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Hajime Asaoka Tourbillon Watch
I am not too familiar with independent Japanese watch makers. There are lots of smaller brands making timepieces in Japan aside from the big three (Seiko, Casio, and Citizen), but most of those are less expensive or novelty pieces. Here is a high-end independent Japanese watch maker you should be familiar with named Hajime Asaoka - with a brand of the same name.His watch is the simply named Hajime Asaoka Tourbillon and it is a very attractive timepiece. The design is actually more architectural and art deco than it is traditionally Japanese. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but aside from the name and "Tokyo Japan" label on the dial, there isn't much to let you know this is a fine Japanese instrument.For me the design quickly becomes appealing as you begin to identify its values. This is about an expression of technique and industrial design. A good start is to look at the tourbillon bridge. It is formed out of a single piece of steel that has a bar through the middle and an

Linde Werdelin "The Lab" Watch Maker Blog Exemplar
Watch companies are getting keen on blogging. Maybe I have shown them a good example? Different watch brands are experimenting with various ways of doing it, but the best approach is something like Linde Werdelin has done. Sure they could have more posts up and spend more time on it, but they are doing a good job so far with their new blog that details not only the development of Linde Werdelin watches, but the lifestyle that goes with Linde Werdelin watches from the maker and owner standpoint. From your seat you generally only see the "finished product" and the fancy marketing photos that come from the secret watch making lairs - often in Europe. But who are these people? And how serious are they about all the claims they make such as "sport watch" or "1000 meters water resistance." Sometimes it is really hard to tell and you don't know whether it is a marketing goon writing about this, or actually a couple of watch nerds testing each claim.Linde Werdelin's "The Lab" blog helps shed l

Powermatic 80 (ETA C07.111) Questions
Good day friends!I¡¯m intrigued by Tissot's (et al) relatively new Powermatic 80 movement. I¡¯m amazed by both the apparent accuracy and the power reserve available at such a low price point. I¡¯m giving serious consideration to purchasing one of the new Seastar watches with the red ceramic bezel.Tissot has stated repeatedly that the movement uses a new, high-tech, low friction escapement, but as far as I can tell they¡¯ve never said what it¡¯s made of. Silicon? Some kind of plastic? Have any of you horologic scholars seen any photos or write-ups that sheds light on question? How durable is it?Additionally, I¡¯ve tried without success to find information on the serviceability of the movement. I know Swatches Sistem51 is a ¡°throw away¡± movement and at it¡¯s given price, that¡¯s what I would expect. The Powermatic 80 is on a completely different level, but I want to make sure that it can be serviced when needed over the next 50 years!

Newb 15202ST Jumbo question
Hi AP guys. Quick question on the 15202ST Jumbo. For the older version (0944), i know there is a white dial and blue of course. But is there also a black/dark grey dial? Or is it just a super dark blue that can often look black/dark grey?Also, how many links does the standard bracelet come with? Thanks in advance!

Your Opinions Pls for a Lady Royal Oak
Hi guys,May i have your opinions if this piece is good for my wife. She hates winding hence the choice i selected for her is this quartz piece from AP. What do you guys think?