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Sunday, Nov 17 2013

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My First Grail Watch: Jerome Mage

aBlogtoWatch | 17. Nov 2013 19:47 |

Welcome to "My First Grail Watch," a new interview series on aBlogtoWatch that explores the first major timepiece lusted after by important people in the watch industry. Today, we're hearing from Jerome Mage, co-founder and Creative Director for MARCH LA.B.... read more …

The First Rolex Oyster Watch From 1926

aBlogtoWatch | 17. Nov 2013 17:27 |

What you see are the two versions of the very first Rolex Oyster watch, in other words, the world's first water-resistant timepiece. It was proven on the wrist of a swimmer, and when it was released in 1926 it was a rather big deal. The origin of the Oyster name is rather …

Historical Horology: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock

WristWatchReview.com | 17. Nov 2013 16:22 |

  Perpetual motion. That’s been the dream, the myth, that so many have chased after in the past. Sure, we might think that we’ve gotten close with our automatic mechanical watches. While those certainly are an engineering marvel in their own right, they still rely on our …

Omega Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 17. Nov 2013 09:22 |

It feels like quite a long time since we first saw the Omega Seamaster Bullhead at BaselWorld this past spring. Now officially announced, this quirky new chronograph was inspired by the 1969 Seamaster Driver (aka the Bullhead) and sports only a few changes when compared to …

BREMONT S500 Royal Marines COMMANDO

OceanicTime | 17. Nov 2013 04:47 |

By TLex Bremont have released a special edition of their S500 Diver. The Limited Edition Royal Marines Commando watch is only available to serving and retired Royal Marines. It commemorates the 350th anniversary since the formation of the Royal Marines. The watch has a …