Tuesday, Aug 26 2014
articles: 11
A Few Interesting Sales Over at ToM
It has been a bit since I brought you word of some intriguing sales over at Touch of Modern, and there are two interesting ones live now, one from a brand we’ve reviewed here previously. So, let’s see what some of the sales over at ToM are. If you couldn’t guess from the …
Rolex Deepsea D-Blue
Some men wouldn’t be caught dead wearing any watch that wasn’t a Rolex, even when they’re engaging in a sport that is guaranteed to get you wet. For this customer, and to honor “Titanic” director James Cameron, Rolex has introduced the extremely water-resistant Deepsea …
SEVENFRIDAY P3/3 Wearable Snow Groomer
SEVENFRIDAY has taken their tribute to the industrial engine to a new level and has recently announced the release of SEVENFRIDAY P3/3. Those of you who live in colder climates are most likely familiar with a snow groomer, but for those who don’t have to deal with snow, a …
Matthew Humphries Design MHD02, Vintage Looks, Vintage Size
My exposure to new watch brands frequently comes not from traditional watch industry sources, but rather from the world of design and gadgets, especially through other web sites that curate cool new items. When I saw the Matthew Humphries Design MHD02, it really resonated …
Hublot Now In The NFL With Dallas Cowboys Football Team Sponsorship
Just a few years after starting its sponsorship-spree in the United States – including sponsorship deals with the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers basketball teams – today, Hublot announced its exclusive contract with the Dallas Cowboys, a major American football team …
Historic Breguet Timepieces Owned by Russian Nobility in the 1800s
We recently visited Breguet’s flagship boutique in New York City at 711 Fifth Avenue to check out three important pieces that were on loan from the Collection Montres Breguet S.A. First, is the Breguet #4821 owned by Prince A. Demidov in 1842. It is referred to as a “small …
Historic Breguet Timepiece Owned by Russian Nobility in the 1800s
We recently visited Breguet’s flagship boutique in New York City at 711 Fifth Avenue to check out three important pieces that were on loan from the Collection Montres Breguet S.A. First, is the Breguet #4821 owned by Prince A. Demidov in 1842. It is referred to as a “small …
Speedy Tuesday – Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford’s Gold Speedmaster Professional
It’s Speedy Tuesday! At the beginning of this year, I had the honour to meet NASA astronaut General Thomas P. Stafford. There we sat down, in the OMEGA boutique in Sochi. What to ask the man who probably has heard all questions a hundred times? However, General Thomas P. …
VISCONTI Scuba Abyssus 3000M [continuation of a Florentine dive watch legacy]
By TLex What happens when an Italian maker of fine writing instruments turns their hand to extreme diving watches? Something extraordinary, that's what; and this is the result, the Scuba Abyssus 3000M from Visconti. The Florentine brand are best known for creating …
Rolex Ambassdor Sir Jackie Stewart On Watches, Cars, And Good Taste
I was rather impressed to learn that Sir Jackie Stewart was one of Rolex's original serious brand ambassadors and has been part of the brand family since... 1968, when he was 29 years old. That means the Scottish motorsports legend has been a part of the Rolex image for …
MVMT White/Tan Leather Review
If you recall, a while back I reviewed the Black on Black model from MVMT’s collection line. After a few emails and comments inquiring about the leather band option, I figured a follow up review was in order. MVMT offers 2 variations of their watches; leather or stainless …
