Breitling. The brand, who has shared the finest hours in aviation history, wants to share its passion for flight by launching a Facebook contest like no other. Submit a photo that best …

Frederique Constant Vintage Racing Chronograph - Baselworld 2011

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 13. Apr 2011 18:31 |

Frederique Constant introduced the Vintage Racing Chronograph collection at Baselworld 2011. The new collection features the new Frederique Constant in-house self-winding mechanical chronograph movement calibre FC-396, which is visible through the sapphire caseback. The …

LeBron James is new ambassador for Audemars Piguet

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 13. Apr 2011 18:31 |

(Click image for gallery - 6 photos) As of yesterday, NBA superstar LeBron James is the new ambassador for Audemars Piguet. If you read this site often, then it should come as no surprise, as LeBron has previously been photographed wearing three different Audemars Piguet …

Valbray V.01 Collection - Baselworld 2011

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 13. Apr 2011 18:31 |

At Baselworld 2011, I had a chance to learn about a very interesting young Swiss start-up watch brand, Valbray. Founded by Côme de Valbray and Olga Corsini, the first Valbray timepieces were introduced at GTE 2010/Baselworld 2010. The Valbray V.01 is a double-display …

OceanicTime Presents OceanicTimeTV

OceanicTime | 13. Apr 2011 17:56 |

By TLex OceanicTime proudly presents its first video production, a short, but dramatic video directed by myself, and produced and edited by a talented young producer from Taipei. Introducing OceanicTime, the web's #1 reference for dive watches. Featuring 8 incredible dive …

Hands-On With The Glashutte Original Seventies Panorama Date (Live Pictures)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 13. Apr 2011 16:11 |

Conjuring Images of Genta...The Senator Sixties has done really well for Glashutte Original.  And, it should. The entire collection, with its understated 1960s Don Draper feel plus super nice in-house movements all under $10,000 is a pretty mean offering.  And, this year at …

Jacob & Co. Cyclone Tourbillon Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 13. Apr 2011 09:46 |

Boy, what do I even say about this one? Jacob & Co.'s new ultra high-end, non diamond-studded watch for 2011 is this Cyclone Tourbillon. The watch has a large escapement which is actually on the front-mounted automatic rotor. Having things … Continue reading →