Consider A Nice Silver Faced Watch For That Formal Tuxedo Occassion
Yesterday I attended a very nice family wedding, which of course is not typically news for the blog, but this time there are a minor detail that sparked a worthwhile mention. The groom, who I had met for the first time on the day of the wedding instantly impressed me, making me feel extra good [...]
IWC Vintage Aquatimer Watch Looks Classic Good, Reminds You Of When Diving Was Not As Safe
People have been diving for probably thousands of years, but it really became a science in the 20th century, after lots of envisioning occurred in the 19th century. The first diving watch was a Rolex because of its water resistance (Rolex Oyster case), but divers, like all people needed a variety. IWC decided to release [...]
IWC Vintage Ingenieur Watch Does Vintage Engineers And Scientists Proud
There apparently was a time, a while ago, when pesky magnetic fields interfered with too many watches. Engineers and scientists who regularly experimented or worked around magnetic fields, large or mild could expect that their watches would experience a degree of unreliability, making them stop running or inaccurate. Engineers and scientists were not the only [...]
New IWC Vintage Pilot Watch Is Best IWC Homage To Classic Flight Watches To Date
For SIHH 2008, IWC is releasing a line of “vintage” watches that do the company’s heritage proud. I have to say that I am often disappointed with new vintage watches these days because it seems as though not enough effort goes into making them memorable. This line from IWC is certainly an exception. IWC [...]
Retro Modern IWC And Porsche Design Watches, Still Modern Looking
Impressive watch giant IWC and Porsche Design used to get together for watch making fun. IWC manufactured the watches, and Porsche Design, well designed them. Now IWC has enough watches in its line (not that is was ever a thin line), and Eterna takes charge of making Porsche Designs’ watches. Regardless, some of these watches [...]
Marcello C. Classic Duochronograph Watch Vs. IWC Portuguese Chrono-Automatic Watch
Two great watches, two similar designs, and yet two vast different prices. Sizing up what over $10,000 extra will get you. The bilateral chronograph is a beautiful thing. Two registers placed along a vertical radius is classically appealing and high legible. In existence for over 60 years, this style has solidified itself as a true [...]
Watch Choice For Survival: Top Pick For Deserted Island Scenario?
If you are anything like me, you have seriously considered what you would do in a survival situation on a deserted island. Do I ever anticipate being in this situation? Well no, but as a dedicated lover of the survivalist genre (from Robinson Crusoe to Castaway), I do take the time to ponder such issues. [...]
