Friday, Oct 21 2011
articles: 10
New U-Boat U-51 46mm Limited Edition
In the realm of big watches, U-Boat is king. Starting around 10 years ago, U-Boat was the first company to produce huge watches in 50mm plus diameters. At the time big watches were just beginning to come into vogue, since then big watches have become the norm and U-Boat has …
Close-up: Skywatch 3-hand
Skywatch is an interesting new US based watch brand that produces affordable Swiss quartz timepieces. Skywatch currently makes two collections: 3-hand and chronograph. The 3-hand collection is available in 38 mm or 44 mm diameter case sizes (pictured). The chronograph …
Just Because: 19th Century Henri Stern's Super Awesome, Super Thick Mustache
Do you know who Henri Stern is? Well, you probably know who this Henri Stern is, the founder of the great American Patek Philippe distributorship, eventual President of Patek Philippe, father to Philippe, and grandfather to Thierry. But there was a Henri Stern who played a …
Introducing The Patek Philippe 3670A: A New Chronograph In Stainless Steel Using A Vintage Movement
This is just plain awesome. Some of my favorite watches in the world are the Patek Philippe chronographs made during the middle of the last century. True "Gentleman's Chronographs," these watches are absolutely beautiful, incredibly refined, immensely wearable. Inside …
A Less Rectangular Option
The last time I brought Glycine to your attention, it was to take a look at a watch that firmly rectangular. Today, I’d like to revisit them, but with one of their watches that has a softer feel to it – their Altus Chronograph. As you can see, the case is a bit more …
BLANCPAIN X Fathoms TEASER #4
By TLex BLANCPAIN aren't giving anything new away in their fourth and final X Fathoms teaser video, a montage of the last 3 teasers. However all will be revealed on October 25th. Stay tuned . . .Also see: X Fathoms TEASER #1, TEASER #2, TEASER #3, Sneak Peek, Sneak Peek2, …
Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA B.O.C
By TLex The Rolex Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA B.O.C with B.O.C coating with lifetime warranty, black ceramic bezel with white numerals, black RING LOCK SYSTEM in red lettering, 'DEEP SEA' and 'BLACK OUT' text in red, white hands with black SuperLuminova . . .
REACTOR Neutron BLACK 'n' RED
By TLex REACTOR Watches give their ultra popular Neutron an update with a three new sporty red sub-dials and a new two tone black and steel bracelet . . .
First Look: Carrera Mikrograph Anthracite
Following the success of the Carrera Mikrograph unveiled in Geneva earlier this year, TAG Heuer has released a second version of the watch- also a Limited Edition. but in Anthracite rather than Brown. There was no initial plan for a second Mikrograph- it was simply a case …
Christopher Ward C11 MSL MK1 Automatic Watch Review
I've been a fan of Christopher Ward for a long time. They were one of the first high-value brands I discovered, and a wonderful introduction to fine watches. It has been a pleasure to watch their style develop and evolve, … Continue reading →
