As indicated in my last post, I’ve recently begun adding Chopard to our watch database. And at the moment, we have 37 different Chopard movements and 128 watches live on our website; among them 49 from the ‘Classic Racing‘ collection, 78 ‘L.U.C.’, and a single, lonely ‘Imperiale‘. I’ll work on that ASAP – stay tuned for more!

I’ve again added two new brands to our website and they’re both officially endorsed by their respective manufacturers: Pheidippides Watches and Chopard.

Pheidippides Watches is a new micro brand based in Fijnaart, the Netherlands. Its first and -for now- only model is The Porthole, an automatic watch in bronze and stainless steel with a kind of futuristic maritime feel.

Chopard – well I guess this one needs no introduction.

I’ll be working on expanding our Chopard database in the next few weeks, just as I’ll be keeping an eye out for future releases by Pheidippides Watches.

A note for micro brand owners – we want your data! Please contact me to get an idea of what we’re looking for, and It’d be our pleasure to add your brand to our ever-growing database.

Cheers!

Aside from adding historic prices to our Patek Philippe watch database, I also managed to find a bit of time to add two brand new brands to WatchBase: Giuliano Mazzuoli and Pequignet. Both collections are still pretty limited for now, but I’ll work on that in the next couple of days. Stay tuned!

As indicated in my earlier updates, I’ve been keeping busy with updating existing entries with the latest pricing info, images and newer, more accurate descriptions. After the Speedmasters, I have gone through all our Planet Oceans and you might note that even discontinued models such as the awesome 2201.52.00 now feature larger images – a welcome change.

I have also decided to do away with the dedicated Olympic family and place the watches in the category of the watches that they’re based on. As such, one of my favorite collections -the Museum Collection- now has the ‘Olympic Official Timekeeper’ models right nexst to the original Museum Collection pieces that they’re based on. I’ve also put the stunning Seamaster 1948 here, as I feel that this is where it rightfully belongs. I’ve always thought that this watch did not quite need the London 2012 connection anyway…

On another note, I’ve also started to update our Patek collection with historic pricing. Many of what I feel are key / emblematic models also feature older prices. Take a look at the 5960P-001 and be surprised!

Today I’m updating our Speedmaster Professional database with new, hi-resolution images, the latest prices and whatever additional information I can find. To kick things off, you’ll find a few of my favorite limited editions of recent years above. What’s your favorite LE Speedmaster?

Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonphase Aventurine

Omega Speedmaster Professional Silver Snoopy

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo-Soyuz Meteorite

Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 45th Anniversary

Today I tackled some 40 Speedmasters for another round of updates to our Omega database. No Professionals though: all of them fitted with an automatic movement. So how about a ‘Panda’ caliber 3304, the HB-SIA with bright orange rubber strap or the ‘Casino’ caliber 1164 Speedmaster?

I uploaded a few more Speedmasters… handwounds too!

Our Omega Watches database will soon be fully updated with better information, better text and -where needed- pricing updates.

Last Saturday I started with an update of our Omega database. I’ve started to replace the somewhat small images with larger ones. While in our first round of Omega editing, many of them featured identical texts, I’ve now also begun with editing the bulk so their distinguishing features will be properly highlighted.

So – watch this space and stay tuned. For now, have a look at our updated pages, like the Spacemaster Z-33 and many others…

Fresh in and already uploaded to our Database: the brand new Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Elégance Sartoriale collection.

The Métiers d’Art Elégance Sartoriale, a collection of five, is introduced as a watchmaking tribute to sartorialism – the world of fine tailoring. A ‘subtle combination of artistic crafts’ in the words of Vacheron Constantin, I’d prefer ‘an acquired taste’. But then again, the craftsmanship involved in the dials is hard to argue with; guilloche, grand feu enamel, mother of pearl; it’s all there. Time is indicated through on off-center dial, a feat Vacheron Constantin achieved by placing a 20mm movement in a 40mm case.

Our database of Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art now has 67 watches listed.

At BaselWorld 2016, Bremont introduced four watches with a complication entirely new to the brand: a regatta timer. At the heart of these is the new BE-17AE movement, which is basically a Valjoux 7750 reworked (or ‘customized’) for Bremont by their partners of La Joux-Perret.

For now, the collection consists of two dressier ‘America’s Cup’ models with cases similar to those of the Alt1-C, and two sportier models dedicated to Oracle Team USA – whose titanium case are not unlike those of the titanium Boeing models.

The full Bremont America’s Cup collection, including the models launched in 2016, can be seen right here.

Launched at BaselWorld 2016, the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean reference 215.90.44.21.99.001 features a titanium case and bracelet. The first 15 minutes of its revolving bezel are inlaid with orange rubber, while the matte grey dial sports matching accents.

Part of the newest generation of Planet Ocean models, the reference 215.90.44.21.99.001 is powered by the METAS-certified caliber 8900.

More details, including price, RIGHT HERE.