Thursday, Dec 8 2011
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An Andrew Jackson-Martin Van Buren Jugate Pocket Watch Commemorating Their Visit to NYC
Recently sold by Heritage Auctions in Dallas was a special President Andrew Jackson and then-Vice President Martin Van Buren jugate (the term for any piece of American political memorabilia showing the pictures of two political figures next to each other, typically the …
A New Tokyoflash Pocket Watch For The Tubercular Steampunk Dandy In Your Life
Planning a trip around the world in 80 days? Spending some time with the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? You’re going to need this $149 Tokyoflash, touchscreen pocket watch that, is as far as I can tell, unreadable by mere mortals. The watch comes in four colors and …
Hourtime Episode 88 – Nivarox, Amish, Green Liquid & Human Skin
Welcome to the HourTime show, the best 30 minute (+/-) hour podcast on the web Today we speak on Nivaroxand their min-opoly on the watch-part market, the Hydro Mechanical Horologists and their use of green goo in a watch, the Parmigiani Toric Minute Reaperter …
Just Because: The World's First Tourbillon Wristwatch Caliber (In New Digs)
Admittedly, when the term "tourbillon" is thrown around, Omega is rarely in the mix of referenced examples. Sure they've got their Central Tourbillon in the DeVille range, but lets face it, this watch isn't clamoring for attention alongside offerings from the likes of …
REVIEW: ArmourLite ColorBurst
Odds are, if you’ve been around watches for awhile, and have paid attention to how they’re illuminated, you’ve come across a product called tritium (if you’re not familiar with, you can read up on it here). With not having to be “charged” by sunlight, it’s a very …
SCHOFIELD Signalman GMT PR
By TLex It's times like this, when watches (non dive watches that is) such as the Schofield Signalman come along that I wonder if I haven't limited myself somewhat in terms what I like to write about. It's true that the Signalman isn't a diver per se, but before you scroll …
TEMPVS COMPVTARE Saving Sharks & Defending The Oceans
By TLex Featured the TEMPVS COMPVTARE Shark Watcher 47 & Sea Shepard 47 Diving CHRONOs illuminating the seas.
Hublot Big Bang Watch For Architect Oscar Niemeyer
In case you've ever wondered what an Hublot watch would look like on a 104 year old man, this is it. This chap is famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and he has been fortunate to not only live a very … Continue reading →
