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Monday, Sept 12 2011

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Swatch Group terminates partnership with Tiffany & Co

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 12. Sept 2011 21:21 |

It is not very common for a corporation to issue a press release that announces the termination of contractual agreements between two long-term partners. But apparently the Swatch Group really wants to make it known. According to Swatch, "This action became necessary …

Live Pictures: The Patek Philippe Reference 3939A Stainless Steel Minute Repeater Tourbillon For Only Watch 2011

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 12. Sept 2011 20:46 |

Remember when we showed you that Patek Philippe minute repeating tourbillon in stainless steel to be auctioned off for Only Watch 2011? Well this morning we got our hands on this final execution of the Patek reference 3939 at the Antiquorum offices in New York, and although …

A Watch For The Kiddos

WristWatchReview.com | 12. Sept 2011 20:46 |

Often here on WWR, we focus in watches that really aren’t meant to be on the wrists of children.  However, I ran across a deal today that I just had to share, as it combines two great things – watches and Lego. Over on AlphaShark, you can pick up a Lego Star Wars Darth …

Zenith For Only Watch 2011: Two Unique El Primero Chronographs Designed For The Lefties Of The World

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 12. Sept 2011 15:31 |

Something to consider: between five and thirty-five percent of humanity is left-handed, according to the Scientific American.  We have really grown to love Zenith - beginning with 2010's Striking 10th Chronograph (which Ben reviewed in detail here) to 2011's 38mm El Primero …

Coordinate Your Watch With Your Ride

WristWatchReview.com | 12. Sept 2011 14:21 |

Well, if you happen to be driving an Infiniti, that is – and you happen to be one of a fortunate 200 people.  Bell & Ross have introduced a new 44 mm timepiece in the form of the  BR02-8 Carbon Case Purple 8 Pro Dial.  The tie to the Infiniti brand is slightly tenuous, in [...]

Bell & Ross Military Ceramic

Matt Baily | 12. Sept 2011 12:01 |

Ceramic is the latest trend in watch technology, having been dormant for many years. The recent popularity of ceramic watches like the Chanel J12, not to mention the ceramic accents on high-tech watches from Hublot and Audemars Piguet, has created a demand for more and more …

Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph Watch Review

aBlogtoWatch | 12. Sept 2011 09:41 |

Having mentioned this before, I will reiterate that the Montblanc Timewalker has been a watch that I've appreciated for a long time. For years the design and concept behind the Timewalker has kept me thinking "damn, that is a really … Continue reading →

La D de Dior Watch Has Amazing Colors

aBlogtoWatch | 12. Sept 2011 05:36 |

Love it or hate it, I think that this lady's watch by Dior is rather beautiful. While not something I would wear as a man (duh), I enjoy looking at it a lot. Called the La D de Dior, the … Continue reading →

A Fifty Fathoms, No a Skywatch

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 12. Sept 2011 04:26 |

Skywatch is a new California based watch company that produces Swiss made timepieces. Their lineup consists of a variety of 38 mm and 44 mm dive watches that bear an unmistakable resemblance to the famous Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Skywatch timepieces are accessibly priced, …

DOXA SUB 1500T

OceanicTime | 12. Sept 2011 03:16 |

By TLex In 2008 DOXA introduced the SUB5000T, which they say was a new and unconventional interpretation of their SUB. The 5000T turned out to be one of the most successful DOXA SUB re-editions of the past 10 years. Now DOXA are in the process of developing a new DOXA SUB …