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Monday, Aug 29 2011

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AP announces new tennis ambassador Novak Djokovic

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 29. Aug 2011 23:41 |

Today, in conjunction with the opening day of the US Open tennis tournament, Audemars Piguet has announced their newest professional sports ambassador, the world's current number one tennis player - Novak Djokovic. The most notable recent partnership between a watch company …

New Optical Lattice Atomic Clock Boasts A 100 Quadrillionth Of A Second Accuracy

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 29. Aug 2011 20:11 |

From TechCrunch: "A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has developed a new type of optical atomic clock that boasts a 100 quadrillionth of a second accuracy (one quadrillion has 15 zeros). The optical lattice clock is the brain child of Professor Katori who says …

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso customized by cartoonist ZEP

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 29. Aug 2011 17:51 |

Today, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a unique iteration of the iconic model - the Reverso à eclipses Zep. The special timepiece has an enamel dial personalized by renowned Swiss artist, Zep, the cartoonist of "Titeuf" …

More Details Emerge On IWC's New Astronomic Tourbillon, Including Who Helped Build It (Hint: You Know Him)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 29. Aug 2011 17:16 |

We broke the news of IWC's Portuguese Sidérale Scafusia yesterday morning and it's all the watch world can talk about.  Now, IWC has gone and released more details on this amazing timepiece, including something you don't see too much from a large watch company - who …

2011 Singapore Grand Prix Edition

Calibre 11 | 29. Aug 2011 16:07 |

With the 2011 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix only a few weeks away, TAG Heuer have shown their latest Limited Edition watches to mark the event. Beginning with the first Singapore GP back in 2008, each year has seen a different model used as the basis for the Singapore …

Singapore Collector's July 2011 Private Dinner

WatchingHorology | 29. Aug 2011 15:31 |

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FOUND: A Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph Signed By Tiffany & Co. In Completely Original Condition

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 29. Aug 2011 14:56 |

Image via TimezoneEvery watch guy's dream is to go up into his grandparents' attic, open up a dust covered shoe box, and discover an unmolested horological masterpiece.  It doesn't happen often, but it does happen. And that is exactly what happened here with what could …

Here’s one way to commemorate the 2012 Olympics

WristWatchReview.com | 29. Aug 2011 14:21 |

It wouldn’t be a world sporting event without Omega being involved.  To that end, they’ve produced a limited-edition Seamaster.   This watch is being limited to 1,948 pieces, as 1948 is the last time that Omega timed the Olympics in London.  Also of importance is the fact …

Watches in Depth - Calendars

Matt Baily | 29. Aug 2011 12:36 |

Calendar watches are the single most common complication in modern watchmaking. They are so ubiquitous that most people wouldn’t even think they are a complication at all – we’ve become so accustomed to having a date on our watches we take it for granted. The irony in this …

Tissot Sea-Touch Watch Review

aBlogtoWatch | 29. Aug 2011 09:41 |

I've come to accept that fact that I'll never really use the Tissot Sea-Touch watch to its full capacity. With at least a third of its features specifically made for underwater use, the dive instrument is but a dry reminder … Continue reading →