Thursday, Apr 21 2011
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118 Let Pros Be Pros.
14a Sure, you can hit a shot or two outside the Rolex Hall in Basel, but the real stuff is done by the pros. Here are the new introductions from the big guys. Check the Daytona the sleeper beauty of the show. The gold fleck dial on the ladies new models is outstanding also. …
A Look At The Rolex Learning Center At The Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (VIDEO)
This video has very little to do with watches, but that's ok - Rolex is in the title. This video, shot by Pedro Kok and set to some fantastic music, takes us inside the Rolex Learning Center at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The result is really very …
Letters From The Editor: Why The Seamaster 1948 Was My Favorite Omega Of Basel World
Omega had a lot to talk about this year at Basel World, but one of the most interesting, yet overlooked pieces came in the form of a 38mm Seamaster tribute watch. This vintage-inspired but thoroughly modern dress watch was Ben's favorite of Omega's presenation. Here he …
First Look: 2011 TAG Heuer Formula 1 Gulf
A couple of weeks ago Calibre 11 showed you a preview from Geneva of several 2011 Formula 1 series models. In addition to those watches, TAG Heuer kept at least one model back- a Gulf-striped Grand Date Formula 1. This is the first time that TAG Heuer have used the Gulf …
OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm (white ceramic)
By TLex Driven by the latest generation of OMEGA's Co-Axial movement, the calibre 8500/8501 is this new white version of the Seamaster Planet Ocean 42mm. In Omega's own words it is as 'fashionable' as it is technically innovative! Its stainless steel case features all the …
"Chinese demand will eventually slow within the next five years" - Patek Chief
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Antoine Preziuso Power Inside Unlimited Watch
There is nothing really innovative about this watch aside from the new convoluted way it talks about having a power reserve indicator on the dial. High-end brand Antoine Preziuso makes some interesting stuff, but I can never pronounce the "Preziuso" … Continue reading →
Ziiiro Watches - See the Brand New Collection and Win One!
Watchismo is proud to announce our coolest new addition, Ziiiro Watches To celebrate our introduction of Ziiiro, Watchismo is giving away the Ziiiro Mercury to one lucky person! ZIIIRO displays time in a simple and unique way: The tip of the inner swirl represents the …
Gabriel Tortella, Co-Founder of Antiquorum, Originator of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie, Dead At 71
The world of horology lost another legend this week with the passing of Gabriel Tortella. A passionate watch collector who was deeply devoted to the success of the Swiss watch industry, Tortella co-founded Antiquorum with Osvaldo Patrizzi in 1974. Five years later, he …
Marvin Sébastien Loeb Chronograph Collection - Baselworld 2011
(Click image for slideshow - 6 photos) The Marvin Loeb Chronograph collection is a collaboration between Swiss watchmaker Marvin and professional rally car racer Sébastien Loeb. Sébastien is a seven time World Rally Championship (WRC) champion, and remarkably he has won it …
