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Tuesday, Jan 21 2014

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Fortis Square Chronograph Watch Collection

Watch Brands | 21. Jan 2014 20:42 |

by John Sealander   Fortis Makes a Strong Case for the Square Chronograph Although most modern chronographs are round, the Fortis Square makes a compelling case that it might be more hip to be square. Like all Fortis timepieces, this unique square shape is not just a …

Fortis B-42 Stratoliner Chronograph Watch Collection

Watch Brands | 21. Jan 2014 20:42 |

by John Sealander   In 1992, a Stratoliner Chronograph became the first Fortis watchto be launched into space. Amazingly, you can still wear this legendary timepiece today. The venerable Fortis Stratoliner Chronograph earned a permanent place in history when it went into …

How Professional Photographers Retouch Watch Pictures: Rolex Daytona

aBlogtoWatch | 21. Jan 2014 20:02 |

Most people don't pay much attention to product photography. When we see advertisements that feature "things" we sort of take them for granted. Everything that is professional photographed these days is also professionally processed using image editing software. …

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 42

Fratello Watches | 21. Jan 2014 19:47 |

You know we love the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak collection so you are probably not surprised by the fact that we will give it some fresh SIHH 2014 attention now. While the Royal Oak Offshore models like the ‘Safari’ or ‘Navy’ were always in 42mm (case diameter), somehow …

Harry Winston Midnight Monochrome

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 21. Jan 2014 18:17 |

Hello Harry Winston… Harry Winston is known for their diamond collection and other works of art, which have literally transformed the way that we look at diamond jewelry today. Harry Winston and his rare timepieces’ collection seek to combine the two forms of luxury into …

Versace Named Most Googled Brand of 2013

Watch Brands | 21. Jan 2014 17:22 |

by Meehna Goldsmith   The fashion world is not only haute, it’s a veritable hotbed of competition. Though 2013 figures aren’t readily available, Versace generated impressive earnings of $61 million. Charged by their momentum, the company plans to continue to ride the wave. …

Possible Changes Ahead for the House of Versace

Watch Brands | 21. Jan 2014 17:22 |

by Meehna Goldsmith   Versace Selling 20% Stake to RaiseCapital for a Possible Public Offering Haute couture house Versace, founded by Gianni Versace, who died in 1997, is seeking to sell a 20% stake. The move to raise funds is in advance of a foreseen public offering of …

Looking For A Yes Man?

WristWatchReview.com | 21. Jan 2014 16:17 |

Now, in popular vernacular, being a "yes man" is not something that many of us would aspire too (if you're not sure what this is, just envision Smithers from The Simpsons, and you're a long way there). There's a new Kickstarter project that just recently started up (and …

Speedy Tuesday – Speedmaster LCD Brought Back To Life

Fratello Watches | 21. Jan 2014 15:07 |

It’s Speedy Tuesday! After our in-depth hands-on review of the new Omega Speedmaster ’57 Caliber 9300 and introduction of the new Speedmaster Mark II on last week’s Speedy Tuesday, it is time to give some vintage love again. One of our loyal Speedmaster readers and fans, …

Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar Watch For €10,000

aBlogtoWatch | 21. Jan 2014 14:17 |

For 2014 German/Swiss watch maker (honestly they ride both lines) Montblanc is equipped with a new CEO who happens to be Jerome Lambert. He arrives after spending a good long time up in the Swiss mountains with one of our favorite brands - Jaeger-LeCoultre. After captaining …

IWC Aquatimer CHRONOGRAPH Edition Expedition Jacques-Yves COUSTEAU

OceanicTime | 21. Jan 2014 12:37 |

By TLex This is the AQUATIMER Chronograph Edition 'Expedition Jacques-Yves Cousteau' Ref. 376805, a traditional Aquatimer limited edition honoring one of the great pioneers of the deep. As is typical of Cousteau editions the dial is in sea-blue dial with a small coral-red …

IWC Aquatimer Automatic Watches For 2014 Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 21. Jan 2014 09:42 |

Many of you already know that IWC watches chose 2014 to be the year of the Aquatimer. That means a revisit and reinvention of their popular dive watch collection with a focus on what has worked in the past while READ MOREThe article IWC Aquatimer Automatic Watches For 2014 …

De Bethune DB28 Digitale Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 21. Jan 2014 01:02 |

De Bethune has selected the Geneva show for the launch of their latest DB28 variant the Digitale, and it's an absolute stunner. The article De Bethune DB28 Digitale Watch first appeared on aBlogtoWatch and was written by James Stacey.