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3/10/2019 2 Comments

Baselworld 2019 Rolex Predictions

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Baselworld is approaching towards the end of March and many mockups have released and overall speculation of what the most powerful and popular Basel brands will release. Last year, we saw the release of the extemely popular updated Rolex GMT MASTER II “Pepsi” - and a few minor changed to some models. Let’s take a peek into what Watch Addict has dug up for this year!

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There has been a few times @Rolex, the official Instagram account of Rolex watches has mentioned the history of the 1016 Rolex Milgauss, and they might just be hinting at a new updated Milgauss with references to the vintage discontinued model from years ago. I think this would be a good move to revamp the Milgauss line as it has always kind of stood in the shadows of its’ larger sportier brothers.
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Next in line pictured below would be the Darker “Coke” brother to the Rolex PEPSI that was released last year and is still nearly impossible to purchase at retail. It was a real hit, and seeing as Rolex likes money...Why wouldn’t they release a revised and modern Coke GMT MASTER II? It will of course feature the new jubilee bracelet and updated calibers with longer power reserves as well.
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Thirdly, in my eyes...a more sensible release would be the addition of the revised movement to the GMT Black Ceramic models, except with the new Jubilee bracelet. I think this would really keep the fans on their feet and make us wait as usual for yet another year...and honestly it looks superb on a jubilee. One thing is for sure, if an authorized dealer can barely keep a standard GMT in stock - this one will likely fly off the shelves as well.
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The last speculation would be a white dial Explorer I reference. The Explorer I is an iconic watch with a great deal of history behind Sir Edmond Hillary and Mt Everest - so why not add some flavor to the lineup?
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1/13/2019 0 Comments

SIHH 2019 - New Watches

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12/14/2018 0 Comments

Watch of the Month - December 2018 - Victorinox INOX Mechanical

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The watch of the month I have chosen for December is the all new Victorinox INOX Mechanical. This watch contains all of that same robust DNA from the original Quartz model ( minus some of the toughness ). I actually have added one to my collection and am definitely enjoying it. The watch is running an ETA 2824 which I definitely do prefer over the standard quartz I.N.O.X models from previous years. It also comes with a real wood crafted strap, which is pretty unique and comfortable as well. I hope you guys have a great Holiday Season and stay tuned to watch addict on YouTube - Instagram - and here of course for awesome new content. You don’t want to miss it!

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11/26/2018 1 Comment

Alibaba Watches? Say No - Alibaba Watch Sellers Scam  -  Fuzhou Mexda Import And Export Co.

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There seems to be an influx of interest on Alibaba custom watches which cater to many watch companies all around the world. However, a good friend of mine was recently scammed and robbed blindly for $700 USD + The cost
of $23 for actually sending the broken watches which looked nothing like the render or order he placed for sample automatic dive watches. The company name is MEXDA and they use fake mockups of popular watches to draw you in. He even explained how nice they were and how quick the turn around time would be ( 30 Days ). Well, 90 days later after complaining...he received two replica Rolex low quality watches which is nothing alike the custom dive watches he ordered! The sad part about it is the watches did not even function. The company then refunded him after begging numerous times and frustrating long nights of back and forth messages via AliBaba messenger. Two months later...it seems the watches never made it to “Factory”, and the seller Mexda Watch opened a PayPal case stating they wanted their $700 for literally $20 rolex replicas. People, be careful when dealing with these crooks ( some of them ) - and never trust anything you do not see in person.

SELLER NAME : MEXDA WATCH

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There are legit companies exhibiting their products on the Alibaba Platform - This is not made to Scare off potential customers but to prohibit a bad incident before it happens. Sadly, dealing with this one company MEXDA WATCH is the same as taking your hard earned money, and flushing it down the toilet.
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10/1/2018 0 Comments

Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet Pull Out of SIHH

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Luxury watchmaker Richard Mille has decided to leave the SIHH watch and jewelry exposition in Switzerland. They will display their booth and showcase products this January for the last time. It seems this is becoming too common as we just heard a month ago the Swatch group withdrawing from Baselworld. In addition to RM, Audemars Piguet will also join RM and depart after this upcoming show. In my eyes, they want to do things on a more personal level and diminish grey market discounting by only selling through their own boutiques or highly trusted authorized dealers throughout the world.

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8/16/2018 0 Comments

MOVADO Group Will Buy MVMT Watch Company - Seriously?

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News broke out today that Movado Group based in the USA is planning to purchase the ever so popular fashion watch brand MVMT. The surprising thing is that an established group which contains brands such as Movado, EBEL , Concord, Lacoste, Hilfiger. A little background on MVMT - The brand was created by two individuals in their mid 20s out of California on a mission to provide affordable watches to millenials. They certainly have done so with sales reaching an incredible $71 Million last year combining all four quarters of the year. I do have to give it to these two, they know how to market, and reach their end customer efficiently to generate sales. Now MVMT is not what I would call a “Good Watch”. These are cheap fashion watches which are marketed through Instagram, YouTube influencers, and generally shilled everywhere. The watches themselves are the same watches made in China you can buy for around $5-$10 wholesale without branding. In other terms, they are pure junk, the designs are horrid with non functional sub dials, short hands, and just bad design. Im here to give my real thoughts on the brand unlike the other paid marketing schemes they pull. Having said all this, I do admire people who put together a plan, and execute it with outstanding result, and they have certainly outshined any other fashion brand besides Daniel Wellington. Movado is making a mistake though...this is a trend and will fade out quickly...kind of like Tomagachi’s back when I was a kid. Movado even offered extra compensation based on performance which can equal up to another 100 Million dollars for the MVMT company.

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7/29/2018 1 Comment

Swatch Group Bails out of Baselworld 2019

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Baselworld is the place where the largest and smallest watch brands meet each year to make deals, speak with potential dealers, and exhibit their new products. Unfortunately, for the Swatch group which is the largest exhibitor at Basel will no longer be present for 2019. Swatch group owns numerous brands and sets up some quite extraordinary booths, spending millions of dollars doing this. Some popular brands include Omega, Longines, Swatch, Breguet, Blancpain. CEO Nick Hayek JR was just not seeing the excellent results that were expected at Baselworld and found a different route to go down by doing International road shows, with far better results. It is also Rumored that the new CEO of Breitling plans to leave Baselworld as well. Well, what does this mean for us watch geeks? We will not see the extensive coverage at Basel of new watches and innovative technology immediately when Basel opens its’ doors next year, and that is kind of a letdown. Instagram, blogs, and other social media definitely play a role in this departure as most releases can be seen worldwide online, in an instant. In this declining era of watch sales and new customers, I assume companies are taking caution in their spending unlike the glory days of the Swiss watchmaking industry.

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6/5/2018 1 Comment

Steve McQueen 5513 Rolex Submariner to go for Auction - Another hit?

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Steve McQueen's Rolex Submariner reference 5513 will hit auction at well known worldwide auction house Phllips. Before I continue, let me say there is no evidence that this watch was actually a daily wear for Steve himself, but he did purchase the watch which was later given away to Janes. Janes and McQueen collaborated on many hit movies since 1958 such as The Thomas Crown Affair, and the Getaway. If we flip the watch over it does have the following words "LOREN, THE BEST DAMN STUNTMAN IN THE WORLD - STEVE". Most of us can assume by now that this watch was indeed purchased by McQueen and later gifted to his partner Janes. This still means that it actually was a watch owned by Steve himself though. If we look to previous auctions of McQueen watches, one Rolex 5512 was sold for a whopping $234,000 by Antiquorum in late 2009. The interesting part of this watch is the history and what it has actually survived. This watch was with Janes through the wildfires in California that burnt down his home, BUT under all the rubble was this submariner, still intact. The watch was then sent to Rolex for repair and refurbishing where the dial may have been replaced but nobody really knows the exact time it was. A few months later, the watch was purchased by powerhouse real estate broker Michael Eisenburg and now he will auction the watch off in October, right here in New York City at Phillips auction house for an estimated $300,000-$600,000. The hype around this watch can get intense as we saw with Paul Newman's Daytona which sold for a staggering amount last year in New York as well. We will just have to wait and see what happens, but this is certainly a watch to follow and speculations about price are already being talked about amongst the underworld of high end expensive vintage sought after Rolex watches.

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3/21/2018 0 Comments

BASELWORLD 2018 Watch Releases From Rolex - Tudor - Omega

Baselworld opened doors today March 21st and many new watches have been unveiled. This is one of the most exciting days for watch collectors and enthusiasts worldwide as they can strategically plan their next piece for their growing watch collection. There was some surprises with Rolex as many anticipated a “Coke” GMT, but Rolex did otherwise.

ROLEX GMT MASTER 2 “PEPSI” Stainless Steel Ref. 126710 BLRO

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Yep, it is here! The crowd predicted a Coke GMT on a Jubilee but looks like we will have to be satisfied with a Pepsi GMT in a modern oyster case equipped with the new Rolex Jubilee previously seen on the new Datejust 41 watches released at Basel 2017. Although, Rolex did add a fold over safety to the jubilee which is needed on a sports watch for extra security. The original Rolex GMT Pepsi released back in 2014 was only available in solid 18K white gold and was unattainable for many, now with a steel version this gives the fans a chance to own a classic sought after vintage Rolex in a modern iteration along with modern materials. Perhaps the biggest upgrade is the addition of the new Rolex Calibre 3285 which is new to the Rolex GMT line. This movement boasts a 70 hour power reserve compared to the previous 48 seen in older GMTs. The watch also features a 5MM extension for on the fly bracelet adjustment, 100M of water resistance, a new small Rolex crown in between “Swiss” and “Made” if you look closely at the 6:00 position. The pricepoint is $9000 USD and this is sure to sell out quick and have people going nuts!
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​TUDOR BLACK BAY GMT “PEPSI”

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Tudor went ahead and released a Black Bay GMT “Pepsi” model similiar to the Rolex Pepsi GMT in a way. This is an all around good move for Tudor as the Rolex is certainly not in everyones budget at 9000 USD. The new Tudor Black Bay GMT features a 41MM diameter, red snowflake GMT hand, rivet style bracelet as well as other strap options. The movement is an in-house Tudor GMT calibre very similiar to the in house Black Bay Calibre but only with a GMT function added. The nice Pepsi Bezel looks very vintage in terms of aesthetic and I think it came out amazing. This watch will fly off the shelves in my opinion and offers great value for money. The price is 3400 CHF on the strap and 3700 CHF with the bracelet option.
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Specification
Movement: Manufacture Caliber MT6552
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, second timezone
Diameter: 31.8mm
Thickness: 7.52mm
Power Reserve: 70 hours
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hertz
Jewels: 28
Certification: COSC Chronometer


Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight

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Tudor released a smaller 39MM version of the Black Bay dubbed the “58”. This watch features awesome gold glit accents, a smaller calibre movement fit for this case, and some very vintagey aesthetics. The new movement inside this beautiful watch is the Tudor MT5402 which features 70 hours of power reserve, 28 Jewels, anti-magnetic silicon balance spring, COSC certification, and a smaller size of course. This watch is to pay homage to the big crown Tudor of the 1950s. The watch is available on 3 strap options ( pictured above ) and pricing starts at 3275 up to 3575 on bracelet.
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OMEGA SEAMASTER 300 2018 “WAVE DIAL”

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Omega has been teasing us on Instagram with their new Seamaster models. These models all feature the old Wave dial which was super popular some years back. In Fact one of the most popular Seamasters was the “James Bond” wave dial SM 300. These new watches feature ceramic wave dials which came out superb from the looks of it. There is also the addition of Omegas 8800 Calibre Co-Axial movement which is an all around amazing movement for the price and punches way above its pricepoint. There are a few different models and dial colors including a two tone model and even a new integrated rubber strap on the grey dial version. ( Pics Below ). The addition of an exhibition Sapphire caseback is a nice detail as we can now see those beautiful Geneva Stripes on the decorated movement. Another thing to take note of is the increased size of 42MM in diameter which some people might not like or may love. The watch is a Master chronometer and features METAS certification, 300M of water resistance, Helium escape valve, and rotating bezels in Ceragold or Ceramic. There are a total of FOURTEEN different variations of this model. Pricing starts at 4400 CHF.
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OMEGA 1958 SeaMaster Dress Watch

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The title says it all. The all new iteration of the popular vintage 1958 Seamaster has made a comeback. Although, this time around we get some amazing technology and materials. These two iterations pictured above closely mimic the vintage model but have sublte differences. The watch is available with a small sub seconds register and without one. The classic omega 12-3-6-9 which they created is displayed on these new models. This 38MM 70th anniversary watch is a limited edition of under 2000 pieces worldwide and features a sapphire exhibition caseback showing off the Omega calibre 8806 ( Small Seconds ) and 8804 ( Standard ). These movements feature 35 jewels, METAS certification, Anti-Magnetism up to 15,000 GAUSS, 55 Hour Power Reserve, while beating at 25,200 BPH. The pricepoint is 5700 CHF to 6200 CHF.
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OMEGA SPEEDMASTER APOLLO 8 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

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Wait. Another limited edition Speedmaster? Yessir! This is the all new Apollo 8 blacked out with yellow accents Speedy. This watch is a tribute to the first orbit of the moon and features a new version of the trustworthy 1861 Omega movement. The Apollo 8 mission was extremely important and certainly a significant event in world history and that does give Omega the right to commemorate the 50th anniversary with this watch in my opinion. The watch is 44MM across and features a semi skeletonized dial with those bright bold yellow accents in a completely steel blacked out case. The 1861 movement is hand wound if you did not know and beats at 3 Hertz with a power reserve of 48 hours. This model features an exhibition sapphire caseback which displays the blacked out movement as well. Pricing is 9000 CHF.
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3/19/2018 0 Comments

Possible New GMT Master Coke for Baselworld 2018? Rolex Teaser

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ROLEX released a teaser video which has the watch community bedazzled as this video shows the new jubilee style bracelets currently equipped with the new Datejust 41 line unveiled at Baselworld 2017. There are two things I caught when watching this teaser video just a few days before the actual release of this supposed watch at Basel. For one, it is certainly on an Oyster style case which means that we are going to be getting a new Oyster Rolex with a jubilee bracelet which is most definitely a GMT! The picture above is a photoshopped picture of a new style "Coke" GMT which was initially released during the late 60s. This model is extremely popular amongst collectors and Rolex enthusiasts worldwide. Usually Rolex will release an all solid gold version before actually releasing the 904L steel version. There might be a chance this can be a steel "Pepsi" GMT instead of a Coke GMT. We will just have to wait and find out when the watches are released to the public eye starting March 21st. Please stay tuned to Watch Addict and my YouTube channel for full coverage of Baselworld 2018 and all of the new exciting releases from your favorite brands. I have dropped a video below explaining this as well.
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The main component of a mechanical movement is the mainspring, a spring that gradually unwinds and transmits energy. A mechanical watch will keep accurate time despite requiring winding up if it's manual. ... Inside an automatic watch sits a small weighted rotor that has to oscillate in order to wind the mainspring.

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