IWC Big Ingenieur Ref.iw500505

Omega Presents The 2011 Seamaster Planet Ocean Watch Collection
A medium-sized speed boat motors us away from Naples and it is hot. The ancient city I am moving away from is colorful ¡ª but that describes most of Italy. Italy is vibrantly alive, dirty, and passionate. It is also serious watch lover territory. I am pretty sure this is where large watches got their start. Omega has invited me out here for the official debut of their 2011 Seamaster Planet Ocean watch collection. A few months ago, I saw the watches in a trade show setting at Baselworld in Switzerland. Already an outspoken fan of the new pieces, Omega wants me to experience Planet Ocean in a more comfortable setting where I, and other international journalists, can get the full story from Omega¡¯s top people.In choppy water it takes almost an hour to get to the island of Capri. I later learn that large rock has been a favorite getaway for over a thousand years in addition to being a great inspiration to artists, writers, and political minds. The Romans inhabited Capri long ago, themselves

BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 7059 - Split Chrono. 7059R
(Info. and images: Patek Philippe SA)Patek Philippe Ladies First Split-Seconds Chronograph Ref. 7059Ladies First split-seconds monopusher chronographA Grand Complication with feminine sparkle At Patek Philippe, complicated watches for ladies are a venerable tradition. Long ago, the company introduced repeaters in delicate feminine formats that announced the time with gentle sounds as a very rare and exclusive musical diversion. More recently, the growing appetite among women for complex mechanical watches was sated with moon-phase displays, a second time zone, or the Annual Calendar in seductive timepieces for ladies. Now, during the advent of the 21st century, Patek Philippe presents the first Grand Complication for ladies: the ultra-thin Ladies First split-seconds monopusher chronograph Ref. 7059. The brisk global demand for wrist chronographs quickly made the transition into the ladies’ watch segment. Patek Philippe responded in 2009 with the “Ladies First Chronograph

Incoming....STOWA Flieger
Just got this in a few minutes ago and took some quick snapshots of my newest STOWA. It's a Flieger Automatic with the ETA 2824-2, 25 jewels.I've been wanting a pilot type watch and this flawless pre-loved one came up for sale at an attractive price point and I had to get it.This is my fourth STOWA and my fifth should be delivered late May or early June. Very excited about my growing STOWA collection!

Speedy style bracelet on new SMP-C...
Well for those who were curious to whether the 'old' style speedy bracelet would fit the new SMP-C the answer is a resounding yes . No machining needed at all and you can use the SMP-C spring bars (which I believe are the same as the 'old' SMP ones)...I am really digging this combo . This is actually the fully brushed (sides and middle links) speedy bracelet form the GMT. It looks less busy than the bond, is lighter (then the new SMP-C bond at least) and I also like the fact that it tapers slightly to 18mm at the clasp. The only downside it uses friction pins rather than screws. A couple crappy HTC photos but at least you get the idea ...

Rolex on the red carpet!
He¡¯s wearing my watch - actually the one I¡¯m still waiting for! Lol. My son also recognized it! I guess I must be rubbing off on him! He too will be a collector!Michael Strahan - white Daytona C