Monday, May 2 2011
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Hublot Launches Daily Blog: Say Hello To Hublot Nation
Announced today via Facebook, Hublot will be publishing a new daily blog entitled HUBLOT NATION. The property will run along side the Hublot owner's portal Hublotista and will feature not only product information, but also personal stories from the brand's charismatic CEO, …
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 64
We discuss the interesting story of the terrorist's Casio, my hands-on review of the Devon Tread 1, and some other flights of fancy. Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 64 here. Written by Mr. Ariel Adams - aBlogtoRead.com, … Continue reading →
Steve McQueen's 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross to be auctioned at Bonhams
If you are a watch collector, then you more than likely already know about the Rolex Explorer II with Orange hand Ref. 1655, ( aka the Steve McQueen Explorer). The circa 1971 Rolex timepiece that Steve McQueen made famous, is now a highly collectible timepiece. The …
"The Persistence of Memory" inspired Melting Clock
The well-known surrealist piece "The Persistence of Memory," by Salvador Dali, introduced the image of a soft melting pocket watch. According to Wikipedia: "It epitomizes Dalí's theory of "softness" and "hardness", which was central to his thinking at the time. As Dawn Ades …
NERD A 2000 LERT: A Space Game Boy Up For Sale
What's better than a retro-chic Game Boy in working condition, complete with original Tetris cartridge and instruction booklet? How about one that's flown IN SPACE!?! This Nintendo Game Boy, part of Bonhams Space History Sale, belonged to Russian cosmonaute Aleksandr A. …
Help Nooka Create Their First Wall Clock
Nooka is one of my favorite watch companies, despite the fact they only make digital watches. We took you inside their NYC lab here, and reviewed their Zirc here. Now, founder and chief creative officer Matthew Waldman has launched an initiative to build the brand's first …
HODINKEE Events: Omega and Bonhams Invite You To A Private Viewing of the Space History Sale
2000 Click to view invitationOn Thursday, May 5th, Bonhams will be auctioning off an incredible amount of authentic space paraphernalia. The Space HIstory Sale will include original space suits, signed photographs of some of history's most important airmen, and countless …
Rolex Patent Pending Double Red Sea Dweller
When it comes to vintage watches, Rolex sport models are in the top level of the collector’s market. Few brands have the pedigree, the cachet, or the desirability of vintage Rolexes. And within the realm of Rolex collecting there are certain models and variations that make …
MAGRETTE Moana Pacific DIVER Giveaway
By TLex I am very excited about this month's Giveaway, which has been kindly sponsored by MAGRETTE Watches from New Zealand. The lucky winner will win what is in my opinion a really lovely dive watch, the Moana Pacific Diver. For the full low-down on this fantastic watch, I …
Debaufre GMT Red/Blue Watch Review
All well-informed watch lovers should know about pieces like this GMT Red/Blue (ref. DW-02.07) watch by Debaufre. It might have a nondescript name, but this Rolex GMT Master "Pepsi" clone offers a solid value and good looks. Put it on … Continue reading →
Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant 01 Limited Edition - Baselworld 2011
The Navitimer Montbrillant 01 Limited Edition Edition is a retro style timepiece that was inspired by Breitling designs from the 1940s and 1950s. In keeping with the style of the time period, Breitling chose to use a smaller diameter case (40 mm), a retro dial and case …
