Audemars Piguet Vulcano Royal Oak Off Shore

Perrelet Moon Phase Watch Line
The new Moon Phase watch from Perrelet drew my attention because of the sophisticated formal looks, and the big moon. A new trend in mechanical moon phase watches is the use of a large "realistic" -looking moon. The moon phase window in the watch takes up almost half of the dial and is more than just a side complication. It is the main draw of the watch!Depending on who you are, knowing the phase of the moon is useful (you lycanthrope!) or trivial. Either way it does look fancy, and makes for a spiffy look for a man, or a woman. And at 40mm wide, it is a size that is big, but not obscenely so for a woman (see the diamond-bezel version?with the white alligator strap to see what I mean).A Moon Phase complication is inherently part of an overall calendar complication. The Moon Phase uses a dial periphery based date calendar, in addition to displaying the time. Inside the watch is a Perrelet automatic mechanical P-11 movement (with a 40 hour power reserve). The watch isn¡¯t too big either a

Interview: A Conversation On Provocation And Design Polarization With Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pon
There are two main similarities between a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster and?the watches of Roger Dubuis.?Both take an extreme approach to design relative to their respective industries. And inside of both are skillfully crafted engines, the former automotive and the latter horological. This is not so much of a paradox for the Veneno, but more so for modern Roger Dubuis watches?because (to wristwatch purists)?they?flout most of the classical design concepts generally associated?with?beautifully-made?in-house movements. In a conversation with Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue,?he explained how the perceived incongruence between polarizing designs?and technical merit can actually work in a company's favor.HODINKEE: Why does Roger Dubuis place such a great emphasis?on producing in-house movements?when the designs are so extravagant? There are a number of brands that get away with focusing almost solely on external aesthetics, without paying very much attention to the movement.Jean-Marc Pon

Omega-Tissot 1930's Wristwatch - Help identify
Hey guys,I know I've already posted this in the general discussion but I think that this is a better place to put this. Does anyone know what model/any more details about this watch? It's an Omega-Tissot from the mid-1930's (serial number 627 387) but that's all I know.omegatissotrectangle.jpgAlso if anyone could provide a rough valuation if it was fully restored that would be great.Thanks,Sean

anybody dare to change Rolex bracellets ..
to leather strap ? .(celini model aside, please) i meant those datejust, explorer, subs, seadweller ,YM etc ? how do you feel after changing it ? any comment fom the looker ? disgust ? praise ? just being curious if anybody dare ....:D , rgdsPete J

Chronomat GMT
Wow, I thought they had made just what I was looking for, but then I saw it is 47mm, fotry seven is damn big.