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 watches“it serves no function. CTWG

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Click the picture to the right to enjoy one of the most original watches produced to date: Watch specs below, remember the module, it is the KEY to this fine timepiece. 15% discount is provided for purchases made thru: CTWG Dark/Light Special Use promo code: CTWG

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.

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

Yes, the grand-daddy of all watch shows, BaselWorld 2007 is nigh. For CTWG, it is a pilgrimage to the holy land, building after building of the world’s finest timepieces all laid out for eye-popping viewing. Let me know what interests you, and I will do my darndest to cover it with pictures etc. Maybe this year I will finally learn to pronounce Feldschlosschen? CTWG

Christie’s just broke their own single watch auction record with the sale of a Vintage Patek Philippe. The “Grogan” watch is a single button split second Chronograph in yellow gold that was custom built for a left hand user. The ticket folks, 1.9 million (U.S. dollars) and purchased by an European collector (they always are)! This circa 1925 watch hops to the top three bracket for amount paid for a high-end watch, and Grogan, we believe, represents the name of the original owner. CTWG

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In a truly unique move, celebrated pop artist Burton Morris teams with Kobold to create a one of a kind timepiece to be auctioned for a 911 charity.

CTWG has secured the official press release. Check it here.

For more information about Kobold watches call Chad the Watch Guy at
412-682-0226.

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I just received the NEW limited edition Zinex watch. I love it. A real monster at 47mm, it is put together quite well. The dark dial has a real industrial look and provides great contrast to the logo and markers. Super-lumi dial is beautifully understated to offset the size of the piece. The crown alone is 10.5mm “that’s big folks“ real big. There are no knocks on this piece, sapphire crystal, 250 grams of 316L stainless, the list goes on. As a watch introduction it is a solid, workhorse watch, ETA 2824 all the fixings, get one of the 100 made in this edition. Two crowns up! CTWG

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Kobold revives a favorite, with the Sir Ernest Shackleton Old Explorer’s model. If you remember the original, it featured that beautiful flesh tone dial. Now you can enjoy the smokin’ Artic blue. Michael Kobold, known for his more industrial hard German look, does a great job with this subtle dress/casual throw back timepiece. A hand-wound, Swiss-made movement, caliber K.348 (modified Unitas 6497) powers the Sir Ernest and is a technological marvel. The movement has been re-engineered to display a large center second hand and features traditional decorations, such as Geneva stripes on the bridges and an engine-turned surface. The Unitas 6497 has been a great movement for many companies, but the dressing on the Kobold is the best I have witnessed with this movement. 40+mm for the big case lovers , and limited to 50 pieces! CTWG has one for sale(so far)… first come, first serve. Locate yours quick, they won’t stay on the market long! CTWG

For more information about Kobold watches call Chad the Watch Guy at
412-682-0226.

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Here is another sneak preview of some Zinex gems:
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I will have the opportunity to personally review this new line soon!!! The pictures have been tempting, I am sure the real product will be great, check back soon for the Official CTWG review. CTWG

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