Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT Black Dial Men's Watch AB042011-BB56SS

SIHH Preview: Cartier Astror¨¦gulateur
Cartier’s in-house genius Carole Forestier takes a highly original approach to combating the effects of gravity on timekeeping. In a nutshell – quoting Cartier – “the escapement, the oscillator and the pendular seconds have been positioned on the rotor…”. Warning: trying to visualize an escapement mounted on a rotor may cause pain in the visual cortex. Let’s see how it was done…The Astror¨¦gulateur movement – Caliber 9800 MC – has been five years in the making and it is the object of four patent applications. The movement has been designed, developed, produced and assembled entirely within the Cartier Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds.Watchmakers have long studied means to compensate for the effects of gravity on the balance spring; the tourbillon is perhaps the best-known mechanical countermeasure. The tourbillon carriage revolves on its own axis, typically in one minute, averaging out the errors and so canceling variations in

Blogging For Self Promotion
Blogging basically started as a way share your digital diary with..., well anyone. The concept seemed a bit "trendy" at first. One of those, "using the power of the internet" to allow the lay person to distribute their ideas. The fear was that legions of untalented, bad writers would flood the net with uninteresting, or at least unedited written spew.We now know that blogging is here to stay, and while it may not always be called blogging, the idea of the individual commenting on, or discussing various topics is a new force, which is reckoned with. It is also a new responsibility. Many opinionated people may feel the pressure to blog or else face a lack of listeners. Political pundits, actors, and others actively use blogging as means of promoting themselves and their campaigns or products. It is the trend of bringing the marketing process back to the simple written entry.So the question is whether it works. If you have something to say, will blogging get your ideas out there? Like eve

Please help authenticate and date this vintage Seamaster
My Dad gave this one up...I hope it's real?It was gifted to him.Won this bracelet on Ebay today, it claims to be period correct but is it?Any help is appreciated. I have not paid for the bracelet so if it's not correct please let me know. Just assumed the bracelet will make the watch more desirable.The current band is very comfortable and fits. Thanks, Bill

Polishing Hesalite Crystal
Just got some PolyWatch crystal polisher. Wondering what type of polishing cloth is best to use on my Speedy Pro Hesalite crystal? Also, can you damage the Omega symbol on the center of the crystal?

Whats a good Omega for every day wear?
I'm after a watch for every day use, and i do like the Omega Seamasters, thinking about buying a second hand one for every day. I was looking at a Tissot PR200 but now thinking of spending a bit more for a Omega. Is this a good idea????