Tuesday, Oct 25 2011
articles: 9
Blancpain X Fathoms
Blancpain has just introduced what they claim to be the most high performance mechanical dive watch in the world. The X Fathoms is not the deepest diver in the world, not even close, but it does have a number of professional diving features that make their claim plausible. …
The Human Time Project: A Different Kind of Doctor's Watch (Think TOMS Shoes For Watches)
We’ve shown you doctor’s watches before but today we’re bringing you a decidedly different kind. And while this one may not be collectible or feature a classic movement, it may just save more lives than all the rest. We sometimes forget that timekeeping is a necessity for …
Blancpain X Fathoms Watch
Blancpain just released the new X Fathoms dive watch that it has been promoting for a while now. Launched in Dubai, the new super diver contains a mechanical depth gauge as well as a few interesting features. One of those … Continue reading →
FOUND: A Patek Philippe 1579 Chronograph In Platinum (Est. $1.1M - $1.7M) Plus - Who Is David J. Paper?
Christie's November Geneva sale could very well break $16 million. It is just an absolute monster of a sale, with so many incredible pieces it's actually overwhelming. Included are several important Rolexes (James Bond's personal 5513 included) and some incredible vintage …
Another Beautiful MOP Dial
Well, I’ve done it – I found another watch with a mother-of-pearl dial (previous one here) that I would not hesitate to strap onto my wrist. Adding to my surprise is that fact that it only comes with a rose gold case (which I’ve tended not to like), and I think it works …
ZLATOUST Diver 193-ChS #17
By TLex Introducing the new ZLATOUST 193-ChS, the scaled down and slightly updated (if you will) version of the famous 191-ChS 'Vodolaz' DIVER. The legendary 191-ChS, which has become a rare and collectible item, was made in the Zlatoust Clock Factory in the 60s. It was …
Grieb & Benzinger Blossom Black Tulip
At the request of a celebrity agent who was in search of a unique piece for their client, a US based pop star, Grieb & Benzinger has created an amazing one-of-a-kind skeleton timepiece - the Blossom Black Tulip. Grieb & Benzinger's skeletonized timepieces require much of …
Ulysse Nardin Watch Manufacture: Where Technology Meets Pride
Patrik Hoffmann was given the position of Ulysse Nardin CEO after the brand’s long standing CEO Rolf Schnyder sadly passed away in the spring of 2011. He recalls Rolf with extreme fondness, referring to how he treated him like a … Continue reading →
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 84
We discuss what happens when there is no quality control before a brand announces a new product, as well as what happens when a brand (Hublot) announces a cool new product (the Antikythera watch) that will never be available for … Continue reading →
