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News, Photos, and Video: F.P. Journe Unveils Chronom¨¨tre Optimum
Even though he has created many very complicated watches, French watchmaker Francois-Paul Journe has always been interested in accuracy above all. His newest timepiece, the Chronom¨¨tre Optimum, which made its debut last week at the F.P. Journe boutique in New York City, takes the quest for timekeeping precision to a new level.The Chronom¨¨tre Optimum, which Journe calls the “masterpiece” of his eponymous brand’s Souveraine collection, incorporates in its manufacture movement all of the technologies that Journe has developed ¡ª which have previously debuted in other Souveraine watches ¡ª to ensure ideal timekeeping precision and stability.The new watch includes a double barrel with two springs, in a parallel arrangement that helps to reduce friction by eliminating the lateral pressure on the wheel. It also incorporates Journe’s patented, constant-force remontoire device, here made of titanium for the first time, which balances the driving force applied to the escape

Polishing question
I apologise for putting it up here, but I don't have access to tech forum for what ever reason...May be somebody could consult me on this:Is the satin polishing the same thing as brushed finish ?And what tool (tool for dremel?)could be recommended to restore this type of finish/remove nasties/scratches?Thanks!

15400 as a daily wearable ? or shut up and buy a Rolex ?
I'm looking for something that I can wear on a daily basis. Something that looks good with a suit, but can easily go with shorts or jean. Something I can travel with and simply wear without worrying about how appropriate it is and something that can take the daily grind of life.What are your thoughts on the 15400 for this? I have the 26400 AP 44mm Offshore Chrono Novelty and a Portuguese (my dress watch) and realize that I should probably just buy a Rolex GMT (I like the two tone) and be done with it. I have never owned a Rolex and while I respect the brand I have always found them to be a little too common for my liking. Although I can certainly see a GMT II on my wrist.My AD (he carries both brands) is telling me to buy the Rolex. Says he sees too many AP's come back with issues and that the 15400 is simply not as durable ?!?!? Would love to hear some opinions especially from those who have a 15400. Need to make a call on this very quickly as both pieces just came up as availa

Is it a possibility to even see a 9300 movement in a smaller case?
I absolutely LOVE (dial, date, etc) the 44.25mm 9300 Speedmaster, however it looks too large on my 7 wrist and I was curious and hoping to see that movement in a smaller case. Is it even a possibility to see Omega release a smaller version (41-42mm) of the Speedmaster Date with the 9300 movement?

Replacement Value - Insurance Issue
Hi everyone. I recently lost my house and everything in a fire. Insurance has either ACV (depreciated cash value) option if you just want cash or a Replacement Value amount if you want to actually buy it back. For my DJ, I'm going with the Replacement Value because I want my 2 Rolexes back. With a fire, there is no jewelry cap like in theft.In your experience, will they price them at the current new retail value? Or the market value? I have late 90s models.ThanksEggman