At SIHH 2016, Montblanc introduced its new 1858 collection of watches which not only have a new logo (separate from other Montblanc products) but also contain two limited models known as the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter Limited Edition pieces that come in either steel or red gold, each in a set of 100 pieces. I found this collection interesting and am ha [...]
You lucky readers get a treat this month. A chance to win a very special watch from a very special collector and aBlogtoRead.com sponsor. Out of Max Bussers (the MB in MBF) personal collection is this circa 1974 Omega Speedmaster Mark 4.5 watch. In steel and about 42mm wide, this beauty is in quite good condition with a movement that was just [...]
John is stuck in Poland and we talk about young ladies a bit. We also discuss the Glashutte Original Grande Cosmopolite Tourbillon, Felix Baumgartners jump from almost-space with Zenith, and the great-looking URWERK UR-210 watch.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 119 here. Download the MP3 here. [...]
Unless youre just now waking up from a coma, or have recently returned to civilization after an extended stay on a desert island, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre line isnt new. Having been launched in 2007, the Duometre is roughly as new a concept as the iPhone. Over the past decade, JLC has developed the Duometre into a succe [...]
There are but a few things we watch enthusiasts can all agree on, but any of us would be hard pressed to argue against the fact that A. Lange Sohne likes a challenge. In its established modus operandi, the Saxon luxury watch manufacture spends years designing its latest extremely complicated watch, spends just as long [...]
Sponsored Post written for by Rob Caplan of Topper JewelersSince its announcement back in November of 2017, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical watch quickly found a strong following in the watch community, thanks to its classic good looks and faithful adherence to its source material: a legendary [...]
Back in 2012, Patek Philippe introduced the Diamond Ribbon Ref. 4968. That whimsical title bears reference to a watch inspired by the swirling silk ribbons used in rhythmic gymnastics: the?ribbon in this particular case?is interpreted as 273 diamonds, and what arguably is the most interesting detail of them is the way they gradually increase in size as the [...]
It wasnt until I put this watch (I mean watches) on my wrist, that I understood why Jager-LeCoultre wanted to make it (again). The Memovox Deep Sea was the brands first real dive watch made in 1959 until the early 1960s. I read that 1,061 pieces were ever produced. Getting one today (in any condition) is an almost impossible task. And there you have yo [...]
Months after SIHH 2014, and I am only now able to discuss my hands-on time with my favorite new IWC Aquatimer watch for this year. Out of all the new Aquatimer watches (it was year of the diver, after all, at IWC) the IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 ref. IW358002 (aka ref. 3580) is my top pick as a dive watch nerd. Based on the design of the i [...]
Looking for a last-minute gift guide to help you choose a watch for a friend or loved one? Then keep on walkin, cause this aint that. There are watches and gifts in this article, but this isnt a gift guide where we just show you some watch stars from this year, and tell you what we think you should buy. We feel thats not actually entirely realistic and rarely [...]
I happen to love watches like this. Take a little inspiration from antiquity, mix in traditional horology and add some modern design. Before you know it, you have some totally interesting and wild timepiece that does not fit into any particular box. This is the 2013 limited edition Hublot Antikythera SunMoon watch. Part calendar watch, part astro [...]
For 2019, German A. Lange Sohne finally introduces a refresh of the acclaimed Zeitwerk that helps make this mechanical digital watch both more modern and more practical. Since the first version of Zeitwerk, which was originally introduced in 2009, the 2019 ref. 148.038 Zeitwerk Date is the biggest update of the perennial favorite. Until 2019, newer versions of th [...]
Perhaps more than any other watch brand, Panerais offerings are defined by their size. Ask almost any enthusiast to picture a Panerai design, and the first two adjectives that come to mind will likely be Italian and big. In todays climate of compact vintage-inspired sports watches, the brands emphasis on beefy proportions has made it a potentially divisive figure in [...]
The Glashutte Original SeaQ line of watches is slowly but surely shaping up into a full-fledged range of sports-dive watches. Since such a thing had been missing for a good number of years from this Saxon manufactures portfolio, its interesting to see the pace and dedication with which it is entering [...]
Longines had quite an impressive Baselworld 2018 with new releases like the Heritage Skin Diver and a new black PVD version of its ever-popular Legend Diver watch. Alongside these new watches, Longines also unveiled its first ever annual calendar watch in the form of the new Longines Master Collection Annual Calendar watch. The Master Collection houses s [...]
Though Corum has done some interesting work with their Bridge collection throughout the?years, it is the Admirals Cup that marks the brands strongest and most recognizable design language. For 2016, Corum has released the Corum Admiral Legend 42 Auto and Admiral Legend 42 Chronograph?watches that serve as a great counterpart to some of their more unusual piec [...]
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Directly inspired by the 1948 Mark 11 watch, the new entry-level IWC Pilots Watch Mark XVIII for SIHH 2016 is a watch that the brand says is reduced to essentials. A simple three hand watch designed for maximum legibility, the piece is a welcome addition to the IWC Pilot Watch line. Its simple, but a handsome base IWC designed for maximum legibility, and?is my idea of simplicity at its best.
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