Day: June 15, 2016

  • Introducing The world’s first analog GPS speedometer

    Introducing The world’s first analog GPS speedometer

    The instrument is designed to show speed, distance, ascent, and time of your bike in analog form, based on the scientific premise that analog dials reduce the congnitive load. Not to mention, it is so much more appealing to look at than a standard digital readout. First conceptualized in 2009, the Omata One is the…

  • The Seiko Collector Highlights on Instagram

    The Seiko Collector Highlights on Instagram

    Ok watchfam it’s time to lite this MothaF*A up… Tonights #lumebattle theme is “Luming on the Edge”… Let’s see how close to the edge you’re willing to go😜 use #illumenauts & #TheWallOfLume for a chance to be featured on the wall. Let’s do this … Tag @jazzbass251 @dlh30 @paguiarneto @illumenauts and myself… Boom👊🏻😈👊🏻 My sub:…

  • Enjoy The “Rindt” Autavia Ref. 2446 Mark 3

    Enjoy The “Rindt” Autavia Ref. 2446 Mark 3

    And crucially, that fans would pick which Autavia. Ahead of the Baselworld show in March, and before the launch of the retro version of the Monza, swiss brand TAG Heuer announced that it would produce a re-edition of the Autavia, in 2017. This week, after thousands of votes were cast, during two rounds of voting,…

  • The Grande Seconde Deadbeat Onyx Hands-On

    The Grande Seconde Deadbeat Onyx Hands-On

    Onyx is a mineral crystal (gemstone), formed of bands of chalcedony in alternating colors, according to Wikipedia. “It is cryptocrystalline, consisting of fine intergrowths of the silica minerals quartz and moganite. Its bands are parallel to one another, as opposed to the more chaotic banding that often occurs in agates.” Last month at Baselworld, Jaquet…

  • Review On Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Hands-On

    Review On Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Hands-On

    Distinguished by the matte grey plasma ceramic case – that measures 43.60 mm x 13.83 mm – the new Bathyscaphe is a truly contemporary dive watch, despite its rich diving heritage dating back to the 1950s. Like the case, the unidirectional rotating dive bezel is crafted in matte grey ceramic, that has been satin-brushed, along…

  • Frederique Constant Slimline Manufacture Perpetual Calendar At Baselworld 2016

    Frederique Constant Slimline Manufacture Perpetual Calendar At Baselworld 2016

    Coming from a brand known for accessibility, it should be no surprise that this is one of the most affordable mechanical perpetual calendar timepieces on the market. Earlier this year, at Baselworld 2016, Frederique Constant unveiled a new in-house manufactured perpetual calendar timepiece, created by Manuel Da Silva Matos (R&D director) and Pim Koeslag (Technical director). The…

  • A step inside of Audemars Piguet’s US Service Center to see my Royal Oak receive a factory service

    A step inside of Audemars Piguet’s US Service Center to see my Royal Oak receive a factory service

    Intro The storied brand has a rich history of craftsmanship, ingenuity, and innovation. While AP’s main manufacture is based at Le Brassus, the brand has service centers throughout the world. These service centers provide after-sales service, accessories, and a place for owners to connect with the brand. The US service center is based in Clearwater,…

  • Enjoy The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ceramic Bezel 116500LN Hands-On

    Enjoy The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ceramic Bezel 116500LN Hands-On

    Over the 16 year period, a number of incremental changes have been made to the Daytona Chronograph. The caliber 4130 automatic movement was enhanced with a blue Parachrom hairspring, which improves rate accuracy thanks to its anti-magnetic properties. The previously green Superluminova material was changed to Rolex’s proprietary Chromalight material, which notably lights up blue.…

  • Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu

    Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu

    To give a little background, Maxime Buchi founded Sang Bleu magazine in 2006 – merging art, fashion, literature, sociology, and tattooing. Eventually, that led to the formation of Sang Bleu London Tattoo Studio in 2014, which consists of a dozen A-list tattooists. Notably, Buchi’s most famous clients include Kanye West and Adam Lambert. On April…

  • On Instagram to highlights from Madison Ave Watch Week

    On Instagram to highlights from Madison Ave Watch Week

    Madison Avenue, and Fifth Avenue (which runs parallel) have arguably the best watch luxury watch selection in the country, all within an area the can be covered relatively easily on foot. Check out our destination guide to watch stores on Madison and 5th Avenues. Below are a few highlights Instagram highlights from #MadisonAvenueWatchWeek. Madison Avenue…

  • Panerai SIHH timepieces at Madison Ave boutique – Photo Report

    Panerai SIHH timepieces at Madison Ave boutique – Photo Report

    The photos below show off our favorite new pieces as seen during the visit. Last week, during Madison Avenue Watch Week, we stopped in to preview all of the new Panerai SIHH 2016 timepieces at the brand’s flagship New York City boutique, located at 703 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10065.   Store front at…

  • The Special Orion 1989 Special Edition Hands-On

    The Special Orion 1989 Special Edition Hands-On

    The timepiece comes in a three-part stainless steel case measuring 38 mm x 8.86 mm, with slightly curved sapphire crystals protecting the dial and the caseback. These dimensions result in a perfectly proportioned dress watch that wears very comfortably. Launched a few years ago, the Orion 1989 Special edition timepiece, from German watchmaker NOMOS Glashutte,…