It wasn’t too long ago that the raging volcano in Iceland stopped world air traffic and held many captive in airports all over Europe. That active volcano is the source of heat for the tiny island of Iceland – and its amazing geysers and famed Blue Lagoon. When I was in Reykjavik, capital of Iceland …
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Time Capsules: News — Grand Prix de Horlogerie Announces Winners
Animation at the Grand Prix de horlogerieI must admit a couple of things before I launch into the announcement of what brands and timepieces won the 10th annual Grand Prix de Horlogerie awards – held tonight in Geneva and live-streamed at 12:30 EST, USA. First, I Loved that http://www.worldtempus.com/ live-streamed the event. Thank you. Second, …
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Time Capsules: Product — Seiko’s Grand Style
Today’s the big day – the 2010 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève occurs at the Grand Theatre de Geneve. It is the annual award for some of the best watchmaking in the world. This year, one company included on the list of selections in the Men’s Watch category may come at first as a surprise: …
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Time Capsules: Product – Perrelet Jets Ahead with its Turbine XL
Looking for a little substance in time? Maybe a nice blend of futuristic feel and historical appeal? Well, you just might find it in this all new Perrelet Turbine XL. A massive 50mm watch, this timepiece is the second generation of the Perrelet Turbine that made its way onto the scene in early 2010 as …
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Time Capsules: Product – Panerai Pioneers into the Composite World, Again
Known for its daring spirit and adventurous soul – not to mention its worthy Swiss craftsmanship and bold Italian heritage – Panerai has created watches for the Italian Navy, underwater frogmen, and adventurer Mike Horn as he recently trekked across all the continents. The brand is regularly on the leading edge when it comes to watch …
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Time Capsules: News – Still Wondering "Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio?"
No more asking that question… watch loving baseball fans be on the lookout – and get your wallets open. Antiquorum Auctioneers is looking forward to its’ December 8th auction to be held at its US headquarters in New York City. Not a New Yorker? No worries – you can register to bid on line, too, …
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Weekend Sojourn: The New York Giants at the Timex Performance Center
©copyright by Roberta Naas It isn’t often you get the chance to take a behind-the-scenes look at where a professional football team basically spends the majority of its time during season – in its home training camp. So, even though everyone in my family is pretty much a devout JETS fan, when Timex invited me …
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Time Capsules: Product — Resoundingly Claret
For those not in the watch industry – but lovers of it – you may or may not be aware of the sound behind some of the best chimes on the market and the power source of some of the finest watches in the world. What am I talking about? Christophe Claret and his repeaters …
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Time Capsule: Commentary – Tissot Rockin’ On
This morning I went into my old watch collection to pull out a particular timepiece I was on the hunt for … instead I found – well, actually, I found a lot more than I expected!!! But among the things I found were these original Tissot Rock Watches. It was – and I recall it …
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Time Capsules: News – Americans Honor Veterans
Today, November 11, is Veterans Day in America – a time when Americans celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all veterans. Formerly known as Armistice Day, it was originally set as a legal U.S. holiday dedicated to world peace and to honor the end of World War 1 (which officially ended 11/11/1918). Established legally in …
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