Archive for December, 2011

Weekly Watch Photo – Grönefeld One Hertz

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Weekly Watch Photo – Grönefeld One Hertz

To start of the new year we show you some photos (and try to explain) of one of our favorite watches, the Grönefeld One Hertz. Recently we had the chance to make some photos of the very last piece in stainless steel.

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Friday Find – Omega Speedmaster Plaisted Expedition 1968 for an insane price

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Friday Find – Omega Speedmaster Plaisted Expedition 1968 for an insane price

Remember the Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 Double Red that was on Ebay for a mere $ 225,000? Well, that same seller now offers a Speedmaster Professional from 1968, that was worn during the Plaisted Polar Expedition. You can get it for 'just'...
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Hands on with the Kari Voutilainen Observatoire

Hands on with the Kari Voutilainen Observatoire

An uncommon Voutilainen OBSERVATOIRE

One of the things that appeals to many people about independent watchmakers is that there’s often a story, a narrative, behind the watchmaker and his or her watch which gives an added personal dimension to each timepiece. Kari Voutilainen’s modern classic, the Observatoire, has such a story.
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Weekly Watch Photo – Cornelius & Cie Dragon Gate Legend

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Weekly Watch Photo – Cornelius & Cie Dragon Gate Legend

The last Weekly Watch Photo of this year shows the Cornelius & Cie Dragon Gate Legend, probably the most beautiful engraved watch I've ever seen.

The Dutch master engraver Kees Engelbarts is the man behind Cornelius & Cie. His impressive skills are already well known in the watch industry; he did his magic on watches...
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Hautlence HL Ti 2 reviewed

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Hautlence HL Ti 2 reviewed

Among watch aficionados Hautlence has become well-known for the spectacular and impressive HL2, which was officially released at the beginning of 2011. In a more select company of connoisseurs of independent watchmaking, Hautlence is already known for their timepieces with an unusual way to display time. Like the HL Ti 2 we got to...
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Glashütte Original Senator Observer 1911 Julius Assmann

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Glashütte Original Senator Observer 1911 Julius Assmann

Yesterday we reported about a pre-SIHH launch of the other German manufacture, today we can report about the first Baselworld novelty! The new Glashütte Original Senator Observer 1911 Julius Assmann.

Glashütte Original amazed friend and foe with their Read More »



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