Wednesday, Aug 10 2011
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HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 75
Little pat on the back to us for completing the 75th episode of the HourTime Show podcast. The festivities include a regular show praising Ikepod, being skeptical about Hamilton, and talking about whether or not pocket watches will come back … Continue reading →
Nonlinear SLIP Watch Giveaway! Same Time, But Not Same Place
"Sometimes all it takes is the slightest nudge to turn something ordinary into extraordinary." – Dan Rubinstein, Editor in Chief at Surface Magazine SLIP WATCH by Nonlinear Studio Design by Evan Clabots This simple, minimal watch appears to have slipped on the band. This …
Feature: Tissot "The Official Timekeeper of MotoGP"
For the 10th consecutive year, Tissot is "The Official Timekeeper of MotoGP," the fastest and most prestigious motorcycle racing circuit in the world. In MotoGP, the world's most elite motorcycle riders race insanely fast superbikes around the track in excess of 200 mph. …
Recommended Reading: A Seven Part Series On Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Ads And Catalogs
Vintage watch advertisements and catalogs are one of the most useful ways to determine what a vintage watch should look like, and for what it was originally indended. Over on the Purists, member "Blomman," has crafted an excellent seven part series on the ads and catalogs …
ZENTON B43 (update)
By TLex I know a couple of guys were inquiring on the OT FB page, so for James and others; the ZENTON B43 is now available for order. Yes, that was a fast 'coming soon'! Specifications include: a 42mm x 15.5mm Bronze UNI 5275 case (43mm inc. turning bezel) water resistant …
Carl F. Bucherer Manero CentralChrono Watch
I spotted this prototype Carl F. Bucherer watch recently and was immediately taken by it. It combines a sense of retro-sport fashion and the function-mind execution that I have come to expect from the brand. I believe the official name … Continue reading →
Just Because: Pure Vintage Rolex Pornography (i.e., 2 Big Crowns + A MilSub)
Earlier today we interviewed one of the great vintage Rolex dealers in the world. We'll get to that in the coming weeks, but in the mean time, sit back and revel in these three watches above. You're looking at a Ref 6538 four liner big crown, a ref 5510 with original …
