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Tuesday, Sept 6 2011

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Need a “Beater” Watch? Amazon Has a Deal For You

WristWatchReview.com | 6. Sept 2011 21:46 |

Looks like Amazon has decided they need to reduce their stock of the Seiko 5 SNK809 Automatic watch – they’ve currently got it on sale for under $57. What do you get get for your cash? A 37 mm stainless steel case Hardlex mineral crystal 17 (?) mm canvas strap An automatic …

A Fistful of Fliegers Up For Auction: Stowa, Laco, Lange and IWC

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 6. Sept 2011 20:06 |

There’s no denying the popularity of the pilot’s watch. The simple design and adventurous vibe carry similar appeal to that other ubiquitous tool watch, the diver. Everyone from Huguenin to IWC makes a pilot’s watch, all with similar design cues – big Arabic numerals, sword …

Edifice Black Label Collection - EQW-A1000DC-1A

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 6. Sept 2011 20:06 |

The Edifice EQW-A1000DC-1A is the flagship of the Edifice Black Label collection. It features a dual-layer chronograph that utilizes Casio's Smart Access technology, which allows for more sensitive operation of multiple functions by combining independent hand movement, made …

Another New American Watch Maker – KM Independent Watchmaking

WristWatchReview.com | 6. Sept 2011 18:21 |

While tirelessly scouring the web for new and interesting watches to bring to your attention, dear reader, I came across KM Independent Watchmaker, located in Sisters, Orgeon.  Pictured to the right is Keaton Myrick’s first model, appropriately named Watch 001.  His second …

Al Pacino wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre in Venice

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 6. Sept 2011 18:21 |

On Sunday, at the 68th Venice International Film Festival, Al Pacino received the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award. Al Pacino is wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALs. It is fitting that one of the best actors of all-time, Al Pacino, is …

ZIXEN Trimix Mechanik 1000M (new)

OceanicTime | 6. Sept 2011 15:26 |

By TLex The all new ZIXEN Trimix Mechanik 1000M diver has been engineered to handle up to 100 of bar pressure. It features a special 4.5mm thick optical grade sapphire crystal, which is brilliantly clear and designed to perform under extreme conditions.It is equipped with …

A Week On The Wrist: The NOMOS Zürich Weltzeit

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 6. Sept 2011 15:26 |

I've been waiting to test this watch for a while. The first time I saw the NOMOS Zürich Weltzeit, it was on the wrist of a colleague over a year ago, and I was enthralled.  The second time I saw it, I was in London for Salon QP, where I subsequently filmed this video and …

PROMETHEUS Baiji (first look)

OceanicTime | 6. Sept 2011 12:31 |

By TLex Introducing the PROMETHEUS Baiji, named so as a tribute to the freshwater dolphin of the Yangtze River that despite all the efforts that were made to conserve it was officially declared extinct in 2006. It is the first recorded extinction of a well-studied cetacean …

Zenith Captain Dual Time Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 6. Sept 2011 10:46 |

Have you seen a cleaner looking classy GMT? I don't think I have. Especially one that is so simple to read and operate. This is the new Zenith Captain Dual Time watch from the brand's Elite movement collection. Elite movements … Continue reading →