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Watch Recommended : Breitling Navitimer GMT Aurora Blue 2016
Let’s get to know the Navitimer GMT Aurora Blue. The Navitimer GMT is powered by automatic caliber B04 which beats at 4Hz, has 47 jewels, and a 70-hour power reserve. In addition to the 2nd time zone, that is indicated by the red arrow tipped central hand, the watch also features a 1/4th of a second…
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Chopard Watch : Interview the CEO of Chopard USA, Ralph Simons
1- Jason Pitsch: Since your move from the President of Frederique Constant/Alpina USA to CEO of Chopard USA Ltd. in 2015 what have you done to improve the business at your new company? Ralph Simons: Well, we’ve done a lot. It has been a very interesting period since then. The main focus point has been…
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Watch Recommended : Reviewing Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition Chronograph
Let’s get to know the Chopard Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition Chronograph. The ties with the automotive world began before 1988, though, as the owners of Chopard, Karl-Friedrich, and Karl Scheufele – who own collectible vintage and classic cars – were already participating in the Mille Miglia in the 1980s. Interestingly, according to…
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Watch Recommended : Three New Rolex Yacht-Masters
Let’s get to know these three new Rolex watch. With that said, Rolex also quietly introduced a new dial on the steel and platinum (Rolesium) Yacht-Master as well. The new dial is dark rhodium (gray) and includes an aqua-blue lacquered seconds hand and printed text that reads “Yacht-Master” in the same shade of blue, which…
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Breitling Avenger Blackbird, More Robust Version of the Avenger Blackbird 44
The new Breitling Avenger Blackbird is more robust version of the Avenger Blackbird 44. Both the 48 and 44 mm versions share the same design, same dial, and same automatic caliber 17 (ETA 2824) movement. The differences are in the case dimensions, weight, and water-resistance rating. The 48 mm model is 4 mm larger in diameter and…
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Reviewing Girard-Perregaux Limited Edition Titanium Tourbillon Minute Repeater
Let’s get to know the Girard-Perregaux Limited Edition Titanium Tourbillon Minute Repeater. The hours and minutes are indicated on the titanium outer ring, marked with pink gold indexes for the hours, which contrasts nicely with the matte titanium finish, and dots for the minutes. The hour and minute hands are in pink gold as well…
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Swiss Watch Recommended : Seiko Prospex SRP775 Diver
Seiko is not only the oldest Japanese watch manufacture – with horological expertise dating to 1892 – they also have an incredibly strong diving heritage. In 1965, Seiko released their first dive watch, the 150 meter water-resistant reference 62MAS-010. Many dive watch models followed over the years. And not much has changed in…
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Tour in Five important Watch Manufactures
Let’s have a look. Located in Le Sentier, in the famed Vallée de Joux, a valley located in the Jura Mountains, is Jaeger-LeCoultre, which we toured in 2010 (pictured at top). In between the Jura mountains and the Alps, in Geneva, in the Roger Dubuis manufacture, which we toured in 2010. Piaget has two manufactures,…
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Oris Watch Recommended : Affordable Oris Divers 65
Today I will introduce the Oris Divers 65 watch. The Oris 65 solves the problem with modern wearability, durability, and they are more affordable to own (retail with the rubber strap is $1850). I continue to put the Oris through the paces. While I am not a diver, I do like to swim with my watch…
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Reviewing Visconti Abyssus Scuba Urban Camo 2016
Let’s get to know Visconti Abyssus Scuba Urban Camo. The Abyssus professional dive watch collection was the first collection, and according to the company they have, “won the approval of such professional experts as the CNS, Italy’s National Diver Centre, forging close professional ties with the centre in the development of its monobloc Scuba Abissus 3.000…
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Spotted : Jonah Hill Wear Patek Philippe Nautilus (Ref. 5711/1A-010)On the Tonight Show
Last week was the Tonight Show, and Jonah Hill wear Patek Philippe Nautilus (Ref. 5711/1A-010). Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-010, stainless steel As a celebrity who can virtually afford any watch he wants, it shows excellent taste choosing the Nautilus. You can find countless famous people wearing Rolexes (including Hill), and that is not to say…
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The Heuer 100 Sale Is coming This Week
The Heuer 100 Sale is around the corner, and it will last from September 19th to 22nd. Crown & Caliber has acquired 70 rare and important vintage Heuer timepieces over the past few years. Crown & Caliber says this will mark the first time a sale like this (100 total Heuer watches) has been executed by a retailer, as…