Cartier Calibre de Cartier Grande Complication Perpetual Calendar Platinum Men's Watch W7100031

HourTime Show Podcast Episode 11 - Back from SIHH 2010
First show discussing the lengthy experiences I had at SIHH and GTE. This will be continued in future shows as there were just too many watches to discuss at once. Having a hands-on look at the watches in addition to personal communication with the brands opens up a whole new world of information.Dueling reviews: We talk about the Praesto Aviator Watch - Ariel's review can be found here, and John's review can be found here.? On to Panerai, Ariel reviews the complex Panerai Radiomir Tourbillon GMT Ceramica 48mm Lo Scientziato Watch he met at SIHH 2010, so we talk about that and Panerai's shy tourbillon.Yvan Arpa is a topic for 10 minutes; his very unique, crazy approach to design and watch making, his departure from MB&F and his new brand Artya.? Ariel loves it and we decide John just hates art.? We get into JLC - Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Automatic Navy SEALs Watch. Lastly, we learn about the handmade Cabestan Nostromo Watch.Listen to the?HourTime Show?podcast episo

Spring drive controversy, revisited
When is a door a jar? It is with some mystification that I read posts claiming that the Seiko Spring Drive is not a true mechanical watch, horologically speaking, of course. I must admit that I haven’t an unbiased view on this matter, especially in light of my more knowledgeable peers. However, (let’s just throw the fat on the fire) one might make the case that a nice new Nikon SLR with its many electronic features is not a real camera. A closer analogy would be the replacement of the distributor, points and capacitor in most modern automobile engines with electronic ignition. Does this addition make them electric cars? My view is that a main spring does indeed drive the hands of my Ananta and the lack of an escapement does not alter this fact. If a battery or capacitor were the source of stored energy, then I would concede that the Spring Drive was not a true mechanical watch. Such is not the case. Opined with respectUglyone4u

My clasification of Swiss watches
I made it by my knowledge about Swiss watches, and also by the level of price.I shared them in some groups...consider this like open debate about brands.Group 1Patek PhillipeAdemars PiquetVacheron ConstantinGroup 2Ulysse NardinZenithHublotIWCPaneraiRolexBreitlingBlancpainPiagetFranck MullerGroup 3Tag HeuerOmegaLonginesMont BlancOrisMovadoJaeger Le CoultreGroup 4TissotJacques LemanSwiss ArmySwiss MilitaryHamiltonInvictaDebates and opinions are welcomed

New Speedmaster 9300 Incoming...
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Strap Compatibility?
Can a Patek Philippe strap, marked D for deployment buckle, be used with a traditional pin-buckle? What difference is there? Length?