Glashutte Original launches it’s first chronometer in a cool set

                 

Glashutte Original A Lange & Soehne at half the price  has just released for the first time, a special edition Marine Chronometer collectors set.  It’s really interesting the way that GO has launched this limited edition collectors set. GO found thirteen of these amazing marine chronometer clocks which were produced from the late 1800’s to the 1900’s, thirteen thousand of these were produced. To arouse  entise collectors and launch their first chronometer certified watch they decided to restore these thirteen clocks to the highest level of finishing and manaufacture thirteen watches in platinum in a limited collectors handmade oak box.

The watch is killer! I love it. It’s clean understated and accurate and has all the right functions of time, panorama date, power reserve and sub-seconds at the six o’clock position. The contrast between the milk white dial, black roman numerals and blued hands are flawless. INMHO, Glashutte original is the best valued in house manufacturer in the world today.

Details

Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Platinum

Limited Edition of 13 (numbered on the dial), 42mm platinum case (12.3mm thick)

The price for the set is around  $50,000 (the ’standard’ Senator Chronometer watch alone lists for around $28,000. The dials are all numbered out of 13

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Christie’s auctions off a very rare Rolex Pressure Gauge Prototype

I think it’s safe to say Rolex more or less have always played it safe and pretty much stuck to the same designs for the last 100 years. For most watch brands, they don’t have that luxury and have to constantly push the envelope and out do themselves with mediocre models year after year. With Rolex, all they have to do is make some variation of a current model and that sends collectors into a frenzy over who is the first to get it. So, I was shocked to see this very rare and unusual prototype that Rolex created in 1955. This watch is being auctioned off by Christie’s Auction House in Geneva November 15, 2010. 

So, what is this watch and what makes is so F’ing special? Well for starters, it’s an extremely rare and unusual aluminium and bakelite pressure gauge prototype Signed Rolex, Divomet, R D 14 x, circa 1955 Brass and nickel-finished pressure gauge, black lacquer dial, 10 feet by 10 feet indicated by a luminous triangular-shaped hand on a bright red bakelite scale calibrated for 20 units, feet indicated by the second, centred by a circular bright red bakelite cartouche with cream-coloured Rolex crown and signature “Rolex Divomet”, all applied underneath the crystal, luminous straight hand, in massive circular case, back hold by a screw down bezel and designed to hold a bracelet, dial signed, case numbered 57 mm. diam. & 27 mm. depth. 

This watch is a manometro style gauge that has mad personailty and history. This watch was never produced for sale and is just one bad ass prototype. The purpose of this watch was to measure the depth’s of oceans or lakes. One of the hands the 10ft by 10ft while the other hand shows the relevant feet.  The watch pre -sale estimate is between $16,000-21,000. As much as Rolex probably wont go bigger then 44 mm, they have already done it in the past and seriously reconsider.

My Interview with Peter Speak-Marin Part 3

That’s right people, just when you thought, is it over? There is more. In my inteview with Peter-Speake-Marin part 3. Peter explains the differences between his brand and the independents and all the corporate Monster brands. He also gives me a shout out.

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Phillip Duffell of Antiquorum delivers an important Message about the MS Auction in NYC ,October 20

We are only two days away from the highly anticipated MS Society/Antiquorum auction benefiting Mission MS in NYC, which was started by Phillip Duffell of Antiquorum who was diagnosed with this disease. Please watch this kick off video for the auction and please listen to this important message by Phillip. The cool thing is the support of all the watch brands who have been amazing in donating some very rare and unique pieces specifically made for this noble cause.

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My interview with Peter-Speake Marin Part 2

Please check it out. In the second part of my interview with Peter-Speake Marin, he lets me try on the Thalassa and really lets his hair down.

Jason of Beverly Hills injects us with the Ruby Syringe Ring

I have seen some pretty outlandish crazy shiz in the world of jewelery and watches, but this takes the cake! I received this video for the launch of his new syringe ring by good friend and shrewd business man Jason of Beverly Hills. At first, when I saw it, I was really creeped out by it. Then I saw it again, and realized how ridiculously stupid, yet brilliant it is. I mean the thought of an actual syringe as a ring? I was like, who the F is going to wear that? Finally, the switch was flipped and I realized that Jason of Beverly Hills is the Andy Warhol of the Jewelry industry, whether he realizes it or not. He is taking the piss out of the young Hollywood drug induced scene and providing entertainment at the same time as a truly unique shopping experience. Because of the way the ring is designed, the person bold enough to wear something like this, cleverly gives the appearance that they are administering a lethal injection. How? Well, you will just have to buy one and find out for yourself.

The ring retails for $7,000 a pop, no pun intended. Nobody but Jason has the grapefruits to pull something like this off and for that, I commend him, especially since we are in a world where cupcakes and kittens are the safe choice for most designers. This ring has roughly 4 karats of rubies and 1.5 karats of diamonds. Rubies are a great choice as it signifies the blood that is retracted into the barrel of the syringe, which is sick yet cool.  Jason is being mentioned everywhere and is becoming a cult icon in the watch and jewelery world. You can catch a review of his latest Hubris watch at which I was the first to cover in rhe industry magazine Europastar

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Get your watch appraised for free by Antiquorum at Manfredi Jewels

So many of us out there may have watches, whether it be your grandfathers watch or a gift given to you by a skank loved one. Many people don’t even know how to go about it and are afraid of the process, you pussies which is understandable. I have the answer to your prayers. Manfredi Jewels in Greenwhich Connecticut, this Saturday is having a ANTIQUORUM EVALUATION DAY. This will be the perfect place to get a realistic quote for your wanted or unwanted timepices that you may have been contemplating to sell. 


Charles Tearle, Watch Expert & Director Antiquorum Auctioneers, will be available for complimentary estimates of your fine timepieces at Manfredi Jewels in Greenwich, Connecticut on Saturday, October 16th from 10 am – 5:30 pm. To schedule an appointment, please call Charles directly at (310) 691 – 9441 or email him at Charles@antiquorum.com

The first Part of the Johnny Flyback Peter Speake-Marin interview is here!

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Tag Heuer design an Aquaracer for 2 great causes.

 

Leading questionably straight actor, Leonardo DiCaprio continues his love affair  ambassadorship with Tag Heuer and co collaborates in the design of the Leonardo DiCaprio Edition Aquaracer.What an original name for a watch! Yeah right. Anyway, this watch is cheap and is for two great causes. 

Since Leo is a giant activist for the environment, he has totally persuaded Tag Heuer to implement new environmental measures — recycling, reduced water and fuel consumption, lower-impact building and heating alternatives — that have dramatically reduced the brand’s carbon footprint.

The cool blue dial of the watch is adorned with either a NRDC  or a Green Cross logo, which are two global organizations that Leo supports. Royalties generated from its sales go directly to the two environmental organizations, as part of a multi-million dollar initiative spearheaded by Leonardo DiCaprio. Because of his commitment to global water issues and protecting the worlds oceans by securing access to clean drinking water, the watch has a theme of a clean blue color which is even incorporated on the crown. 

The magnifying bubble over the date at the 9’oclock position is a refreshing change from the normal 3’oclock position which is clearly a blatant Rolex rip off, but hey by putting it on the opposite side it’s not as desperate or infringing. Even though I think blue on watches looks like complete a$$, it works on this watch because of the theme and the cause, from the dial, rubber strap, rotating  bezel and crown. The price is right at $1800 and is for a great cause, and the watch actually has good mechanics with the Tag Heuer calibre 5 automatic movement.

Details

43mm brushed steel case, TAG Heuer Caliber 5 automatic movement, electric blue dial with meridian line effect, blue bezel, date window at 9 o’clock with a magnifying glass,”Green Cross or“NRDC” logo, matching blue rubber strap

 

When the F is the Peter Speake-Marin interview coming?

 

When You least expect it……