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Ding! Ding! Ding!!! We have a Winner!! the AP ROO BUMBLEBEE!! My 1st & last watch for 2010 ;)";s:7:"attribs";a:1:{s:0:"";a:1:{s:4:"type";s:4:"text";}}s:8:"xml_base";s:0:"";s:17:"xml_base_explicit";b:0;s:8:"xml_lang";s:0:"";}}s:7:"content";a:1:{i:0;a:5:{s:4:"data";s:93802:"<div><div style="text-align: center; ">look at the stars... look how they shine for you... and everything dat u do... yeah they were all yellow... ~ coldplay </div><div style="text-align: center; ">it just fits so well together... the sheen of the ceramic bezel, the glint of the steel screws, the matte textured forged carbon body... its one sexy beast...</div><div style="text-align: center; "><img src="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/raphaeltoo/0001/DSC_2625A_.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><div style="text-align: center; ">BUMBLEBEE!!! uhm or the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore with Forged Carbon Case and Ceramic Bezel... (i'll stick with its unofficial nick ;) 26176FO.OO.D101CR.01/02... 01 dial is non-lume and has 157 units out there, 02 dial is the lume version and is being made and bought and sold right now ;) mines an 02 dial which is all good :)</div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><div style="text-align: center; "><img src="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/raphaeltoo/0001/APBUMBLEBEEROO2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></div><div> </div></div></div></div><div>Before I talk more about the Bumblebee ROO, i wanted to point out that I am a ROO lover. the ROOs are just the best luxury sports watches [<a href="http://timetapestry.blogspot.com/2009/06/ultimate-haute-de-gamme-sports-watch.html">read this</a>] out there and why buy a watch from another brand that was set out to be a ROO challenger or is a ROO wannabe? buy the real deal i say... i've been spoilt before too... i really loved the black themes and enjoyed ownership of it. but due to my grail quest, my black themes was sacrificed on the altar of the antiqua ;) that watch though was really really excellent on the hornback with white stitch i had it on. so in my hunt for a new ROO i did consider it again but having owned it before, i thought it wise to try something different, something a lil more exotic... jus a lil ;)</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;">RIP my black themes... gone but not forgotten ;) still beautiful in my eyes...</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h251/raphaeltoo/DSC_2688_.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></div></div><div> </div><div>So what does this ROO lover consider to be the best ROOs out there? mind you noting that there are ALOT of em! loads of regular editions, unlimited limited editions, limited productions et al...</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;">RAPHMEISTER'S FAVE ROOS </div><div style="text-align: center;">(prices are my estimates and are noted in Singapore Dollar$ as at 4 Feb 2010)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div>1. Black Themes (Priced around S$22k new, Pre-owned around S$18k depending on condition) [Less than S$25k category - It wins out for me against the other themes and new regular editions (Around S$22-23k new), steel rubberclads (S$17+k-20), Navy, Safari, Volcano (Around S$24 BNIB), older ROOs, Scubas (Around S$18k) etc] Pricing information: Depending on condition in the pre-owned market the Regular Eds could go for S$17+k to 20ish. The Limited Productions(LP) typically go for S$21-24 in BNIB or LNIB condition depending on model.</div><div> </div><div>2. Bumblebee (Priced around S$38k new) [S$25-50k - It wins out for me against the Kill Bill(Jalan Bukit Bintang) (Around low to mid S$30s from high 30s), Orchard Rd La Boutique (Around S$40), Rosegold Rubberclad (Around S$40-42 new and mid-high 30s pre-owned), Alinghi Polaris (High S$20s to Low S$30s), Sincere, RO La Boutique NY, Ginza (High S$30s), Las Vegas (Around mid S$30s from 40s), Masato (High S$30s), Singapore GP (High S$40s), Montoya (Around S$50k), Shaq LE (Mid to High S$30s), T3, etc] </div><div> </div><div>3. 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The actual movement is a Jean Marc Wiederrecht/Agenhor in designed functionality and regulated and powered by a Girard-Perregaux oscillator and gear train. The Double Hakken automatic winding rotor ensures that power to the timepiece is generated by the gentle swinging motion of ones arm.<style>  </style>The sub dials are clear and easy to read; the left indicates a retrograde date as well as a Bi-Hemisphere Moon Phase and the right dial displays jumping hours and concentric retrograde minutes. The timepieces are available in a either 18K white gold/titanium; 18K Red Gold Titanium (HM2-18K) or ceramic/red gold (HM2-CR) or Ceramic/titanium (HM2-CTi) all in varying limited editions <style>  </style>June of 2009, the HM2 caught a lovely blued gold butterfly (below) who is trapped in a barbed wire snare which surrounding the entire movement.  <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hY0FQwcl9tM/S04G2Whl3pI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/6uEbCRb6mUY/s1600-h/addon.php.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hY0FQwcl9tM/S04G2Whl3pI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/6uEbCRb6mUY/s400/addon.php.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426282131857202834" border="0" /></a><style>  </style> Although the butterfly will be trapped for eternity (thanks to the superb craftsmanship of the HM2) it went to a worthy cause. The watch signed by American artist Sage Vaughn was auctioned of at Only Watch to benefit research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The entire upper face of the watch , the rectangular case and the projecting portholes, is crafted in sapphire crystal. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hY0FQwcl9tM/S04HEEHG-7I/AAAAAAAAC1g/iJRZUCyzDYY/s1600-h/mbf-hm2.2-watch.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hY0FQwcl9tM/S04HEEHG-7I/AAAAAAAAC1g/iJRZUCyzDYY/s400/mbf-hm2.2-watch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426282367432457138" border="0" /></a>In October, out of a collaboration between <a href="http://thewatchery.blogspot.com/2008/08/bold-and-beautiful-luxury-watches-by.html">Alain Silberstein</a> and MB&F emerged the HM2.2 "Black Box" limited edition of just 8 pieces. Alain Silberstein's signature colors and fun shapes don the subdials and indicators whilst the movement is all MB&F. 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3 years back i had set out with this blog to take people along my watch enthusiast/collecting journey (although not a long one so far, I hope you have found it interesting and entertaining) and the main objective for me was to advance the love of horology & spread the...

Wristlounge Watch Forum Azimuth Back In Time Forum Watch Launch!

A Singapore based watch forum Wristlounge("WL") recently got round to doing a forum watch together with a local Singapore watch company that manufactures and sells Swiss Made watches, Azimuth... I was unable to stay for long but it was nice to see the efforts of the mods to get something...

There's Some Talk About A Whirlwind... Raphmeister takes on Thomas Prescher ;)

Reap the Whirlwind...one of the pieces i like... the tempusvivendi dragon... with retrograde jumping hours and retrograde minutes... the crown has an activation button to make the hands jump to the time, and on pressing it again, they go back to their original position at the zeroes as shown...and in...

Panerai Got It Right...

13+ years ago that is... The Mare Nostrums...the more funky / derivative / contrived stuff they come out with the more i look at the older releases... here's one that came out Pre-V, followed by Pre-A & A. [the V in Pre-V is for Vendome which bought over Panerai from...

Camera Review: Canon G11 vs a great P&S(F31fd) and a great APS-C DSLR(Nikon D90)

SHOOTOUT!!! the G11 takes on the F31fd and a DSLR??The Canon G11 is the recent release in the G line for Canon. The G series has more or less tried to sit between the compact p&s digicams and the full featured DSLRs and had been the go to choice for...

Wrist Dreams

Virtualideas Concept 1 Linear Luxuary Watch Design

Switzerland based design studio, Virtualideas, has sent us their latest concept design. This new watch design features a square shaped watch with dimensions that would be 50mm wide and 45mm tall. Sharp faceting around the edges and faceting around......

TAG Heuer, Omega Add Cartier Luxury Watches On Sale On Amazon

Besides the huge Cyber Monday Watch Sale we reported earlier about, Amazon also offers up to 40% off on luxury watches including Tag Heuer Cartier and Omega brands until December 7th. TAG Heuer Men's Formula 1 Grande Date Chronograph......

Cyber Monday Sales On Watches Is Available Now

The Amazon Cyber Monday Watch Sale has already launched, today Sunday November 29th. After the Black Friday Watch Sale this is the next big online watch sale available. Deals in the Amazon Cyber Monday sales include Stuhrling Skeleton watches......

Black Friday Watch Sale

Today is Black Friday. Black Friday is a great day to buy a watch as discounts are huge. The Amazon Black Friday Watch Sale offers for instance extra 35% Off Select Invicta, Swiss Legend, and Jacques Lemans. Overall you......

New Transformers Transforming Watches For Kids Are A Hot Gift

Last year Lego watches for kids have been the must have holiday watch gift. This year it looks like Transformers Kids watches will be hotter. Amazon just listed new Transformers Kids' Transforming watches for only $9.99. You can choose......

Perrelet Turbine Is Shipping

The unique Perrelet Turbine was unveiled at the BaselWorld earlier this year. It is a new adaptation of the Perrelet patent, the 'Double Rotor' and is a real stunner. The double rotor, transformed for the occasion into a turbine......

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Oris Divers Date Watch – Solid Choice

You know what Oris makes a lot of? Diver's watches. The brand just makes a ton of these things. So many models, lots of weird iterations on the theme, after a while I just sort of stopped paying attention to their new models. I mean they came out with a...

A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Daymatic Watch

Although I've written about the new A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Daymatic watch elsewhere, I needed to mention it to my primary audience here on aBlogtoRead.com, especially after getting my hands on them. Lange has officially released a new "grail watch." Extending the attractiveness of the Lange 1 line...

HourTime Show Podcast Episode 12

We battle the important question, "do people use their watches to tell the time?" More coverage on SIHH and of course the interesting Chinese "real" tourbillon watch that will have an upcoming review by me. Also, another watch giveaway for you to enter for! Listen to the HourTime podcast episode 12...

Piaget Altiplano Automatic 43mm Ultra-Thin Watch

Many people dream of really thin mechanical watches. I've even had people tell me how awesome it would be to have this ultra wafer-thin watches. For me the idea wasn't super appealing in theory, and then I finally got to experience some ultra thin mechanical watches and the desire turned...

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Watch

Finally a boat themed watch that people will be comfortable using on a boat. Since its inception long ago, the IWC Portuguese watch was meant as a nautical companion. As its popularity and luxury level grew, so did people's reluctance to subject their beautiful IWC Portuguese watches to the elements....

Over 1000 aBlogtoRead.com Articles – Well Earned

I like to post about these milestones -they feel important to me. I've written over 1000 aBlogtoRead.com articles. And I must remind myself that I also regularly write for a few other sites such as Luxist.com, AskMen.com, and more (see all my current work on the About page here). So...

Watch Report

Review of the AirNautic AN-24 Pilot

It's very rare to come across a watch designed with a singular style and aesthetic, but the example we have in today reflects a tradition of Swiss aviation watches. The AirNautic AN-24 Pilot is an automatic pilots watch that features a time-proven design and the backing of a familiar brand....

The Sonic Barracuda

The news today is of a new watch company, Sonic Watches, and their first product, the Barracuda. Water resistant to 2,000m (6600ft), it's a mechanical dive watch of excellent pedigree....

Review of the Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary Edition

I can't tell you how many reviews of the Rolex Submariner can be found today on the internet. Indeed, there are dozens. So how does one write yet another review of such a classic and iconic watch? It's unlikely that I can provide any new information that can't already be...

Review of the Helix Typhoon HX380-04L04S

Today's review is a bit unusual in that it's a watch no one had heard of before at WatchReport. I bought it on a whim from a sale site for $58, and think you just might like it yourself. Say hello to the Helix Typhoon, model HX380-04L04S. It's an analog-digital...

Review of the Prometheus Ocean Diver

Up for review today is a truly remarkable watch: the Ocean Diver from Prometheus. It's their first watch, designed by Brian Green, and had quite a saga before it was all done. Let's get started with some specifications......

Review of the Benarus Moray

We have long spoken of our love for simple and easy to read dive watches, and the Benarus Moray is a superb example....

The Watchery Luxury Watch Blog

A Timepiece That Puts You to Sleep.

Imagine a timepiece that enables you to fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up refreshed in the morning. Well you need not stretch your imagination too far as a collection of such timepieces do exist with proven results. The Philip Stein timepieces are incorporated with Natural Frequency...

Basel 2010 Sneak Peak: Harry Winston

Project Z6 is the newest addition to Harry Winston's remarkable array of timepieces. The intriguing aspect of this watch ,as well as its Project's Z's predecessors, is the case material Zalium. Never heard of it? Well it is a zirconium-based alloy used exclusively by Harry Winston. Its name...

Audemars Piguet Myriade for your Valentine at THE WATCHERY

Audemars Piguet Myriade Ladies' Watch 18K White Gold Pink Mother-of-Pearl Dial Diamond & Pink Sapphire Bezel on Fuschia Strap 67455BC-ZD-A069MR-01 Audemars Piguet Myriade gorgeous ladies watch now at THE WATCHERY only $11,400.0060% off the list priceThe Audemars Piguet Myriade is undoubtedly a statement watch which will parade unabashed around...

Pulsar Watch Brand Now At The Watchery

Pulsar PXT668 Leather Strap White Mother-of-Pearl Dial Leather Women's Watch One thing about Pulsar watches is the infusion...

The Whirl of a Tourbillon

Blancpain 2188F-3618-53 Leman Ivory Dial Leather Alligator Men's Automatic Troubillon Chronograph Flyback Watch The very first time I...

First Ever Geneva Time Exhibition a Great Success

Times are tough; the recession has caused companies to look for more ways to cut costs.This is why Geneva Time Exhibition dubbed "The Independent Watchmakers Fair" has played an important role for the smaller watch companies. Less known than the SIHH, the Geneva Time Exhibition ,which ran from...

Watchismo Times - A reliquary of obscure timepieces from bygone eras as well as the cutting-edge designs of today

Ikepod Cannonballs Watch by Artist Jeff Koons Introduced at Art Basel Miami

Ikepod has just introduced the Horizon "Cannonballs" designed by artist Jeff Koons & introduced this week at Art Basel Miami. Still with the unmistakable ellipse case by Marc Newson, this proves to be a new direction for the major art collector and Ikepod owner Adam Lindemann.Priced at around $15,000...

The Hotest Watch Ever Produced...Quite Literally

Happy Holidays from The Watchismo Times - Plus See Our First Super Swanky Animated Holiday Video

Watchismo's Top Ten Vintage Plastic Watches

Typically, when you think of plastic watches, you think of Swatch. But back in the sixties and seventies, plastic was still a very cool new medium for products. All of the watches featured here are vintage mechanical timepieces, a few with movements by Jaeger and others with automatic...

Tag Heuer Silverstone Reissue - A Very Faithful Reintroduction of the Stunning 1974 Chronograph

The original vintage 1970s Heuer silverstoneTwo and a half years ago, I issued a "Reissue Wish" from Tag Heuer (as seen here), having no idea if I had any influence on them, the reintroduction of the Heuer Silverstone Calibre 11 Chronograph has just been announced. And here they are...Although...

VOID VO2 Watch New Release! Half the Time Makes for a Whole New Timing Experience!

We're very excited about the new release from VOID Watches...the V02 collection expands their already stylish designs with their trademark steel block case.But this time they've put a cool twist on the display. It's a retrograde of sorts, not a flyback but rather a half dial with double hands....

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Urwerk UR-203

Cam, transporters, telescopic hands, black platinum; for those already familiar with URWERK's creations, these words are the precursors to a shot of adrenaline. And with reason, the URWERK team, remaining loyal to their Ã¼ber-futuristic creed, have returned with more robotic hour indications. Robotics? Judge the dial for yourself, the UR-203...

De Grisogono Instrumento Grande Chrono

In 2005, when it first came out, it made quite a splash. With its oversized case and calendar aperture plus the galuchat strap that matched the dial's bright and cheerful colours, the Instrumento Grande was welcomed with friendly, even enthusiastic applause. Five years later, here it is again. This time...

Avakian

After the US, the Swiss jeweller launches his first men's watch on the Russian market!...

Calibre de Cartier Flying Tourbillon Watch

The Calibre de Cartier flying tourbillon timepiece immediately makes its mark as a watch of character. The XII numeral on the dial is enlarged, making it the powerful aesthetic signature of this new creation from the Cartier Manufacture....

MB&F Horological Machine No2-SV (Sapphire Vision)

MB&F presents Horological Machine No2-SV, featuring a room-with-a-view crystal-clear sapphire case with titanium back. With its totally transparent case, HM2-SV offers unprecedented visual access to the painstakingly hand-finished, 349-component engine powering the indications on its iconic twin dials....

Marvin M112

Once again, Marvin has thrown all the watchmaking codes out of the window. At a time when functions, materials and costs are subject to great one-upmanship in the world of watchmaking, the brand has created the M112, an object with a timeless design that will withstand changes in fashion and the...

WatchingHorology

The Portuguese 2000 Rose Gold Limited Edition

There are 750 of these rose gold watches floating around globally, in safes or on wrists of collectors. Any guess of the mathematical probability of the chance of two absolutely minty pieces available and sold in Singapore in a span of 5 days - to a pair...

2009-2010 Horologically

It is unfortunate that my priority of responsibilities over the past three months had to result in the intermittent and reduced frequency of posts. I even missed my annual review of the events in the start of each year. I sorely missed that but hopefully it will be made up...

George Daniels honoured with the OBE at UK New Year's Honour's List

George Daniels, the "living national treasure" (Country Life Magazine) received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire.George is considered by many to be a rare wunderkind who is not just able to build a watch completely from scratch, but to design and make movement enhancements that others can...

How are independent watchmakers adjusting to current market conditions?

The New York Times published an interesting report on how the market conditions today had changed the way independent watchmakers are selling their watches. While MB&F plans to cut production numbers of each of its models while shortening interval between launches, other brands such as Maitre DuTemp is extending the...

Financial Times Special Report on Watches & Jewelry 2009

The highly respected Financial Times of London publishes an annual watch supplement and this year it features a few interesting articles - including a balanced commentary on the ongoing feud over the supply of ETA movements to Swiss watch companies.Another article that is well worth reading is a report on...

REEDSCo - A Singaporean Dream?

The ReedsCo Homage (left) and Axis (right) A good friend and fellow collector, Mr Eddie Sng introduced me to a young entrepreneur Mr Reed Tan, a fresh graduate full of drive and energy and a yen for design started a business selling watches with his vision early this year. His...

Rolex Watches, Rolex Reviews, Preowned Rolex, Used Rolex, Rolex Pictures

Mid Size Datejust Rolex Ref#4137

Rolex Mid-Size-Datejust Ref#4137 Luxury Watch. Read more for detail on this great Luxury Rolex Watch with related videos clips reviews and ratings. Size: Unisex Case: 18k Gold & Stainless Steel Band: Jubilee bracelet (85%) Dial: silver Jubilee dial Bezel: fluted Bezel Crystal: sapphire Movement: automatic Chronometer Functions: date Calibre: Rolex 2135 Width: 31 mm Grade: head is Near Mint Box: N/A Papers: N/A Age:...

Mid Size Datejust 31 MM Rolex Ref#4139

Rolex Mid-Size-Datejust-31-MM Ref#4139 Luxury Watch. Read more for detail on this great Luxury Rolex Watch with related videos clips reviews and ratings. Size: Unisex Case: 18k Gold & Stainless Steel Band: Jubilee bracelet Buckle: hidden clasp Dial: white dial gold Roman markers Bezel: 18k gold fluted Bezel Features: screw-down crown Crystal: sapphire Movement: automatic Chronometer Functions: date Calibre: Rolex 2235 Width: 31 mm Height:...

Milgauss Rolex Ref#3942

Rolex Milgauss Ref#3942 Luxury Watch. Read more for detail on this great Luxury Rolex Watch with related videos clips reviews and ratings. Size: Men’s Case: Stainless Steel Band: Heavy Oyster bracelet (SEL) Dial: white dial orange lightning seconds + silver / Luminova hands applied silver / Luminova markers Features: screw-down crown; anti-magnetic to 1000 Gauss, ‘Parachrom Bleu’...

Milgauss Rolex Ref#4122

Rolex Milgauss Ref#4122 Luxury Watch. Read more for detail on this great Luxury Rolex Watch with related videos clips reviews and ratings. Size: Men’s Case: Stainless Steel Band: Heavy Oyster bracelet (SEL) Dial: black dial orange lightning seconds + silver / Luminova hands applied silver / Luminova markers Features: screw-down crown; anti-magnetic to 1000 Gauss, ‘Parachrom Bleu’...

Oyster Perpetual Rolex Ref#4037

Rolex Oyster-Perpetual Ref#4037 Luxury Watch. Read more for detail on this great Luxury Rolex Watch with related videos clips reviews and ratings. Size: Men’s Case: Stainless Steel Band: aftermarket black leather Buckle: tang buckle Dial: silver dial Bezel: engine turned Bezel Features: screw-down crown Crystal: plastic Movement: automatic Chronometer Calibre: Rolex 1570 Width: 34 mm Height: 38.5 mm Thickness: 12 mm Lug Width: 19...

Sea Dweller Rolex Ref#3899

Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref#3899 Luxury Watch. Read more for detail on this great Luxury Rolex Watch with related videos clips reviews and ratings. Size: Men’s Case: Stainless Steel Band: Heavy Oyster bracelet (SEL) Buckle: flip-lock Dial: black dial silver / Luminova hands silver / Luminova markers Bezel: rotating unidirectional diver Bezel Features: screw-down crown, helium escape valve Crystal: sapphire Movement: automatic Chronometer Functions:...

Omega Collectors

Jerky Second Sweeps on Omega Constellations

I’ve received a couple of emails from collectors querying the cause of erratic second sweeps that appear to “stick” and then jump forward or that have a very jerky action. In both cases, the movements themselves were keeping reasonable time. So what could be the likely cause of...

The Father of the Omega Constellation Dies at 94

Above Rene Bannwart late last decade and in 1940 when he was appointed Omega's first Head of Creations One of the scions of the Swiss Watchmaking industry, Rene Bannwart, died earlier this month at the age of 94.Born in Zurich on March 16th 1915, Bannwart spent his entire working life...

Omega's Cold War Offensive

It's hard to imagine in 2010 the dark shadow of paranoia that enveloped the western world in the late nineteen-forties and fifties. Fear of enslavement by the communist hordes reached levels of hysteria unknown since those jolly old horde-fearing days of Genghis Khan. We all know now that despite having...

Thoughts About Buying an Heirloom Vintage Omega Constellation

I receive frequent communications from people who wish to purchase a vintage Omega Constellation with the intention of passing it down to a favoured son (or daughter). This is a thoughtful and admirable act that can encourage an interest by future generations in family history and add to the cache...

Yuletide Felicitations!

One good thing about the festive season is that it provides an opportunity to say thankyou. And I would like to thank the many hundreds of visitors who took the time in 2009 to contact me with ideas, pictures, leads and questions or simply to give their thanks for...

Omega Constellation Basilisk of the Month!

Thanks to a nomination by Dennis, an intrepid franken detective and part-time exorcist, the award for the most audacious, fiendish and man eating Franken of December goes to eBay seller meaeep.Click here to view this spawn of Satan!!I have, over some years, observed a number of very interesting daemons emerge...

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Nooka x Gommi Arcade Watch

Nice collaboration! Nooka has come together with New York based Japanese anime-inspired lifestyle brand, GOMMI ARCADE, to create the limited edition ‘Future-Shock‘ zub timepiece. The limited edition piece is a twist on the time manipulation device worn by Gommi in the ‘Future-Shock’ comic/manga. It features the popular Nooka zub zot face...

Spear Talks: Jason Nelson

Jason Nelson is a digital and hypermedia poet and artist. If you’re not acquainted with digital work, you likely have questions regarding what it is. If you are acquainted with digital work – well, you still have questions. Obviously, there are distinct differences between art made with technology and art made...

Pets On Modern Furniture

Pictures of pets on modern furniture. Love. So awesome....

Outdoor Research Fanatic Jacket

I love love love technical gear, especially jackets. Many might find this surprising since I’ve lived in California my whole life and our idea of a storm here is probably a walk in the park on the East coast. Regardless, we’ve been dealing with about 3 weeks of rainstorms here...

Quirky Relaunch

My boys at Quirky finally got the big redesign done on their site. Very nice, go check it out and buy some socially developed products! Full Disclosure (Hat tip to the FTC): I’m a minority shareholder and advisor to Quirky....

Bookbook

Best laptop case ever, maybe. Bookbook is a hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. Available in Classic Black or Vibrant Red. Via SwissMiss...

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Stephen Hallock, President of MB&F USA, Presents The Entire MB&F Collection In Video

Continuing our video series from Geneva (see our clips of the entire Linde Werdelin SpidoLite SA collection here and two breathtaking Piece Uniques from Jean Dunand here), we now present you with a rare look at one of today's most popular and provocative boutique brands, Maximilian Busser & Friends, or...

A Heuer Carrera Signed By Abercrombie & Fitch: This Watch Makes No Sense, and That Is Why We Love it

We've seen the collaborative efforts of Heuer and Abercrombie & Fitch in the past. In fact, they are pretty easy to come by if you feel like looking. The watches are really quite interesting, as they take a definitive outdoorsy approach to Swiss watch-making. One thing you'll notice though, is...

As you probably know, we've got a few partner sites, for which we provide original content from time to time. One such site is the ever useful and always suave Debonair Magazine. Just today, they published an article about buying an interesting vintage watch, but with the sometimes seemingly impossible...

A Gilt, Explorer Dial Submariner Ref 5513: You May Not Understand It, But You Should Want It

What do you get when you combine Rolex's prodigal son, the Submariner, with Rolex's most famous dial, the Explorer dial? You get a very rare and very valuable version of the Submariner, with an Explorer dial. We have featured one or two before, but we happen to think the one...

Patek Philippe World-Time DOHA Edition: Don't Tell Putin, But Moscow's Been Replaced

One of the greatest timepieces ever created is the World-Time by Patek Philippe, a pretty grandiose statement we realize, but we challenge anyone to dispute it. It is an icon of function and form, not deviating much from its original Louis Cottier roots when Winston, Harry, Joseph, and Charles were...

Thierry Oulevay Presents the Jean Dunand Tourbillon Orbital & Shabaka: Prepare To Be Amazed

As promised, we are now presenting you with a collection of timepieces that rise above what you see in your daily lives. In fact, we'd be surprised if you had ever seen or even heard of the watches in the video below, but after seeing them, we can assure you...

Swiss Watch Boutique

Spotted on Amazon: The World's Ugliest Swiss Watch

We've all seen garish, bling-bling watches before but have you ever seen one offered by the world's most famous watchmaker? The custom leopard print and jeweled Rolex Cosmograph Daytona can be purchased on Amazon.com, of all places, for the princely......

Valentine's Day Sale: Save Up to 85% on Select Swiss Watches

For a limited period of time, we are pleased to offer an additional 10 percent off on select watches in celebration of Valentine's Day. That means that some Swiss watches are now discounted by up to 85 percent off retail.......

Swatch Group Upbeat About 2010

Swatch Group expects robust demand to drive increased profits in 2010 after reporting strong results for December 2009 and through the first few weeks of the new year. Mid-range brands such as Tissot, Longines, and Rado have performed strongly even......

TAG Heuer Changes Stance on Tiger?

TAG Heuer seems to be backing away from earlier suggestions that it was putting its relationship with golfing great Tiger Woods on ice. The watchmaker initially pulled photos of Woods from its Web site after lurid details of his numerous......

Swiss Watch Industry Looks to Rebound in 2010

After the worst one-year decline in demand for Swiss watches since the 1970s, the industry hopes for a brighter 2010. "The trough of the wave appears to have been reached, and may even be receding," the Federation of the Swiss......

The Best of Swiss Watch Boutique for 2009

As we celebrate the beginning of a New Year, it's a great time to look back at our most popular posts from 2009. Here are the top 5: Report: Rolex Is Top Rated Watch Brand New Prez Prefers TAG Heuer......