Friday, Aug 29 2014
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BEST FROM: aBlogtoWatch & Friends August 29, 2014
As August comes to an end, we spend a day at the Concours d'Elegance at Pebble Beach with Rolex ambassador Jackie Stewart to talk about watches and, of course, cars. As for new watches, we check out Arnold & Son’s exquisite Time Pyramid watch, IWC’s Aquatimer Deep Three …
Analyst Calls Smartwatch Threat to Luxury Watches “Overdone”
The media is currently reporting multiple news stories about the new crop of so-called “smartwatches,” devices that are basically tiny smartphones that strap to your wrist. Like any trendy new tech goodie, these are sure to be hot with consumers who must have the latest hot …
Taking a Look at the MOTA SmartWatch G2
Everywhere you look, smart watches are cropping up. The incoming Android-powered watches (and the long-rumored iWatch) of course take the lion's share of the attention. While those high-tech devices are attention-grabbers, for sure, to focus only on them ignores a whole …
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 162
John and I discuss the merits of the new Rolex Deepsea D-Blue dial watch as well as a debate on why to like or not like the Japanese-made Hajime Asaoka Project T Tourbillon. John gets himself a Swatch Sistem51 and we chat about the future of mechanical watches with the …
SQUALE Master Powerreserve 600M BRONZE
By TLex Here's a quick first look at something new and exciting coming from Squale. The MASTER Powerreserve 600M Bronze is part of a new collection available in either classic 316L Stainless steel or Marine Bronze. It is equipped with a special Swiss movement re-worked by …
Omega Seamaster 300M Chronograph GMT Co-Axial Watch Hands-On
Omega watch lovers are given an almost tedious amount of good options when it comes to what watch to want next. The "Omega love" is high here but let's be honest, when it comes to wanting a new Speedmaster or Seamaster choosing the right model for you is just under being as …
WATCH: The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in its natural habitat.
You could be forgiven for thinking the natural habitat of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms is the French Riviera or the casinos of Monaco – but it’s a watch that’s been at home in the murky depths since 1953, longer even than the iconic dive watches of Rolex and Omega (Check out …
Historic Gevril Tribeca Watch Collection
by Adrian Herscovici Fans of Gevril watches know of the company’s penchant for naming its watch collections after famous or important New York City neighborhoods and landmarks. These include the brand’s signature Avenue of Americas collection and the current Columbus …
