Tuesday, Oct 6 2015
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Richard Mille RM 011 RED TPT Quartz Watch
The famed Richard Mille RM 011 watch gets yet another limited edition version this time using a stunningly bold red "TPT quartz" case. What is TPT quartz? It is a quartz mineral and carbon compound produced by NTPT for mostly boating and racing needs. The article Richard …
Patek Philippe 5270R Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Rose Gold Hands-On
This year at Baselworld Patek Philippe debuted a rose gold version of their 5270 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. Previously available in white gold with silvery opaline or blue dial, it is now available in rose gold with a silvery opaline dial. Apart from the new rose gold …
Roger Dubuis Debuts Huge Pocket Watch
Roger Dubuis Debuts Huge Pocket Watch If you think of the pocket watch as a dinosaur or something your grandfather used, Roger Dupuis has a timepiece that could change your mind. Amid all the flashy modern pieces on display at this week’s Watches & Wonders expo in Hong …
TokyoFlash Japan Wood Cased Watches – New Radioactive and Vortex Models
If you have been reading our site for a while, you should be familiar with the TokyoFlash brand. They make playful digital watches that are sometimes a little... obscure... in how they are read. Straightforward or not, the brand like to play around with how time is …
Apple Watch Hermès Collection in Stores Now
Watch Hermès Collection in Stores Now Apple gave us our first look at the Apple Watch Hermès collection during last month’s press event and now the designer smartwatches are available for purchase. The Apple Watch Hermès is being sold now in select Apple and Hermès retail …
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Minute Repeater Watch Hands-On
OK, I will admit that this Jaeger-LeCoultre watch doesn't really need to have a small protruding plaque on the dial that informs the wearer of the "Sonnerie" element of the movement. It person, this feature really isn't terribly distracting, but I don't know that it is very …
Speedy Tuesday – Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 Buyer’s Guide Part 1
The Omega Speedmaster Professional 145.022 was introduced in 1968 and comes in many variations. We get a lot of “help” requests in our Fratello mailbox asking us about this exact Speedmaster reference and how to prevent from stepping into pitfalls. In this first part of the …
VIDEO: Montblanc – What is a Tourbillon?
After running into a famous friend at the Montblanc booth we decided to answer a question we get asked a lot. What is a tourbillon? We also take a quick look at new, diamond studded, Montblanc ExoTourbillon Vasco da Gama.…
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Panerai PAM 629 video review
The Panerai PAM 629 is one of the more hotly discussed releases of Watches & Wonders. It features the distinctive ‘California dial’, with its recognisable mix of arabic and roman numerals. Historically the California dial has only been used in the Radiomir case, and using …
HELM Watches Vanuatu [taking the helm]
By TLex They say that good things come to those that wait! And in the case of HELM Watches’ debut diver, the Vanuatu, it’s been 10 long weeks since HELM Watches revealed themselves to the dive watch community, so I am pleased to be able to finally announce that not only is …
