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Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Watch
Mr. Claret, I will take five! That ought to do just fineHere is another super high-end, experimental, and unique exotic luxury watch designed to stimulate the masses and end up on the wrists of just a few. It is true that including variations on the word "extreme" as part of the name of something quickly went out of style a few years ago (do you recall when everything was "eXtreme?!"), in this case I will give Christophe Claret a pass because he turned the name into a acronym of sorts. "XTREM" stands for "Experimental Time Research Engineering Mechanism." Wait, doesn't that pretty much everything CC releases these days?Extreme or pristine, the X-TREM-1 watch is both visually interesting and technically fascinatingand it uses magnets! Not impressed? I actually am because magnets are the traditional enemy of mechanical watches. Nothing like magnetism to totally screw up the operation of precisely moving parts. Ever wonder why "anti-magnetic" watches are a big deal? In the X-TREM-1 magnet

Panerai Luminor Chrono Daylight Titanium PAM 327 Watch Released
Panerai is pretty regular about their watch release schedule. We tend to get a few new ones each year. With the pre Basel announcements coming up, I expect to see a lot from Panerai this year. One new announcement is the Luminor Chrono Daylight Titanium, which is the ref. PAM 327. This Panerai is distinctly modern in its approach with a broad demographic appeal. I am no Panerai historian, but it is easy to tell that there is mostly "new direction" design accents in this watch. Ignoring the watch itself for a moment, looking at the titanium bracelet indicates a new, more angular look to the masculine watches. Older Panerai metal bracelets featured some really unique curved links. The PAM 327 has what are arguably something simple, plainer Y-shaped links. The look in nice, but not exciting - and the small size of the links adds to wearing comfort, but gone is a lot of the character.The dial itself shows the metallic blue that people go crazy over. It is a great color, and when done right

New Bond SMP owner
Hi Guys,from yesterday I'm an happy owner of a Seamaster 2220.80.00!!After some month of courtship now I can touch it!Slideshow here:picasaweb.google/bianchi....aster22208000/Regards form Switzerland. fat_penguinPS: sorry for my bad english.

New Seamaster in 08?
I was just on ajb007.co.uk looking around and found a thread about whether Omega will return as 007's watch in the next movie. ajb007.co.uk/index.php?topic=29511You will have to find the 2nd to last post to see what I am referring to. A particular member is informing the crew over therewhich may or may not be truethat the PO will not return and the typical seamaster will. However, this time it will be with a black bezel and dial. Have any of you heard this?Here is a link provided by a member in that forum showing what it would look like:non-sponsor link removed and replaced with picture by wautersjrpicture from vendor's website

Patek Shopping in London...Recommendations
Hello all,I've just arrived in London and will be here for the next 10 days. I am planning to do some watch shopping over the weekend and have some questions for the UK guys on the forum:1. I've had recommendations to go to New/Old Bond Street - are there any recommendations beyond this street?2. As a non-resident of the UK, do AD's here rebate instantly or are there limitations to a VAT refund for luxury items?3. I am specifically looking at the 5167 and 5146, what discounts should I be expecting to get at AD's?Any help with the above or beyond would be greatly appreciated!Cheers,Eric