Friday, Mar 9 2012
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Baselworld: Patek Philippe Nautilus "Jumbo" 5711/A
Patek Philippe introduced a new white dial version of their Nautilus "Jumbo" at Baselworld earlier this week. And to match the new dial, they switched to black oxidized hands and markers, with white luminescent paint. The new look is sporty and refreshing; a nice change for …
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 98
I am live at the Baselworld watch show for this episode of HourTime. We discuss Swiss Customs, new watches, and being a watch groupie. Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 98 here. Download the MP3. Written by Mr. … Continue reading → No related posts.
A Look At The Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic's Slate Dial With More Than A Touch Of Gold (LIVE SHOTS)
Geneva based independent watchmaker Laurent Ferrier is showing off a new dial at this years Baselworld fair (Ferrier's third year), and it's a lot more than meets the eye. The red gold case is now accompanied by red gold applied roman indexes on the dial. But it doesn't …
Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage CHRONO Prototype N° 1 AUCTION
By TLex You saw it in action exploring the sunken subterranean caverns beneath the City of Paris, now HERE's your chance to actually own it. Bid for a cause and own a unique watch inspired by the Memovox Deep Sea. Jaeger-LeCoultre will auction the Deep Sea Vintage CHRONO …
REVIEW: Timex Personal Trainer Heart Rate Monitor
If you’ve been reading WWR for even a little while now, you know that we’re no strangers to the Timex catalog. Today, however, marks the first time that we’ve dipped into the portion of the catalog that focuses on fitness. We were recently sent over one that ties in …
Hands-On With The Harry Winston Midnight Skeleton (Live Photos)
While you probably expected the first Basel World Harry Winston post to be about Opus 12, the follow-up to this bad boy, it's not. You see, that one is going to take some time think about before we share our thoughts on it. And, there was actually is another piece from …
The Nomos Zurich Gets Some Color At Basel (LIVE PICS)
German manufacture NOMOS added two new models to their popular Zurich line this week at Basel, the Zurich "Blaugold" and "Braungold." Changes are limited to the dials of these watches, as you'll find the same lovely epsilon movement within. The addition of color goes a long …
ALPINA Extreme DIVER
By TLex ALPINA's Extreme Diver gets a new look - William Baldwin (see below) gets a new watch! This is a VAST improvement on the previous Extreme Diver 1000m's look. Maybe it's the seductive photography with backdrop of divers mask, glistening rocks and sand or maybe the …
BREITLING Superocean GOLD
By TLex Touched by the hands of Midas himself, the rotational divers bezels of the Superocean 44 and Superocean Chronograph II are now 18K rose gold . . .From BREITLING Gold for a super-diver. Or those eager to conquer great depths while combining elegance and performance, …
HUBLOT Oceanographic 4000 All Black BLUE
By TLex HUBLOT will soon unveil a new BLUE version of the Oceanographic 4000 CARBON. The Oceanographic 4000 All Black Blue Ref. 731.QX.1190.GR.ABB12 follows in the same vein as the special edition released for Only Watch 2011. Stay tuned for more from HUBLOT . . . SIZE 48 …
HYT H1 Watch Hands-On
It was crowded at HYT during the press conference. Lots of people went to hear Vincent Perriard discuss the inner workings of the H1, the new watch from his new brand called HYT. Teased for months and then recently debuted, … Continue reading → Related posts: 4N Watch …
CERTINA DS Action DIVER Chronograph
By TLex I thought I was having déjà vu for a moment! CERTINA give their 2009 DS Action Diver Chronograph a new automatic movement . . .From CERTINA As its name implies, the powerful DS Action Diver Chronograph is clearly geared for action, entirely in line with Certina's …
Tudor Pelagos, Equipped With The World's Most Advanced Diving Watch Clasp
Tudor, little brother of Rolex, has unveiled a very interesting dive watch at Baselworld - the Pelagos. It not only has all the prerequisites of a good dive watch, it also has the world's most advanced clasp. The clasp has a unique spring-loaded self-adjusting system which …
New Watches at Baselworld
These are manufacturer images from: Omega, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Breguet, Zenith. Check here and on Facebook later today for live images from around Baselworld.
BREITLING Superocean GMT Great White
By TLex Introducing the new BREITLING Superocean GMT Great White . . .From BREITLING The diver's and travel watch in a 'Great White' version. Equally at ease on seas the world over as on every continent, the Superocean GMT combines the performances of a diver’s watch …
BREITLING Avenger Seawolf BLACKSTEEL
By TLex The Avenger Seawolf was the first production mechanical dive watch to achieve a water-resistance of 3'000m, setting a benchmark for other deep divers. Today what is still a pretty phenomenal depth-rating has been eclipsed by mechanical divers with far greater depth …
BREITLING Chronomat BLACKBIRD
By TLex BREITLING give their Chronomat the BLACKBIRD treatment and equip it with a Co-Pilot electronic auxiliary module and compass rotating bezel. From BREITLING A limited series featuring a blend of strength and originality. The Chronomat Blackbird special series makes a …
BREITLING Superocean M2000
By TLex The new BREITLING Superocean M2000 is the first mechanical chronograph to be fully operational at a depth of 2'000 meters. Once again we see Breitling's exclusive magnetic pushpiece system put to use. Having the functionality of the chronograph whilst underwater is …
BREITLING Superocean HÉRITAGE Chrono 44
By TLex BREITLING have created a new smaller 44mm version of their 46mm Superocean Héritage Chronograph . . . From BREITLING New diameter, new dial. Breitling is enriching the Superocean Héritage Chronographe with a new slightly smaller model in a 44 mm diameter suited to …
BREITLING Chronomat GMT Limited
By TLex BREITLING will release Limited series of 2'000 pieces of the Chronomat GMT.From BREITLING A highly exclusive model for dedicated travelers. Breitling delights devotees of performance around the globe with a 2,000-piece limited series of the Chronomat GMT. The …
Hourtime Episode 98 – Calling All Watch Groupies
Welcome to the HourTime show, the best 30 minute (+/-) hour podcast on the web. In this weeks boisterous episode we discuss: The experience that is Baselworld and Ariel’s go-round with customs. The Omega Z-33 Spacemaster Watch. Things that make you go ‘Hmmmmm’. In this …
Richard Mille RM039 Aviation E6-B Watch
Richard Mille has once again broken new ground in luxury. Doing what no one else could do, they have done the unthinkable.... matched a tourbillon-based movement with a slide-rule bezel. Such passion! Limited to just 30 pieces, less than three … Continue reading → Related …
