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Monday, Jul 11 2011

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The McGonigle Brothers Explain The McGonigle Tuscar: Irish Haute Horology In High-Def

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 11. Jul 2011 17:21 |

Haute Horology can come from anywhere, even Ireland.  The McGonigle Brothers released info on their very first completely in-house created caliber, the Tuscar, just before Basel.  We showed you the watch here.  Seeing studio shots of this subscription series of independent …

First Live Shots of Bremont P-51 Mustang Limited Edition Chronograph

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 11. Jul 2011 17:21 |

The boys over at the ALT1TUDE Forum have some of the first wristshots of Bremont's new limited edition P-51 Mustang watch.  Click on over for more lives pics, including one of that killer propellor rotor. 

TEMPEST Viking (pre-orders open)

OceanicTime | 11. Jul 2011 15:36 |

By TLex In case you somehow missed the huge TEMPEST Viking thread on WUS and the launch of Tempest's website and opening of pre-orders, please follow the TEMPEST icon below to find full specifications, pricing and details of how to order their fabulous new diver . . .

A Vacheron Constantin For Apollo 14 - Wait, A Vacheron Moon Watch?

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 11. Jul 2011 15:01 |

This is the story of a horological curiosity that simply blew us away.  Two months ago, when we visited the Vacheron Constantin factory in Geneva, we were shown the image of a timepiece dating to the early 70s.  On the dial of that timepiece was the crest of Apollo 14, the …

A. Lange & Söhne: The "Pour le Mérite" Collection

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 11. Jul 2011 15:01 |

A. Lange & Söhne: The "Pour le Mérite" Collection a book created especially for Lange collectors, comes out tomorrow - July 12, 2011. The book provides an insider look at A. Lange & Söhne: its early years, the "Pour le Mérite" Collection, the connoisseurs who share their …

LUM-TEC M26 Tungsten Watch Review

aBlogtoWatch | 11. Jul 2011 10:56 |

Some people call it "LUM-TEC's best watch yet." This is the LUM-TEC M26 limited edition watch. Out of the M collection it sports an automatic movement with a power reserve indicator and a solid tungsten carbide case. With a mirror … Continue reading →

Urwerk for Only Watch 2011: The Very Last UR-103, Ever

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 11. Jul 2011 00:26 |

In 2003 Urwerk released the UR-103. Its alien looks and innovative approach to the representation of time made it one of the definitional pieces of ‘haute horology.’  Collector and industry insider Stephen Hallock even declared it a piece of modern history.  Since 2003 the …

Introducing The Vacheron Constantin Dove Watch For The Only Watch Charity Auction, Inspired By MC Escher

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 11. Jul 2011 00:26 |

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 …