IWC Specialities Grande Complication IW927020 Stainless Steel Case Round Midsize Watch

Beginner needs a Chronograph: Baume and Mercier good for the money?
Thanks in advance for you advice. I have started collecting only recently and my collection is really only a Rolex Datejust from the 1990s an old Olympic from the 1940s. Now, I wish to buy a very good chronograph. I like chronographs but I also need one for my job for at least the next 2.5 years. The job requires basic chronograph functions and I need the chronograph to have a tachometer and a telemeter. OK so I saw Baume & Mercier Men's 10001 Capeland Chronograph Black Chronograph Dial Watch. These are featured at Amazon for $3K with a good lay away option. I read some reviews about Baume & Mercier and at first they were great but soon I uncovered so comments to the effect that if you have $3K to spend on a chronograph it would not be Baume and Mercier. But please let me know. If not Baume and Mercier which chronos should I be looking for at $3K? Small note I insist on a leather band. Second recommendation: are there 300-500 dollar class chronos that I should consid

The Chronoris 1970 - is it new or old?
Watch forums everywhere exploded earlier this month when it was announced that Oris was releasing a British Racing Green version of its instantly recognizable Chronoris. Not only would the new model feature great colors, it als had a 10 minute countdown, was oversized, and came in a box complete with a pair of vintage racing gloves. Incidentally, it was also limited to 1,970 pieces. Instantly galvanized, I rushed to my local Oris AD to ask about ordering this "new" model. There I was shown the model in a catalogue over a YEAR old!? To add insult to injury, I've found the watch for 2800 euros in the UK, and it's all over Japan for 238,000 yen. Both will set me back right at $3,000. Perfect! But my dealer informed me that the US MSRP was $4,625!!!! Not only tha, but because it was a limited edition, there was no flexibility in price. so what gives? How is this brand new model in a catalogue from LAST YEAR? And why is the price so high?

Noob question
Is a question that can have an obvious answer, but anyway as newbie I ask...A manual wind watch, can be just wound manually, right? so a winder won't wind itright?

Speedy Tuesday Special!
It's Speedy Tuesday over at Fratellowatches and this week there's a very special, if not unique, Omega Speedmaster, one that was actually worn in space. Here's a wristshot from last weekend when we met the owner ;)The article can be found HERE

My 1968 321 Speedmaster & 1969 861 Speedmaster
Over the years I managed to pick up both from original owners these 2 Speedmasters. They are some of my favorite chronos to wear.