Monthly Archives: January 2009

Oprah Endorses Ugly Tocs Watches

Posted on January 31, 2009 by admin | 20 Comments

Maybe I cannot actually say that Oprah herself endorses ugly watches, in all likelihood Oprah has probably never even seen one of these watches. Regardless, her name and image is plastered all over the materials saying that her enterprise endorses … Continue reading →

Posted in Watch Buying

HD3 Bi-Axial Tourbillon Watch + Video

Posted on January 30, 2009 by admin | Leave a comment

This new TheTimeTV video from HD3 featuring watch designer Fabrice Gonet offers a very interesting glimpse into the origin and philosophy behind HD3, and watch brands like it. The focus of the video is the pictured HD3 Bi-axial Tourbillon watch. … Continue reading →

Posted in HD3

Pierre Kunz Belle Epoque Art Deco Watch

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment

This is really nice, and a great use of Pierre Kunz’s iconic square column sided case. Without trying too hard, Pierre Kunz has developed a watch in the O001 SR (yes, the letter “O” then two zeros and a one) … Continue reading →

Posted in General

New York Times On: Watch Advertising, Obsessive Watch Geeks

Posted on January 28, 2009 by admin | Leave a comment

It is charming when you have someone who doesn’t know a lot about watches do an article on the watch industry. That isn’t to say that the journalist erred in their reporting, but rather that there is a degree of … Continue reading →

Posted in Watch Experiences

Diamond & Platinum Rolex President Timepiece On JamesList.com

Posted on January 27, 2009 by admin | 1 Comment

There are a number of places you can go to buy watches online. I prefer those with a good combination of selection and visual appeal. JamesList.com is a clever premise, and a good idea. It is a place for people … Continue reading →