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Wednesday, Aug 17 2011

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Josh Chadwick Watch from Cadence

WristWatchReview.com | 17. Aug 2011 22:26 |

Everyone needs a little style and that’s why Cadence released this unique “analog digital” (not really) LCD watch. The piece comes in steel and costs $119. It’s out of stock right now but, as you can see, it has a digital center read-out and a rotating LCD “hand” around the …

Gérald Génta passes away at 80

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 17. Aug 2011 21:16 |

At the age of 80, famous watch designer Gérald Génta has passed away. Génta is one of the most accomplished watch designers of the modern era, responsible for some of the most watch recognizable designs in watchmaking today. Most notably, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, …

Introducing The Seiko 5 Sports SNZF45 aka “Baby Monster”

WristWatchReview.com | 17. Aug 2011 19:01 |

While perusing the web for news of new watch models, I caught wind of a new Seiko model that seems rather interesting – the Seiko 5 Sports SNZF45. What initially grabbed my attention was its appearance – it looks very similar the more-familiar Seiko Monster models (the …

Bremont C-17 Special Edition Squadron

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 17. Aug 2011 19:01 |

"Bremont is donating one of the C-17 Special Edition Squadron watches, exclusively available to C-17 operators, to be auctioned off to benefit the charities supported by 99 Sqn in 2011, BLESMA & RAFA. This is the only opportunity for a civilian to own this fantastic …

Breaking News: Gérald Genta, Legendary Timepiece Designer, Has Died

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 17. Aug 2011 16:11 |

In very sad news for watch fans the world over, legendary designer Gérald Genta has died.  We have received confirmation of his passing from multiple sources and are awaiting further details.  For those who don't know, Génta was responsible for a handful of the most iconic …

BOSCHETT Harpoon (first look)

OceanicTime | 17. Aug 2011 13:51 |

By TLex BOSCHETT Timepieces have unveiled their latest divers project on WUS. I like what I'm seeing so far; there are a couple of interesting design features. Firstly, if you look carefully at the left lateral sides of the case at the '3' and '9' you'll notice there are …

Vulcain 50s President’s Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 17. Aug 2011 09:11 |

Yup, this watch is called the "50s President's Watch." While that sounds a bit funny, let me explain. In 1953 Vulcain gave a Cricket Alarm watch to President Harry Truman. Since then they have given watches to all the US … Continue reading →