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Wednesday, Feb 5 2014

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First Look At Rocker Dan Spitz’s Jeanrichard Aeroscope Limited Edition Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Feb 2014 21:47 |

Toward the end of 2014, Jeanrichard will announce a limited edition watch produced in collaboration with rock-and-roller Dan Spitz. On his Facebook page today, Spitz previewed the prototype of the upcoming model that will be based on the Jeanrichard Aeroscope …

Habring2 Doppel 3 Split-Second Chronograph Limited Edition Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Feb 2014 19:27 |

Habring2, the watch brand founded by the man behind the movement used in the IWC Doppelchronograph, has announced a very limited run of their Doppel 3 split-second monopusher chronograph. Made especially for the French language watch forum Horlogerie-Suisse, this limited …

Fortis B-42 Flieger Black Cockpit GMT Watch Collection

Watch Brands | 5. Feb 2014 16:57 |

by John Sealander   Compared to other aviation timepieces, the innovative B-42 Flieger Black Cockpit GMT is as different as night and day. Since it prevents any ambiguity as to when events occurred, aviators and the military have always preferred dividing the time into …

Fortis B-42 Marinemaster Watch Collection

Watch Brands | 5. Feb 2014 16:57 |

by John Sealander   The classic styling on these iconic divers has often been imitated, but never equaled. When Fortis introduced the Marinemaster in the 1960’s, it quickly became one of the company’s most popular and enduring designs. It’s easy to see why. The Marinemaster …

Elliot Brown Canford Review

WristWatchReview.com | 5. Feb 2014 16:22 |

The British watch industry really seems to have had a resurgence the last year or so, with a variety of smaller brands coming to the market. Of course, that means that brands needs to do something to separate themselves from the pack, and the folks over at Elliot Brown have …

EDOX Iceman III [iceman steels for record ice dive]

OceanicTime | 5. Feb 2014 13:12 |

By TLex Imagine jumping into a freezing, ice-covered lake, then plunging 75 meters under it in the pitch black while holding your breath and with only a 5mm wetsuit to keep the cold out?! Brrrr!38-year-old Christian Redl AKA The Iceman will be entering the frigid waters of …

MIDO Multifort Two CROWNS

OceanicTime | 5. Feb 2014 12:37 |

By TLex This is the first of our pre-Basel previews, an internal bezel diver from Mido. Actually we've seen it BEFORE. But at least we know its official name, now. The not too imaginatively but nevertheless aptly named 'Two Crowns' traces its roots back to the 1930s when …

Oris Aquis Depth Gauge Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Feb 2014 09:42 |

Last year one of the most talked about dive watches was Oris' surprise hit, the Aquis Depth Gauge. I don't think Oris realized what a hit it would be, and even we were surprised by how many people professed their desire for this watch. Oris is well-known as a producer of …

HELBERG CH6 Bronze PROTOTYPE

OceanicTime | 5. Feb 2014 00:37 |

By TLex This is the HELBERG CH6 Bronze prototype watch. It features a deep brushed finish CuSn8 bronze cushion case, high-lighted by polished beveled edges and it looks stunning! Shown here with a drab olive green dial with golden hands and markers, a CuSn8 bronze bezel …

Ferragamo’s Paul Ziff Interviewed in Prestigious Watch Journal Magazine

Watch Brands | 5. Feb 2014 00:07 |

by John Sealander   According to Paul Ziff, Ferragamo shoes and timepieces have three important things in common: quality materials, comfort, and elegance. When the legendary Salvatore Ferragamo debuted its first timepiece at Baselworld in 2008, many in the fashion world …

TOY WATCH Vintage Military DIVER

OceanicTime | 5. Feb 2014 00:02 |

By TLex This is the new ToyWatch Vintage Military Diver. If you don't know ToyWatch, they are known for their brightly colored plastic Submariner-esque fashion watches, which are a best toyish! ;)The watch comes with either a brushed Stainless steel or black PVD ccoated …