Tuesday, May 31 2011
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Only Watch 2011 Charity Auction
The Only Watch 2011 Charity auction will take place September 22, 2011. A total of 34 unique pieces will be auctioned off in Monaco, in the name of muscular dystrophy. I have highlighted three of my favorite pieces (above), to see more of the watches that will be auctioned …
All The Only Watch 2011 Auction Pieces
Here is a (growing) comprehensive list of all the one-of-a-kind watches made and donated by brands to the 2011 edition of the Only Watch charity auction to be held in Monaco in September. As of writing there are 34 participating … Continue reading →
The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph: A Horological Purist's Watch For Under $3000
Want a column-wheel chronograph for under $3000? Sure you do, and that's exactly what we've got for you today. A column-wheel chronograph is a type of chronograph movement that is particuarly lauded by industry folk. All the high-end chronos you see are column-wheel jobs, …
BENARUS Megalodon 'OceanicTime' SE (reservation list)
By TLex I am very pleased to announce the reservation list for the BENARUS Megalodon 'OceanicTime' SE open! The Megalodon OceanicTime SE reflects the sleek, minimalist look and feel of its namesake by incorporating materials such as ceramic for its glossy black dial with …
Urwerk UR-202S Watch Steel Bracelet Hands-On
The Urwerk UR-202S, aka the Hammerhead, also bears the name "Full Metal Jacket." The Stanley Kubrick movie reference points to the fact that this Urwerk watch is the first this brand has offered with a metal bracelet. According to Urwerk, … Continue reading →
Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces The Duometre a Quantieme Lunair: You Don't Have To Pronounce It To Appreciate It
Mechanical precision is a big deal at Jaeger-LeCoultre. Fruits of their labor are not hard to find, having taken the two top spots at the Chronométrie 2009 Competition in Le Locle. JLC prides themselves on achieving such levels of accuracy within rather complicated watches, …
