Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Chronograph

Concord Announces C Lab Series
Concord announces the creation of C Lab Series, a special unit that will research and develop cutting-edge timepieces. Concord describes C Lab Series as a “hub of expression and design, whose mission is to transform watchmaking. In this testing ground of ideas, science and engineering become an art-form while research and development becomes a discipline in its own right.” The C Lab Series will test and employ “futuristic” materials, and Concord plans to offer grants to universities and engineering schools to pursue “extraordinary watchmaking partnerships.”

Bremont ALT1-WT World Time Watch
For all intents and purpose this new Bremont ALT1-WT is the commercial version of the exclusive Bremont C-17 Globemaster watch that I discussed here. While the C-17 (C17) Globemaster was not to be available for public purchase, the ALT1-WT will be. The watch takes the brand's signature aviator style and adds a world time bezel and GMT indicator into the mix of complications. It makes for a very good travel watch and I am glad that Bremont decided to offer a version of the Globemaster for "everyone else."The ALT1-WT will be positioned as one of Bremont's new for 2012 watch models. But there will be other models as well. The differences between this model and the Globemaster are minor - being mostly the caseback and dial changes as far as I can tell. Bremont makes it clear that this watch is an adoption of the C-17 Globemaster. The case done with specially hardened steel and is 43mm wide. The most recognizable element is the rotating city ring that is to be used in conjunction with the 2

Firearms and Sea Masters
I am an avid shooter. I have my eyes on a Sea Master Chrono. Will the sudden shock of a rifle or pistols recoil damage the movements of an auto winding watch like the SMP? Also I am an electrician I deal with electric motors, transformers, and some of my tools have earth magnets to let them stick to pipe. Will the magnetism of motors and such also affect these watches? Thanks for your help...

Early Hamilton Model Question
I've seen this model on e-bay a couple of times in the last few months. I'm wondering if it's an original model or a Franken. I don't see it in Shugarts or in Will Roseman site. The earliest Hamilton model in both being an O-size, 981 Cushion from around 1917? Is the watch in the photo (copied from e-bay) a variation of the 981 Cushion?thanks

how does breatlings diver watch compete with Omega Seamaster PO?
a nice chrono omega seamaster vs. breitling sorry I'm not sure which exact models of breitling are meant for diving which is why i'm asking... in reliableness? And can you be a rough and tough type guy.. fixing engines, taking small shock, running a spartan race even... doing some military infantry type stuff with either of these watches or which would be better?