Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self Winding 39mm

Concord Launches C1 Seafarer and C1 Zest
Concord has announced two new versions of its C1 chronograph. The Seafarer features a “blue waters” rubber-coated alligator strap with contrasting white stitching complimenting white chronograph subdials. The dial finish is described as having a “structured fiberglass look.” The C1 Zest sports a white strap with orange stitching and an orange honeycomb dial with black subdials. Both models have stainless steel 53-piece cases measuring 44mm x 16.7mm. Each model retails for $12,800plete specs appear below the image, which may be enlarged with a click.Technical features:MovementCosc certified mechanical automatic movement, Valgranges48-hour power reserve28’800 vibrations per hour25 JewelsFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date and chronographCaseStainless steel ¨C bezel with 8 white rubber protectionsDimensions: 44 mm in diameter ¨C 16.70 mm in depth3.3mm thick sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sidesStainless steel and white rubber crownWat

open-tipped Concord hands in 18-carat gold
Facetted, open-tipped Concord hands in 18-carat gold, coated with a luminous compound, convey the timezone on the centre zone. Overlapping the chapter are two subdials.At 2 o'clock a 24-hour dial resides. It features two different patterns to further exhibit the artisan's craft. The contrasting lines, toy with light with pleasing outcomes.

Mr Tony,
:):)I'm not sure where it is exactly, but I'm sure Mr Houston or Mr J. knows where we can find the article on the testing that was done before the Speedy was space qualified. the Speedy went through some very rigorous testing for sure..we'll see if we can find that, it's information well worth revisitingdiver88:):)

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Code Breaker
Posted this in the GF, but you Ham-heads may not visit thereCode Breaker by Hamilton sends time on its travels August 28, 2008 The stunning new Code Breaker watch would be at home on the frame of any sophisticated science fiction movie. Just as plots of this genre love to send the viewer on time travels to the past and future, this watch takes the concept of time keeping into a totally new era. Its chunky titanium case creates a distinctive time capsule of its own, while other edgy design features launch the imagination into diversified realms of bank safes, bulldozers and spaceships. The special effects Code Breaker virtually gained iconic status before it left the drawing board. Its squared case can play a wide range of roles depending on the model ¨C brushed titanium, black PVD and yellow or rose gold PVD are all shades of tomorrow¡¯s rainbow. It comes in two size and movement versions ¨C the larger of which contains an auto chronograph movement. Many of the watches have a rubber strap