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Friday, Aug 5 2011

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Cool New PROJECTS KAOS & SOMETIMES Watches from Italian designer Denis Guidone

Watchismo Times - A reliquary of … | 5. Aug 2011 22:01 |

SOMETIMES by Denis GuidoneThe palette of Sometimes is both contemporary and classic, with elongated white hands juxtaposed against the black dial. The second hand aligns with the minute and hour for but a moment. The independent movement of the seconds appear to be out of …

IWC Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 5. Aug 2011 17:21 |

IWC recently unveiled a new rattrapante chronograph, the Ingenieur Double Chronograph Titanium. Also called a split-seconds chronograph, a rattrapante utilizes an additional central seconds hand that allows the wearer to simultaneously measure two events. The case of the …

Christopher Ward C8 Pilot Mark II Vintage Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Aug 2011 15:36 |

If you need a quick pilot watch fix and don't want to shell out four digit amounts on an IWC or something like that, then Christopher Ward's C8 Pilot collection is a good option. Their newest version offers that slick … Continue reading →

VIDEO: Peter Speake-Marin, A Watchmaker's Story

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 5. Aug 2011 15:36 |

Director Simon Gargette delivers an intimate look at the world of independent watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin in this video made for Luxe TV. The artfully shot video features Speake-Marin discussing his journey into watchmaking and his views on the impact of independent …

OMEGA Lifetime Magazine (water edition)

OceanicTime | 5. Aug 2011 12:41 |

By TLex I have just received issue #8 of OMEGA's Lifetime Magazine, The Water Edition. This cracking read which includes some excellent articles and gorgeous features with stunning photography themed around our beloved element, is a must-read for anyone, who loves the …

Patrick Musimu (dies whilst training)

OceanicTime | 5. Aug 2011 10:31 |

By TLex Some sad news, today. I have just learnt of Belgium Freediver Patrick Musimu's tragic death on the 21st July 2011. According to sources, Patrick had been doing his usual training alone, which included a relaxation session in his swimming pool, where he was later …

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 74

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Aug 2011 04:11 |

We discuss funding a new watch brand through KickStarter.com, whether Tudor watches should ever come to America, and more! Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 74 here. Download the MP3 here. Written by Mr. Ariel Adams - aBlogtoRead.com, … Continue reading →