Watches

At Baselworld 2013 Christophe Claret shared with me images of a new version of the X-Trem-1 called the Pinball. The first of which will be a piece unique to be sold at the Only Watch 2013 charity watch auction event. After the auction, there will be some other color variations of the X-Trem-1 Pinball that [...]... read more »The article Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Pinball Piece Unique For Only Watch 2013 first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Ariel Adams.

Can someone explain to us why most smart watches are so terribly ugly? "Connected" electronic watch makers can sure learn something from the Swiss watch industry. We also discuss the aBlogtoWatch trip to Frederique Constant to build timepieces, and what it means to have emotion for mechanical watches. ... read more »The article HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 138 – Ugly Smart Watch, Fun Making Watches first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Ariel Adams.

Just over a month ago I introduced you two Linde Werdelin’s newest pieces, the “Tech Green” and “Tech Gold”.   These new watches are part of the SpidoLite II family and feature a forged carbon case in combination with a proprietary ultra-light alloy inner case.  I think that the term “Carbon Tech” is a better and more exciting descriptor of this watch, but that’s just me.   Anyway, as I said in my initial introduction of the SpidoLite carbon tech, the materials innovation here is a perfect fit for LW’s already high-tech, modern sport watches.   My favorable impression of these watches was reinforced when I met with Linde Werdelin a few weeks ago at Baselworld.   Below are some hands on pics along with a bit of commentary and ordering information. Click through to read and see more © Perpetuelle, 2013. | Serving Up New Luxury and Avant-Garde Timepieces Daily. More Linde Werdelin

Written by Chaz NashBaume & Mercier and brand ambassador Emmanuelle Chriqui collaborated on a braided leather watch strap to add a bit of a creative twist to its Linea Watch collection.Actress, philanthropist, spokesperson for Colon Cancer Canada, brand ambassador and now creative designer for Baume & Mercier has collaborated with the luxury watchmaker to design an incredible braided leather watch strap which adds dimensional character to the Linea watch collection. Chriqui’s selection of colors for the watch straps include neutral sand, orange and white, colors she points out that are casual and staples for women’s fashion ensemble needs. She admits also wanting to include an electric blue strap, however, it was not to be. However, she was pleased with the choice for an orange strap, a bright color she equates with the chakra power center.Chriqui was pleased when Baume & Mercier approached her and asked if she would be interested in collaborating on a piece. She made a special visit to the watch manufacture’s factory spending several days discussing her concept of a hard and soft design combination, which she felt would complement the interchangeable Linea line by incorporating both elements to further diversify the Linea watch collection’s visual essence.Chriqui’s assessment was on right on target as the creative collaboration produced a beautifully braided watch strap that extends an already elegantly designed watch, making it fashionably flexible while conveying a fresh air of elegance.Linea features a round 27mm satin-brushed stainless steel case with a polished bezel displaying etched numerals one through twelve. The hour/minute and seconds hands are ruthenium. The case is contrasted by a beautiful mother-of-pearl dial with riveted stainless steel indexes at each hour station with the exception of the 6 o’clock position, where a date aperture window is located.Linea has a quartz movement which is protected by an antiglare sapphire crystal and it is water resistance up to 50 meters. It is of course adorned with the new Chriqui design braided leather straps which has a pin buckle closure.Linea (Model 10115) Orange leather strapLinea (Model 10116) – Beige (warm sand) leather strapLinea (Model 10117) – White leather strapLinea is available for $2100 and is according to Baume & Mercier’s website a limited edition watch, however, there is no indication as to the number of pieces for each colored strap model, you’ll just have to leap on purchasing your favorite color!

Hands-on with the ArtyA Son of Sound was an experience with one of the more interesting watches from one of the more interesting brands at Baselw0rld 2013. We first debuted the Son of Sound guitar-style watch here. Certainly polarizing the Son of Sound is a further effort by ArtyAs Yvan Arpa to connect with the rock and rollers his brand does so well with.... read more »The article ArtyA Son Of Sound Guitar Watch Hands-On first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Ariel Adams.

A little late this month in our announcement, but we wanted to congratulate Hanbit C. from Fair Oaks, California who is the winner of the Ritmo Mundo Persepolis Triple Time watch that was the aBlogtoWatch giveaway piece from April 2013. This month you can still enter for a chance to win a Wryst Airbone watch on aBlogtoWatch here. ... read more »The article Winner Announced: Ritmo Mundo Persepolis Triple Time Watch first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Ariel Adams.

Written by Chaz NashTorsten Nagengast Timeline (TNT) has a newly designed watch that is speeding down the vintage watch racetrack in stunning style – The Silverstone Racing Chronographe.TNT,  an independent watchmaker, has designed has designed an absolutely phenomenal racing watch that also happens to be an officially certified chronographe watch inspired by racing chronographs of the 50s and 60s. This modern designed watch is idling so high on the opportunity timepiece racetrack that it happens to be a limited edition collectible and as such may vanish before you can finish reading this article.TNT Silverstone Racing Chronographe showcases with a sporty 39 mm diameter 316L stainless steel case which is 14.50 mm in height and proudly displays Torsten Nagengast Timeline’s signature TNT logo on the dial at 12 o’clock. The case features a substantial black bezel with a tachymeter scale displaying white Arabic numerals.  It is adorned with a masculine satin-brushed stainless steel bracelet which adds to its already inimitable speed driven character.Silverstone Racing Chronographe is available for pre-order in two dial color options: black with white sub-dials or white with black sub-dial. Both watch models feature three sub-dials located at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock. The hour/minute hands are facetted with a luminous coating on the tips of the hands.    TNT Silverstone Racing Chronographe houses a high performance ETA automatic chronographe movement and is an Officially Certified Chronometer Chronographe. The dial and movement are carefully preserved under a shatter-proof resistant Hesalithe crystal, synonymous of the TNT brand.Silverstone Chronographe sports a cleverly designed caseback which resembles a tire rim lugs and all. The ornate caseback is engraved and displays: Silverstone by Torsten Nagengast Timeline, Officially Certified Chronometer Chronographe, Limited Edition 01/99, 10 ATM Water Resistant and Swiss Made.Again Silverstone Chronographe is a limited edition watch of only 99 pieces and as such it is selling worldwide. At present the watchmaker is taking preorders and will do so until May 28, 2013. Anticipated delivery of the watch will be August/September 2013.For more information about Silverstone Chronographe visit their website at this link TNT’s  click on the web page – The Silverstone Project.This is indeed an amazing watch and it really will not be available for long so put the pedal to the metal and purchase it with haste!

Below is an excerpt of the entire article on Fratellowatches. Click Speedy Tuesday – OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3575.20 to read the entire article. It's Speedy Tuesday! Don't let the broad arrow hands fool you! Often confused with the Speedmaster Broad Arrow, this Moonphase model is definitely part of the "Speedmaster Professional" collection. This Speedmaster Professional Moonphase is based on the Speedmaster '57 re-edition ref. 3894.50.37 that was introduced in 1997/1998. It was in production from 1999 till 2003 and has the famous hand-wound Lemania based caliber 1866 movement. This is a modified version of the caliber 1861 movement, that can be found in the current line-up of Speedmaster Professional 'Moonwatch' timepieces.The post Speedy Tuesday – OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3575.20 appeared first on Fratellowatches - Opinions on watches, watch reviews, watch stories & industry news.

It is not often that one gets to handle and spend time with a watch of such horological importance. In my recent visit to the Isle of Man with Roger Smith (that you can read about here), Roger asked me if I wanted to see something special. I did not know what he had in mind, being that I thought that everything he produced at his studio was special already.... read more »The article George Daniels Co-Axial Chronograph Watch Hands-On first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Adi Soon.

Rolex has just launched a smart new new video promotional campaign called "Rolex And Icons." People often ask us "what watch brands are using social media well." This requires a lot of thought as only a few come to mind who are even using social media properly.... read more »The article “Rolex And Icons” Video Campaign Launches To Promote Famous Wearers first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Ariel Adams.