Tuesday, Oct 11 2011
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Video: Vacheron Constantin NYC boutique opening
This video was shot at the recent Vacheron Constantin NYC flagship boutique opening. A number of watch industry VIPs speak on the video: Joe Thompson (Editor-in-chief, WatchTime magazine), Michael Thompson (Editor-in-chief, International Wristwatch magazine), Jack Forster …
Just Because: Seiko 6139, The Other First Automatic Chronograph
It's been discussed here and elsewhere many times, the controversy surrounding the title of 'first automatic chronograph' can be polarizing, but often comes down to a matter of opinion. While two of the movements involved are most often profiled, the third is relatively …
Power Reserve: Officine Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days
Introducing the newest Officine Panerai, the Luminor Marina1950 3 Days - 47 mm (PAM 422). The PAM 422 comes in a 47 mm diameter polished stainless steel case. Protecting the dial is a 3 mm thick Plexiglas® crystal, which adds to the vintage feel. The case back is …
Hublot Reaches Way, Way Back, Builds Antikythera Device For The Wrist
This week, Hublot revealed the movement that will power their much anticipated Antikythera watch, Caliber 2033-CH01. You're probably pretty familiar with Hublot, but this Antikythera device is another story that begins in the 1st Century with a ship wreck off the coast of …
BLANCPAIN X Fathoms (sneak peek2)
By TLex Excitement builds as the BLANCPAIN X Fathoms nears its world premier launch at the Dubai Mall Aquarium on the 25th of this month. The second BLANCPAIN X Fathoms tease shows what looks like a double pronged buckle and rubber divers strap of the type used on the Fifty …
Snapshot: DeWitt Twenty-8
DeWitt Twenty-8 | More images at Peter Chong
Have a Havana
Don’t worry – WWR is not going to start covering cigars. Instead, we’re going to take a look at a watch that from Swiss Company Cuervo y Sobrinos. Of course, once I saw that one of their lines, the Torpedo Caribeño, featured bronze cases, my selection was made. I don’t …
CITIZEN Divers AUTOMATIC 200m Cal. 8203
By TLex CITIZEN Japan will release a new automatic divers model this October. Its 43.5mm stainless steel case has a 200m water-resistance and will house the Caliber No. 8203 with an accuracy of -10 to +20 seconds per day. The watch will be available in three different …
ORIS Divers Mid Size DIAMONDS 'The Seas of Time'
By TLex Here's a decent little diver for the ladies, and not just some pseudo fashion diver either. The ORIS Divers Mid Size is a well proportioned ladies divers watch, which is robust enough to meet the demands of even the most advanced diver if indeed called upon to do …
Hublot Antikythera Calibre 2033-CH01 Watch Is A Re-Imagined Greek Masterpiece
One of the things I really appreciate about Hublot is that they don't do everything directly to sell watches. A lot of their events and projects are for charity or to further development in the horological world. Yes of course … Continue reading →
