Tuesday, Jul 5 2011
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HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 71
We discuss the necessary topic of how to spot a fake watch, and video game watch partnerships and the Romain Jerome Space Invader limited edition timepiece. Along with more. Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 71 here. Download … Continue reading →
FOUND: The Legend & The Legacy, The Platinum Royal Oak Jumbo
Did you know that when Audemars Piguet turned 125 back in the year 2000, they wanted to make some special watches to celebrate? One was the millenary star-wheel, and another was to be a very special version of the Royal Oak Jumbo where they would replace the trademark steel …
Just Because: A 1950s Universal Geneve Polerouter Date
Gerald Genta has a horogloical legacy wider than any other designer in history, but it was the Polerouter for Universal Geneve that put him on the map at the ripe age of 23 years old. The UG Polerouter we've photographed for you is a wonderful early 50s example with …
Hublot to Follow Lego Guy and Make Modern Day Antikythera
The Antikythera Mechanism is the oldest known scientific computer, dating back to 100 BC. Designed by the Greeks, all knowledge of the device was lost for 2000 years until it was rediscovered in 1901 on a shipwreck off the Greek Island of Antikythera. Over a century …
Ellicott Majesty Watches Hands-On
I got a call a few months ago from Ellicott's CEO, he was anxious to speak with me about an article I had written about the brand. Let me back up a moment, here. I learned about Ellicott maybe or … Continue reading →
Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Power Reserve
This is a circa 1945 vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Automatic Power Reserve (click here to buy SOLD). The 34 mm case is made of stainless steel with a polished finish. The dial and hands are original, and very nicely patinated. The crystal is domed plexiglass. Strap is in brown …
Russian Glass Nixie Tube Clock
Nixie tubes were one of the first types of digital displays. Unlike U.S. tubes, Russian (Soviet) military tubes were made up until 1980 and use cold cathode tubes filled with neon gas with a wire mesh anode and a set of very intricate cathodes in the shape each of the …
