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IWC Unveils Spectacular Pilot's Watches at SIHH. For those who know and love IWC Schaffhausen, you know the brand's history is linked to the world of aviation and dates back to the early 1900s. In fact, IWC is credited with developing the first truly anti-magnetic pilot's watch thanks to the development of a soft iron inner case. IWC Schaffhausen Ventures Where No One Else Goes, Unveils In-House-Made Calibers. The unveiling of the photo exhibit called Timeless Portofino was held at the W in Miami Beach&#...
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SIHH 2015 Welcomes the Watch World to Geneva Today. While we may not carry all of these brands in our store, the SIHH is the show that sets the pace for the entire year, and so it is a monumental event. We will be bringing you news from the brands we carry, as well as highlights from this exciting international watch show. Has exceptional jewelry and watch expertise ready to share with you. Please feel welcome in to meet Markham. And his friendly associates or contact us. Frisco, TX 75034.
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Here's a Pre-Halloween Review of Skeleton Watches. Halloween is around the corner and that makes this the perfect time to talk about skeletons. Well, not the kind we usually think of at Halloween, but the kind we think of when we think luxury timepieces: Skeleton watches. Referred to as skeletons or skeletonized watches, these timepieces are intricate and alluring because the majority of the metal movement parts have been cut away and sculpted to offer open-worked magnificence. However, what we haven’t t...
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Sailing and Longitude: How Chronometers Were Born. Last week we offered an inside look at what it means when a watch is classified as a certified chronometer. That blog post naturally sparked some interest from watch aficionados about the origins of chronometers a topic so vast that several books have been written on the subject. John Arnold Marine Chronometer no. 12, London, 1778-1779; photo: Arnold and Son. And his friendly associates or contact us. Frisco, TX 75034. Southlake, TX 76092.
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Here's Why We Fall Back in Time This Weekend. Some credit the concept of DST to American politician and inventor Benjamin Franklin, who, in a 1784 essay entitled An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light, suggested people get out of bed earlier in the morning to use the light instead of candles. In 1916, Germany was the first country to implement DST and several countries followed suit, including America. In the United States after World War II, states could choose whether or not they wante...
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TAG Heuer Unveils Carrera Heuer-02T at BaselWorld 2016. As usual, TAG Heuer loves to give us exciting news at BaselWorld and exciting products. Here we are, just six months after the release of the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 Manufacture-made chronograph, and the brand releases the all-new TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-02T, a COSC-certified automatic chronograph chronometer with a titanium and carbon flying tourbillon. TAG Heuer Unveils 'Connected' Watch. Last week in New York, TAG Heuer unveiled its new Connec...
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Alpina Watches Supports 'Race for Water' Foundation. A portion of the profits will be donated to support the foundations’ initiative. If you are ecologically minded, Alpina is a brand that may interest you. In fact, Alpina is a brand that should interest any active sportsman involved in water sports or aviation. We carry a superb line-up of Alpina timepieces, so stop by and take a look. Gotta Regatta Exactly What Is a Regatta Watch? Alpina Yacht Timer Regatta Countdown Watch. If you can’t climb one of th...
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How a 'Leap Second' Was Added to 'Time' Without You Knowing It. A little over a month ago, on the night of June 30. Stretching into July 1), a "leap second" was added to time. It was the 26. Recalibrating time scales is no easy feat especially in light of atomic timing. According to. Photo: Courtesy of Alpina. According to Christophe Roulet’s article in. Interjecting these leap seconds is not an exact science. Because Earth’s geophysical make up changes, the addition of a second can’t be planned in a...
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Zenith Offers Visionary View. Earlier this week we brought you a look at the history behind the chronograph and how it works. Now, we take a look at a visionary chronograph from a legendary brand: Zenith. Since its inception, Zenith has been building great timepieces, and has made history with its El Primero movement. Now the brand releases the Limited Edition El Primero Lightweight. Has exceptional jewelry and watch expertise ready to share with you. Please feel welcome in to meet Markham. Has North Tex...
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US Women's Dominating Performance in the World Cup Soccer Final Leaves Us Breathless. This past Sunday, 30.9 million Americans witnessed a dominating performance by the U.S. women's national team in the FIFA World Cup final. It was the most-watched soccer match in U.S. history. TAG Heuer Formula 1 Ronaldo Chronograph. In fact, several brands create watches in honor of the sport, a team or a player. TAG Heuer, for instance, offers its Formula 1 Ronaldo numbered special edition chronograph. Cristia...The 4...
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