Monday, Feb 20 2012
articles: 8
Thomas Prescher Brings A Yellow Submarine To Basel
So this is what watchmaker Thomas Prescher is bringing to the big watch show at Basel. “Really?” you ask. Yeah, really. Also check out the description for some more fun.
Helmut Sinn Selling His Personal Watch Collection: Own A Sinn That Belonged To The Founder Of Sinn
Helmut Sinn, the founder of the eponymously-named watch company famous for its robust aviation-inspired tool watches, is selling off some of his own collection. Herr Sinn, a former pilot and flight instructor, founded his watch company in the late 1950s and the brand …
REVIEW: Techné SparrowHawk II (Part 1)
Ok, let’s have a break from the perpertual calendars for a bit, now, shall we? Today’s watch offers up a great mix of form and function, and goes by the name of SparrowHawk II. For those of you who haven’t heard of Techné Instruments, don’t feel bad. They are a …
Graham Chronofighter RAC
I’ve written about Graham watches in the blog before. It’s an interesting brand that has its roots in classical English watchmaking (though nowadays everything is made in Switzerland). What I have here is the prototypical Graham Chronofighter RAC, a classic design that, …
Thomas Prescher DIVER?
By TLex Thomas Prescher has released a fun little teaser highlighting a number of items that he drew inspiration from for his latest project - due to be unveiled at Baselworld in March. Of those items, which includes Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and …
Bell & Ross Vintage Original BR 126 Watch Review
While it is true that before Bell & Ross became famous for being the "square watch brand" they were making really nice round watches, it still feels novel for them to be making nice round watches... again. A few years … Continue reading → Related posts: Bell & Ross Vintage …
SIHH 2012: Baume & Mercier
For 2012, Baume & Mercier further solidified their new marketing initiatives which have been underway for the past few years. This year at SIHH a few new men's references were introduced within the core Capeland chronograph collection, including the redesigned vintage …
Wild Panerai Prototype Unearthed
You know me and Panerais: I love the look, but I think it’s played out. Take a look at this wild-looking Panerai prototype made in 1984. The brand didn’t take off until the 1990s but before then Panerai made instruments for the Italian Navy. In the early 1980s, an engineer …
