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Friday, Feb 10 2012

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HourTime Show Watch Podcast New iTunes & RSS Feed

aBlogtoWatch | 10. Feb 2012 21:46 |

As you might have learned we had a range of issues moving host providers for the HourTime Show watch podcast. Fans went a bit berserk and headaches and screaming ensued. The good news it that it looks like we are … Continue reading → No related posts.

Just Because: A Check From Clark Gable To Cartier, Circa 1948

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 10. Feb 2012 19:26 |

click to enlargeOne of my favorite parts of SIHH this year wasn't a watch, it was actually the window display of Cartier.  They put on a really interesting (and beautiful) exhibit of the Cartier Tank throughout the years (we're going to show you much it in the coming …

Review: Benarus Megalodon Diving Watch

WristWatchReview.com | 10. Feb 2012 18:51 |

I rarely like to put my own little fetishistic watch reviews up here unless the watch is something amazingly unique or unless I think you, dear reader, will get a kick out of the quality or styling of a particular piece. That’s why I chose to write up this Benarus Megalodon …

Snapshot: Gruebel Forsey GMT Tourbillon

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 10. Feb 2012 18:51 |

Gruebel Forsey GMT Tourbillon

Basel World 2012: Introducing The Tissot Heritage PR 516

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 10. Feb 2012 15:56 |

This is a great looking new introduction for BaselWorld 2012 from Tissot.  The Heritage PR516 is a throwback to the PR 516 from the 1960s and 70s, one of Tissot's most favored vintage pieces.  To be specific, the Heritage PR516 is actually an homage to the Tissot Seastar PR …

Tikkr Winner!

WristWatchReview.com | 10. Feb 2012 15:21 |

  And the winner of the Tikkr giveaway is… HumanLoop!  Guess this goes to show jumping in early can be benificial.  HL, please contact me at Patrick at WristWatchReview.com, and we’ll get the details squared away.

Another Open Heart Android

WristWatchReview.com | 10. Feb 2012 15:21 |

  After looking at yesterday’s Android-powered watch, I couldn’t help but to dig back into the Android (watch company, not OS) catalog to see what else grabbed my eye.  And, will you look at that, yet another open-heart (or skeleton, if you prefer) watch bubbled up to the …

CLERC Hydroscaph LE Central CHRONO

OceanicTime | 10. Feb 2012 12:01 |

By TLex Dubbed the 'Clockworks Orange' CLERC have released a new über cool version of their Hydroscaph LE Central Chronograph. With its two central hands for measuring chronograph seconds and minutes the watch offers excellent legibility. The counters at 3 and 9 o'clock …

NIVREL Deep Ocean GMT

OceanicTime | 10. Feb 2012 10:56 |

By TLex NIVREL will present the latest addition to their Deep Ocean family at Basel next month. The Deep Ocean GMT has all the attributes of the hugely successful Deep Ocean, which sold out just months after its release. Features include: a 43mm x 13mm 316L Stainless steel …

Water-Resistance HUMOR

OceanicTime | 10. Feb 2012 10:21 |

By TLex This is hilarious. Arj Barker on digital Vs. analog watches. There's a classic piece on water-resistance a couple of mins in. Strong language CAUTION for those viewing from work. Hat tip to T.R. of DWC ;)

Dievas Timeattack Chronograph Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 10. Feb 2012 10:06 |

When I first saw this watch I was trying to determine what it reminded me of. Then I realized the colors on the dial of white, yellow, and orangey red struck me as very Speed Racer. That seemed to make … Continue reading → No related posts.

DOXA SUB 4000T Professional

OceanicTime | 10. Feb 2012 09:46 |

By TLex Here's the official word from DOXA on their new Sapphire Bezel version of the SUB 4000T which saw its release last year. The 4000T received some ridicule for its re-named power-reserve indicator 'SAFE DIVE' (not sure why they had to name it anything to be honest) …

SECULUS Royal Marine

OceanicTime | 10. Feb 2012 09:11 |

By TLex SECULAS are one these fairly unremarkable Swiss Companies that we seldom hear about. This would appear to be their first diver, at least in recent years; they might have made one at some point as they've been established since 1960. The 48mm, 200m Royal Marine is …

TF T-Fun 3-Hands DIVER

OceanicTime | 10. Feb 2012 08:36 |

By TLex Here's a 'fun' little 15ATM diver! The T-Fun from TF has a 45mm 316L Stainless steel case with a water-resistance of 150m (not sure why they couldn't achieved the extra 50m, tho). The case is available in 3 finishes: steel, gold and black. There are a plethora dial …

TF T-Fun Chrono DIVER

OceanicTime | 10. Feb 2012 08:36 |

By TLex Here's the Chrono version of the new T-Fun DIVER. Check out the all-black version - a watch for The Dark Knight me thinks! From TF The T-Fun collection goes for bold colour pops for the chronograph version, making it sporty and aesthetically desirable. Highly …

Vacheron Constantin SIHH 2012

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 10. Feb 2012 03:06 |

Vacheron Constantin NA CEO, Hughes de Pin, gives an overview of the new timepieces Vacheron Constantin introduced at the 2012 SIHH show.

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