Breitling Chronomat 44 GMT Rubber Strap

Jenny Caribbean 300 Review
The history of dive watches is a labyrinth of design and engineering from brands both large and small. Tracing the modern diver back to the mid 20th century you have big players, such as Blancpain and Rolex, creating what are now icons alongside of smaller brands that were? forgotten and others that today have achieved cult status. Some of these brands made icons in their own right, such as Squale and Zodiac, or made cases for other brands that defined a style, like EPSA with their Super-Compressors. Today we're going to take a look at a brand that is far more obscure, though they were on the forefront of dive watch innovation in the mid-twentieth century and have persisted in the background until today; Jenny.Founded in 1953 by Paul Gustav Jenny, Jenny & Cie S.A. was a brand that was focused on diving technology. Their line of watches, known as the Jenny Caribbeans, quickly raised the bar for water resistance, claiming to have created the first 1000m diver, the Jenny Caribbean 100

Photo Report: Inside The Blancpain Boutique In London
It was only in November of last year that Blancpain opened the doors to its first London flagship boutique on Bond Street, situated in the heart of London’s Mayfair area. Even though it is comparably small to some of its neighbors at 43 square meters, the two-level boutique is filled with heritage and tradition and offers a very genuine and authentic experience of Blancpain wristwatches. 1 OF 47 The concept behind the design is that the interior should express the spirit of the traditional watchmakers workshops. It's no surprise then that the beautiful cherry wood cabinets and wall panels are made by a craftsman from the same valley as where the watches are manufactured in Switzerland. 2 OF 47 The ground floor exhibits a vast range of watches. Here you can find fine haute horlogerie pieces alongside some of Blancpain's more modern diving watches. 3 OF 47 On your way up the stairs to the private lounge and bar, you find an impressi

Giveaway #2!!!
This time we'll run it for a week so more members have a chance to enter. This time the prize is a WTF WIS Omega hat, generously donated by Idle Swede (Leo).The winner will receive this free and I'll even cover shipping within the CONUS just like last time. You MUST send your answers via PM to me (ulackfocus), and just for getting in on the fun you receive 3 entries in the drawing. Every question you answer correctly will earn you one extra entry.Okay, since Leo is our benefactor we'll make the questions about him. You can find the answer to all of these inquiries here at WTF inside of Leo's posts sometime within the last 6 weeks.1) What vintage gold Rolex does Leo own that Elvis Presley also owned one of?2) What Watch Talk Forum is nicknamed "the Basement"?3) What beer did Leo select to go with his dinner on Midsummer Night's Eve?The drawing will be held next Monday evening at 9:00 EST here in scenic & historic Philadelphia, home of the Arena Football League Champion Soul. Th

Sunset Beach (South Bay, CA) GTG
FrankinCA and I attended a great GTG yesterday with folks from PuristPro, TZ, and here yesterday. Some great watches, only wish I didn't take more pictures or not only have an iPhone to take them. Great selection of Omegas, new and old as well as some fantastic others.Here are a few of the culprits. Stately Frank is on far left.Solid gold 70s ConnieNice 70s Omega pocketwatch. Very thinMystery watch. Didn't catch the name but I really liked the lookOne of the Purist mods wore this Richard Mille.One of our group found an older gent out at the bar wearing his gold 1963 pie-pan Connie (not the Connie pictured). He bought it new in the day for $300. Looked fantastic and had only been serviced once when he broke the crystal. Amazing.

It's a good when....
2 watches arrive! Only opening one today.