Monday, Dec 12 2011
articles: 11
Recommended Reading: Swatch To Trim Sales Of Watch Parts To Rivals...Once And For All
This seems like old news, doesn't it? Well, that's because Swatch, which made their intentions clear about cutting back on the supply of ETA movements several years ago, has been sued a number of times by a number of different watch firms in hopes of keeping the flow …
TOP TEN TIME MACHINE GIFT GUIDE - BEST MECHANICAL & AUTOMATIC WATCHES
TOP TEN TIME MACHINESMechanical and Automatic Watches On Sale!Ever wanted to lift the hood and get a look at what really makes your watch tick?For a simple quartz watch, the only moving parts seem to be the battery replacements year after year. But a mechanical watch is a …
Just Because: A 1972 Rolex Submariner 5512 "Steve McQueen" On Black NATO
Click to expand.The early 1970s Rolex Submariner 5512 is one of the coolest (affordable) vintage Subs around for a few reasons. A) When compared to the reference 5513, it is significantly rarer. Some say that for every six 5513's Rolex made in the 1970s, they made one …
REVIEW: Timex Weekender
Today, we’re bringing you another review of a Timex model, the Weekender (specific one reviewed: T2N647KW). Let’s have a look-see, shall we? For starters, this particular model is part of Timex’s affordable range of watches. This model in particular has an MSRP $40, but I …
Wristshot: Richard Lange Observatory Chronometer
A. Lange & Sohne "Richard Lange"
Bonhams Sells One Of The Rarest Modern Patek Philippes For A Record Price: All Hail The TV Watch!
Ever heard of the Patek 5020? Probably not, unless you read Eric's introduction to the rare perpetual calendar chronograph a few months back. The Reference 5020, sometimes called the "TV watch," was introduced in 1994 as an alternative to the traditional 3970. The 3970, of …
New U-Boat U-42 Chronograph and 47mm Limited Editions
Last year U-Boat came out with the U-42 limited edition series, a 53mm titanium monster based on a diver’s watch designed in 1942 by Ilvo Fontana, grandfather of company president Italo Fontana. The U-42 was a very distinctive watch that offered a totally unique look in the …
CREPAS Tektite [prototype]
By TLex Images illustrating the first prototype model of new CREPAS Tektite diver . . .
CHRIS BENZ Watches ONE Series
By TLex CHRIS BENZ Watches has extended its ONE divers series. In addition to rubber divers straps and steel bracelets, the watches are now also available with alligator-look leather straps with reinforced stitching, which are available in a number of colors for all ONE …
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Chronograph GMT Navy SEALs Watch Review
Ask anyone interested in quality mechanical watches and they will tell you that Jaeger-LeCoultre makes a fine timepiece. Through its rich history, the brand has succeeded in almost universally having watch fans get excited about their movements and quality. Jaeger-LeCoultre …
The Quartz Revolution
It’s been called the quartz crisis and the quartz revolution. Not without good reason either, it saw a good deal of market share in world watch-making migrate from Switzerland towards the east and a multitude of mergers, acquisitions and even long-standing companies …
