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Baselworld 2010 Preview Porsche Design Heritage P’6530
Thirty years ago, Porsche Design created a small revolution in the watch world by launching the first chronograph in titanium. It has now reproduced this legendary model. Faithful to the original, the new Heritage P’6530, constructed entirely in shot-blasted titanium, has the same positive characteristics as its illustrious predecessor: pure, clear lines and integrated pushpieces.…
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The Seiko Astron GPS Solar Limited Edition
Originally introduced at Baselworld 2012, the Seiko Astron GPS Solar is an unprecedented solar powered quartz GPS watch. It features automatic GPS calibration of hours, minutes and seconds, including automatic and manual time zone adjustment, across all time zones (and with regards to Daylight Savings time); it also has a perpetual calendar function, correct to…
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Patek Philippe Horology Programme of New York
Last month, the Henri Stern Watch Agency (HSWA), which is the historical US subsidiary of Patek Philippe, inaugurated the Patek Philippe Horology Programme of New York, the second watchmaker training program of its kind outside of the venerable watchmaker’s Geneva workshops. The new school will operate out of the same state of the art facility,…
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Porsche Design P’6250 Compass Watch
Porsche Design unveiled a new compass watch in March at Baselworld, the P’6250 Compass. Available in a limited run of 911 pieces. The P’6250 watch has a three-hand display on the top side. Powering the time and date display is the self-winding Swiss made Sellita SW300 movement. Concealed underneath the hinged dial, is a removable…
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Baselworld 2016: Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 5230
This year at Baselworld, Patek Philippe debuted a new World Time watch (Ref. 5230), available in white or rose gold, replacing all previous models. The new timepiece has a number of subtle changes, including a new time zone dial, a slightly redesigned case, and new hands. Dubai now supplants Riyadh and Brisbane replaces Noumea. Another…
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Seiko Presage 100th Anniversary Enamel Dial
Seiko has announced two new watches with fired porcelain enamel dials that pay homage to the first Seiko wristwatch. These special Seiko Presage 100th Anniversary Enamel Dial watches will be released in January in two variations: time/date (shown above, right) and power reserve (shown above, left) — in a limited production of 500 each. The…
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Porsche Design 40Y Limited Edition Set
In 1972, the first product introduced under the Porsche Design brand was the black Chronograph I P’6540. The second product from Porsche Design followed in 1978: the P’8478. To celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary, Porsche Design has created a limited edition set called the “40Y of Iconic Products” which includes a watch and aviator glasses,…
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Eric Clapton’s Rolex Oyster Chronograph Ref. 6034 to be auctioned
A Rolex Oyster Chronograph Ref. 6034 from Eric Clapton’s collection will be auctioned on Saturday, June 28th at Auctionata. The watch is from the 1950s and comes in a 35 mm by 12 mm 18K rose gold case with a rose gold bracelet. It is powered by a caliber R 72 that is manually wound…
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Porsche Design Celebrates Launch of the Flat Six Collection at SoHo Flagship Store
Last night, Porsche Design had a party at their flagship store in SoHo to celebrate the new Flat Six collection. The store, which opened in January, is the largest Porsche Design store in the world and has the entire watch collection, as well as an array of killer luggage, clothing and accessories. The new P’6300…
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PHOTO REPORT: Seiko’s new high-end Madison Avenue boutique
In August, Seiko opened their first US flagship boutique. The prime Madison Avenue location is home to the world’s premiere fashion and luxury brands. The boutique carries an unprecedented selection of Seiko products, including: Astron, Ananta, Prospex, Grand Seiko and Credor. Seiko Ananta Chronograph Grand Seiko watchmaker disassembling a movement Seiko Prospex 300 Diver Seiko…
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New Rolex Yacht-Master in Everose gold with Cerachrom bezel
Each year on Baselworld Press Day (a day before the show officially opens to the public), Rolex rolls up the shades on their vitrines to unveil their new timepieces. It is an annual ritual, an unofficial ceremony signifying the start of Baselworld if you will. And for Baselworld 2015, we were there as the shades…
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VIDEO: Rolex Caliber 3135 Disassembled and then Reassembled
Watchfinder & Co.’s head watchmaker Tony Williams demonstrates the Rolex caliber 3135 being disassembled and then reassembled.