Sunday, Dec 29 2013
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Philip Stein Prestige Collection 17-FRGW
Philip Stein Prestige Collection 17-FRGW Philip Stein appeared on the market in 2004 with Oprah Winfrey championing this brand as the next great watch collection in the world. So prolific was her call that it wasn’t long before Philip Stein was being called ‘the Oprah …
Oris Williams F1 Team Limited Edition
Oris Williams F1 Team Limited Edition Brand new from Oris for 2013 is the latest chapter to the Williams F1 collection – a limited edition version. Oris has been a staunch supporter of Formula 1 racing since time immemorial. Oris started in Switzerland in 1904, a year when …
New Girard-Perregaux Book Brings Watches To The Movies
While you and I may not readily jump to a quick association between the movie and watch industries, they are disciplines that overlap and their histories during the 20th century are sure to have some unique parallels.... read more »The article New Girard-Perregaux Book …
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold 5153G-001
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold 5153G-001 The Calatrava from Patek Philippe was first released in 1932 and is still today a huge favorite among watch enthusiasts. Over the last 81 years the Calatrava hasn’t changed much in terms of its aesthetics. Instead, it is the …
Reminder: Back My Novel, Get Marie Antoinette’s Watch Free (The Book, Not The Actual Watch)
I’ve been working on my novel, Mytro, for a few years now and I’ve finally decided to bite the bullet: Mytro is now live on Indiegogo and ready to pre-order. The book is done – it just needs some polish and printing and I’m excited to share it with you. Still not convinced? …
The Anatomy Of A Rolex – A Video To Watch
Over at The Watch Gallery in the United Kingdom they are doing some cool stuff on-line for their customers and potential new clients. They recently published a video featuring professional watchmaker Jamie Hardes (at Rolex London at One Hyde Park) showing you the anatomy of …
Historical Horology: When Mechanical Watches Made A Comeback
As we’ve seen in other articles, the watch industry is one that constantly reinvents itself. The quartz revolution of the 1970s left a lasting, perhaps indelible, mark on traditional watchmaking. While the quartz watches brought us unparalleled accuracy in increasingly …
A Beginner’s Watch Buying Guide.
Buying your first ‘real’ timepiece can be a daunting experience. For most people, it means you’ve had to save up for some time before taking the leap, or it’s a something to commemorate an occasion in your life that you want to remember for a long time. Many variables …
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Omega has wowed us yet again with this new release – the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M. This model carries the traditional Seamaster aesthetic with its clean, angular lines and robust finish but is fit for use both in the water and on dry land. …
Maitres du Temps Chapter One Transparence Watches Hands-On
The Maitres du Temps Chapter One Transparence watches are currently the most expensive in the already expensive brand's lineup. There are a few versions and they are limited to just 11 pieces each. I had some hands-on time with the 18k red gold versions of the Chapter One …
HUBLOT King Power 48MM OCEANOGRAPHIC 4000 Cheval Blanc RANDHELI
By TLex Hublot have unveiled this, the latest edition of the King Power 48MM Oceanographic 4000, the Cheval Blanc Randheli Special Edition paying tribute to the unspoiled beauty of the Noonu Atoll in the Maldives, where it is exclusively available from Cheval Blanc …
Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm
Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm Though one would never guess it by the name, the Panerai Luminor GMT was actually fashioned for the sea. Most GMT models signify flying, where the changing of time zones is a regular occurrence. The GMT on this Luminor model pays homage to the …
ORIS Aquis Chronograph 2014
By TLex Here's a sneak peek at the 2014 Oris Aquis CHRONO, which will be unveiled at Basel next year. The most obvious change is its new black ceramic bezel, which replaces the tungsten inlay. But also the 2014 version will be powered by a Sellita SW 500 automatic …
