Friday, Jul 8 2011
articles: 8
Döttling Custom Vintage Watch Safes: For When You Really Have THAT Much Money and THAT Many Watches
There is a point in the life of any watch collection, often something to do with numbers (be that of watches or of dollars invested) where a definite maturation occurs. At this point the bedside table or desk drawer ceases to be an appropriate home. When this point is …
Just Arrived: Magrette Regattare 2011 Diver
New Zealand based Magrette, has recently released a new internal bezel diver watch. The Magrette Regattare 2011 features a Panerai-esque design, Japanese automatic movement, 500 meter water-resistance, two straps (leather and rubber) and an internal dive time bezel - all …
Introducing The Vacheron Constantin Dove Watch For The Only Watch Charity Auction, Inspired By MC Escher
Vacheron Constantin's entry into the Only Watch 2011 charity auction is really something special. Inspired by an MC Escher drawing, the Dove watch shows an expertly created scene of red and white doves interlocking like jigsaw puzzle parts. The watch was created by …
Just Because: 1930s Cartier Money Clip With Blue Enamel & Blancpain Clock
Sure, it's not techinically a watch, but something tells us nobody is going to argue that this 1930s Cartier moneyclip doesn't deserve a spotlight. Made of sterling silver with swiveling clock case, this moneyclip from Cartier is a prime example of what this brand was …
Book Review & Giveaway: Patek Philippe in America Reference Guide: Volume I Men’s Wristwatches
When it comes to the history of Patek Philippe in the written word, nothing compares to Patek Philippe in America: Marketing the World’s Foremost Watch by John Reardon, a contributor to HODINKEE and Senior Vice President of Sotheby’s New York. Ben Clymer reviewed it here …
Chanel J12 Chromatic Watch Hands-On
In my short years as an 'aspiring' watch photographer, few timepieces have truly evaded a good picture as the Chanel J12 Chromatic. The rich universe of hues that emit from Chanel's new "chromatic" material are more or less impossible to … Continue reading →
Review: 2011 TAG Heuer Monaco Twenty Four Racing
Following on from the “full-black” Monaco Twenty Four Gulf, TAG Heuer has released a second version of the Monaco with the floating dial- called the Monaco Twenty Four Racing. Calibre 11 showed you the first photos of the watch in April, but those were quick shots grabbed …
HELSON Gauge Chrono
By TLex The HELSON Gauge Chrono is based on the same micropeened titanium case design with bronze fixed bezel as the Gauge, but with a slightly thinner caseback to accommodate its thicker Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement. The case has been tested to 1000m. Of the features …
