Bozeman

Hawthorn Creek Ranch, Estate of the Day

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Today's estate offers 33 acres of room to roam in Bozeman, Montana. This is a working property and the 12,500 square foot indoor riding arena, stalls and caretaker's apartment are the hub of activity.

The main house measures approximately 7,500 square feet and is centered on a hilltop for maximum views. The remodeled kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and a gas fireplace. The main living area offers a fireplace, built-in fir bookcases and storage cabinet wired for sound system; in-ceiling speakers and gallery lighting throughout. The adjoining music room has French doors opening to the outside. Other features include a media room, library, private guest suite on the main level and a terrace with hot tub. This property is listed at $4.5 million.

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Bozeman Watch Co. Cutthroat Limited Edition Timepieces

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This is actually the second set of limited edition Cutthroat watches from Montana based American watch maker Bozeman Watch Company. The brand is known for classic looking luxury watches with an outdoorsy American twist, using Swiss movements. There are really very few smaller Americans brand such as this. As an homage to fishing and the famous Cutthroat trout, this newest edition of 100 pieces is broken up into at least 5 color choices. Four dials are in silver with either red, orange, blue, or green trim (as the color of the lume on the hour markers and tips of the hands), and one version with a black colored face. These are distinguished by regional or thematic names such as the "Yellowstone" or "Whitefish" editions.

In a classically handsome manner the watches are nice in a subtle way. Understated and functional. Inside the watches are Swiss automatic GMT movements (likely an ETA 2893-2) that have been COSC Chronometer certified. The arrow shaped (literally like an arrow used with a bow) GMT hand is red tipped on all models, and follow a neatly marked GMT hour scale on the chapter ring. The dial is very easy to read with all markers present. One of the things I really like about the watches is that all the hands are perfect in length. This is a sign of a good watch designer. The counterweight on the seconds hand is shaped like the brand logo. The watches are each in a 42mm wide, highly polished steel case with a sapphire crystal and 100 meters of water resistance. They are matched to simple leather straps with contrast stitching. Price for these hand-tooled watches is between $4,200 - $4,700 (each model is in a limited edition of 15 or 40 pieces - together totaling 100). The pictured model is the Bozeman Cutthroat Mack Creek Edition. You can learn more from Bozeman Watch Co. here.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Bozeman Watch Co. Supports Main Street USA

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A tragedy (both real and symbolic) recently occurred in Bozeman Montana on March 5th. A natural gas explosion on Main Street destroyed about four businesses and rocked the lives of many people in this small American town. Although this incident was very real, the news could easily be read as a metaphor on the collapse of "Main Street" America and the close of small businesses during these hard economic times. Still, caring companies do exist vetted in the prolongment of independent American businesses.

In what can only be called an American peculiarity, Bozeman Montana is also home to one of America's few independent watch makers, the Bozeman Watch Company. In an attempt to assist its place of business and residence, the Bozeman Watch Company will pledge $500 for each watch it sells until April 15th, 2009 (tax day). That is a big chunk of profit from each watch, showing that the company is serious about helping its town. The money will be dedicated to the memorial fund that will eventually be associated with the tragic event. Bozeman Watch Company has an impressive line of luxury watches each with a distinct American personality. The pictured watch is the men's Gallatin model. All watches feature Swiss movements and many are certified Chronometers.

Via Montana News Station.

Ariel Adams publishes the watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Bozeman SmokeJumper Watch For Fire Relief

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In the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires, the Bozeman Watch Company of Bozeman, Montana is auctioning off one of their SmokeJumper watches for the American Red Cross. The watch is number 80 of the automatic SmokeJumper Chronograph series and valued at $5,500. The online auction will run through Jan. 1, 2008 through the watch company's website.

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Bridger Villa, Estate of the Day

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The Bridger Villa is a mountain home with beautiful views from every window. It is surrounded by 39 acres that insulate the home from the world. The home is made of reinforced concrete with radiant heat flooring. The five bedroom home includes a master suite with his and her baths. There are also four other bedroom suites, an office, family room, formal living room and a separate detached 1,000 square foot studio/office. For recreation, there is a gym/game area with pool, ping-pong & air hockey tables,and a bar with wine cooler. The home also has a three car garage. The home is within easy reach of hiking, biking and skiing opportunities. It is listed at $10.7 million. After the jump, a very space age kitchen.

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USS Montana Watch

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Last time I checked in on the Bozeman watch company they were debuting the rugged Smokejumper watch. Their latest watch is a bit more elegant. The USS Montana watch commemorates WWII veterans and also the fact that Montana is the only one of the 48 states in the U.S. during the days of battleship building, to never have had an active duty battleship named for it. There were three attempts of ships named Montana but none saw active duty under the name. The watch has a 44.5 diameter and has a white enamel dial with blue numerals. It uses a Swiss automatic movement and has a domed sapphire crystal and a crocodile strap. It is a limited edition of 50 numbered pieces and sells for $7,100.

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Bozeman Contemporary, Estate of the Day

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There's just something about a modern structure in a rustic setting that I found absolutely mesmerizing. This concrete and glass home in Montana is a step away from the usual Western architecture we usually see in the region. This home is in the Cottonwood Ranch gated community but is located high in the trees and offering expansive views of mountains and forest without another home in sight. The home itself is a bit chillier than the usual log walls and stone fireplaces of many Montana homes but it serves as a dramatic framework for the current owner's expansive art collection. It is listed at $4 million. After the jump, western goes modern.

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