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Monday, Jul 18 2011

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Jost Bürgi 16th Century Cross-Beat Escapement Clock

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 18. Jul 2011 17:56 |

The success of the clock depended on the invention of a device which could control the release of power from its source. Around the 14th century, the verge escapement was invented and during the next three centuries, this escapement was greatly improved upon. The problem, …

A Week On The Wrist: The Zenith El Primero Striking Tenth Chronograph Review

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 18. Jul 2011 16:26 |

When Blake and I were in Basel this year, we agreed on one thing - Zenith had the one of the strongest consumer-oriented collections at the show, at some of the most reasonable prices (see here for a quick look).  So, when we returned to the states, we reached out to folks …

ZURINER Depth-Charge ZV-01

OceanicTime | 18. Jul 2011 14:41 |

By TLex ZURINER is newly established Hong Kong based Watch Company founded by Canadian watch connoisseur, Dave Simmons. I have to admit I haven't come across his name before, though. Nevertheless the ZURINER name has recently caught my attention.The ZURINER brand has just …

Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT Watch Review

aBlogtoWatch | 18. Jul 2011 09:26 |

For me, one of the most hotly anticipated Christopher Ward watches of this year was the C60 Trident and its brother the C60 Trident GMT. Priced well, this family of watches offered a rich classic style, Swiss automatic movement, and … Continue reading →