Breitling Chronomat 41 Mechanical Silver Dial Black Leather Men's Watch AB01442J-G787BKLT

Jean-Claude Biver Receives 2010 Entrepreneurship Gaia Award
On September 16, Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver received the “2010 Entrepreneurship” Gaia Award for “his career as a whole and his qualities as a visionary businessman and marketing genius”. The award ceremony was held at the La Chaux-de-Fonds International Watchmaking Museum, and the award was presented by Dr. Ludwig Oechslin, Chairman of the Jury and Curator of the Museum. About 300 people attended the event, including a number of personalities from the Swiss watchmaking industry. Outstanding figures among the attendees included Mr. Jean-Ren¨¦ Bannwart, Chairman of the MIH commission, Mr. G¨¦rard Triponez, Chairman of the Le Locle Watchmaking Museum Committee, Mr. Marc Pfister, Director of the La Chaux-de-Fonds School of Applied Arts, and Mr. Philippe Gnaegi, State Councillor of the Republic and Canton of Neuchatel, Mr. Didier Berberat, Member of the Council of States, Mrs Francine John Calame and Mrs Sylvie Perrinjaquet, National Councillors.Below, Jean-Claude Bi

Tourbillon Enlargement: The Rodolphe Instinct 5456 Big Tourbillon Watch
After talking about the world's smallest tourbillon, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about one that was twice as large. The Rodolphe Instinct has a tourbillon that is 23mm wide (the smallest so far is 11.3mm wide). The width of the case is 56mm and is 54mm high. Really massive, and able to hold the complex movement. The watch is purely mechanical but displays the hours and minutes digitally using rotating cylinders, which I find very effective. Then, there is also a power reserve indicator that is also featured on a rotating cylinder.On the left side you have the massive tourbillon with the "R" for Rodolphe. The arrow at the top of this "R" indicates the seconds as the massive tourbillon spins once every 60 seconds. This feature takes up about half of the dial, and adds a constant source of visual movement which makes the watch more interesting to look at. The digital readout of the hour and minute is great looking. Nicely modern, even though it is basic and legible.This is t

Glidelock clasp & bracelet
Can the above bracelet & clasp which comes fitted on the Sub C fit the new Explorer 2 (42mm)Thank you RegardsTony -I am here: maps.google/maps?ll=51.063767,-4.002188

No wrist check today?
I just wondered why there was no wrist check today?

Just stopping through
Hello all,It¡¯s been awhile since I have swung through. Been busy for the last few months but things are starting to let up a bit so I thought I would drop in and let everyone know what horological thoughts have been crossing my mind as of late. A little bit after Christmas I had a bit of a horologically existential moment, as Nietzche put it, watches were ¡°dead¡± to me. Nevertheless after some thought I discovered that a lot of my discontent was due in part to my collections¡¯ obvious lack of direction. So, I have decided, with much consideration, that I am going to focus my collecting on modern and vintage JLC. And this means that I will be selling off the majority of my current collection to fund this new endeavor. JLC to me represents everything I love about watches: creativity, precision, artist vision, fine craftsmanship, etc. Simply put, JLC just sings to me unlike any other manufacture and am looking forward to perusing my passion for these watches.Kind regards,jdp87