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lovin different expressions part ii the might luxury steel sports watch
some of the finest steel tool sports watches ever made (why do i say that, coz i own em man ;) hahafollowing on from the last post, i wanted to zoom in on one aspect first and that is the love of exclusivity & my take on it, which is......
U want the TRUTH, U can't handle the TRUTH!!! ;)
sorry had to quote from Col Jessup there [if u don't get the reference, go watch 'A Few Good Men' the speech is a classic :) ] this post is about my perceptions & observations of the watch market in Singapore and on the notion of a willing buyer and...
one of the best Panerais is also one of the least costly ones...say hello to the PAM000
If you only knew the POWER OF THE BASE!!! the Panerai PAM 000 Base Logo... true to the heritage of pre-Vendome Panerai... the original logo 5218-201A...5218-201A...[note: if some of the lines in this post look like they came from a somewhat popular intergalactic space opera(in a somewhat butchered form) ,...
OT: wassup with women and their bags man?? raphmeister takes on the Chanel 2.55
to folks in the know, the 2 most classic iconic ladies bags out there would be the Hermès Birkin bag [its pronounced air-mez dAR-ling... some folks pronounce it her-mees similar sounding to herpes... but thats if u're talking about the greek messenger god... if talkin bout french horse harness and...
what a difference a day makes... twenty four little hours...simple truth 1 - buy watches dat u can love for some timethe thing is i see people flipping watches n though some, including myself may do it for acquisition of grails, some just tire of what they have and want...
loving different expressions...
[note that this is me sharing based on what i have experienced, seen, felt along this journey of passion... it may not resonate with everyone who isn't geared in a similar way as the raphmeister (watch mentalist) and its all good... to each their own... and one man's richard mille...
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Baselworld 2010: Cazius Automatic
New automatic timekeeping device from Roadnia celebrates company's 80th anniversary The Cazius Automatic is the newest timepiece from Rodania, offering a stainless steel case and a bold design with three small counters (minutes, seconds, hours) and day/date windows. And......
Baselworld 2010: Pearls of Time
Hundreds of diamonds and pearls make up famous bling piece from Louis Golay This latest watch from Louis Golay has nearly 450 diamonds, 18K white gold, and over 100 pearls. It's definitely one of those timepieces that's more about......
Baselworld 2010: Typhoon Siberia SHCI Heritage
Volna presents high-tech watch with Grade 5 titanium This is the newest watch from Russian-based Volna. Designed to incorporate symbols and colors from the world of nuclear energy, this chronograph has a 3-part case that is completely made of......
Baselworld 2010: Double Axis Tourbillon
One word: Wow Check out this latest piece from Thomas Prescher. Created with the intent of better displaying the inner workings of its sophistical mechanical moving parts, Thomas Prescher created the mesmerizing Double Axis Tourbillon.......
Baselworld 2010: Veloci-T Gent
Tissot wristwatch inspired by high-speed racing for automobile fans Watchmaking specialist Tissot's latest product is the Veloci-T Gent. With the play-on-words of "velocity," the watch is obviously going for a speed theme, and it says it specifically crafted the......
Baselworld 2010: Urwerk's farewell 103T product, the Mexican Fireleg
Watchmaker Urwerk showcases one of its final products as it prepares to shut down operations on one of its biggest watch lines One of the most creative watch designers in the industry, Urwerk, is going to stop production of......
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Louis Moinet Jules Verne Instrument Watch Review
Getting a chance to check out and review this watch for a while was really a dream come true. I recall when I wrote about it a while ago here when it was first announced. I knew then that I really wanted to wear one. The full limited edition of...
DeWitt Academia Quantieme Perpetuel Nebula GMT Watch Available On James List
Back a few years ago when the money flowed like wine - the luxury watch world was known to take generous, deep sips from the pool. It was a gold age of new ideas, brands and designs. A promising brand that might not reach the next decade is DeWitt. I've...
Corum Ti-Bridge Tourbillon Watch
Corum just sent me shout-out on this new Tourbillon watch that will be released a few days at Basel 2010. Thus, there will be at least two new tourbillon watches from Corum this year - this Ti-Bridge Tourbillon, and the Admiral's Cup Minute Repeater Tourbillon. While I have really only...
Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual Watch For 2010
For the last few years Seiko has not only been impressing me with their sport watches, but also their more formal offerings. The recently (over the last few years) revamped Premier collection has a number of attractive looking pieces for both men and women. The watches have a smooth gracefulness...
HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 17
Like the new graphic? Finally you get something to look at each time I announce a new episode of the podcast. In the 17th installment of HourTime, we talk about the new Casio PAW 5000 (analog Pathfinder) watch, and go over styles of watch collecting, and tips on how to...
Ulysse Nardin Moonstruck Watch
This is the newest celestial watch from Ulysse Nardin. Announced about a year ago, I wanted to wait until closer to when you might be able to get one before discussing it. I believe that it is the most polished and refined of their celestial watches yet - even though...
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Review of the Prometheus Recon 5
Up for review today is the second watch from Prometheus, and it's quite a bit different from the Ocean Diver.The Recon 5 is an handwinding aviator, with the characteristic re-think we've come to expect from Prometheus....
Review of the Luminox F-22 Raptor 9282
We've reviewed several Luminox watches and clocks here at Watch Report, and today we're happy to review another: the new F-22 Raptor, model 9282. The brand is clearly moving into more upscale models, and this is a nice example of what they can do....
New Casio Pathfinder PAW-5000-1 in April
As big Pathfinder fans here at WatchReport, we're happy to report that the new PAW-5000-1 will ship this April for $450. Departing somewhat from the dominant style of "mostly digital face", the new model sports a reduced-size digital screen and more dive-watch-style face....
Breiting Seawolf Avenger Blacksteel Chronograph
Breitling has announced a new model in the Avenger line: the Blacksteel Chrono. This new chronograph brings some interesting new technology -- as well as a great new look -- to the dive-chronograph market....
Video Review of the Marathon GSAR and TSAR Dive Watches
Last month, we posted a detailed review of the Marathon GSAR with some nice pictures, but there's nothing like seeing one in HD. In this video, I review both the GSAR (automatic) and TSAR (quartz) Marathon watches....
Hack Your Watch: The EZ430-Chronos from Texas Instruments
Are you a software developer who loves watches and is curious about hardware? Have you ever wanted a watch that you could hack on? If so, this might just make your day: the TI EZ430-Chronos. Produced as a promotion for the MS430 line of low-power microcontrollers from TI, it's a...
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Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual Watch: A Clever Quartz Mechanical Combination.
When one thinks of a Seiko, one thinks of a mass produced digital watch with a bunch of cool functions, but not the dressy impressive watch used to enthrall ones friends. So when I happened upon Seiko's latest achievement, Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual Calender, I immediately liked the style....
Basel Sneak Peak: Zenith El Primero Jumping Seconds
The power of Zenith Watches never fail to impress me and the El Primero Jumping Seconds (Foudroyante) chronograph watch is no exception. Beneath the sleek confident dial is cutting edge precision; the result of a rapid balance frequency -36,000 vibrations per hour- rendering the timepiece a master of...
ZODIAC Sports Watches Now at THE WATCHERY
Zodiac ZO7616 Air Dragon White Mother-of-Pearl Dial Leather Women's Moon Phase Watch ONLY $145Looking for a sporty watch...
Baselworld 2010 Sneak Peak - Bvlgari for Gerald Genta
The wait is finally over, at last we get a sneak peak at the new Bvlgari/ Gerald Genta combination. Up until January 2010, Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth have been independent brands operating beneath the Bulgari group; however, times have become tougher and Bulgari has been struggling financially, thus...
Swarovski Timepieces Keep Getting Better
Swarovski has infused its Octea Sports Collection with color, and I mean "Caution Road work ahead" color. Not that I did not like Swaroivski's white ladies sports Octea, but compared to this years Octea Sport Orange Watch, 2009 Collection looked quite subdued.Okay lets get down to business, first and...
A Splash of Swatch and a Touch of History
Swatch watches have always been awash with color, and these new beauties are no exception. Flexible and comfortable, Swatch is a watch within your comfort zone. These colors are perfect for spring, like a flower garden. Swatch watches are indeed an all time favorite ,especially to the younger generation,...
Watchismo Times - A reliquary of obscure timepieces from bygone eras as well as the cutting-edge designs of today
Thomas Prescher's Mysterious Automatic Double Axis Tourbillon
I'm looking forward to seeing this in person at Baselworld in a few weeks!"Thomas had a problem:How to make the visibility of the tourbillon even better than his present watches.The solution:Just tuck everything except the tourbillon out of the way." ...
DIY Hard Drive Clocks - Gotta See to Believe... Ingenious!
Strap a leather bracelet on it and I'll definitely wear it!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHF-bm7wQ0"This Strobeshnik clock is made from an old hard drive: "The digits are etched in the original platter and they're strobed from behind with leds. The HDD motor is driven by a custom circuit without feedback, hence...
CELSIUS X VI II MICRO-MECHANICAL REMONTAGE PAPILLON TOURBILLON MOBILE PHONE - APPROX $275,000 EACH
If you won't be in Switzerland next week for the Baselworld watch fair for the world's first public viewing, don't worry, The Watchismo Times has an exclusive sneak peek of this über-gadget, the CELSIUS X VI II micro-mechanical tourbillon cell phone!Celsius is a French company founded in 2006...
MB&F HOROLOGICAL MACHINE NUMBER 4 "THUNDERBOLT" Sneak Peek into the engine of the HM4
In July 2010 MB&F will unveil its most radical Machine to date: The HM4 - Horological Machine No4 - "Thunderbolt".As this image of the Engine of "Thunderbolt" reveals, Horological Machine No4 will feature a calibre that is a complete departure from any watch movement known...
The Hands of Time - 25 Year Anniversary of the AHCI Académie Horlogère Des Créateurs Indépendants
The Hands of Time, by watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin and watch journalist Ian Skellern, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the AHCI by chronicling the academy’s history and providing biographies and photographs of 31 current members. The members...
The 4N MVT01 Four Numbers Disc Watch by François Quentin
An interesting new concept watch from new brand 4N is being developed by François Quentin, one of the co-founders of the very cool independent watch brand HAUTLENCE.4N was born from the desire to create a simple digital display and propose a mechanical alternative to analogue timepieces...
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“Titanium” makes a strong comeback at PERRELET
Contemporary and lightweight, the “Titanium” collection by Perrelet comes back to centre stage. By backing a Titanium collection in 2007, Perrelet broke with its classical tradition and appealed to a high-tech clientele, looking for different materials. The success encountered by this series, originally comprising five different complications, is today responsible for...
BREITLING Avenger Seawolf Chrono Blacksteel
BLACK IS THE COLOR OF THE ABYSS A special version of the Avenger Seawolf Chrono – the only chronograph that is watertight and fully operational at a depth of 1,000 meters (3,330 ft) – the new Blacksteel limited edition is distinguished by its unconventional look matching its exceptional performances. Black is the...
Lucas di Grassi Announced as TW Steel Brand Ambassador
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (March 4, 2010) – TW Steel, the international Dutch watch brand renowned for exceptional oversized watches, is delighted to announce a partnership with Brazilian Formula One driver, Lucas di Grassi. The 25-year-old from Sao Paulo will make his Formula One debut at the ʻGulf Air Bahrain Grand Prixʼ...
Jon Omer Joins The DeWitt Team
DeWitt is extremely proud to welcome Mr Jon Omer to the company. With more than 30 years of successful experience in the luxury business, Mr Jon Omer is to lead the growth and strengthening of all of DeWitt’s North American activities. With his knowledge and extremely acute feel for the...
The Long-Awaited Limited Series for Collectors F.P.Journe presents the second chapter of the Vagabondage Limited Series, “Vagabondage II”, which will be produced in a limited series of 69 pieces in platinum and 68 pieces in 18K red gold, available from all authorized F.P.Journe points of sale around the world in December...
HUBLOT Celebrates its Brand Ambassador Bode Miller, the Most Decorated U.S. Olympic Skier
Hublot’s partnership with the American skier Bode Miller has reached new heights with Bode winning a gold, silver and bronze medal in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. “We couldn’t be more proud of Bode,” says Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver. “He has become part of the Hublot family and to see him...