Watchfinder Newsletter November 2011 Issue 91

December 19, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

Owning an expensive timepiece shouldn’t be a worry, but it so often can be, which is why we have developed the Care Package. Protect your watch from the worst, be it a fault or accident damage, and for this week only, do it free, because every watch sold up until Christmas Eve will include the Care Package with it at no extra charge. Here’s what it includes:

Peace-of-mind is the best way to enjoy something, so make sure you get your order in by Christmas Eve for your free Care Package so you can truly enjoy your new watch. Visit the Care Package

1. This promotional offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer/promotion or discount.
2. Watchfinder reserves the right to amend, modify, cancel or withdraw this promotion at any time without notice.
3. Watchfinder’s general terms and conditions apply.

Mystical buttons, titanium webs, slide rules and a feminine touch make up an explosive week of horology at The Watch Magazine. Visit The Watch Magazine

On paper, it all adds up, but will the spider-like Linde Werdelin SpidoLite II match up to our expectations? read more

Known for their ability to create watches that send eyes out stalks, Richard Mille have bemused us with a button. read more

Watchfinder Newsletter November 2011 Issue 90

November 29, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

It’s that time of year when the weather gets cold, the decorations come out of the attic and the rush begins. Make this Christmas a relaxed and enjoyable one for a change by getting stuck in early and doing all your shopping before the chaos gets going, starting with that watch you’ve been reminded about all year. Our stock of over 650 watches is moving fast, so make sure there are no disappointments and no last-minute panic-hunts by getting started finding that perfect gift. And remember – if you can’t see it on the site, we can still find it for you. Click here.

The Watch Magazine ends its first month by announcing the winner of our Armin Strom competition – congratulations John Carroll! Visit The Watch Magazine

The annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has come to a close, and the winners have been announced. Find out who won. read more

Many modern watch brands employ ambassadors to publicise their watches, but do they really work? Avril Groom investigates. read more

Watchfinder Newsletter November 2011 Issue 89

November 23, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

Buying pre-owned makes real financial sense. Being able to skip the initial hit of depreciation, as well as receiving a watch as meticulously prepared as ours are (backed up of course by a twelve month warranty) is a satisfying way to purchase a fine timepiece. But if you really do want your watch brand new, then there’s no need to look elsewhere; Watchfinder can give you a helping hand. By communicating through our nationwide network of authorised retailers, who are as passionate about watches as we are, we can pinpoint the one that has the watch you’re looking for, saving you hours of your time on the phone and on the road with just one simple search. So whether you want a watch that’s new or pre-owned, look no further than Watchfinder. Click here

Something nostalgic from Rolex, something hallucinogenic from Graham and much more too. That’s a week at The Watch Magazine. Visit The Watch Magazine

The orange hand Explorer has been revived for the 2011 Rolex Explorer II. Find out what we think about this enlarged reincarnation. read more

The designers at Graham have let their imaginations fly with the new rainbow-inspired, iridescent Swordfish Booster Iris. read more

Watchfinder Newsletter November 2011 Issue 88

November 16, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

Finding the people you love a gift at Christmas doesn’t have to be difficult – our network of manufacturer authorised partners gives you access to a nationwide collection of tens of thousands of brand new watches, all available with just a few clicks. So if you’re looking for that perfect gift and you’re struggling to find it, let Watchfinder’s authorised partners help you out this Christmas. Click here

Air, land and sea is our theme this week, featuring a selection of watches that thrive in the harsh environments found in each one. Plus, there is only three days to go on the Armin Strom competition, so don’t miss out on your chance to enter! Visit The Watch Magazine

Bremont have built up a core following with their aviation-themed watches, and now they have added another – the BC-SOLO. read more

Diving is a thrilling and hugely popular sport, but the development of the technology that divers use today was one fraught with danger. read more

Watchfinder, the UK’s largest online retailer of fine watches will formally introduce its new brand, WF&Co, to customers, the trade and the press this week. The re-branding has been timed to coincide with the company’s stylish new website, currently receiving 500,000 visits per month. The e-commerce platform will continue to be known as Watchfinder but this will sit alongside a range of new services underneath the WF&Co umbrella. The new services which are either already online or will be introduced in the coming months include The Watch Magazine, already the UK’s biggest online watch magazine, a Mayfair office, a members club including a rental service, a retail store, and a calendar of customer events.

“The WF&Co (Watchfinder & Co) brand represents the diversification of the business over the last 2 years, as we are now so much more than just a retailer of pre-owned fine watches” commented Brand Director Lloyd Amsdon. “WF&Co retains a clear link to the heritage associated with Watchfinder, a brand synonymous with exceptional watches and peerless customer service. We’re all looking forward with anticipation to this, the first of many events.”

The evening reception will take place on the 17th of November between 7pm and 9pm at a central London location.

10 pairs of tickets are available, if you’d like to attend please RSVP to Louisa@watchfinder.co.uk

Watchfinder Newsletter November 2011 Issue 87

November 8, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

Our new location in Mayfair is now open! Free time can often be scarce when you’re busy working, so we’ve made the Watchfinder experience that much more convenient by opening a new office just down the road from Bond Street. Just call 0207 268 2134 to book an appointment with Oliver Wilson and we’ll arrange for you to come and see us at a time that suits suit you. For all the contact details, including the address, click here.

An invader from the 60′s, a conceptual genius, a mind-boggling complication and a spinning metal weight make up this week’s edition. Visit The Watch Magazine

We like complications at The Watch Magazine, and we like to understand them too. Join us as we unravel the mystery of the tourbillon. read more

Meet Mr. Roboto, Azimuth’s retro-cool invasion of the mainly conservative watch world. Is it a totally killer T-2000 or a limp C-3PO? read more

IWC have a very impressive range of watches, but perhaps the most timeless is the Portuguese. Find out more about this nautical pioneer. Click here

Watchfinder Newsletter November 2011 Issue 86

November 2, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

Every month at Watchfinder brings in another four hundred watches, so we’ve given you the option of browsing just by the new arrivals which you can find at the top of the home page. Below are six of our favourites from this month that would make a welcome addition to any collection. Click here

Rolex Lady Datejust
179163
Price: £3950

Chanel 38mm
H0970
Price: £2350

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
3570.50.00
Price: £1695

Tag Heuer Monaco
CW2113.BA0780
Price: £2400

Tag Heuer Aquaracer
WAJ2180.FT6015
Price: £1800

Omega Speedmaster Chrono Diver
2225.80.00
Price: £1650

Strange clocks, beautiful actresses, historic flights and Portuguese sailors have been the diet for this week’s edition of The Watch Magazine. Visit The Watch Magazine

Attempting to fly faster than the speed of sound had already killed many pilots, so what would it take for Chuck Yeager to survive? read more

Take a clock, add another clock, and then twenty-two other clocks, and what do you get? That’s right – it’s The Clock Clock. read more

There’s nothing better than a pristine watch, and there’s nothing worse than an old, tired one, so why not treat you and your watch to a refurbishment. Your watch can look as good as new again! Click here

Watchfinder Newsletter October 2011 Issue 85

October 25, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

Our launch sale ends this month, so to finish it off with a bang, we’ve added even more Rolex watches. Take your pick from Submariners, Daytonas, Sea-Dwellers, Day-Dates and many others, but be quick, because they are priced extremely well and so won’t be hanging around for long. click here

Rolex Daytona
116520
Sale Price: £7500

Rolex Submariner
16610 LV
Sale Price: £5250

Rolex Milgauss
116400 GV
Sale Price: £4400

Rolex Yachtmaster
16628
Sale Price: £8750

Rolex Sea Dweller
16600
Sale Price: £4350

Rolex Lady Datejust
179179
Sale Price: £9250

We love to learn at The Watch Magazine, so when John Goodall offered to write us a history of the quartz revolution, we couldn’t say no. As a writer for GQ and the Financial Times, he knows his stuff, so make sure you have a look at his article. Visit The Watch Magazine

When mechanical gave way to electric, the humble movement was destined to disappear into the forgotten realms of history. Or was it? read more

High-tech materials feature on the race track, in the air and also in space, but should they be used in watchmaking? Panerai says yes. read more

As well as a new site, we also have a new office. Welcome to WF&Co. Mayfair, a convenient city location for you to come and speak to our team about your options for selling. If you would like to find out more or wish to book an appointment, please contact us.

Watchfinder Newsletter October 2011 Issue 84

October 18, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

Today we open the doors to the brand new Watchfinder site after a week of testing. Thanks to all of you who let us know your thoughts – we are very pleased to get such positive feedback from you all. By way of thanking you, we have arranged a sale filled with some of the best watches available on the market today, some of which are featured below. click here

Omega Seamaster 300m
2531.80.00
Sale Price: £1150

Panerai Manifattura Luminor
PAM00213
Sale Price: £6500

Tag Heuer Monaco
CAW2113.FC6250
Sale Price: £3250

Breitling SuperOcean II
A17364
Sale Price: £1650

IWC Portuguese Manual
IW545404
Sale Price: £4500

Rolex Submariner
16610 LV
Sale Price: £4950

This is the first official week of The Watch Magazine. Going forwards, every week will have a new set of articles for you to enjoy, with more excellent photography than ever before. Keep checking back, because we will be adding breaking news on a daily basis too. Visit The Watch Magazine

Linde Werdelin have revealed the new titanium Spidolite 2, a futuristic piece that looks like it could be found on the wrist of the Terminator. read more

MB&F have delved back into the past to get inspiration for the LM1, another creation that takes watchmaking to a new level. read more

Watchfinder Newsletter October 2011 Issue 83

October 12, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

We’re beta testing our brand new Watchfinder website, and we’d like to invite you as our guest to have a little look before it goes fully live next week. What we’ve done is taken everything that was good about Watchfinder and fine-tuned it to make it a great browsing experience and then added a whole host of new features to make it even better. Our search function is vastly improved, offering intelligent on-the-fly navigating through our catalogues, our editorial content has been integrated with our products so you can read up on your next purchase, and we have introduced ‘The Collection,’ a shop window of rare, vintage and exquisite pieces that are the most desirable on the market. These are just a handful of the improvements we’ve made, but we’d rather you just see it for yourself. Got any questions or a comment you’d like to make about it? We’d love to hear it, so please do let us know. Try the site out, see what we’ve done, and most of all, enjoy your visit. click here

24/7 has now become The Watch Magazine, and with the change in name comes an array of improvements for you to enjoy. We’re starting things off with a competition, a closer look at some bizarre Bell & Ross’s, a visit to the Armin Strom factory and we lift the curtains on MB&F’s latest masterpiece, the Legacy Machine No.1. You won’t want to miss it. visit The Watch Magazine

We all know Bell and Ross for their signature square cases and simple pilot dials, but when they start getting creative, that’s when things get really weird… read more

We welcome Claire Adler, writer for The Times and Vanity Fair, to help us understand just what it is about mechanical watches that we find so interesting. read more

To celebrate the launch of our new site, we have put together a unique prize with the help of Marussia Virgin Racing official timing partner Armin Strom. Find out what it is inside our first edition of the brand new Watch Magazine. click here

Watchfinder Newsletter October 2011 Issue 82

October 5, 2011 | Watchfinder Newsletters | No comment

The Patek Philippe 5070 was born in 1998 and the white gold 5070G models in 2003. This classic chronograph was considered at launch to be quite large at 42mm in diameter, but under the light of today’s market, its size seems perfect. The beautiful silver dial with all-black furniture harks back to classical, pure watchmaking, where understated aesthetics meet functional design. Flip the watch over and the back is just as mesmerising as the front, with the Patek-reworked Lemania movement shining through the sapphire caseback. It’s easy to see why Patek are king. click here

As well as the Patek Philippe, these four watches also caught our eye when they came in through the door this month with the other four hundred plus. The Grand Carrera’s silver dial is a real eye-catcher, the Breitling sparkles like the Côte d’Azur, the IWC has one of the biggest white gold cases we’ve ever seen and the Panerai is as light as a feather.

You may have noticed that things have been a little quiet on 24/7, and that’s because the team have been hard at work combining it with the Watchfinder site to create a whole new look and experience. Both the new Watchfinder site and the new 24/7 site are going live next week, so make sure you check back to see our fantastic new changes. visit 24/7

As one of the original five makers of pilot’s watches for the Germans during the second world war, IWC can make them better than anyone. click here