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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Rolex Updates the Classic DatejustApril 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment  The Rolex Datejust is perhaps the quintessential wear-it-anywhere-suit-or-jeans watch. On the 60th anniversary of the original launch, Rolex presents the Oyster Perpetual Datejust II Rolesor. The new model updates the classic Datejust design with a 41mm case. Available in steel and either white or yellow gold with a fluted bezel, the Datejust II is waterproof to 100 meters. The COSC-certified … [Read more...] Ploprof Returns Better Than EverApril 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment  The name makes me think of a bad guy in a James Bond film. I hear Sean Connery saying “The game is over Ploprof.” The name of course belongs to an icon of the 1970s – a dive watch created by Omega for the wrists of PLOngeurs PROFessionals, French for professional divers. To quote Omega’s press materials, it was “one of the most rugged, robust and seaworthy divers’ watches ever … [Read more...] The Sotirio Bvlgari Annual CalendarApril 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment  To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the opening of their first store in Rome, Bvlgari is launching a line of watches bearing the founder’s name, Sotirio Bvlgari. Each watch in the line shares distinctive design elements. The cases are produced by Bvlgari Group member Finger, which has been making watch cases since 1898. The case lugs are the signature feature, integrated into the caseback at … [Read more...] Oris ProDiver ChronographApril 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment  The new 51mm Oris ProDiver features an innovative safety system: the rotating unidirectional bezel must be lifted before it can be turned. A vulcanized rubber ring makes it easier to manipulate the bezel. The ProDiver’s titanium case houses a black DLC-coated safety barrier to protect the crown and pushers while still allowing them to be screwed into the case, ensuring water-resistance to 1000 … [Read more...] 12 FACES OF TIME Profiles Top WatchmakersApril 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment  The mood was refreshingly festive inside a packed pavilion in front of Hall 1 at Basel as luminaries from the world of watches gathered to celebrate Elizabeth Doerr’s new book, 12 FACES OF TIME: HOROLOGICAL VIRTUOSOS. Slated for release this fall, 12 FACES is a non-commercial, close-up look at 12 leading independent watchmakers and their mechanical masterpieces. Leonid Khankin, owner and … [Read more...] Antiquorum’s May Sale Includes Patek 1436, 5016April 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment  On May 9 and 10 Antiquorum will auction over 300 watches and clocks at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva. The highlight of the sale is a Patek Philippe Ref. 1436, stainless steel split-seconds chronograph, pictured below. This piece is one of four known examples of which three survived, and one of only two first generation watches known to exist. This timepiece was produced in 1945 and sold on … [Read more...] Sotheby’s Collector Timepieces in GenevaApril 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment On May 10 at Geneva's Beau-Rivage Hotel, Sotheby's will offer vintage and modern collectible timepieces including Patek Philippe Refs. 5959P and 2499 (fourth series), and a historically important gold, enamel and diamond presentation pocket watch most likely made for King Ludwig II of Bavaria circa 1880. … [Read more...] Antiquorum Collectors Watches in GenevaApril 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment On May 9 and 10 Antiquorum will auction over 300 fine timepieces at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva. Featured lots include Patek Refs. 1436 and 5016, and a 1928 Patek Tiffany single-button split-seconds chronograph. Previews will be held in Shanghai April 26 and 27, Hong Kong April 29 and 30, and Geneva May 7 - 10. … [Read more...] Sotheby’s Geneva Auction Features Patek 5959April 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Sotheby’s May 10 auction of fine timepieces at the Beau-Rivage Hotel in Geneva will feature treasures old and new. The star among the modern offerings is a Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph Ref. 5959P. This piece, estimated at between $250,000 and $350,000, contains Patek’s first fully in-house chronograph calibre, CHF 27-525PS, which, at 5.25mm, is the thinnest column-wheel … [Read more...] Patrizzi & Co. Watchmaking MasterpiecesApril 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment On 4 June in New York City, Patrizzi & Co. will auction a collection of watchmaking masterpieces including Patek Philippe references 2499 third series and 3940 first series, so-called 58/60. Pieces to be auctioned will be on display June 1 - 3 at Patrizzi & Co. 595 Madison Ave., Sixth Floor, NY, NY. Additional exhibitions in Milan and Geneva will be be announced. … [Read more...] Patrizzi & Co. European Renaissance ClocksApril 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment Patrizzi & Co. will auction a collection of European renaissance clocks on Sunday 24 May at the Grand Hotel Et De Milan in Milan, Italy. The pieces to be auctioned will be on display on 21 – 23 May 2009, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 24 May 2009, from 10 a.m. at Patrizzi & Co, Via Monte di Pietà 24, 20121 Milan, Italy. … [Read more...] Blancpain’s New L-evolution CollectionApril 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment  For 2009 Blancpain introduces 2 new movements based on Caliber 13R0. The first is the automatic winding Caliber 13R5 with date and power reserve, and the second is Caliber 66R9 with complete calendar and moonphase displays. Along with Calibers 5025 and 1241H, these movements power 4 watches in a new line called L-evolution. The collection includes the Automatique 8 Jours, Moon Phase 8 Jours, Alarm … [Read more...] Philippe Bonay Named Lange N.A. PresidentApril 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment  A. Lange & Söhne has announced the appointment of Philippe Bonay to the position of President of A. Lange & Söhne, North America, effective April 13, 2009. Mr. Bonay has a strong background and knowledge of the luxury watch industry, having previously held the post of President of Panerai North America where he played a key role in the growth and development of the brand. Mr. Bonay also has … [Read more...] DeWitt’s Wild AntipodeApril 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Jerome DeWitt is a charming man who knows how to create suspense, and how to create watches. We entered his elegant booth at Basel and were seated in comfortable chairs around a low table. As the presentation began, Mr. DeWitt produced what looked like a substantial watch on a small stand, covered with a cloth, and he set it on the table, still covered. He moved like a magician holding a bird just … [Read more...] Hamilton for 2009: BASE Jumping, Diving, and MoreApril 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Some say the trend toward ever-larger watches is slowing, but you would not know it to look at Hamilton’s new 50mm Khaki BASE Jump watches. That’s BASE as in parachuting off of Buildings, Antennas, Spans and Earth. Available in automatic and chronograph versions, we will focus on the latter as it presents an interesting twist (pun intended): the timing functions are activated by turning the … [Read more...] Breitling’s Chronomat B01 With Manufacture MovementApril 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Breitling is practically synonymous with chronograph, and on May 28, 2009, Breitling will officially launch the Chronomat B01 with their new in-house automatic-winding chronograph movement, known as Caliber B01. Initially the watch will be available at only about 35 retailers in the U.S., with additional retailers coming on-line quickly. As of late March, about 2000 pieces had been produced. … [Read more...] Movado’s Classic Datron is BackApril 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Movado’s new Series 800 Datron is inspired by the classic 1970 Datron automatic chronograph. The new model is the first entry in Movado’s Collector’s Edition series. The 40mm tonneau-shaped Datron is powered by the ETA caliber 2894-2 automatic chronograph with 37 jewels and a 42 hour power reserve. The round date aperture at 12 is an homage to Movado’s iconic Museum dot. … [Read more...] Christophe Claret’s Amazing DualTowApril 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment  The biggest buzz in Basel surrounded Christophe Claret’s DualTow, an amazing timepiece created to celebrate the eponymous manufacture’s 20th anniversary. The hand-winding caliber CC20A has 582 parts including 73 jewels and features a one-minute tourbillon and a patented single-pusher planetary-gear chronograph with a striking mechanism that chimes when the chronograph pusher is activated. All … [Read more...] Longines Column-Wheel ChronographApril 7, 2009 By 1 Comment  Longines started manufacturing timing equipment in 1878 with the launch of a simple 20 ligne column-wheel chronograph, reference number 20H. Over the years, many other Longines chronograph calibers have incorporated a column-wheel mechanism. The new Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph continues this horological heritage into the 21st century. This Longines houses a new caliber developed by ETA for … [Read more...] Patek Ladies’ Nautilus and Rose Gold CalatravaApril 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment  Following the relaunch of the Nautilus men’s collection in 2006, Patek Philippe presents a new Nautilus ladies’ line for 2009. Design and technical elements from the men’s line carry over. The new ladies’ Nautilus models are available in 18K white or rose gold with precious diamonds (Ref. 7010/1) or with a satin-finished bezel (Ref. 7011/1), and with silvery white or gray dials. 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