Thursday, Apr 25 2013
articles: 19
The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 5227
Patek Philippe has just unveiled a new version of their iconic Calatrava Ref. 5227. The new timepiece features a solid dust cover protecting its clear case back. This “hunter” or “officer’s” case back is unique on the market in that is has invisible hinges. Furthermore, the …
Baselworld 2013: Casio Releases G-Shock’s 30th Anniversary Edition
This recognized and beloved timepiece just turned 30-years-old and Casio is celebrating with a limited edition of 5,000 pieces... The limited edition watch's back plate is engraved with the 30th Anniversary logo designed by Brooklyn based graphic artist Eric Haze...... read …
Baselworld 2013: Swatch Sistem51- Only 100 Swiss Francs for a Mechanical Watch!
Let's look at the headline features. It's a fully automated assembly made mechanical movement composed of only 51 components, a 90 hour power reserve and a selling price of no more than 100 Swiss Francs. To those who go by other currencies, this translates into 105.50 USD, …
REVIEW: Marvin Origin M108
We brought your attention to some Marvin models last year (here), but after that, we went a little radio-silent on the brand. Today, we’ll turn the dial back up, and dig into a newer (and rather bold) model. The watch in question is part of the Origin lineup; our sample …
BLANCPAIN Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE [Liquidmetal®]
By TLex Cutting-edge vintage! It's been 60 years since the first Fifty Fathoms dive watch came to be in 1953. Today Blancpain present two new Fifty Fathoms models. Recalling models of the past, they continue a lineage that has earnt the 'FF' iconic status. The vintage …
First Look: MikroPendulumS Tourbillon Concept
TAG Heuer has produced it’s most ambitious haute horlogerie watch to mark the final Concept watch to be launched under the stewardship of CEO Jean Christophe Babin- the Carrera MikroPendulumS Tourbillon (Ref.CAR2B81). The watch takes the already advanced MikrotourbillonS of …
HYT H2 Watch Hands-On: Liquid Cool Wrist Engine
Our meeting with HYT watches is very early on the first day of Baselworld 2013. We arrive at the HYT brand booth before it is totally set up. People around us are putting up displays and arranging neighboring booths in anticipation of 2013's crowd of press, buyers, and the …
Girard-Perregaux SEA Hawk CERAMIC
By TLex the edgy gets a little edgier! Girard-Perregaux has released a new version of the latest Sea HAWK divers watch with a high-tech ceramic case. It’s a far cry from the first generation of Sea Hawk models from the 1940s, but makes sense considering the current trend …
First Look: 2013 TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulum
Three years after TAG Heuer unveiled the radical Grand Carrera Pendulum, the innovative magnetic movement is back- this time powering a Chronograph. Seeing a ...
Rolex Unveils 50th Anniversary Daytona in Platinum
At Baselworld yesterday Rolex unveiled a new black and blue GMT Master II and a 50th Anniversary Platinum Daytona. We have seen both pieces up close. The GMT Master II looks good and stays in line with the rest of the Rolex design DNA. The Rolex Daytona design, though, …
CT Scuderia Automatic Mechanical Watches For 2013
Enrico Margaritelli's brand CT Scuderia is going mechanical for 2013. A while ago I offered a review of their Corsa Chronograph. The interesting design has a stopwatch-style case that some people loved and some people had no draw too at all. At over $1,000....... read more …
First Look: 2013 TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 36 Flyback
TAG Heuer’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Carrera continues with this new watch, the 2013 TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 36 Flyback. This is the first time that the Carrera has featured the Calibre 36 movement- TAG Heuer’s modified version of the famous Zenith El …
Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari Watch With Power For 50 Days
It is just like a Ferrari to one-up someone. Hublot's relationship with Ferrari continues with vigor into 2013 with the introduction of the intensely engineered Masterpiece MP-05 LaFerrari watch. With 50 days (days!) of power reserve this timepiece is record setting, and it …
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 135
A slew of cool watches are on the discussion plate. We investigate the Christophe Claret Kantharos, Zenith Pilot Annual Calendar, Ressence Type 3, and Swatch's Swiss exclusive d'Schwizer watch (that is meant to be funny). ... read more »The article HourTime Show Watch …
JEANRICHARD aquascope NEW
By TLex JEANRICHARD have released an all new Aquasope collection for 2013. The re-designed Aquascope features a 46mm x 13mm robust cushion-style case, with a reinforced Sapphire crystal and screw-down caseback and crown, ensuring a water resistance of 300 meters. Its …
Video: Tudor Fastrider Black Shield
This is a short manufacturer video of the new Tudor Fastrider Black Shield which was just unveiled at Baselworld. Check out our hands-on looks HERE.
Introducing The Tudor Fastrider Black Shield
The affordable brand of Rolex, Tudor, has been selling watches for many years — but they have not been doing business in the US for quite some time. That all changed when they announced their intent to bring the brand to the US just last month. And now, with Baselworld 2013 …
Hautlence introduces Destination – the Brand’s First Dual Time-Zone Watch
We've already announced, in our last Weekly Watch Photo, that Hautlence would introduce a new collection today. The new Destination models represents several 'firsts' for Hautlence. While the sentence 'look, no hands' will sounds familiar for everyone, Hautlence can now …
Hourtime Episode 135 – The Return of the Ninja
Welcome to the HourTime show, the best 30 minute (+/-) hour podcast on the web. In this weeks episode we discuss: Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 Annual Calendar Watch Ressence Type 3 Liquid-Filled Watch Hands-On Christophe Claret Kantharos Watch Exclusive Debut …
