Wednesday, Apr 3 2013
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Interview: Tissot MotoGP Ambassador Nicky Hayden
Nicky Hayden, pictured far right Earlier this week I had a chance to interview 2006 MotoGP World Champion, and Tissot ambassador, Nicky Hayden. The interview took place over the phone, as Hayden was already in Qatar preparing for the first MotoGP race of the year which …
Official HYT H2 Trailer
This is the official trailer video for the new HYT H2 which will be officially launched at Baselworld 2013 later this month. See the pictures HERE.
Fonderie 47 Inversion Principle Tourbillon Watch Is Part AK-47 Gun
It has been a few years now since I first sat down with co-founder of Fonderie 47 John Zapolski in San Francisco to discuss the interesting new brand concept. Without showing me any products at all, he excited me with a harrowing tale of traveling to Africa, and trying to …
Bomb-proof Bronze
I’ve seen quite a few bronze-encased watches as of late – but this is on the first one that claims (and seems to have proven) that it’s bomb-proof. Kavenstsmann is a small (one-man) shop located in Berlin, turning out some rather interesting small-batch pieces. The …
BLANCPAIN Fifty Fathoms Chronographe Flyback Quantième COMPLET
By TLex When THIS was released in March 2010, I have to admit I found it a little busy – however on reflection and 3 years on I might add (and after seeing the video) I’m all over this watch. This particular model of the Fifty Fathoms collection houses a complicated …
UHREN von UHR UHR442
By TLex Something cheap 'n' cheerful! The not too imaginatively named (new) UHR-442 from UHR von Uhren boasts: a generous 46mm Stainless steel case, a Sapphire crystal and a Swiss made automatic mechanical movement. It costs just 349euro. Further features include: a …
Roger Smith Hand-Made Watches – A Visit To The Isle Of Man
The Isle of Man is an island off the coast of the UK mainland that is not known for many things except perhaps the TT races and also as a place for lower tax rates. If however, you are well versed with high-end watch-making, you will instantly know that this is the place …
Parmigiani Fleurier Pershing Tourbillon Abyss
Unveiled during SIHH, the Parmigiani Fleurier Pershing Tourbillon Abyss features a light weight titanium middle case, with a rose gold bezel and dynamometric screw-down crown (a patented mechanism which prevents overwinding). Powering the Pershing Tourbillon Abyss is …
