Wednesday, Feb 22 2012
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FOUND: A Vintage Rolex Submariner With Big Crown, Explorer Dial, Red Depth Rating, And Chronometer Markings
There are vintage Submariners, and then there are watches like this. You guys are familiar with the run of the mill mega-Rolexes - the Paul Newmans, the MilSubs, and the COMEX pieces (seen together here), but as we've told you before, there exists an even higher level of …
Parmigiani Fleuerier Transforma, More Than Meets The Eye
One of the more interesting timepieces revealed by Parmigiani Fleurier at SIHH this year was the Transforma Rivages Chronograph Carbon and Titanium. It is a watch that can transform from: a watch, to pocket a watch and to a table clock. Push pins on the lower lugs allow the …
A Quick Look At The (Lack Of) Movement Finishing Practices In Early 20th Century American Pocketwatches
American-made pocketwatches from the early 20th century can be had for nothing. And when i say nothing, I mean like $20 or less, in some cases. This New Haven pocket watch is a prime example of the "Dollar Watches" that permeated the US about a century ago. It's just a …
FOUND: One Of Three Panerai Prototypes From 1984
Most people know the tale of Panerai’s rise in the early 1990s, thanks to the enthusiasm for the brand from a certain action film star. In the early Eighties, Officine Panerai, then based in Florence, was still only a small producer of instruments for scientists and the …
REVIEW: Timex T Series Racing Chronograph (Part 1)
Today, friends, we’re going to have a look at one of the best (if not the best) looking watches from Timex that I’d have the pleasure to review. The model in question is the T Series Racing Chronograph, and our particular review sample one of four different color …
Hublot Watches + Jet Li + China
In a recent interview with Hublot's CEO Jean Claude Biver he mentioned to me how Hubot will put a lot of focus into Asia (namely China) in 2012. Boy, he wasn't kidding - and I expect a full of series … Continue reading → No related posts.
TAG Heuer Australian Grand Prix Competition
Calibre 11 is very excited to announce a competition for our Australian readers to win two tickets to the exclusive TAG Heuer Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix event to be held just a few days before the launch of the new F1 season. Not only will the winner rub shoulders with …
Baselworld 2012: Hublot Classic Fusion Extra-Thin Skeleton
The Hublot Classic Fusion Extra-Thin skeletonized 3-hand watch should help to diversify the Hublot lineup when it is officially unveiled at the upcoming Baselworld show next month. It looks good. The case is 45 mm in diameter and houses a 2.9 mm thin skeletonized movement …
