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Seiko Ananta Spring Drive Titanium Chronograph GMT Limited Edition Watch
2010 sees three new Seiko Ananta watch models. The fanciest and most exclusive of which is this great looking limited edition Spring Dive model in titanium. Functionally, it has the same Seiko in-house made Spring Drive 5R86 movement as last years Ananta Spring Drive Chrono GMT model - but this new version is in a 46mm wide titanium case with gold toned hour markers and hands. It is limited to just 150 pieces world wide.Titanium offers a new look and feel for Ananta. The weight of the watch is very light. Amazingly so actually. While the steel Ananta watches aren't exactly heavy given their size, the titanium case and bracelet feel like the steel model would if it was on the moon. Of course the color is a bit different and so is the finish on the case. Steel Seiko Ananta watches have Seiko's beloved "blade polishing." This high-grade polish doesn't exactly work the same on titanium, but at the same time, Seiko polished titanium very well. I recall when titanium was first used on watche

Introducing The Tissot Heritage Navigator 160th Anniversary Watch
To celebrate its 160th anniversary, Tissot is releasing the Heritage Navigator, a modern update of its 1953 Navigator worldtimer. Honestly, the modern changes are pretty restrained and the Heritage Navigator retains all the little details that makes the original so cool. Check out Tissot's video and be sure to read on for all the details.? 1 OF 2 Tissot Heritage Navigator, White Dial Housed in a 43mm steel case is the automatic, COSC-certified 2893 worldtimer movement from ETA. While this is considerably larger than the original 36mm Navigator from the 50s, the styling of the watch is almost identical otherwise. From the 12-hour bezel to the 24-hour ring and cities disk, and even down to the shape of the hands, the Heritage Navigator is a very faithful tribute.? 2 OF 2 Black Dial Heritage Navigator The only substantial change to the dial is that a few cities and marking have been adjusted. Buenos Aires has been swapped out in favor of Chicago and D

New Seiko Titanium Diver
chronoworld/new/produ...product_id=212So I ordered a watch direct from Japan from Chronoworld, our forum sponsor. I was a little hesitant about buying a watch without having seen it first, but I have to say it is exactly what I was expecting. It looks great and I love the lightness of the titanium. Also I ordered it on Tuesday and got it yesterday even though it shipped from Japan! It also came with a tool to adjust the bracelet, so I was able to size it myself - awesome!I am really looking forward to having this as a good, durable, waterproof watch for years to come. I also really like that it is a Japanese model so it is unique in that respect.

Spring Ahead and Fall Back but why 2 a.m.?
The concept of day light saving time and standard time makes sense but I am curious why the change at 2 a.m. Is it because taverns and saloons usually close at 2 a.m.? Does it have something to do with changing the time on a watch and possibly screwing up the date function? Since DST came about close to 100 years ago this seems doubtful but then again? If the time to change our watches and clocks is based on closing time of taverns and saloons why not 3 a.m.?

Just joined the AP club...
... whit a BANG!......