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Wednesday, Mar 25 2015

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NYC Premiere of "The Watchmaker's Apprentice"

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 25. Mar 2015 20:43 |

The Horological Society of New York & DAM Productions present the New York City Premiere of The Watchmaker’s Apprentice, starring George Daniels and Roger Smith. Join us for an exclusive evening with one of the world’s greatest watchmakers! Reception begins at 7pm. Film …

A Clean-and-simple Everyday Carry

WristWatchReview.com | 25. Mar 2015 18:38 |

As you've seen, WWR has been working with Every Day Carry to bring along interesting articles from each site to the notice of our readers. This week, we're taking a look at what a product designer carries along with him in his everyday carry. The post A Clean-and-simple …

Introducing: The Zenith El Primero Chronograph Classic

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 25. Mar 2015 18:28 |

When Zenith wants to, it can really make a compelling watch. Just shown last week at Baselworld 2015, you are looking at the El Primero Chronograph Classic. There isn't much to it, but it's downright perfect.

Romain Jerome Spacecraft Black Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 25. Mar 2015 17:53 |

Last year in 2014, Romain Jerome released a new version of the RJ Spacecraft (initially spelled "Space Craft") which built on the avant-garde design of the original Romain Jerome Spacecraft watch from 2013 (hands-on here). Inspired by 1970's and 1980's futurism (and …

Hands On: With The Laurent Ferrier Galet Square

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 25. Mar 2015 14:58 |

Laurent Ferrier is offering a new take on their classic Galet line this year, introducing a new case design for the first time since the watch’s introduction in 2010. The watch is the Square Galet, and when we first caught wind of it earlier this month, it quickly became …

The Griffin Emblem Automatic, Open Heart to Semi-Skeleton

WristWatchReview.com | 25. Mar 2015 14:33 |

There is an old saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." I think this must be the motto of the Griffin Emblem Watch Company, since they are back with a second batch of watches on the crowdfunding site, Indiegogo. The Griffin Emblem Automatic is offered in three general …

HANDS-ON: The Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Magic Gold

Time and Tide Watches | 25. Mar 2015 14:28 |

The story in a second: This watch is to Hublot what the Seamaster 300 was to Omega last year. It’s a (glittering) showcase of practically all the brand’s decade of innovations in one Magic Gold case. If Hublot was a human being, they’ve evolved from Bane to Batman – still …

BASELWORLD: Longines Heritage Diver 1967

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 25. Mar 2015 13:48 |

In Longines’ continued campaign to launch new vintage-inspired timepieces every year at Baselworld, for 2015, they debuted a very cool diving chronograph inspired by a piece from 1967. As usual, it’s powered by an ETA based caliber made for Longines. Caliber L688.2 (ETA …

Longines Heritage Diver 1967 Chronograph Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 25. Mar 2015 08:38 |

Baselworld 2015: With classic good looks, strong proportions and an enthusiast-approved movement, the Heritage Diver 1967 manages to standout in the crowd of Baselworld 2015. The article Longines Heritage Diver 1967 Chronograph Hands-On first appeared on aBlogtoWatch and …

Hands-on: The TAG Heuer Carrera Telemeter Cal.18

Fratello Watches | 25. Mar 2015 03:18 |

Baselworld 2014 was an odd one for TAG Heuer. After a long period of focus on the “avant garde”, the brand hit the show with the force of a minor neutron bomb with the introduction of its forthcoming CH80 chronographs.  The CH80’s wowed the crowd with their blend of clean, …