Cartier "Tortue", 18K Gelbgold, Leder, wei es Zifferblatt, Orig.-Bes

F.P.Journe Homage Dinner for George Daniels
If there was was one dinner watchmakers and enthusiasts hoped to attend in 2010, it was the one organized to honor George Daniels on June 24 at the Lanesborough Hotel in London. The dinner was hosted by F.P. Journe to celebrate the achievements, innovation and expertise George Daniels has contributed to the world or horology. This exclusive dinner was organized by F.P.Journe¡¯s long time London partners, John and William Asprey of William & Son, Journe’s UK agent. At the dinner Fran?ois-Paul Journe honored his long-time friend and mentor George Daniels, one of the foremost watchmakers of the 20th century, who gave Journe the creative inspiration that has significantly stirred his horological career.In a speech at the dinner, Journe declared: ¡°Without George Daniels, I would most certainly never have stared to make my first watch. George is definitely the foremost watchmaker of the 20th Century. It was in 1969, when the mechanical watch industry was dethroned by the arrival of

Wyler Tourbillon WT3: The First Poin?on du Jura Watch
Wyler Gen¨¨ve’s WT3 Tourbillon is the first timepiece to be produced under the new Poin?on du Jura quality label. To meet the Poin?on du Jura criteria, a movement must be 100% Swiss made, and at least 90% of the components must be made in the Jura ¨C the heart of Switzerland¡¯s watchmaking industry. The movement must also be produced by a company that is independent from any watchmaking group. The plates and bridges for the skeletonized WT3 tourbillon movement are produced individually from blocks of raw material, with no mass production stamping involved. The WT3¡¯s flying tourbillon completes one rotation every 60 seconds from a balance operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and its manually-wound movement offers a 72-hour power reserve.The new WT3 models are available with the patented shock-absorbing Code-R case in matt black ceramic or 18-carat white gold. Inside this sandwich case, the movement is housed in a titanium container suspended on springs inside a carbon fiber frame

Probably a new Diver owner soon
Wanted to thank everyone for all the great Diver pics here. I am in the process of moving a few pieces around to make room for a Diver. This will be my first AP. Quick question. with almost 8 inch wrists... im assuming ill need the XL rubber. how hard are those to come by. anyone got one for sale or know if their AD has one laying around? Id hate to get the Diver and have to wait a while to wear it!!

Help with identification/model number please
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Tried on the 5167 today - thoughts?
Really, really like this watch. I think it's a great size for my wrist as well - what do you think?