Swatch Group Press Release: “Biel/Bienne, 28 June 2010 – With deep sadness and regret we inform you that Mr. Nicolas G. Hayek, Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors of The Swatch Group Ltd. unexpectedly passed away today due to heart failure during work at his beloved Swatch Group. Mr. Nicolas G. Hayek’s greatest [...]

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Watch journalist and friend of the show, Kristian Haagen, made a few great photographs of one of my favourite watches, the Patek Philippe Nautilus. His version, the chronograph, is the 40.5mm ref.5980/1A and uses an in-house caliber CH 28-520 C movement. I mention in-house, because for a long time, Patek Philippe was relying on chronograph [...]

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Movado Gentlemen's Gentry

Movado literally means “always in motion” and that refers to the innovative designs and cutting edge technology, which Movado puts into their watch collections.  Their pieces are conceived with versatility, comfort, and style from the very beginning.  The Movado Gentry watches are made for both men and women, but the men’s line is the focus for today.  The men’s Gentry watches offer variations in styling, 11 different styles, to be exact.  These distinct styles all come with Movado’s superior function and quality.  The men’s 0604998 is a wonderful watch to start your collection with.  This is the most affordable of the Gentry men’s watches, and is loaded with style.  It is crafted with the combination of stainless-steel and 18 carat gold plating.  The bracelet is a two toned, and comes in a gentlemen’s size, with a hidden folding clasp. This watch has a round white dial, which is embellished with uncustomary hour markings, as well as indexes.  The Gentry is a Swiss quartz movement, offering superior accuracy and reliability.  As with all Movado creations, the Gentry is designed with a slender case, which has been ergonomically fitted to the natural curve of the wrist.  This watch is a breakthrough in artistic design and Swiss craftsmanship.

Men's Black Raymond Weil Tango

Hey guys, if you want a truly elegant and charming timepiece, take a peak at the Tango Men’s Collection, by Raymond Weil.  Raymond Weil men’s Tango watches are crafted with extreme attention to detail.  The finishes on all of the RW watches are completed to perfection, making them one of the most sought after luxury watches in the world.  The Tango collection is diverse and comes in many variations.  One of my favorite looks is presented in the Raymond Weil Tango Chronograph men’s watch.  This timepiece is bold and masculine, and is addressed with chic detailing.  This watch has a black textured guilloche dial, with silver hands and white chronographic sub dials.  The bezel is an interesting design, featuring raised studs around the watch face, and is finished with polished stainless-steel.  This model is a battery operated Swiss quartz model, so it’s exceptionally accurate and reliable.  This precision quartz watch has a double date window, which is located at the 12 o’clock setting.  The strap on this timepiece is made of genuine leather, colored in black.  The entire look comes together, and makes for a watch which can carry you from the work place to the dance floor.  It is a timelessly sharp design and an remarkably well made watch.

TAG Heuer Pretty Pink Golf Watch

If you are searching for a watch that’s fun, feminine, and flirty…look no further than the TAG Heuer Golf watch.  TAG Heuer’s Women’s Golf watch, model WAE1114-FT6011 is one of this watch makers most lovely creations.  The Women’s Professional Gold watch meets all the standards for a sport luxury timepiece.  It is a Swiss Quartz movement, and battery operated.  This beautiful TAG watch features a petal pink coloration.  The dial is crafted in pink Mother-of-Pearl, with polished silver hands and indexes.  The distinctly designed square dial sits in a polished steel case of stainless-steel.  The case has been ergonomically designed to be slender and lightweight.  The Professional Women’s Golf watch has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, and is water resistant to 99 feet.  This model for the ladies is fitted with a matching pink bracelet, made from a durable rubber material.  This is the first ever professional watch, created specifically for golfers.  It is ergonomically produced, to not interrupt your swing.  Tiger Woods, himself helped to design and develop this watch, which comes in men’s and women’s models.  Theirs is no beating the TAG Heuer Women’s Professional Golf watch for looks or performance.  This lovely ladies model will tickle you pink!

When I just started out liking and looking at (serious) mechanical watches, Ebel was one of the brands that I really liked. Especially their chronograph with Zenith El Primero movement was particularly interesting, easy to recognize as these models have a snap-on case back. Over the years, the movements changed (from Zenith to Ebel’s in-house [...]

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Dad Will Love A Raymond Weil Parsifal

So you think Dad already knows how much you appreciate him?  You think that he understands just how much you love him, for all the great things he does for you?  You think he will be happy with a card for Father’s Day?  Think again.  Dad wants to open a special package, one that will make him feel great.  He wants to unwrap a Raymond Weil watch.  Raymond Weil timepieces are really elegant and classic.  The traditional stylings of their Parsifal watches will make him happy for years to come.  The Men’s Parsifal watches are designed with fine materials, and finished with impeccable quality.  These men’s timepieces are luxuriously adorned, wit diamond polished link bracelets and 25 jewel movements.  Their architecture offers a striking symmetry and ergonomic comfort, which in unmatched.  This Swiss watch maker has been at this craft since 1976, and they build their watches with integrity and ingenuity.  The Parsifal Collection makes a great Father’s Day choice, because of its traditionally elegant presentation.   The Raymond Weil Parsifal men’s automatic is stylish and graceful.  These men’s watches come with round dials, and raised Roman numerals, marking the hours.  They possess classic charm and are a truly handsome men’s line.  Make him feel special every day, when he puts on his Raymond Weil Parsifal watch.

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