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Archive for December, 2010

How To Change an Omega X-33 Battery

 

There's a good guide to changing the battery in the Omega X-33 watch over on the Horology Crazy blog. There's lots of photos of showing the removal of the bracelet and case back. And it's nice to get a look inside this classic analog/digital model. Follow the link over to see how […]

Panerai Boutique Edition Watches

 

Panerai has released a number of watches under the Special Edition Collection to commemorate a number of boutiques located around the world. There are basically 3 different models issued for the following boutiques; Hong Kong, Madrid, Paris, Shanghai and Taipei. All the watches features the vintage lume on the sandwich dial and an engraved case back. […]

MKII Watch Offer

 

MKII is having a December Preview Sale from now until December 17. The models on this offer are the LRRP Milsub and the Sea Fighter Plongeur Type watches. The quantities are limited and if you order now, the watches will come with the extra strap kit and free upgrade to overnight shipping (US only). These […]

Grand Seiko Watchmaker: Jumya Kamijo

 

Seiko has many master craftsmen creating their watches. On a recent tour of the United States for the launch of the Grand Seiko watches in the US market, we had the rare pleasure to observe one of these watchmakers at work. Jumya Kamijo has worked for Seiko for over 25 years. […]

Christopher Ward C90 Beckett Watch

 

The people at Christopher Ward has released a watch to celebrate Silverstone staging the Bristish Formula 1 Grand Prix for the next 17 years. The watch, called the C90 Beckett Power Reserve, reference C90SKK, is named after one of the most demanding sets of corners in any Formula 1 track. The Beckett's complex provides the […]

Seiko Pride in Black SAGK015 Watch

 

Seiko will be releasing a limited edition watch in the Pride in Black collection, reference SAGK015. The watch will be a limited edition run of only 500 pieces and it will be powered by a Seiko calibre 8R28. The 8R28 is an automatic movement with hacking and hand-wind capabilities. The movement will also feature a […]