Monday, Apr 29 2013
articles: 9
Baselworld 2013: NOMOS Ahoi
There's just something appealing about the stark aesthetic espoused by the Bauhaus design ethos, and NOMOS is just one of those brands that embodies it well, to my way of thinking...... read more »The article Baselworld 2013: NOMOS Ahoi first appeared on ABLOGTOWATCH and …
Introducing The Grand Seiko 44GS 100th Anniversary Limited Edition (Hands-On)
Seiko has been making watches since 1913, and to mark their 100th anniversary they have re-introduced a limited edition version of the first Grand Seiko — the Grand Seiko 44GS from 1967. Named after the caliber 4420 which originally powered this model, it was the first …
Jaquet Droz The Charming Bird Automaton Watch Sings And Dances
Museum objects produced by Jaquet Droz and his contemporaries (seen here) in the 18th century often take the form of automaton birds geared to emulate in eerie detail actual birds complete with movement and sound. Bird songs were produced by moving a piston style tube in …
Ever Wonder Separates A Homage From A Fake?
It’s a conundrum many a new watch collector runs into – they like the looks of the watch (for example, the good ‘ol Submariner) but they simply cannot afford the prices that are attached to nice examples. But not to fear! There are plenty of makers out there …
BLANCPAIN Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
By TLex Here's a nice video detailing the new Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe from Blancpain. A super clean and simple vintage military divers watch with some very nice modern touches!
AQUADIVE Bathyscaphe 100 GMT (new colors)
By TLex AQUADIVE have released some updated renders of the new Bathyscaphe 100 GMT. I am not 100% sure which one / ones will actually be available for order; I guess that might depend on which ones prove to be popular. The yellow is still the clear winner, but . . .I …
Nord Zeitmaschine – Quickindictor and Variocurve
A background in engineering has more than once been a starting point for a watch brand. People that are knowledgeable about developing machinery, producing parts, drawing up blueprints, and god knows what else. Sadly, the case with many of these initiatives is that they …
Ernst Benz Chronoscope John Varvatos Limited Edition Watch Review
It is with possible envy that fellow boutique watch makers view Ernst Benz's relationship with fashion designer John Varvatos. A relationship that has evolved into John himself configuring limited edition dual-branded timepieces that are sold exclusively in John Varvatos …
Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar Watch Hands-On Exclusive
The next Tissot T-Touch watch will be the T-Touch people have been wanting for years. Since its introduction over a decade ago, the T-Touch has been the good looking Swiss gadget watch of choice for many people drawn to its handsome design and multifunction touch screen …
