Sunday, Oct 27 2013
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Top Ten Technically Important Electronic Watches
Until the 1950s, the wristwatch world was powered by springs... Winding one's watch was part of daily routine, as was adjusting it regularly to keep it accurate. But 1957 heralded change and the beginnings of a revolution that would fully materialize in the 1970s and 80s, …
Parmigiani Fleurier photo essay – factory visit ‘modem burner’ style
The story begins with Michel Parmigiani graduating in 1974 and starting a traditional watchmaking workshop shortly after. Dedicated to his greatest passion, restoration and creating unique pieces for collectors on a side line. In 1980 he was introduced to the Sandoz family …
Historical Horology: What Is a Mil-Spec Watch?
Well, there’s a simple answer, and a more thorough one. The simple answer is that a mil-spec watch is a watch that was made for a national government – precisely, for some part of a military force. As with anything watch-related (at least, for aspects that have been …
Alessandro BALDIERI Seamonster SM-46 BLASTED Slate GREY
By TLex This is the new Seamonster SM-46 from Alessandro Baldieri. This version features an all sandblasted 46mm Stainless steel case and a Slate Grey dial with Luminous indices. New and improved, the SM-46 contains DNA from its larger sibling, the Magnum 48, 50% of the …
Alessandro BALDIERI Seamonster SM-46 BLASTED Sun AGED
By TLex This is the new Seamonster SM-46 from Alessandro Baldieri. This version features an all sandblasted 46mm Stainless steel case and a Sun Aged white dial with Luminous indices. New and improved, the SM-46 contains DNA from its larger sibling, the Magnum 48, 50% of the …
Alessandro BALDIERI Seamonster SM-46 Gun POWDER
By TLex This is the new Seamonster SM-46 from Alessandro Baldieri. This version features an all sandblasted case Stainless steel case with a Gun Powder PVD finish and Lava black dial with Luminous indices. New and improved, the SM-46 contains DNA from its larger sibling, …
Alessandro BALDIERI Seamonster SM-46 BRAGOL
By TLex This is the new Seamonster SM-46 from Alessandro Baldieri. This version features an all sandblasted case Stainless steel case with a ‘Bragol’ PVD 'finish (a mixture of Brass / Rose gold) and a Lava black dial with Luminous indices. New and improved, the SM-46 …
Top Ten Technically Important Electronic Watches
Until the 1950s, the wristwatch world was powered by springs... Winding one's watch was part of daily routine, as was adjusting it regularly to keep it accurate. But 1957 heralded change and the beginnings of a revolution that would fully materialize in the 1970s and 80s, …
MK. II Fulcrum DIVER
By TLex Here's a new model from Mk. II Watches! The Fulcrum Diver is proudly 'Built in USA'. Its 42mm x 15mm case is in Stainless steel. Special features include: a 'Tropic' style high-domed anti-reflective coated Sapphire crystal and an automatic Helium escape valve on …
