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FP Journe Chronometre Optimum Watch: Timekeeping At Its Most Optimal

One thing that has always turned me off about haute horology pieces is the sheer uselessness of the complications watchmakers devise for their flagship timepieces.? Any number of these complications are really just exercises in devising the most complex and obscure ways of measuring the passage time C or some correlated component therein.? And while they are interesting experimental design studies often worthy of praise, they are just unnecessary C plain and simple. While many of these incredible timepieces represent the pinnacle of design and manufacture in the watchmaking industry, t

Giveaway: Nixon Steelcat Watch

Nixon, the California-based watch brand, wants a lucky winner to wear a Steelcat timepiece for the rest of the summer. The Steelcat is a large 48mm wide, steel cased watch available in three styles. Inside the watch is a Swiss quartz chronograph movement which also has the date. According to Nixon, the Steelcat is made for the "waterman's life." Funny since steel sinks and cats tend to dislike water. Though as a diver, it is water resistant to 300 meters so perhaps sinking is a good thing. It certainly has a fun surfing flair to it. Attached to the watch is a custom sil

Yema YMHF0310 Digital Diver Watch Review

Yema is a French brand that has been around for a while. Their contemporary pieces are masculine and affordable. They all feel like cartoon versions of activity watches given their size and friendly demeanor. I wanted to review this Ref. YMHF0310 Dive watch because it is a funny piece that I think will bring a lot of people joy. It isn't perfect and has a few quirks, but is loveable nonetheless. The official name of the watch is the "Sous-Marine Snorkeling."At 47.5mm wide, this steel PVD black watch is large (there are also non PVD versions in polished steel). Though the design of the

Tag Heuer Monaco Mikrograph For Only Watch 2011 Auction

Tag Heuer's piece unique entry into the Only Watch 2011 charity watch auction will be this one-of-a-kind version of their new Mikrograph in a Monaco case. The Mikrograph was a limited edition of 150 pieces, retro looking model with a special 1/100th of a second chronograph movement. Tag Heuer now plays with the design and places the movement in this more futuristic looking case. While this is a one-off watch to be auctioned off, look to elements of this piece for future design directions. See more articles about: Charity InterestsOnly WatchTAG Heuer MonacoWatches & CarsWat