Wednesday, Nov 2 2011
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Mr Jones All Around The World Watch - Landmark Timekeeping!
Mr Jones Watches 'All Around the World' All Around the world has eight distinct hour hands. Each hand is a landmark building in a different time zone. You can see at a glance the time in the different zones by reading it off the angle of the building. A pigeon (the …
FOUND: A Universal Geneve Chronograph Retailed By Hermes (And Further Proof Vintage UG Kicks Ass)
In this post, we make the case for vintage Universal Geneve as one of the strongest and most interesting buys in affordable vintage watches. Benefitting from fantastic designs (think 23 year old Gerald Genta), technical firsts (micro-rotor, et. al.), and incredible …
Grand, Isn’t It?
Next up in watches that I’ve been aware of, but haven’t taken a close look at? The Grand Seiko line from (obviously) Seiko. For those not familiar with the line, here’s a quick lesson for you: Seiko started the line in 1960′s, with a view to understatement, simplicity, …
ROLEX Submariner Ref. 5513 James Bond (to be auctioned)
By TLex James Bond's specially adapted Submariner, converted from a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner has emerged on the market and will be sold by CHRISTIES Geneva as part of their Important Watches Sale 1383, Lot 182. The signed Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, …
Celebrating Connoisseurship With A. Lange & Sohne Watches
Back in early 2009 I visited A. Lange & Sohne's manufacture in Glashutte. It was actually the first watch manufacture I visited, and now almost three years later I have much to compare it to. It is actually a shame … Continue reading →
Snapshot: AP Jules Audemars
Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars
