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Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde SW For Baselworld 2014
Esteemed watch manufacturer, Jaquet Droz, has been in the news lately after they gave the world a sneak peek at one of their upcoming releases, which will be fully showcased at Baselworld 2014 that is set to start in March. This isn’t a completely new model but it does have some aesthetic differences from previous models. The Grande Seconde was first released in 2008, and was immediately a s...
Hublot Big Bang Jeans Ceramic 44mm
It must be an established fact by now that Hublot pushes boundaries in horology. The new Big Bang Jeans in ceramic is a weekender’s dream come true. The watch has that intrinsic cool factor without having to try. Let me first state that Hublot isn’t the first brand to release a watch with a strap made from jeans material, but it certainly is the first to charge over $15,000 for it. The...
A Lange & Sohne Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna
It is amazing that one brand can keep producing such top watches every year without fail. I don’t remember any single time that I said a watch from A. Lange & Sohne is only so-so, and once again, this German watchmaker has proven that mediocrity is not in its vocabulary with its newest release – the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna. This watch covers all shades of awesome...
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic
Jaeger LeCoultre has just released one of their most iconic watches in black ceramic. The Master Compressor Chronograph carries one of the simplest layouts in that series and has been a first choice for those looking for a serious sports watch with a classy finish. Ceramic was chosen for this watch because of its scratch resistance and its superior strength over stainless steel. In fact, ceramic i...
Christophe Claret’s Poker Watch
If you are one of the many people in the world that has always wished that you could play Texas Hold ’em on your timepiece, then Christophe Claret has released a watch just for you. The Poker Watch from Christophe Claret is the follow up their successful Black Jack watch that was released back in 2011. This watch is the most complicated gaming watch that has ever been and probably ever...
Bulgari Octo Watch
When the Bulgari group bought out both Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth, the Italian watch and jewelry giant started incorporating their award winning designs under the Bulgari brand. Bulgari was first introduced to the world in 1884 and since then has grown to become one of the most respected and popular brands on the market today. This was due, in large part, to the unique and progressive designs th...
Blancpain X Fathoms
In Dubai, Blancpain launched their newest addition to the Fifty Fathoms collection at the largest aquarium in the world – the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in the Dubai Mall. This new model features many world firsts in innovation and is designed with the professional diver in mind. This exceptional timepiece is inspired by a watch that Blancpain used to produce in 1953. The X Fathoms is...
Hublot Launches Tonneau Shaped ‘Spirit of Big Bang’
Early this year, Hublot has unveiled a Big Bang with a tonneau shape. Previously tonneau shapes were reserved for very special edition Hublot watches. This represents the first time that tonneau shapes were used as in a series production watch collection. The Spirit of Big Bang is very sharp, while maintaining the classic aesthetics that Hublot has become world famous for. This collection is...
Girard Perregaux Tourbillon Bi-Axial
Girard Perregaux has been in the business of making superlative timepieces since 1791. This year, the Swiss watch brand has gone into its archives to produce the Tourbillon Bi-Axial, which takes much of its inspiration from a pocket watch that GP produced in 1860. This new model has been given a major facelift due to the high tech materials that GP uses. This highly attractive timepiece is produce...
Pope Watches P70 Watch Review With Video Review
You might not have heard of Pope Watches yet, as they are a very new brand, but they have released their first model the P70 and so far has been successful. Originally funded through Kickstarter, they are now fully produced and available direct from the Pope Watches Website. Owner Perry Dickson set out to create a vintage Aviation style timepiece and designed everything himself, except the movemen...
Movado Cerena Watch Review
In my role as The Time Bum, I have taken a sacred vow of cheapness. It is an oath I practice in my daily life, and in my watch collection; however, there is one time when you must never, never, cheap out: when you buy a gift for your wife. When Mrs. Time Bum took a liking to the Movado Cerena with diamond markers, I threw thriftiness to the wind and bought it. Mrs. Time Bum was happy, I was...
Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary”
To honor the 50th anniversary of Patrouille Suisse (Swiss Patrol), Breitling has released an additional version to its already successful Chronomat collection. The new model is set to be released later this year in an exclusive 1000 piece limited edition. This commemorative piece carries all of the well-known Breitling staples, but has many great aesthetic additions, which will no doubt make this ...