Wednesday, Sept 14 2011
articles: 13
Rafa Nadal’s Richard Mille RM027: Laughably Light
Our buddy Hodinkee got some hands-on time with Rafa Nadal’s Richard Mille RM027 watch. The verdict? It’s amazingly light: You just can not, despite everyone around you telling how light this piece is, fathom just how light this piece is in your hand until you experience it …
HODINKEE Public Service Announcement: IWC Is Giving Stuff Away!
One of those guys in yellow could be you!When they haven’t been busy building fancy sidereal astronomical tourbillions IWC has been boning up on its nautical cred, sponsoring yacht races and trips around the world on boats made of plastic water bottles. We suspect this …
HODINKEE Publice Service Announcement: IWC Is Giving Stuff Away!
One of those guys in yellow could be you!When they haven’t been busy building fancy sidereal astronomical tourbillions IWC has been boning up on its nautical cred, sponsoring yacht races and trips around the world on boats made of plastic water bottles. We suspect this …
BREITLING new COLT
By TLex INTRODUCING the all new BREITLING Colt family, which consists of three new Colt models: the COLT Chronograph II, COLT 44 and COLT 33 . . .FRONTRUNNER The same spirit but a new look. Breitling has entirely redesigned its Colt model, a symbol of sturdiness, …
Only Watch 2011 - 40 of the World's Best Watchmakers
On September 23, 2011 at 4 PM (GMT +1, same as Geneva time) the Only Watch 2011 Charity Auction bidding will begin. Forty of the world's best watchmakers have donated one-of-a-kind models to be auctioned; all proceeds will aid in research of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The …
AUTRAN & VIALA NordSee (2nd look)
By TLex The new NordSee from AUTRAN & VIALA is now available directly from AUTRAN & VIALA. Specifications of the German made diver include: a 41.5mm x 12.3mm stainless steel case with a water-resistance of 300m, a sapphire crystal and an ETA 2824-2 automatic Swiss …
HEXA K500 Update (K500 in plastic 'n' paper)
By TLex Below is the first update from HEXA Watches. Over 100 reservations of the K500 were taken in the first two weeks . . .From HEXA Above is a spy shot of the K500 case (no bezel) in plastic on an orange test strap (not inc. with watch). We had the design 3D-printed …
Hands-On With Rafa Nadal's Personal Richard Mille RM027 Tourbillon, A Watch That Produces Laughter
The most common reaction when someone picks up the Richard Mille RM027 Tourbillon for Rafa Nadal for the first time? Laughter. You just can not, despite everyone around you telling how light this piece is, fathom just how light this piece is in your hand until you …
A Diver For The Chilly Arctic
When I found the paracord strap from yesterday’s post, I was intrigued by the Kobold watch I saw in the promo picture. So, I did some digging, and lo and behold, it turns out to be the Kobold Arctic Diver Swiss (the blue second hand tipped me to that model). It looks like …
Gustafsson & Sjögren Damascus Vile Watch & Oden Knife Set
This is the set that should have been for a while now. Swedish watch maker Gustafsson & Sjögren (GoS) will soon release this limited edition watch and knife set. Johan Gustafsson is actually a bladesmith who specializes in creating beautiful … Continue reading →
Devon Tread 1 New Colors: The 1E & 1F Watches
California-based Devon watches will release two new versions of their popular Tread 1 timepieces. The new models will be called the Tread 1E and the Tread 1F. These pieces are the same as the Tread 1 but use more DLC … Continue reading →
Snapshot: Maurice de Mauriac and Xetum
Xetum Stinson | Maurice de Mauriac Modern Chronograph
Novak Djokovic Wins US Open Championship, Shows The World His Royal Oak Offshore Diver
Talk about great timing. Audemars Piguet announced just two weeks ago that Novak Djokovic would be joining its stable of ambassadors. Then yesterday, Novak beat Rafa Nadal in the US Open finals ending one of the most impressive years in tennis by any player, ever. And …
