Thursday, Aug 11 2011
articles: 9
European Union Examines Anti-Trust Allegations Against Large Watch Companies
We've long heard rumblings from independent watchmakers that it is next to impossible to receive parts for repair work on pieces from the larger groups (Swatch, LVMH, Richemont). Three years ago, the European Confederation of Watch & Clock Repairers' Association filed a …
Traveling Time: Blake Takes The Linde Werdelin Hard Black II To Haiti On A Mission To Help Children
On January 12th, 2010, the poorest nation in the western Hemisphere was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Haiti has since gone through a period of slow and sparse recovery. I decided I wanted to help out, so I boarded a plan for Port au Prince. Accompanying me was a …
SPOTTED: A Watch The Throne Rolex GMT Gifted And Engraved By Jay-Z And Kanye West
Monday's release of Watch The Throne by Kanye West and Jay-Z is the most talked about album in years, and is well on its way to selling 500,000 copies in the first WEEK (side note: have you ever sold 500,000 of anything in your entire life?) The album is chocked full of …
TISSOT Seastar Diver Automatic (first look)
By TLex Here's a quick first look at the new entry level diver from TISSOT. The Seastar Diver Automatic has a 42mm stainless steel case, which has a water-resistance of 300 meters and house a Swiss automatic caliber, the ETA 2824-2 with 25 jewels, beating at 28'000 vph with …
Itay Noy X-Ray & Netline Watches Close Up
For 2011 Israeli watch maker Itay Noy offers new pieces including the X-Ray and Netline collection. Of the watches use a new case that offers the same Itay Noy type of smooth look and feel with a new shape that … Continue reading →
MAGRETTE Regattare 2011 Giveaway
By TLex Don't worry it isn't déjà vu your experiencing; such was the success of the previous MAGRETTE Giveaway, that we have decided to run a 2nd. The lucky winner of this month's Giveaway will win the MAGRETTE Regattare 2011 (internal bezel diver). For the full low-down on …
RAVEN Watches 'Vintage Series' (first look)
By TLex A couple of months back I talked about RAVEN Watches' brand revitalization through their new partnership with STEVRAL LLC, the parent company of BENARUS Watches. Since then, RAVEN Watches have already begun production of 100 pieces of their 'Vintage Series' watches. …
TEMPEST Viking DLC (dial renderings)
By TLex Some renderings of the TEMPEST Viking DLC. Four dial colors are on offer: black, gray, blue and orange. The combination of the black DLC with the orange dial might prove irresistible. For those, who missed it, Pre-orders are already open; to find out more follow the …
Entourage’s Jeremy Piven Gets Gifted Character’s Audemars Piguet Watch
Now this is a nice little story that will warm that hearts of all watch lovers. For years Audemars Piguet (among other high-end watch brands) have been featured in the HBO series Entourage. Co-star Jeremy Piven's character Ari Gold wore … Continue reading →
