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Watch Wallpaper: Seiko Astron
In WatchTime’s March-April issue, on sale now, technical editor Mike Disher examines the new Seiko Astron, a watch that tells time by receiving GPS signals from anywhere on Earth, and we debut the work of our newest ace watch photographer, Robert Atkinson. Click here to download wallpaper images of Robert’s photos of the Seiko Astron.All watch photos can be enlarged with a click.
Shinola Runwell Chronograph 41mm Watch
Shinola is very likely a brand that needs no introduction to readers of this site. They seem to be one of the few bright spots of good news hailing from my old stomping grounds of Detroit. They've released a variety of well-designed leather goods, bicycles, and three-hander watches. On the watch front, they're upping the ante by adding a new size to one of their more popular models, the Runwell Chronograph.It's not surprising to hear that the new model is simply called the Runwell Chrono 41mm. As with their other models, this is a quartz-driven piece. This model uses their Argonite 5021 movement, which is assembled from 84 components provided to them by Ronda. This movement is housed in a fully polished 41mm stainless steel case. The overall feel of this case is one of compactness. You don't have a lot of extra steel to the edges of the dial - just the bezel, and then its onto the side of the case.And, for this model, that's where things really shine. ?Prior to this model being introdu
The New Suunto D4 Dive Computer By WatchReport.com
Suunto recently introduced an entry level dive computer that they're calling the D4. It's not as complex as either the D9 or the Vyper we covered previously; rather, Suunto describes it as "the introductory model in the Suunto diving line". When you're talking about Suunto, however, even "introductory" means an astounding number of features for both SCUBA divers, and free divers.
Herme is just the suitable brand for you
Once you are accustomed to wear timepieces of Herme, it is quite difficult to choose another brand. Craftsmanship, attention to detail and elegant classical design of shows of a hermeneutics are matched by no other. For addict of hermeneutics which cannot resist a timepiece of the famous mark, c-arm skeleton Sellier of hermeneutics is definitely a must have.
Breaking News: General Patton's Watch �C A Graduation Gift From His Parents �C Sells For $137,000 At Auction
Remember General Patton's five-minute-repeating, split-second chronograph pocket watch that we covered here back in September? Well, it went up for auction today at Heritage Auctions and sold for a whopping $137,000.The watch was originally purchased for $350 (negotiated down from $600) by General Patton's father, George Patton II as a gift for his son back in 1927. 1 OF 2 The watch was originally estimated for $25,000 to 35,000 and hammered at $137,000, which is no surprise due to the provenance and level of complication. For full details on the lot, you can visit the Heritage website here. 2 OF 2