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Thursday, Mar 8 2012

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First Look: TAG Heuer Mikrogirder 10000

Calibre 11 | 8. Mar 2012 23:16 |

Here is TAG Heuer’s new Concept watch for Basel 2012- the TAG Heuer Mikrogirder 10000 featuring a unique Chronograph movement that vibrates at 7.2 million beats per hour allowing time to be read to a precision of 5/ 10,000th of a second. Suffering from Deja vu yet? Didn’t …

Introducing The Speedmaster Racing (LIVE PICS)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 8. Mar 2012 21:36 |

We're all familiar with the Speedmaster's prolific space traveling past, and Omega has never been shy about reminding us. However, when the Speedmaster first hit the scene in 1957, it was the racing and rally crowds that took notice thanks to the watch's chronograph …

Basel 2012 - Bell & Ross WW1 Jump Hour

Matt Baily | 8. Mar 2012 19:56 |

Hot off the press is the announcement of the new Bell & Ross WW1 Jump Hour series, available in 18k rose gold and platinum. Each model will be limited - 25 pieces for the platinum, 50 for the rose gold. Both will be 42mm diameter with wire lugs replicating the style of …

Hands-On With The De Bethune DB27 Titan Hawk (Live Photos)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 8. Mar 2012 18:16 |

Earlier this week we showed you De Bethune's newest offering from their newest line, the DB27 Titan Hawk. As promised, here are the follow up details. Today I went hands on with the entry-level De Bethune to find out how it stacks up against its bespoke brethren within the …

DEEP SEA CHALLENGE Cameron to Dive to Deepest Point

OceanicTime | 8. Mar 2012 16:16 |

By TLex This is really incredible: ''Squeezed into a submersible as futuristic as anything in his movies, James Cameron intends to descend solo to the ocean's deepest point within weeks, the Canadian filmmaker and explorer announced Thursday.'' Read more HERE . . .

TokyoFlash Giveaway Winner

WristWatchReview.com | 8. Mar 2012 16:16 |

Alright!  The magical day has come, and it’s time to announce the winner of the TokyoFlash giveaway.  We had a total of 40 commenters (there were 41 comments, but someone was amending their original); courtesy of Random.org, the winner is… Congrats, Toni!  Drop me an email …

REVIEW: Skagen 281LSXB

WristWatchReview.com | 8. Mar 2012 15:11 |

  We’ve talked about some of the changes Skagen is going through (being snapped up by Fossil), and brought your attention to a “dark side of the moonphase” watch, but none of them have been true reviews.  That changes today by way of one from my own collection. The model in …

OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean CERAGOLD™

OceanicTime | 8. Mar 2012 14:40 |

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TW STEEL CEO Diver AUTO David Coulthard

OceanicTime | 8. Mar 2012 14:01 |

By TLex Well at least this one's achieved a 200m water-resistance. A very Hublot meets Linde Werdlein looking watch that does very little for me. The CEO Diver 'David Coulthard' LE CE5005 has a 48mm case and is powered by a Swiss ETA Automatic Cal. 2836 . . .

TW STEEL CEO Diver Multi Function AUTO

OceanicTime | 8. Mar 2012 14:01 |

By TLex Known for being 'Big in Oversized Watches' TW Steel unveil their Divers collection - if you can call a 10ATM watch a diver! The CEO Diver Multi Function Automatic Collection comprises models of four models CE5000 (44mm), CE5001 (48mm), CE5002 (44mm) and CE5003 …

GLYCINE Goldeneye COMBAT Diver

OceanicTime | 8. Mar 2012 13:26 |

By TLex INTRODUCING the Goldeneye COMBAT Diver from GLYCINE. Its case, which is water-resistant to 200m and measures 42mm is constructed from stainless steel and is available in two finishes: black PVD or satin both with Rose Gold PVD for the bezel, crown and buckle. …

Introducing The Tudor Pelagos: A Titanium Dive Watch With A Self-Adjusting Clasp

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 8. Mar 2012 12:31 |

While you may have seen the Heritage Black Bay Diver already (here, for example), we thought you'd show you the other Tudor dive watch of Basel World 2012.  Called the Pelagos, this is a new take on divers for the Rolex family and while it may look a bit like a Submariner, …

OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean CERAGOLD™

OceanicTime | 8. Mar 2012 12:11 |

By TLex We knew it was coming, the new generation Planet Ocean CERAGOLD™ in 18Ct Rose Gold with striking black polished zirconium-based ceramic bezel inlay with Ceragold diving scale. Available as either a Chrono (XL only) or Three hands. From OMEGA This year, OMEGA is …

VIDEO: Rolex Releases The Official Sky-Dweller Video

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 8. Mar 2012 11:56 |

We were the first in the world to show you live photographs of the brand new Rolex Sky-Dweller, an impressive annual calendar, GMT watch.  Now, Rolex has released its official video on the new product.  Watch above and stay tuned for an in-depth look at the new Rolex in the …

Rolex SUBMARINER Ref.114060 NoDATE

OceanicTime | 8. Mar 2012 11:36 |

By TLex INTRODUCING the latest generation of Rolex Submariner AKA The Original Diver's watch. The new SUBMARINER Ref.114060 comes with a redesigned case, a Cerachrom bezel, blue lume and a new generation bracelet with Glidelock extension system. And for that quintessential …

Baselworld 2012: Rolex Yacht-Master (Blue Dial)

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 8. Mar 2012 10:36 |

The Rolex Yacht-Master looks good with the new blue sunray dial; it contrasts perfectly with the platinum bezel. The design is quite striking, especially in comparison to the previous generation which features a somewhat bland silver on platinum combination. The 40 mm case …

Maitres du Temps Chapter Three Reveal Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 8. Mar 2012 10:16 |

Round watches are certainly in again this year. Well round watches are pretty much ALWAYS in - though for high-end brand Maitres du Temps a 42mm wide round-cased watch is a bit unexpected. Nevertheless, that is exactly what the new … Continue reading → Related posts: …

Harry Winston Opus 12 Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 8. Mar 2012 04:16 |

Looking forward to the next Harry Winston Opus watch is becoming an annual tradition. For 2012 Harry Winston releases the new Opus 12 watch which was made in collaboration with watch maker Emmanuel Bouchet. You can check out coverage of … Continue reading → Related posts: …

Hands-On With The New Patek Philippe Nautilus With A White Dial (Live Photos)

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 8. Mar 2012 00:16 |

The modern Patek Philippe "Jumbo", reference 5711/A is indeed one of those classic watches that you simply can't argue with.  It is the kind of watch that everyone in the watch world has respect for, and no matter the occasion, the Nautilus in steel just looks good. Today …