Archive for March, 2007
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Okay, so a guy on vacation looses a gifted G.M.T. Master while swimming in Half Moon Bay, Antigua. The lost watch takes up residence on the ocean floor for two years thrashing to and fro. Along swims a Frenchman, who finds the watch on his dive. In a fine demonstration of upstanding character, he returns it to Rolex London. Rolex London consults the Rolex service records and discovers the original buyer was the swimmer’s brother. They contact the brother. In another display of upstanding character, the big brother has the watch re-conditioned and re-gifts it back to his brother with a little sage advice, “Don’t lose it this time.” Check out the before/after pics folks; the G.M.T. doesn’t even have the triple lock–and the movement is perfect. CTWG
March 29th, 2007
What makes a watch strap $50, $100, $150 more than another watch strap. The craft of leather strapmaking is limited to a few fine leather shops. I believe Hermes takes the prize for the finest straps produced in the watch industry. Check out the real art of strap making. CTWG
March 28th, 2007
Sport watches do not need to prove themselves–as is the case–with the watchmaking feat of the Bell & Ross Tourbillon. As I mentioned on the comments of Wristwatchreview.com, this is the “Jump the Shark” move of the sport watch industry. Your customer-base buys black, PVD, big, square watches! Why would you put a high complication in that piece? Do you put a Hermes saddle on a Donkey, of course not, and you don’t need a tourbillion for a sport model watch–it serves no function. CTWG
March 23rd, 2007
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Movement: Mechanical with automatic winding, ETA caliber 2892-A2, luxury finish (perlage, with blued screws), modified with a planetary gearing module for controlling the length of the hour hand, certified COSC chronometer, logo engraved into the rotor (Geneva stripes)…. Functions: Hours, by means of continual radial displacement of the hour hand on a dual-phase scale (day and night), minutes, center seconds hand, date at 6 o’clock. … Dials: Black or silvered finish in all versions, colour differentiation of the dual-phase hour scale (Pascal’s spiral), with a raised outer ring for minute and second graduations, Superluminova luminescent numerals and hands (except Transparent Edition). … Case: Diameter 39,0 mm, height 12,8 mm, stainless steel (sporty models), 18K yellow or red gold (elegant models), water resistant to 50m, sapphire crystal front and back. … Buckle: 18K Buckle with plated deployment (Hybrid) is standard thru 2004 and early 2005 production; thereafter, 18K solid Deployment system is standard issue in 2005 production. … Band: Calfskin black with duotone or grey stitching; Alligator in black or brown; PARITY model straps are white alligator with anthracite lizard infills. Parity model straps are anthracite Alligator or white Alligator with anthracite lizard infills. … All terms, conditions and product specifications are subject to change.
March 14th, 2007
Many watches make complication look simple, but no one does it quite like Cyclos watches. The fine folks at Cyclos integrate “ante meridian” and “post meridian” in a fashion that will baffle most watch pros. With all their cards on the table they show every component of the watch–and the history behind it. It could truly be the most under appreciated watch in the industry. CTWG
March 7th, 2007
We are creeping ever closer to the big show, and I hope all have your trips planned. Baselworld is a perfect show for all watch enthusiasts buyer or not! (being open to the public). If you have a chance, being a pasionate watch collector, this would be a great holiday. A new Basel Village is to be opened this year 6:00p.m. to 2:00a.m. to rub elbows and throw a few back after a gruelling day of watch browsing. Hope to see ya there! CTWG
March 2nd, 2007
