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Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 37.5mm Sochi 2014 Limited Edition
Just yesterday, we looked at the limited edition Seamaster Planet Ocean 45.5mm commemorating the 2014 Winter Olympics being held in Sochi this year. Today, we’ll examine the ladies’ counterpart to that watch – the 37.5mm Seamaster Planet Ocean. This lovely lady’s watch is also made in a similar limited quantity to the gent’s version, which is 2014 pieces. Omega doesn&...
Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT – 44mm
Panerai proudly presents the Luminor 1950 8 Days GMT 44mm, which uses the first in house Panerai movements. The movement used in this watch is the Calibre P.2002, which is the precursor to the P.2000 line of movements. The P.2000 movements get their numerical identity from the year that Panerai decided to start making movements in house, thus adding their name to a short list of true watch manufac...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Doha
There is no better way to open a boutique than to create a watch that honors the host country. Well, that is exactly what Audemars Piguet did to celebrate opening its newest boutique in Qatar. The watch gets its name because Doha is Qatar’s capital city. The Royal Oak Offshore Doha is typical to the collection with its smooth lines, attention to detail, and rugged aesthetics. Yet this watch ...
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 45.5mm Sochi 2014 Limited Edition
Omega has released three new watches commemorating the upcoming Winter Olympics slated to be held in Sochi early this year. The Swiss made brand is going to be this sporting event’s official timekeeper. Omega has had an excellent relationship with the Olympics in the past, and has played the role of official timekeeper for both the Winter, and Summer versions of this acclaimed sporting event...
Breguet Classique Grande Complication Tourbillon Extra Thin Automatic
Breguet has unveiled its latest design, which will be on display at Basel 2014. The timepiece titled “Classique Grande Complication Tourbillon Extra Thin Automatic” is a masterful creation, which combines the essence of this watchmaking giant and the spirit of innovation. Breguet is responsible for the release of many of the world’s most complicated creations, and its founder Abr...
TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 36 Automatic Flyback Chronograph
Stylish, sporty, and avant garde; these are but three of the words that sprung to my mind when I first saw the new Carrera Calibre 36. TAG Heuer has always been a force to reckon with in the dress sport category going up against brands like Omega, Breitling, and of course Rolex. The fact that this brand is still around and is, indeed, gaining ground says a lot about the TAG’s core values. Pe...
Swatch System 51
It is a little known fact that during the Swiss watch industry’s most terrifying years in the quartz revolution, Swatch came to its rescue and took on the three giants in Japanese watchmaking. This resistance gave high end Swiss watchmakers a chance to come up with a winning strategy to safeguard the industry. Since then, Swatch has sold its 6,000,000th timepiece to their very loyal fan base...
Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute Black Steel Limited Edition
On May 24th 1962, astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times aboard the Aurora 7 space capsule. Accompanying him on his mission was a Breitling Navitimer equipped with a 24 hour scale. This watch was later released to honor this great achievement for both man and horology. For 2013, Breitling gave this watch a face lift and unveiled the Navitimer Cosmonaute Black Steel Limited Edition...
Graham Silverstone RS Skeleton
Graham has always been a sensible watch brand, with designs that are unique but not really over the top like some of its modern day contemporaries. In the early days, Graham which was UK based, used to proudly stamp their creations as “made in London”. This style of branding earned the brand some notoriety as a company that went against the grain and did things their own way. Today, th...
The New Baume et Mercier Clifton Chronographs
Yet another highly anticipated release for SIHH comes with the new Clifton from Baume et Mercier. Baume et Mercier stands as one of the seven oldest watch manufacturers in the world, so when it speaks the watch community tends to pay attention. This Swiss brand has been prolific in recent years with solid new watches, which have held firm to the tenets of the craft. As opposed to replacing certain...
The New Aquatimer Automatic 2000 from IWC for 2014
IWC, part of the Richemont group, is set to launch its new and ‘improved’ Aquatimer at the SIHH (Salon Internationale Haute Horlogerie) in early 2014. This model is far removed from its last incarnation which was released only a few years ago. The quick turnaround time for the discontinued Aquatimer is probably due to poor sales. IWC updated the last model giving it a shiny new exterio...
Zenith El Primero Chronomaster 1969
Zenith is undoubtedly one of the most prodigious watch companies to date. Their clean, aesthetically pleasing designs and virtual obsession with technical innovation has kept this Swiss manufacturer at the top of its game. Of course, with a name like Zenith, one would hardly expect less. The legendary El Primero Movement was first released in 1969. This movement blew away its competition with its ...