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Tuesday, Nov 15 2011

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Phosphor Releases The World Time Sport

WristWatchReview.com | 15. Nov 2011 21:47 |

Phosphor has just announced a new world time/dual timezone model, the World Time Sport. The company is well-known for their e-ink watches (we reviewed a few here) and this one uses a touch interface to scroll through multiple timezones as well as various screens including a …

Question: What Does a $2 Million Pocketwatch Look Like? Answer: This.

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Nov 2011 21:11 |

You are looking at a $2,000,000 pocket watch.  Sold over the weekend by Antiquorum, this newly discovered Patek Philippe is not only incredibly complicated, it is in practically mint condition with even the original bill of sale and papers from almost 120 years ago.  If …

Seiko Sportura Kinetic Diver Watch Winner Follow-Up

aBlogtoWatch | 15. Nov 2011 20:36 |

Winner of the Seiko Sportura Kinetic Diver watch shares his thoughts and some pictures of himself enjoying the watch. Thanks Jason and enjoy! Words from the winner on this Seiko: "There is a lot to love in this watch, considering … Continue reading →

Just Because: A 1940s Heuer Chronograph That Ike Liked

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Nov 2011 17:06 |

President Dwight Eisenhower, like his Oval Office predecessor Harry Truman, seemed to have a penchant for fine wristwatches. We have told you about some including a Vacheron Constantin he received and a Vulcain Cricket he wore. You may also know that Eisenhower wore a gold …

J. Crew and Tourneau resurrect Mougin & Piquard watch brand

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 15. Nov 2011 17:06 |

French watch brand Mougin & Piquard (Mooj-awe & Peek-are), originally founded in 1852, has recently been resurrected as part of a collaboration between

Hands-On With The Magrette Bronze Regattare: Getting Better With Age At Under $400

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 15. Nov 2011 14:11 |

Bronze is one of the next "big things" in the watch world, it seems -  bronze is the new PVD maybe? Today, our man down under, Felix Scholz takes a look at one of the many bronze watches of 2011, but one of the few that won't cost you many months' rent - the Bronze …

REVIEW: Ocean7 LM-5 (Part 2)

WristWatchReview.com | 15. Nov 2011 13:37 |

In yesterday’s post, I started to give you my impressions on the Ocean7 LM5 – and in today’s post, we’ll wrap up the review. Now, what about what first grabbed my eye – the sapphire crystal on the bezel?  I’m happy to report that it’s just as good-looking in person as it is …

EXTático DIVER

OceanicTime | 15. Nov 2011 13:02 |

By TLex The EXTático DIVER is a collaborative effort between the philosophical watch brand, EXTático, whose name symbolizes the detonation of time and the perception of movement, and micromechanics specialist, Moragas Technologie also of Spain, who are co-developing the …

Adriano Valente AV-L001 Watch To Go With Your Lamborghini

aBlogtoWatch | 15. Nov 2011 09:32 |

Finally, a watch with a design as ostentatious as a Lamborghini - designed to go with your Lamborghini. New Italian watch brand Adriano Valente (did the name give it away?) has released their first watch called the AVL001. With tons … Continue reading →