Blogs1 - 10 of 12 recent posts for tag:"modern watches"
07
Dec
2009
The Evolution of Watch Repair Tools and Technologies

11 days ago by gruszecki

Watches have evolved throughout the years, starting from the intricate craftsmanship of wind-up pocket watches that are still in existence today, and then slowly evolving to the more accurate quartz watches using the power of crystal oscillators to keep the watch in time. Eventually, watches evolved ...

Gruszecki's Blog - gruszecki.wordpress.com

04
Dec
2009
President Barack Obama’s Jorg Gray Secret Service Watch

14 days ago by Rrryan

The UK’s Times Online published a bit yesterday detailing the discovery of US President Barrack Obama’s Jorg Gray Secret Service chrono by collector Jeff Stein, crediting him as “foremost among the watch detectives” in the process. (congrats, Jeff!) Of course, Jeff had a published an account already ...

I Already Have a Watch. - ialreadyhaveawatch.com · 1 reference

30
Nov
2009
Graham SAS Chronofighter Oversize Titanium: Good Lord.

18 days ago by Rrryan

The names and insignia of military units and organizations are usually considered government property, and as such are typically regarded as being in the public domain in most modern nations. makes it easy for companies like Graham to piggyback on the honor of some organizations. And why not? Lumino ...

I Already Have a Watch. - ialreadyhaveawatch.com · 1 reference

27
Nov
2009
Holiday Watch Specials: Some Great Watch Reading

21 days ago by Rrryan

Again, it’s that time of year, that time when many major publications release special holiday watch features leading up to the holiday shopping season. There are a fehttp://ialreadyhaveawatch.com/wp-admin/post-new.phpw good ones out this year, my favorite of which is in Financial Times. The New York ...

I Already Have a Watch. - ialreadyhaveawatch.com · 1 reference

23
Nov
2009
Rogue Warrior Watches

25 days ago by Rrryan

When Dumbass is not Dumb Enough. A Whole New Level of Stupid. I almost struggle for words. The world of military watch collecting is fraught with all kinds of stupidity spouted by sellers and marketers trying to profit from some supposed “military” allure. And perhaps it’s to be anticipated when bra ...

I Already Have a Watch. - ialreadyhaveawatch.com · 1 reference

19
Nov
2009
J.C. Biver in The Economist

29 days ago by Rrryan

Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver The Economics of Marketing Watches and Luxury Goods Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver was recently featured in the very interesting article “Face Value: Salesman of the Irrational” in The Economist. And in addition to a CV that includes such famous accomplishments as successf ...

I Already Have a Watch. - ialreadyhaveawatch.com · 1 reference

23
Oct
2009
When Luxury Brands “Attack”: What Chopard Would Have Us Think We’re ...

56 days ago by Rrryan

Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Time Attack MF But good grief, this is bad design. Why can’t anyone design watches any more? Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Time Attack MF Presented for consideration is a new offering from Chopard, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Time Attack MF. ...

I Already Have a Watch. - ialreadyhaveawatch.com · 1 reference

20
Oct
2009
Omega X-33 Article Mentioned in “Omega Lifetime” Magazine

59 days ago by Rrryan

Buzz Aldrin and his Speedmaster on the cover of "Omega Lifetime" magazine This actually happened a while back this summer and I had been meaning to report it here earlier but somehow getting sidetracked along the way. But after an email exchange with another collector who was previously unaware, I d ...

I Already Have a Watch. - ialreadyhaveawatch.com · 1 reference

09
Jul
2009
The Evolution of Time Keeping

161 days ago by William Reichwein

Before the advent of cheap watches, mechanical watches, and other advanced products of the sort, there was an evolution of time keeping that occurred. In the earliest of civilizations, before time keeping was extremely accurate, people used interesting and quite scientific methods for keeping track ...

Very Cheap Watches - verycheapwatches.com · 2 references

10
Jun
2009
Stylish Watches For Men

190 days ago by Brandon Crittle

Whether you’re a fan of modern, contemporary, or vintage watches. There’s something for just about everyone. Today, I’ve composed a list of some very stylish watches for men, that will make you stand ahead of the pack. The Mogul Watch in Silver The water resistant Mogual Watch comes in a gorgeous sl ...

Metro Style Men - splendicity.com/metrostylemen · 53 references

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