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Wednesday, May 23 2012

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A Dive Watch That Benefits The Ocean: The Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk II “Big Blue” Limited Edition

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 23. May 2012 23:46 |

Girard-Perregaux is extending its charity-inspired romp through the color pallet with a new edition of its Sea Hawk II dive watch. Not long ago, we told you about the “Green Auction” version and today we learned of the “Big Blue” which is perhaps a more fitting color choice …

Ochocinco's Super Bad Ass watch

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 23. May 2012 23:11 |

Chad Ochocinco is seen (above) wearing a Diesel Super Bad Ass watch. Thank you to Ross J. for identifying the watch. There are a number of different colorways, but it looks like he might be wearing the version (pictured below).

Ever Wonder How A Watch Strap Is Made?

WristWatchReview.com | 23. May 2012 19:56 |

Well, wonder no more!  The folks over at Hadley-Roma have a video showing you how it’s done:  

Hourtime Episode 107 – J.B. & A.A. in L.A.

WristWatchReview.com | 23. May 2012 18:11 |

Welcome to the HourTime show, the best 30 minute (+/-) hour podcast on the web. In this weeks episode we discuss: Ritmo Mundo. BRM Bombers Watches. RGM. and watches to impress the general masses. This week John is in Ariel’s stomping grounds because just like peanut butter …

Limited Edition Speake-Martin Dong Son

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 23. May 2012 17:56 |

Peter Speak Marin's latest masterpiece, the Dong Son Drum, was commissioned exclusively for Vietnamese retailer MILUXE. The design of this special series of timepieces was inspired by Dong Son bronze drums. According to Wikipedia, Dong Son bronze drums are fabricated in the …

REVIEW: Eleven Eleven

WristWatchReview.com | 23. May 2012 16:31 |

  Have you heard of the phrase, it’s 11:11, so make a wish?  I think it’s safe bet to say that the folks at ElevenEleven had heard of it (admission , I know they have, as it’s on the back of the watch).  They’ve been around since 2009, and focus their pieces towards the …

Rolex Now The Third Most Valuable Brand In The World, Behind Only Louis Vuitton And Hermes

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 23. May 2012 15:36 |

In an annual study put out by Millward Brown Optimor, the privately held, Geneva-based watchmaker Rolex rose in brand value by over 36% to become the third most valuable luxury brand in the world, behind only Louis Vuitton and Hermes.  Who topped Rolex isn't as newsworthy …

First Look: 2012 Aquaracer 500m Ceramic

Calibre 11 | 23. May 2012 15:36 |

Here are the first photos and details of the 2012 update to one of TAG Heuer’s most popular watches- the 2012 Aquaracer 500m. The Aquaracer 500m line was launched at Baselworld in 2009 as  the “Alpha male” of the Aquaracer range, with the 3-hand watch clocking in at 43mm …

ATLANTIC Blackshark Red GOLD

OceanicTime | 23. May 2012 12:26 |

By TLex Atlantic release the latest successor to their Seashark line, the new Blackshark Red Gold. Its 44mm 316L Stainless steel case with Couche PVD noire et éléments en or rouge has a water-resistance of 300m or 1000ft as indicted by the red text on its black …

Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chrono Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 23. May 2012 10:26 |

For 2012 Chopard once again comes out with a new Mille Miglia watch. This time it's a GMT chronograph as a limited edition. According to Chopard, the Mille Miglia represents "consistently reinvented perfection". That sounds pretty lofty. I would go … Continue reading → …