Bell & Ross BR01-97

Fontainebleau case back question
Does anyone know how to get the case back off this watch:I've tried the typical 3-prong case back opener. The outer ring just spins and doesn't seem to have any thread.I tried using my knife style opener. That only succeeded in drawing blood from my index finger.I always stop trying to open a watch when blood is drawn. Mark S.

The sun went down, now what? Lume method comparison inside!
I've seen a number of posts lately asking about different types of lume on watches. I hear a lot about very little, some good information, some bad - I'd like to try to clear that up a bit for everyone. There are three "umbrella categories" that lume can fall into:1. Traditional paint2. Tritium (often called tubes, H3 or gas lights, sometimes called capsules)3. ElectricTraditional paint based lume is by far the most common type. It's applied like a paint, because that's what it is. The paint contains a photoluminescent compound that absorbs light and then gives it off over a period of time. The quality of the paint, application, and the thickness of application (among other things) all have an effect on the resulting product, as you'll likely see below. The more layers of luminous compound that are applied (thicker application), the more luminescent material there is to absorb and emit light. The greater the density of the luminescent material there is in the paint, the greater it

What watch is being worn in this music video?
I recently saw this music video and the main guy is wearing a watch that I can't seem to make out. It is seen at 38 seconds in and 48 seconds in. Here is the linkSwedish House Mafia - One (Instrumental Version) on VimeoThis isn't some bogus scam or anything. It kind of looks like a Swiss Challenger but can't really tell.

This was back in late 2011...
Spotted this while browsing the internets. Just in case you were looking for a way to spiff up your Patek. (I actually think it doesn't look half bad.)

Panerai 111 - authenticity check please!
Hey guys, planning on buying a watch and want to run the pics by you guys. No red flags so far from the seller and seems to check out, but just wanted to see what you guys thought. PAM 111 K series