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Friday, Aug 21 2015

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In-Depth: Smoke And Mirrors In The American Watchmaking Industry

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 21. Aug 2015 21:25 |

Recently there has been a resurgence of new American watch brands, selling "handmade watches,” “manufactured” and “built” in America. Bringing watch manufacturing back to the USA is a huge and exciting undertaking that a wide audience of watch customers are eagerly waiting …

Nest CEO Loves Mechanical Watches

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 21. Aug 2015 16:45 |

Nest CEO Loves Mechanical Watches One would expect the CEO of a company that creates innovative smarthome products to wear the latest in wearable devices but Tony Fadell of Nest Labs prefers traditional mechanical watches and has an impressive collection worth seven …

Writing for WatchTime.com

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 21. Aug 2015 15:55 |

As a longtime subscriber to WatchTime magazine (since 2003) – the #1 US watch magazine – I am happy to announce that in addition to running ProfessionalWatches.com, I now write features (and contribute photography) to WatchTime.com on a monthly basis. Please check out all …

Introducing the Limited Edition MeisterSinger Benjamin Franklin Watch

WristWatchReview.com | 21. Aug 2015 15:26 |

When it comes to MeisterSinger, most people immediately think of their single-hand watches. While that particular style is not to my own preferences, I have become a fan of their models that also incorporate a jump hour complication. This of course keeps the single hand …

Bring a Loupe: A Rare Rolex Diver, And Many Amazing Chronographs From A Longines 13ZN To An Early Speedmaster

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 21. Aug 2015 15:10 |

This week's Bring a Loupe will mostly focus on vintage chronographs. The chronograph is one of the most useful complications, critical in many fields, ranging from medical to yachting, and even saving cosmonauts in the outer space. Expect some noteworthy examples from the …

Fossil Unveils New Android Smartwatch

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 21. Aug 2015 13:25 |

Fossil Unveils New Android Smartwatch The holiday shopping season will start any time now so we can expect the launches of new products that manufacturers hope will make great gifts. That will include several smartwatches and other wearable devices like the ones unveiled by …

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 21st August, 2015

Time and Tide Watches | 21. Aug 2015 09:35 |

If you came here hoping to win a Tudor Pelagos, you’re too late. Here, have this beer instead. We closed our survey at the start of the week and were blown away by the response. We’ll be announcing the winner next week, so stay tuned! What happened? There’s cruel, and then …

Michael Kors Jetmaster Automatic Watch Review

aBlogtoWatch | 21. Aug 2015 09:10 |

There’s a new sheriff in town. That was the message gleaned from the massive images of the Michael Kors Jetmaster Automatic plastered all over Baselworld this year: on billboards, the sides of buses, everywhere. This campaign looked expensive and confident, even bold amidst …

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M ETNZ Hands-On Review

Fratello Watches | 21. Aug 2015 07:35 |

Watches are so versatile. From dress watch to tool watch, the opportunities to pick the one that fits you best are endless. Personally, I tend to buy larger watches, usually chronographs with dark colored dials. That’s my thing. That’s why I was really looking forward to …

First Look: Highlights From November's Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Two (Featuring A Rolex Daytona 6265 And A Rare Patek …

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 21. Aug 2015 01:15 |

Earlier today we told you that Phillips has a new international head of watches in ex-Christie's co-head Sam Hines – but we know what you guys like to see, and that's watches. So we're back to give you a small little taste of the types of watches we'll see in the Phillips …

Meet Leatherface, the New Limited Edition Biker Collection from Diesel Watches

Watchismo Times - A reliquary of … | 21. Aug 2015 00:15 |

A Surprising New Limited Edition Collection Diesel's "Leatherface" Mr. & Mini Daddy Biker WatchesChainsaw not included. This very limited production is sure to sell out soon so if you're reading this now, you're the first to know!Two very related yet very VERY different …

Fortis 18K Gold Timepieces from the New Terrestis Collection

Watch Brands | 21. Aug 2015 00:15 |

by John Sealander   It’s nice to know that your watch has been the gold standard for excellence for over 100 years. It’s even nicer, when it’s made of solid 18K gold. Fortis timepieces have always been as good as gold in the eyes of watch aficionados. Now the brand that …