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A Surprise From The Orient? An Automatic Watch?

Again, the kind folks at Orient have graced us with the offer to my readers for a free watch! Last time it was a speed run to see who would post the quickest. This time let me pick the witty comment of the run. Hey, an automatic watch for a smart comment! Who could beat it! My last reader that won the piece, stops in and really has enjoyed it. CEM5J005W.JPG

Here is a spread of some of the new
Orient pieces, check them out if you are looking for a reasonably priced Japanese watch with an automatic movement.
I actually love the new age marketing approach, hitting blogs etc. with there product and letting people in the states know the real size of their organization in Japan. There is always an option to get a nice timepiece in every price bracket, Orient is a great starter automatic!

13 comments February 20th, 2010

Omega Autoquartz? A.K.A. Omegamatic?

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Yah, they made one, not long ago in about 1997 and ran production just for a short time? Autoquartz for the Swatch group kinda took a slide to Tissot and Omega left it there to stay. So, what’s the point. Well, it is perfect for a collector, nice size (39mm), obscure, and really wearable. Someone wrote a great portion on Wikipedia, really couldn’t believe they took the time? See if you can get your hands on one of these, they are really cool, and will be worth something in the future, I would bet. CTWG

Add comment January 27th, 2010

Daytona For Chronograph Lovers.



The 4130 movement from Rolex is arguably the best chronograph in production to date. Reversing the trend to be overcomplicated, it puts the highly functional movement together with no fuss. Daytona worship has not declined and there are many different flavors for the Chronograph available. If the steel is not there for the taking, check the other, strap, gold etc. models. You may be surprised how nice a 18k and steel looks with different dials. I mean for heaven’s sake it is the same movement, don’t get caught up in the steel! Buy for the movement and then the case. CTWG

2 comments December 21st, 2009

Comanche by Kobold

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Kobold hits the scene again with a new introduction this month! The Kobold Comanche is the latest edition to the Kobold line, finally offering the rubber strap requested by so many and a real sharp industrial look.
“The Kobold Comanche Chronograph is the latest addition to the growing line of professional-grade watches by Kobold. The Comanche was designed for military pilots and offers such features as a uni-directional rotating bezel with count-up minute scale and a domed sapphire crystal with antireflective coating. The rotating bezel’s design is superior to conventional bezels thanks to the use of ceramic ball bearings which ensure that the bezel rotates smoothly even in extreme conditions. The Comanche’s scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is domed to minimize the reflection of light, thereby reducing the chance that the pilot wearing this wrist instrument is distracted by glare.”
Get your Christmas list ready! CTWG

Add comment November 10th, 2009

Powder Coat Takes On Fashion

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Have you seen “The Black Out Concept”? Taking high end goods, say watches, that are in stainless steel and blasting them in PVD and well, blacking them out. The Rolex GMT pictured is a fine example of the process. Houses, Cars nothing is spared. I like it, different and a little military, but cool. CTWG

Check their site: http://www.blackoutconcept.com

2 comments October 29th, 2009

Rolex Promotes Smoking?

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Well, not actually, they did provide a nice box for the cigs though! Came across this insert from an estate buy of an older Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Read the bottom line, ya just can’t suggest these things anymore from your old watch boxes. The P.C. Police would be all over the company promoting the smoking lifestyle! CTWG

1 comment October 1st, 2009

Exploded Submariner

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Photo: J. Peter of Watchmakingblog.com

Just in “case” you have never witnessed the dissected case and the high quality that is a Rolex Submariner, check this exploded style shot and breakdown of the components. You can see all the gaskets to the crown, crystal, and back of the watch, making it the most sought after “Dive” watch construction of our time. The extra thick crystal and superior craftmanship have made this watch an ICON of contemporary watch making. The new introduction of the Submariner steel and gold has all these components and a little heavier construction than older models, but steel lovers still have to wait!(maybe this Basel) CTWG

1 comment September 22nd, 2009

Union Without The States?

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Sister companies can be a drag sometimes, Girard Perregaux has Daniel Jean Richard, Rolex has Tudor and Glashutte has Union Glashutte. Often times quality and availability are issues, and it is the case here also. If you have the scratch for a Glashutte Original get it! Still, there are many out there that want a high quality watch with a few less bells and whistles and at a lower price point, Union is it. Made by the same hands that form Glashutte Original, but much less expensive. No where to be found in the States, we will just have to wait till the Euros think we are worthy, this could be a long wait. CTWG

1 comment September 16th, 2009

A Stone For Jeremy Glick

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Everyone was deeply effected from the 9/11 tragedy in America and it hit very close to home here in Pittsburgh with United Flight 93 coming down in the fields just south of here. Each year I hear the name Jeremy Glick and what a hero he was during the last moments that took place on that plane. He was a fellow Judo black belt and Champion at the National level, so when I hear his name it always rings of what a real American encompasses. Thank you, Jeremy your spirit as a Judo player and fine American live on…….We place a stone on your grave today.CTWG

1 comment September 11th, 2009

Blumlux Dress For Less…..

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Dress watches can be a tough pick sometimes for gents. They don’t get a great deal of play in the collection and typically they are priced pretty high also. You want something that you can get attention with, but not break the bank on the few dress occasions you step out for. Along comes the snazzy pinched pool table look of the Blumlux watch. With their argyle dials and sharp looks, you may just be the “wrist magnet” of the party. Check their stuff!
http://www.blumlux.com/watches/wisdom.php

1 comment September 10th, 2009

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