Hot off the press and now uploaded to our ever expanding watch database: the MB&F Legacy Machine LM1 Alain Silberstein.

Max Büsser and Alain Silberstein introduced their first collaboration back in 2009 – the Horological Machine N°2.2 HM2.2 Black Box. Today the two horological creatives launch their second collaboration, this time taking on the LM1 – the brands first watch of its critically-acclaimed Legacy Machine collection.

While Alain Silberstein seems all but forgotten with the larger crowd, his name still brings a smile to the face of those who appreciated the fun yet distinguished and intellectual approach of his now defunct, eponymous watch brand.

Check out the three different versions in our database: the Legacy Machine N°1 LM1 Alain Silberstein in black titanium, in regular titanium and in red gold.

In a surprise move, Panerai just introduced a number of new and upgraded watches – including a completely new family (Luminor Due) and its second Carbotech watch.

The new Luminor Due collection mixes signature Luminor elements with the sleeker looks of the Radiomir 1940 collection, resulting in a watch that is slimmer than most -if not all- other Panerai’s with the crown guard. For now, Luminor Due holds for watches: PAM 674, 675, 676 and 677 – just click the references for more information and prices.

The latest Carbotech is the PAM 661. The 2015 version of Panerai’s Carbotech had the Luminor Submersible style case, which features an external rotating bezel. The new version has the classic Luminor 1950 case, yet it is still fitted with the Submersible style dial. Find out more details -including price- right here.

Discontinued are the 499, 312 and 359 – they’re newer versions are the 1499, 1312 and 1359. The movement is updated from P.9000 to P.9010, the case is slimmer and the seconds hand is done in a vibrant blue.

Last but not least, Panerai also introduces the PAM 672. Shamelessly similar to the earlier PAM 604, the watch now also features a (laser-) engraved movement.

To the surprise of many, it turned out that the revamped Overseas collection that was introduced at SIHH 2016 was not yet fully complete: enter the Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time!

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time adds another complication to the Overseas collection, courtesy of its caliber 2460 WT. It is available with either blue, silver or brown (predominantly) dial. The stainless steel case measures 43mm across and features a see-through case back.

More Overseas right here.

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…