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The Max Chilton Edition Edge Double Barrel launched at Firestone 600
Independent Swiss watchmaker Armin Strom has partnered this year with up-and-coming IndyCar driver Max Chilton to create a timepiece that pays homage to the racer and his team (Chip Ganassi Racing). Launched at the Firestone 600, which was held a few weeks ago, in Fort Worth, Texas – the new Max Chilton Edition Edge Double…
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High Quality Hautlence Vortex Bronze Hands-On
Bronze is a unique alloy that consists primarily of copper and is traditionally combined with metals such as tin, aluminum, and zinc. It is a very hard metal and can gain a unique patina over time as it oxidizes. In watches, this patina, arguably, is the desired effect. Already available in titanium, blackened titanium, and…
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FTC eventually tells Shinola to stop deceiving consumers
As you may recall, we ran an editorial calling out Shinola’s deceptive marketing practices in August of 2013, titled “Will The Real ‘Shinola’ Please Stand Up.” Better late than never. In the editorial, we precisely detailed how virtually all of the components of the watches are produced in Switzerland or China. However, what Shinola has…
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Breitling Pult ‘Bullhead’ from 1974 – Extract
Breitling Pult Bullhead reference 2117 is powered by caliber 11, and notably has the crown located at 6 o’clock. Whereas the watch (shown) is a reference 7101 Pult with a Valjoux 7740 powering with the crown located at 12 o’clock. The is a reference 7101 Breitling Pult Chronograph from 1974, powered by a Valjoux caliber…