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De Bethune DB25 IX Maya Watch

When I think of De Bethune watches I think of spacey designs, micro-mechanical marvels, and innovative engineering. Not hand-engraved gold dials that remember the Mayan civilization. Despite the fact that this DB25 IX Maya watch feels like a serious departure from what I expect at De Bethune, I still have a lot of appreciation for what this highly limited edition watch is.De Bethune attempted to educate me on the nature of the engraving, the meaning of the glyphs, and something about the Mayan "Long Count" calendar which is a lengthy period of 144,000 days. The character in the middle

Are Educated Watch Buyers More Valuable Customers?

Like all industries, the world of timepieces is an ecosystem. Watches are designed, produced, and eventually purchased. That latter part of the necessary cycle is one that is complex and difficult to understand - especially for watch writers and enthusiasts who typically have only their own experiences to reference. Most of the time, the relationship that brands have with journalists and consumers is very different and separate than the relationship that watch retailers have with journalists and consumers.This separation isn't always a good idea and often causes a large gap between th

Girard-Perregaux ww.tc Shadow Watch Review

This beauty was a delight to review - which is often the case with high-end Swiss pieces from brands such as Girard-Perregaux. Called the "Shadow" this watch is a unique sports version of Girard-Perregaux's iconic ww.tc watch collection. "ww.tc" stands for "world wide time control." It should however be called "world wide time viewing," but the Swiss are sort of control freaks. If they are able to come out with a watch that controls time, I will certainly be asking to review one.For years I have looked at the ww.tc watches with respect. There have been a number of versions released co

Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Titanium PAM 327 Watch Released

Panerai is pretty regular about their watch release schedule. We tend to get a few new ones each year. With the pre Basel announcements coming up, I expect to see a lot from Panerai this year. One new announcement is the Luminor Chrono Daylight Titanium, which is the ref. PAM 327. This Panerai is distinctly modern in its approach with a broad demographic appeal. I am no Panerai historian, but it is easy to tell that there is mostly "new direction" design accents in this watch. Ignoring the watch itself for a moment, looking at the titanium bracelet indicates a new, more angular look to