IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph

Girard-Perregaux 35th Anniversary Laureato Quartz
2010 marks a double anniversary for Girard-Perregaux: 35 years of the Laureato collection and 40 years since its first quartz wristwatches. The Manufacture played an important role in the development of quartz movements; it set the frequency of 32,768 Hz, since adopted by all manufacturers as the universal standard. The Story of Quartz at Girard-PerregauxIn the 1960s, Girard-Perregaux was one of the few brands with an in-house R&D department, positioning the firm to respond to the advent of then cutting-edge quartz movements. American, Japanese and Swiss firms raced to bring the technology to market. While most Swiss watchmakers were undertaking joint research, from 1962 the G-P manufacture struck out on its own, not wanting to be dependent on outside suppliers. In 1969 the brand received its first patent relating to quartz technology.At the 1970 Basel fair, G-P unveiled the Elcron, a quartz wristwatch featuring an 8,192 Hz quartz oscillator. The Manufacture independently anno

Buying a new Rolex - Question
Hi All,I am new to this forum. Looking to buy my 1st Rolex. Eying on the new GMT IIc or the Sub Date.Hope you can help me with the following questions:1) Anyone know of an AD in USA with a GMTIIc in stock and willing to discount from MSRP? Is it possible to get a discount on the new GMT IIc?2) What kind of discount can I expect for a SS Sub Date? 10 to 15% possible?3) Which watch would you go with as a every day wear watch? even with a suit and tie?Thanks in advance.Rolex Newbie

It hums!!!! My f300hz hums!!
I JUST INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND THE F300HZ MOVEMENT HUMS!! But still no hand movement! But still happy that the movement is working!!

Gold Omega's for Ladies?
Any one have any advice or recommendation for all gold ladies omega watches--not necessarily with all the diamond bling bling detailing, but primarily a gold automatic watch with gold bracelet? Larger the better.

Has anyone else done a 180 on the Cellini Moonphase (from not to liking it)?
When it first came out, I thought the Moonphase complication, which has always fascinated me (I bought a Seiko Moonphase in the late 80s. It set me back over $200, which was an absolute fortune to me at the time. I still have it) but I thought the Rolex iteration was odd and difficult to read.I searched for guides on how to read it (I had a mental block because it seems so simple now) and finally found what I was looking for...on Rolex ¡ª the damned user guide they offer as a PDF download! I now absolutely love the watch. I¡¯ve moved on to appreciating the ¡®luxe¡¯ design of the hands, for example (I have Rolex sports models, the BLNR and two YMs, one almost 20 years old, the other almost new).Was curious is anyone else had gained appreciation for this stunning watch. I now find the Moonphase complication to be inspired, and beautiful.Pictures are from RolexSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk