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Tuesday, Jun 5 2012

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Auction Watch: Christie’s Harry Winston Opus Collection Results

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Jun 2012 22:36 |

On May 30th, 2012 Christie's auction house in Hong Kong was host to the latest installment in their "Important Watches" auction series (which included a ton of watches). While this auction featured much of the normal fare from Panerai and … Continue reading → Related posts: …

A Limited Selection Of HODINKEE Straps And Accessories Now Available

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 5. Jun 2012 18:31 |

Everything in this picture is for sale at shop.hodinkee.com (except the watches)It's been just a few months since we announced our e-shop full of hand-made straps and accessories.  Since then, we've sold out twice (with some time between), and we've received dozens of …

Jaeger-LeCoultre Eight Day Platinum Perpetual Calendar Skeleton

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 5. Jun 2012 17:21 |

At next weeks Antiquorum auction in New York, there will be a Jaeger-LeCoultre Eight Day Platinum Perpetual Calendar Skeleton up for sale. The Eight Day Perpetual Skeleton was made in a limited edition of 100 pieces in 2005. The 950 platinum case measures 42 mm x 12 mm and …

REVIEW: Benarus Sea Snake (Part 2)

WristWatchReview.com | 5. Jun 2012 16:11 |

  Yesterday, we started taking a look at the latest model from Benarus, the Sea Snake.  Today, we’ll wrap up our review. We left off talking about changing out the bracelet, and the strap is where we’ll pick things up today.  You should note that the rubber strap is a true …

FOUND: Elvis Presley's Omega Constellation For Sale Next Week At Antiquorum

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 5. Jun 2012 15:36 |

An original Omega Constellation with a black "sniper" dial in pink gold is a pretty rare bird, but what about one owned by Mr. Elbow Parsely (née Elvis Presley)?  That is exactly what you see above, and this early Constellation with calendar from 1960 is sure to attract a …

Wristwatch Updates: MB&F Legacy Machine 1, De Bethune DB28, & MUCH More!

pretenseofknowledge.com | 5. Jun 2012 14:26 |

A TON of great stuff today. (pic via aBlogToRead) This retro Omega Memomatic from 1975  is sweet. And this Seiko ‘Fifty Three Fathoms’ is one I have on my short-list. be sure not to miss the Visit To The OMEGA Museum…Read more →

BLANCPAIN 'Pristine Seas EXPEDITIONs'

OceanicTime | 5. Jun 2012 14:26 |

By TLex During the past 60 years the world’s oceans’ have seen a dramatic decline. Oil pollution, toxic contaminants, marine debris, and ocean mining and dumping are all contributing to the ailing health of our oceans. We have seen a depletion of fish stocks to unacceptable …

BLANCPAIN 'Pristine Seas EXPEDITIONs'

OceanicTime | 5. Jun 2012 14:26 |

By TLex National Geographic Explorer, Enric Sala gives a special message to the friends of Blancpain . . .

Cartier Artistic Crafts & High Jewelry Watches For 2012

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Jun 2012 10:21 |

At the exclusive watch show SIHH, Cartier has one of the largest booths. A lot of their space is dimly lit with museum style showcases offering glimpses of items you probably won't see anywhere else. Given that the show is … Continue reading → No related posts.