Inaugurating this sub fora with a topic on World War 2 Military Watches.
(most information taken from the web including images)
Politics aside it was during second world war that many new technologies and techniques have been developed including in horology.
During war both Allies and Axies...
As the title says which one of this watches would you choose (money aside equation)?
(all pictures taken from the web)
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 45.5mm
Rolex DSSD116660 44mm
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique 5015
Breitling Avenger II Seawolf
Oris TT1 1000m
Grand Seiko...
My favourite Breitling watch is the Breitling Avenger Seawolf powered by the ubiquitous ETA 2824-2 that Breitling calls calibre 17
(images taken from the web)
Breitling Avenger Seawolf 3000m water resistant
image of Breitling Calibre 17 (ETA 2824-2)
It is clearly seen in photo ETA...
Mine is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver
Pure Royal Oak Case based in Gerald Genta's design
Specifications of movement Audemars Piguet Calibre 3120 :
hours, minutes, center seconds, date
Movement thickness with module: 4.26 mm
Total movement diameter : 26.6 mm
Frequency of...
Pre-Order of the Borealis Sea Dragon has now started.
It can be pre-ordered at Borealis Watch Company Store
http://www.borealiswatch.com/store/#!/Pre-Order-Sea-Dragon/c/11533442/offset=0&sort=normal
Pre-Order Schedule:
29th of November 2014 till end of March 2015.
Expected delivery time...
Invicta is a TV brand but actually has got from their very vast collection some interesting diver watch models, namely:
Invicta Pro-diver 6617 Automatic Diver Watch with Swiss Made Sellita SW200 movement
which is not bad looking though strap used is not my taste though that can be easily...
In my opinion they won't for some reasons.
Smart watches are a consumer product and mechanical watches are for watch collectors
Smart watches tend to get outdated in less than a couple of years while a mechanical watch will work as long as serviced
Smart watches can not be passed as a heirloom...
Sample leather straps arrived from our strap factory. Really nice and comfortable. They are made of premium calf leather.
Tried it on the Borealis Scout Sniper and fits like a charm.
Straps are 100% calf leather and hand made.
Watchfreeks.com has reviewed the Borealis Scout Sniper.
Full review can be found at http://www.watchfreeks.com/121-watch-review/145169-watch-review-borealis-scout-sniper-300m-auto-diver-w-t25-tritium-mb-microtech-tubes.html
Can you let me know your opinions on this renders for a new diver watch we are working in?
Case shape will be similar to Seiko SBBN015 and powered by a Miyota 9015 movement.
Will be either 300 or 500 meters water resistance. Due to case design it will not be possible to have a HEV.
It will...
First, A HUGE thanks to all members that are part of our forum. As the previous competition was a success we are going to have a double winning competition for November!
We are going to giveaway a Borealis Sea Hawk Blue + a Borealis Scout Sniper! It is very easy to participate.
Info on how to...
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