Category Archives: straps

Rubberize your Rolex

Posted on May 16th, 2011

Hat tip to Gregory Pons of BusinessMontres.com Rolex has a reputation for being extremely conservative when it comes to design novelties. The maison generally takes decades before implementing new designs or new technology. As an example, their recent glidelock buckle was finally introduced to supercede designs that were patented more than half-a-century ago. One of the reasons for Rolex’s exteme caution is that their new technology must be thoroughly [...]

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introducing: International Watch Man

Posted on February 9th, 2011

I came across their Website before, but a recent visit to International Watch Man drew my attention to their 2010 collection of Fifty Fathoms homages. Bill Yao of MKII, Eddie Platts of Timefactors and the brothers Cameron of Corvus Watch have all famously released homages of what is considered the first proper “diving watch”. For more [...]

Posted in aftermarket parts, assembler, ETA 2836, historic designs, Limited edition, militarophilia, straps, Unitas 649X | 3 Comments

introducing: Christopher Ward

Posted on October 6th, 2010

The brand Christopher Ward was created in Summer of 2004 by three friends: Mike France and Peter Ellis, who would both look after the retailing, and Chris Ward, who brought in the watchmaking know-how. Read the Timezone interview. Their aim was to create “the cheapest most expensive watches in the world” by harnessing margins without [...]

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New Praesto collections under way

Posted on October 3rd, 2010

We have already introduced the brand Praesto,  which first collection was a very refreshing design taking cues from vintage German pilots observation watches. Yet the designer really did spend effort into creating something new with the dial and hands. The Modern Fliegeruhr Aviator is powered by a Miyota 8245, a variation of the calibre 8200 [...]

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introducing: Uniform Wares

Posted on September 28th, 2010

Uniform Wares is a new British brand launched in December 2009 by Patrick Bek and Oliver Fowles, two designers specialized in products and furniture design. Starting at GBP 100.00, the 100 series is a unisex and functional collection designed in the purest minimalist Anglo-Saxon design tradition, very much like the national industrial clocks which it [...]

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introducing: Getat Watch Company

Posted on August 20th, 2010

Getat Watch Company is an e-store run by a watchmaker who specialized in custom watches and parts inspired by military timepieces of the Pact of Steel countries, namingly German and Italian. Unlike most eBay sellers, Getat Watch ensures that all dials are coated with Swiss luminous compounds. The cases are available in different sizes and with different surface finish. [...]

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Introducing: Wilson Watch Works

Posted on August 12th, 2010

Mr. Wilson turned his passion for building custom watches into a small part-time business. Being himself a NWACC members, this watch builder relies upon the mentoring of a certified master watchmaker, the assistance of a certified watchmaker trained at the Paris School of Horology, and a network of trusted vendors. Here is one of his earlier projects, [...]

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Introducing: Vintage Watch Parts

Posted on August 6th, 2010

The watchmaker behind Vintage Watch Parts is specialized in fitting vintage movements into new cases, but he also does restoration on all watch components: movements, cases, dials, hands, crowns… you name it. The website is also intended as a resource for handy men and Panerai afficionati who are not afraid to compromise the manufacturer’s warranty [...]

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100th entry

Posted on August 6th, 2010

Watchprojects.com has now reached the 100th blog entry. The Independent Watchprojects.com was launched to target a market niche, but judging by the growing number of small independent brands and their popularity on forums, the genre is increasing in popularity. I would like to express special thanks to TLex of OceanicTime, for consenting to let us link back to some of the scoops he [...]

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introducing: Steinhart Watches

Posted on July 23rd, 2009

Steinhart Watches started with a few collections drawing inspiration from 1960′s stainless steel waterproof watches, and they have since come up with many more collections some inspired by aviation and classical watchmaking.

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