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Wednesday, Sept 2 2015

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Rafael Nadal's watch to be auctioned for Only Watch

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 2. Sept 2015 22:46 |

Rafael Nadal’s Richard Mille RM 27-02, the very he is wearing this week at the US Open – which is similar to the RM 27-01 tourbillon watch he wore when he won the US Open in 2013 – will be auctioned off at Only Watch 2015 in November, for charity. The Rafael Nadal RM 27-02 …

New Triwa Limited Edition "The Impossible Triangle" Bjerkesjö No. 1 & 2 Watches

Watchismo Times - A reliquary of … | 2. Sept 2015 22:10 |

Inspired by the Art of M.C. EscherThe Limited Edition TRIWA Bjerkesjö No. 1 & 2Swedish watch and accessories experts TRIWA enlist the talents of artist Erik Bjerkesjö on two new watches, simply titled No. 1 and No. 2. Limited to just 300 pieces each, these rare timepieces …

Interview: Atom Moore: Watches Photographed Through The Eyes Of A Collector

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Sept 2015 21:50 |

Atom Moore, a New York City-based photographer, presents an exhibition of watch photography this month. "Watch Portraits" will open Thursday, September 3, 2015, with a reception at Sacred Gallery in SoHo from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. The exhibition will feature selections from …

In-Depth: The Science, History, And Romance Behind The Longines Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Sept 2015 19:30 |

“As all experienced navigators know, it is extremely easy to get lost.” —Philip Van Horn Weems, Air Navigation, 1931 "Where are we? Directly above the center of the Earth." —Old Joke Possibly one of the most unusual and unlikely timepieces in Longines’ very extensive …

Longines introduces a new single pusher chronograph

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 2. Sept 2015 18:15 |

Introducing the Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph available in a 41 mm diameter stainless steel case with either a black matte or white lacquer dial. This new single push-piece chronograph, re-issued from the brand’s Heritage line, like this watch and this …

Introducing: The Urwerk UR-106 Lotus

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Sept 2015 17:45 |

Urwerk has just released their first ladies' watch, the UR-106 Lotus, and it does not disappoint. The new Lotus watch exemplifies that same creativity and complexity that Urwerk has been known for since its founding in 1997. 

$800 Huawei Gold Smartwatch Spotted on Amazon

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 2. Sept 2015 16:30 |

$800 Huawei Gold Smartwatch Spotted on Amazon Are you craving a shiny gold smartwatch but don’t want to pay $10,000+ for the Apple Watch Edition or even $1,200 for the LG Watch Urbane Luxe? How about a gold-plated Android watch for under $800? Huawei has tried to keep the …

Arachnophobia Mechanical Clock

PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | 2. Sept 2015 15:56 |

Arachnophobia is a mechanical table clock shaped like a spider. It was conceived by MB&F and produced by L’Epée 1839. Aptly, in addition to sitting horizontally as a table clock, it can be mounted vertically on the wall as well. A total of 218-components make up this …

Graham Dives In with the Navy SEAL Foundation For A Special Chronofighter

WristWatchReview.com | 2. Sept 2015 15:20 |

Over the past year or so, I have come to appreciate the Graham Chronofighter, and have been fortunate to review a couple different variations. While the large trigger over on the left side of the case initially seems like it would be rather unwieldy, it works rather well in …

MB&F Arachnophobia Table Clock Is Giant Time-Telling Spider On Your Desk Or Wall

aBlogtoWatch | 2. Sept 2015 14:25 |

We've come to look for the sublime, the ridiculous, and everything in between from MB&F – but if anything, we have most come to expect the unexpected. Today, the brand takes all that one step further as we meet their latest creation in the form of a massive, time-telling …

Introducing: The MB&F Arachnophobia, A Clock That Will Give 3.5 To 6.1 Percent Of You The Major Creeps

Wristwatch News, Reviews, & … | 2. Sept 2015 14:15 |

MB&F is nothing if not iconoclastic in its approach to everything from... well, to everything, and this time they've come up with a clock that is guaranteed to not be bought by a sizeable fraction of the general population (that's right, adjusted for where you live, 3.1 to …

Exclusive – Pinion R1969 Chronograph Ready and Delivered

Fratello Watches | 2. Sept 2015 13:35 |

1969 refers to the production year of the Valjoux 7734 movement that Pinion sourced for their hand-wound chronograph watch. We already introduced you to the Pinion R1969 almost a year ago using some prototype photos, but the watches are now ready and being delivered to …

HEXA Dive for the OSPREY

OceanicTime | 2. Sept 2015 13:25 |

By TLex Here's a fun and very cleverly put together competition that allows you the chance to win one of the stunning new OSPREYs from Hexa.The guys at Hexa have built a beautiful new website where upon arrival you will be treated to cool video highlighting the competition. …

Vintage-VDB DEEPSEA P1070 ORANGE

OceanicTime | 2. Sept 2015 12:50 |

By TLex Look at this big blushing bruiser; it's the P1070 Orange AKA the DEEPSEA from maverick German watchmakers, Vintage-VDB. With a gob-smacking 12000 meters of water-resistance, it is one of the deepest diving wristwatches on the planet; equal only to the Rolex DEEPSEA …

New Rafael Nadel Watch by Richard Mille Has $775K Price Tag

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 2. Sept 2015 12:30 |

New Rafael Nadel Watch by Richard Mille Has $775K Price Tag All Richard Mille watches are crazy expensive because his kind of quality doesn’t come cheap. Still, the price of the newest model inspired by tennis champ Rafael Nadel is mind blowing: $775,000. The RM 27-02 is …

EDITOR’S PICK: IN-DEPTH review of the Cartier Clé de Cartier

Time and Tide Watches | 2. Sept 2015 10:35 |

As our production team puts the finishing touches on one of our grandest film projects yet, we can announce that the watch at the centre of the magic is the Cartier Clé de Cartier. We’re excited. What happens? What does it mean?…

Breguet Tradition 7077 Chronograph Independent Watch Hands-On

aBlogtoWatch | 2. Sept 2015 09:20 |

Back at Baselworld 2015, one of the new Breguet watches was an extremely interesting and visually attractive – if you like watch movement porn, that is – chronograph that combines appealing technology with a refined and indistinguishably "Breguet look," known as the Breguet …

Urwerk UR-106 Lotus Is First Women’s Watch From The Avant-Garde Luxury Brand

aBlogtoWatch | 2. Sept 2015 07:35 |

For 2015, Geneva-based avant-garde modern mechanical watch maker Urwerk presents their first ever watch for women in the Urwerk UR-106 Lotus. The UR-106 Lotus will come in two limited edition models and follows an extensive "women in watches" marketing campaign by the …

Video Review | Gruppo Gamma Titanium Vanguard

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 2. Sept 2015 01:40 |

Video Review | Gruppo Gamma Titanium Vanguard  The post Video Review | Gruppo Gamma Titanium Vanguard appeared first on Real. Honest. Reviews. | Authentic Watch Reviews | WatchReport | WatchReport.com.

Watch Review | Gruppo Gamma Titanium Vanguard

WatchReport.com | Real. Honest. … | 2. Sept 2015 01:40 |

Gruppo Gamma, a brand that I have reviewed here a few times, continues to improve and impress. Now, before I continue, I want to get something out of the way. Yes, the Vanguard and other models get their inspiration from Panerai of old. And so does Benarus, along with many …