IWC Aquatimer Automatic IW354807 Stainless Steel Case Midsize Round Watch

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec in Black
Carl F. Bucherer’s triple-time-zone chronograph watch, the TravelTec, gets a matte-black makeover at Baselworld 2016. Previously available in steel and rose-gold variations, the newest version of the Carl F. Bucherer Patrvai TravelTec features a scratch-resistant black DLC coating.The wafer-thin but exceptionally durable DLC (diamond-like carbon) finish on the TravelTec is applied in a multi-stage process, enhancing both the scratch-resistance and shock absorption of the 46.6-mm stainless steel case as well as the stainless steel bracelet (which is outfitted with a black DLC-coated folding clasp). The dark, monotone look echoes that of the black dial, which displays three time zones simultaneously, the third by means of a central red hand pointing to a rotating 24-hour scale on the dial’s flange. In addition to the two chronograph pushers on the right side of the case, the watch features a monopusher at 10 o’clock that enables the wearer to set the third time zone in

Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol Watch
Ah, now here is a slide-rule bezel complication that I can use. I tend to make fun of these as I am not about to do long-division or calculate fuel consumption on a tiny slide-rule, if I need to figure that stuff out at allBut this one is actually handy. This new watch for 2012 from Hamilton is the Khaki X-Patrol and it has a metric to imperial conversion scale. That would prove useful as I often travel to Europe and having no idea how far things are and how much things weigh. I am such a proud American. It isn't going to replace a calculator, but in comparison to most slide-rule bezels out there, you'll probably use this one at least once in a while.The name of the watch sounds like it was made for some make-believe military force, but it looks pretty cool. I like how standard Hamilton Khaki watches look like they are made for actual military personnel, and the Khaki models with some extra term after them look ripe for wrist time on GI Joe character. You can decide for yourself what t

Dievas Vortex Professional Watch
Dievas is following up the original Vortex with this Vortex Professional. I always liked the original Vortex. It more or less combined the best features of a dive watch with the best features of an aviator watch. For many people, this is the ultimate "mission" timepiece.Two years after the original Vortex was released the Professional seeks to improve upon the tool-like nature and legibility of the watch. I think that for many people the original Vortex is going to be more of a "style" watch, but the Professional is just that - for more serious situations where durability and legibility are essential.The Professional has a 44mm wide grade 5 titanium case coated in black DLC - which is very scratch resistant. It still has the rotating diver's style bezel and the good-looking case design. The watch is water resistant to 500 meters with a sapphire crystal. It also has an automatic helium escape valve. The dial is now all lume with the numerals and hands being in black. For style the trian

Can an ETA 2824 with a Dubois Depraz 9000 complication have a perpetual calendar?
Just curious, saw a Louis Erard, which has a full calendar, advertised as having a perpetual calendar. It has the ETA 2824 with the DD 9000 complication bolted on.I spent about 40 minutes scouring the net and couldn't find any indication that the Dubois Depraz 9000 mechanism is perpetual. Louis Erard's site is pretty much an exercise in futility in terms of finding any detailed description of the mechanisms in their watches, but I would assume, if you offered a perpetual calendar you would scream it from the mountain tops.So anyway, just curious as a local jeweler has a couple of these as well. My guess is that the DD 9000 is akin to the ETA 7751 and just offers a complete calendar. If I'm mistaken, I'd like to read up on it with any links you can provide.Thanks,Bryan

2015 new incoming!
I've been out of the AP loop for a bit but I'm back thanks to our friend David SW!