Mir�� Watches Hands-On
Simple is harder to achieve in design. When something lacks bells and whistles it is more vulnerable, easier to pick apart and scrutinize. As such, it is a risk for a brand to pursue something simple and clean. But, when simplicity is achieved, there is an unmistakable beauty that comes along with it. This leads me to the actual topic of this article, a relatively new brand of watches from Sweden, called Mir��.?Mir�� didn't set out to do something terribly new or innovative, they didn't use fancy materials or shocking colors, they just made a pure expression of a 3-hand watch that lacks pretention. With a dial design that is sparse, but well balanced, a calf-leather strap that is refined, but basic and hands that add just the slightest bit of contrast, the Mir�� watches are more about style than substance. One look at their very well directed photography will confirm this. They set out to make a watch that can be worn by anyone and in any situation, and I think stylistically, they succeed

Bring a Loupe: A Very Rare Panerai, A Great IWC Ingenieur, A Stylish Movado, And Much More
This Bring A Loupe covers a few brands that rarely make it into BaL: a rare platinum Panerai or a crazy Movado Super Sub Sea, it really feels they deserved a spot this week. You will also find a stunning Zodiac, a great IWC Ingenieur, and an intriguing watch from Ochs and Junior. This is your last Bring A Loupe for December 26, 2015. A Panerai Radiomir Reference PAM21, Complete With Rolex Movement 1 OF 10 Broadly speaking, Panerais can be divided into three periods: vintage with most of the production around World War II, then pre-Vendome between 1993 and 1997, and finally Vendome (Richemont). Their relative desirability also follows this simple pattern, if we want to simplify things. The Panerai PAM21 is one clear exception to that simplistic rule: while it was only launched in 1997, Paneristis consider it as one of the most covetable references. This Radiomir has a 47 mm platinum case housing a manual-wound movement from Rolex, matching the earliest production fr

First Look At The Bremont Codebreaker, A Flyback GMT From Bletchley Park (Exclusive Live Pics, Detai
Moments ago, Bremont unveiled its latest special creation, the Codebreaker. This flyback chronograph GMT watch takes its styling cues from 1940s officer watches and incorporates components salvaged from Bletchley Park, the center of WWII code breaking in Britain. Here we have an in-depth look at the aptly-named Codebreaker, including details on the historical connections, technical specs, pricing, and even some early live photos. 2 OF 31 Breaking Codes At Bletchley Park To create the Codebreaker, Bremont has worked closely with the Bletchley Park Trust to gather original materials from the days of British code-cracking during World War II. Bletchley Park was the center of the British (and in many ways the Allied) decryption effort, uncovering the secrets held in messages created with German Enigma and Lorenz machines. Thousands of scientists worked with cutting edge machinery to keep the Allies abreast of the Axis's latest communications, fighting the all-importa

I was reminded by a little girl that I have the official watch of the Olympics . . .
My favorite niece is 14 years old. She's smart, cute and a real sweet kid. My wife and I joined her and her parents for a trip to Disneyland a couple of weeks ago. That day I wore my relatively new Seamaster 300M GMT. She caught me catching her eyeing the watch and she said, That's a really cool watch, Uncle Wayne. I thanked her and as I'm showing her hour how the 4th hand works she says, Omega, wow, that's the official watch of the Olympics, cool.I guess Omega's advertising dollars were somewhat well spent this winter.

16610 next to 116610
Had a small gathering with a few watch enthusiasts here in Montreal tonight. It was organized by Canadian watch collectors and WatchPaper.Had the chance (for the first time) to see small and big, old and new or 16610 and 116610 next to each other. Although the 16610 is somewhat more charming, with the smaller markers, black bezel and tapered lugs - I can safely say the 116610 is a sure better option for me. It's just perfect!Thought I'd share some pics - enjoy!IMG_1597.jpgIMG_1598.jpgIMG_1599.jpgIMG_1600.jpgIMG_1607.jpgSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro