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Friday, Sept 5 2014

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Gilt Michael Bastian Smartwatch Engineered By Hewlett-Packard?

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Sept 2014 19:41 |

The vast potential of the smartwatch market is apparently now bringing some complete outsiders to this 21st century branch of watchmaking. One of these early adopters is Gilt.com, a major, US-based online shopping site that just announced it is teaming up with designer …

TW Steel Mitchell Niemeyer Special Edition

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 5. Sept 2014 18:56 |

One of TW Steel’s newest releases is the 45mm Canteen Mitchell Niemeyer Special Edition. Please take a look at my video below for an HD look and my initial impressions. Since posting sneak peeks on social media and checking out other sites that have posted about it, I …

AUDEMARS PIGUET Royal Oak Offshore DIVER by KINDLER & THORPE

OceanicTime | 5. Sept 2014 17:31 |

By TLex So this is what happens when a master engraver is let loose on a ROO Diver! Wow! And why? For me the ROO Diver is at the pinnacle of my dive watch collection and is about as good as it gets, so why anyone would want to mess with it, is beyond me. Nevertheless, if …

Introducing the Christopher Ward C11 Titanium Extreme 1000

WristWatchReview.com | 5. Sept 2014 16:21 |

Christopher Ward is a brand that certainly needs no introduction to readers of this site. We have long been fans of their affordable styles, and have followed with interest their forays into some higher-end models, and variants of existing models. Today, we have one of …

Ansonia Clock Company warehouse-loft conversion

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 5. Sept 2014 15:01 |

The Ansonia Clock Company was major a manufacturer of American clocks from 1850 to 1929. They produced millions of clocks during this period. The clocks were originally manufactured in Ansonia, Connecticut, but by 1878 the company had become so successful that they needed …

Citizen Campanola Mechanical Watches To Use Swiss La Joux-Perret Movements

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Sept 2014 09:21 |

If you aren't familiar with Campanola, it is a high-end sub-brand of Japanese Citizen watches and has been around for years now as a sort of secret treat for the most dedicated watch fans. Most Campanola watches remain in Japan, but they have had limited distribution around …

JeanRichard Aeroscope with Grained Dial and Sandblasted Titanium DLC Case

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 5. Sept 2014 04:51 |

Three new JeanRichard Aeroscope black DLC titanium models are now available in your choice of grained dials: blue, grey or olive. The 44 x 12.60 cushion shaped case features a sandblasted matt finish, along with matching hour markers, and hour and minute hands. The …

Win a new Swatch Sistem51 RED

Time and Tide Watches | 5. Sept 2014 02:06 |

On Tuesday we showed you the new Swatch Sistem51 blending in perfectly with the streetscape of Melbourne’s Hosier Lane. And today to celebrate the Australian launch of the clever mechanical Swatch, we’re teaming up with Swatch to give you the chance to be one of the first …

OUR PICK: The Time+Tide Father’s Day Watch Guide

Time and Tide Watches | 5. Sept 2014 00:56 |

This Sunday marks Father’s day in Australia, on occasion marked mainly by a nationwide-targeted marketing campaign by retailers. You can hardly open a newpaper or website without seeing buying guides for “Sporty Dad” and “Outdoors Dad.” Now, it would have been easy for us …

H. Moser & Cie Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time Watch

aBlogtoWatch | 5. Sept 2014 00:06 |

Looking to combine something as practical as a two time zone watch with something as delicate and prestigious as a tourbillon? Well, Swiss H. Moser & Cie has the watch for you, with the lovely looking new H. Moser & Cie Venturer Tourbillon Dual Time. The watch also happens …