Omega Olympic Timeless Collection
Written by admin on June 27, 2009 – 4:54 pm -OMEGA Olympic Timeless Collection Six classic timepieces and the world premiere of the Speedmaster 5-Counters Chronographs The precision chronographs in the Olympic Timeless Collection pay special tribute to the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing and to OMEGA’s key contributions to the art and science of sports timekeeping. The watches recall the chronographs used at the Los Angeles 1932 Olympic Games when OMEGA was named Official Timekeeper for the first time. Six of the models in the Collection feature the Arabic numerals and the red OMEGA name and logo found on those early models and share an extraordinarily striking feature: the five interlocking coloured Olympic rings are mounted on the counterweights of the central chronograph seconds... more
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Omega De Ville Chronoscope
Written by admin on June 27, 2009 – 4:50 pm -The De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph in the OMEGA Olympic Timeless Collection has a sober lacquered white dial, elegantly set off by the vintage red OMEGA symbol and name, black Arabic numerals and rhodium plated facetted hour, minute and small seconds hands, complemented by elegant 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph recorders with blue hands at 3 and 6 o’clock, respectively. The counterweight on the blue central chronograph seconds hand features the five coloured Olympic rings, in reference to OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games. The De Ville Co-Axial collection represents the fine art of watchmaking in all respects. Its case design recalls the popular OMEGA models of the fifties; all models feature the exclusive OMEGA... more
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Breitling Watches Are A Sign Of Style And Sophistication
Written by admin on June 13, 2009 – 12:06 am -In the modern age, when we can find the time on every laptop computer, microwave, cell phone, dashboard and other electronic gadget, we still need the wristwatch. After all, even with all those other methods of telling time, we still reflexively check our wrists when we're running late, waiting for a friend, or heading to a meeting. A wristwatch is for more than just telling time, too. Depending on the watch, you're saying a lot of different things about you. Finely crafted, beautiful wristwatches are an indicator of your taste and sophistication. They're one of the few fashion accessories that a man can use to reveal personal style, especially if he needs to dress appropriately for work. Women can wear wristwatches like jewelry. A quality wristwatch... more
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Patek Philippe Watches: The Best in the World
Written by admin on June 12, 2009 – 3:07 pm -By Robin Cassidy If you're interested in Swiss watches or have read some wristwatch reviews, you've probably heard of Patek Philippe watches. You've also probably heard that Patek Philippe watches are the best in the world. But, exactly why is a Patek Philippe watch considered to be the best? Patek Philippe has been making watches since 1839. They were founded in Geneva, Switzerland, and right from the start their reputation as manufacturers of fine timepieces spread throughout Europe and the world. Many famous people have owned a Patek Philippe watch, some of which were especially commissioned. Many components and processes are required in making a watch. A watch needs to be made from the right materials, use current technology, with a reliable... more
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What Makes a Vintage Watch Collectible?
Written by admin on June 1, 2009 – 4:35 am -What Makes a Vintage Watch Collectible? If you want a timepiece with stand-out style—or just one that no one else can get—think vintage. But in watchspeak, vintage means more than just cool-looking or rare. Edward Faber, owner of New York vintage retailer Aaron Faber Gallery, uses the term to define collectible watches made between 1935 (roughly when Swiss technological improvements like shock-proofing were invented) and 1985 (when CAD/CAM, a computer system that factored out the watchmaker’s hand, became the manufacturing standard). Whether you’re buying a $500 Hamilton or a $50,000 Patek Philippe, you’re making an investment—one that could pay off significantly over time. Here, Edward Faber, owner of New York vintage retailer... more
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