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Posted on March 28th, 2009
Adam Keith
Blancpain, one of the Swiss haute horlogerie brands most associated with classicism, has steered boldly into a more contemporary direction with the introduction of the L-evolution watch collection. One of the biggest attention-getters at Blancpain’s exhibition at Baselworld 2009, these models reflect the artisanal workmanship we’ve come to expect from Blancpain but in a refreshing new format, along with new in-house movements developed from the 13RO “8-day” caliber. The outstanding features of these movements include a free-sprung titanium balance with proprietary gold adjustment weights, and a system of three spring barrels for an impressive power reserve. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on March 28th, 2009
Adam Keith
Seeing the TAG Heuer Monaco 1969 Original Re-Edition Chronograph in the metal at Baselworld 2009 confirmed all the good feelings I had when I first learned that TAG Heuer would be bringing back this sports chronograph legend. The end result is a stylishly retro timepiece that brings back all the key characteristics of the chronograph which Steve McQueen wore in the cult film “Le Mans”. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on March 28th, 2009
Adam Keith
The Ulysse Nardin Moonstruck watch is easily one of the most impressive debuts at the 2009 Baselworld exhibition. Sharing a bit of the “DNA” of the brilliant Tellurium Johannes Kepler watch from the famous Ulysse Nardin Trilogy of Time, the new Moonstruck again brings to the forefront a variety of innovative and breathtaking astronomic functions. In envisioning this masterpiece for Ulysse Nardin, the ever-ingenious Ludwig Oeschlin sought a wristwatch that expressed the influence of both Sun and Moon over the Earth. Continue Reading… »
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