IWC Portoghese Chronograph Automatic /D.S.R. NEW

convex glass - is it a problem?
having been told my lovely SM120 MF is fundamentally flawed, in that it has a slightly covex glass, this got me wondering about the issue a little more deeply.on first thought, it might seem something of a design flaw to have the glass exposed to knocks. but being flat only reduces this exposure rather than eliminating it. also, for a dive watch, convex glass has the advantage of being able to withstand higher pressures for a given glass thinckness. then i realised that it's far cheaper to get the glass replaced than to get a replacement case.so, for me this seems to be a non-issue. but i'm still left wondering if i've covered all the bases in my assessment of this issue.i'll just add that the SM120 MF hasn't got any AR coating to scratch off.

Latest incoming Speedie DSOM
....yes another incoming for me this year. Hopefully the last till summer next year as I'm skint!Been thinking of a Tag Heuer Monaco, Rolex Hulk or BLNR but didn't want to commit to a purchase this year. Then this beast arrived at my AD. Not sure what drew me to it as I hate black watches but this is something else! The ceramic flips from a deep black to a shade of grey, it has polished and brushed finishes on the casing...it shouldn't work in theory but after staring at it for a while I'm drawn to it. It's almost as if Omega stole some of Rolex's fairy dust and sprinkled it on this piece. It's been a while since I've been so mesmerised over a watch that I couldn't wait! Don't get me wrong, I love all the other watches in the collection but this is definitely special in its own right. I present to you the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon:Now this puts me in a predicament. For insurance purposes, I can't insure the older Speedmaster or Navitimer as this needs to be covered instea

Redial or not ? vintage Longines"All Guard"
Question to the specialists: Redial or not ?I have seen this watch on Ebay: article 300548980875 Longines "All Guard" Automatic Men's Watch W/Date,Works They write "The dial is original", but I am missing the indication "All Guard" on the dial. I have never seen a "All Guard" with date and without the name "All Guard" on the dial. Thanks for your help.

Gallet Guest Curator of Wristwatches - NWCM
The National Watch & Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania has identified the collection and preservation of wristwatches a principal goal in its recently adopted Collection Plan (June 2009). The achievement of this goal will require a substantial amount of expertise in the history, manufacture and presentation of wristwatches as well as a close examination of the wristwatches already a part of the Museum collection. The National Watch & Clock Museum, thanks to financial support from the Gallet Watch Group, has created an annual, three-month long Guest Curator of Wristwatches. The individual selected for this competitive, temporary position will (in this order):o Study, evaluate and photograph the Museum¡¯s existing wristwatch collectiono Enhance the Museum¡¯s collection records for wristwatches, insuring accuracy and clear descriptionso Recommend to the Museum Curator and Museum Director vintage and modern wristwatches for acquisitiono Recommend to the Museum Curator and Mu

Unmistakable even behind the [I]gentle[/I] waters
Aptly named...