Wednesday, Oct 12 2011
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Hublot Rebuilds The Famed Antikythera Mechanism
Discovered in 1901, the Antikythera Mechanism has long been called one of the earliest computers. For years scientists had no idea what it did, ascribing it with almost mystical functionality. Through the use of advanced imaging techniques, we now know that this lump of …
Here's Something You've Probably Never Seen: The Vacheron Historiques American 1921 Next To The Original, Circa 1921
Bet you've never seen this before. You're looking at the new Vacheron Constantin Boutique Exclusive Historiques 1921 next to the very watch that inspired it, a piece built for an American collector in 1921 (though the original concept dates to 1919). These original …
B&R Keeps On Keeping On With The WW1-92
Another day, another Bell&Ross. I’ve always loved B&R and I’m still loving them thanks to their new WWI line. They kind of blew their wad on the square BR line so they moved into a more heritage look and I’m glad they did. The WW1-92 is a circular watch with a huge diameter …
Hourtime Episode 82 – Just Give Them The Money
Welcome to the HourTime show, the best 30 minute (+/-) hour podcast on the web On our world tour we speak about the One Watch Auctionand give some of the results, extend our hands to theParmigiani 114, get in touch with our inner Swatch, tour the Gallet The Museum Edition …
Get Out Your Seat And Jump Around!
I’ve not looked too closely at single-handed watches before, but news of the new Christopher Ward Jumping Hands C9 model grabbed my attention. And just looking at the pictures, I’m immediately drawn to the utter simplicity (at least, on the surface) of the watch. To just …
BLANCPAIN X Fathoms (sneak peek3)
By TLex The latest BLANCPAIN X Fathoms TEASER #2 reveals what looks very much like a depth gauge divers watch; could this be what the new X Fathoms is? And could this explain the mystery honeycomb mesh 'no radiations' thingamabob; a possible depth sensor? It would make …
Exclusive: Photo Gallery + Video Explanation of the MB&F Legacy Machine One (Shot By Us)
Over the weekend, we were lucky enough to be the first Americans to see the production Legacy Machine One from MB&F in the metal. The 44mm round watch with floating balance wheel, vertical power reserve and one hell of a beautifully designed movement does not disappoint at …
CLERC Hydroscaph Steel GMT
By TLex Introducing the latest iteration of the CLERC Hydroscaph Steel GMT, accented with eye catching blue GMT pointer and power-reserve indicator. We first saw the Hydroscaph Steel GMT in June 201O; then again as a revised version in February of this year after a bit of a …
First Look: Urwerk UR-110 ZrN Torpedo
Urwerk has just announced a special Zirconium Nitride (ZrN) edition of their UR-110 Torpedo. The UR-110 ZrN Torpedo is limited to just 12 pieces available exclusively at Chronopassion, Marcus, The Hour Glass and Westime. The case is made of Grade 5 titanium with a 316L …
Inside Dubois-Depraz – Empire Of The Watch Movement Module
On an uncommonly warm day in early October I visited a place few watch writers go - the manufacture (well one of them) of Dubois-Depraz. High-up in the mountainous region of Switzerland's famous Vallee de Joux the factory sits among … Continue reading →
New Mr Jones Last Laugh Tattoo Edition Watch Now Available
You will have the Last Laugh!Mr Jones Last Laugh Tattoo Edition just in time for HalloweenThe time is read on the skull's teeth - the upper jaw shows the hours and the lower jaw the minutes.Click here to see the watch in motion in a time-lapse videoThis special edition …
