Breitling Chronomat 44 Brown Dial Chronograph Leather Automatic Men's Watch AB011012-Q575BRLT

The WatchTime Q&A: Omega CEO Stephen Urquhart on James Bond, Modern Moonwatches, and Master Chronometers
Omega is having a big year in 2015, as evidenced by the Swiss brand’s big announcement of its all-new quality hallmark, the Master Chronometer certificate, and the first watch to pass its stringent standards, the new Globemaster; the further expansion of its popular Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon collection; and the release of yet another limited-edition timepiece inspired by the upcoming new James Bond film, Spectre. I sat down with Omega’s longtime CEO, Stephen Urquhart, to get his personal insights into these and other Omega innovations for 2015.WT: At Baselworld, you announced Omega¡¯s new Master Chronometer Certification and the first watch to use it, the Globemaster. Would you say that this is as big a game-changer for the brand and its identity as, say, the introduction of the co-axial escapement?SU: I wouldn¡¯t necessarily compare the two but of course they are both very important. The co-axial escapement was a game changer, as you say, though it was obviously more

Watch Winner Follow-Up: Egard Shade Black
Below is a watch winning reader review from Jesse S. of Los Angeles, regarding the Egard Shade Black timepiece that he won on watches-dealer:As the winner of the October 2013 watches-dealer giveaway, I can tell you the Egard Black Shade limited edition watch fits in well in the city of Los Angeles. Dress codes are a rarity in LA, however, being functional as well as stylish is still the name of the game. The Egard Black Shade watch beautifully captures both of these elusive qualities while working as an elegant dress watch or a casual sport piece.Founded and designed by Ilan Srulovicz, the Egard brand is new to the watch scene. Egard was formed as a tribute from a son to his father and seeks to, ¡°create inspiring luxury pieces that embody the depth of emotion we each feel for the person in our lives who has defined our own important moments¡± (seems like a lot of pressure to make a cool watch!). I really enjoy the personal dedication of the brand and the meaning behind the designs prese

Hands-On: With The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Three Days GMT Oro Rosso PAM00570
Before I start, I would like to state that this watch is big. Nay, HUGE. If you are a vintage 36 mm case lover (male or female), you may want to avert your eyes. 1 OF 6 The Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso (PAM00570) was released in April of this year and is the latest special edition from Panerai. It is the first Radiomir 1940 to feature the new caliber P.300/10 movement with 72-hour power reserve. With only 300 pieces in production, it is the newest addition to the Radimoir 1940 family and it is a good mix of flash and function. 2 OF 6 First, a brief history of the Radiomir 1940. Originally created in, you guessed it, 1940, this case was the next generation of the classic 47 mm Radiomir case, which had wire lugs. The Radiomir 1940 was created after the Italian Navy tightened up their regulations and requested a prototype that could remain under water for longer periods of time and with more extreme conditions – hence the larger reinforced lugs.Th

Just arrived: Elgin Neptune
I actually know the name of this model. Well, actually I know the name of it, because I remember seeing it on Genejockey's blog featured in an ad.Specifically, from this ad that I took a screenshot of: $89.50 when new (if I read that correctly) in 1953, or so. It uses a Swiss movement, rebranded the 643 for Elgin. The case is 10k gold filled and measures 30mm bezel to bezel.It has a few dings and the dial shows a bit of age, but the gold coating is intact. The movement runs and winds smoothly so far. The crystal is in excellent shape. It came with a Speidel gold band, but I found an old alligator leather band to make it a closer match to how it looked in the ad. A couple things make this watch stand out to me. The pattern on the outer ring of the dial is somewhat unusual for Elgins. Also, Elgin used Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9. The hour markers are coated in gold and reflect the light along with the hands. Finally, of course, there are the lugs. The reverse "C's"maks i

Panerai, itch scratched
I had a Panerai a few years ago and always regretted flipping it, well I have scratched the itch and found a lovely PAM00088Meeting the rest of the family