Monthly Archives: January 2008

Time Relic: Certina Watch Featuring Saddam Hussein On eBay

Posted on January 26, 2008 by admin | Leave a comment

Here is an interesting and rare find that will likely appeal to collectors of dictator paraphernalia. A Certina brand watch with a happy little picture of the now dead former Iraq leader Saddam Hussein. The Certina brand is controlled by … Continue reading →

Posted in Certina, eBay, General

Image Of A Watch Czar: Swatch Group’s Nicolas Hayek With His Wares

Posted on January 25, 2008 by admin | Leave a comment

Big year for Swatch Group AG, the Swiss giant has reporting above average profits and double-digit growth across the board. Swatch Group owns the watch movement maker ETA, along with a number of brands including Omega, Breguet, Longines, and Glashutte … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, General, Marketing, Watch Experiences

The Sinn U1000 Watch Has Risen From The Depths

Posted on January 24, 2008 by admin | 2 Comments

Sinn’s new EZM6 diving watch, the U1000 has finally arrived. The watch’s specs have been circulating for a while, but not until now have pictures of the watch been available. The Sinn U1000 should hit retailers in March 2008, and … Continue reading →

Posted in General, New Watches, Sinn, Watch Style

Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph Watch Is Ultimate Aquatic Companion

Posted on January 23, 2008 by admin | 2 Comments

Breitling recently released the wildly simple yet attractive Superocean Heritage based on diving watch designs from the 1950s. It was a controversial watch as some people failed to see it’s inherent beauty and appeal. Of course, observant enthusiasts noticed that … Continue reading →

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The Sinn U1000 From WatchReport.com

Posted on January 23, 2008 by admin | Leave a comment

I’ve written about Sinn watches before, and in particular, their commitment to innovative engineering. Now it looks like they have outdone themselves once again with a new dive chronograph. Meet the Sinn U1000, a mechanical watch waterproof to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet), and available in either steel or PVD black. Continue reading →