Longines Evidenza Mens Automatic

A Tour Of The Museum In Breitling's New York City Boutique With Technical Director Gerhard Loitz
Breitling's three-story boutique on New York's 57th Street is one of the largest watch stores in the city. What you might not know though is that in addition to a full collection of new watches (ground floor) and a lounge and bar (third floor), the boutique also houses a small vintage museum tucked behind the watchmaking department on the second floor. Included are beautiful chronographs from the early 20th century, funky '70s sport watches, and modern milestones in Breitling's development. Here's a little tour of this hidden gem.?When visiting the Breitling boutique last week, I was fortunate enough to have Breitling Technical Director Gerhard Loitz as my guide to the museum, shedding a lot of light on the little details that make these pieces part of Breitling's history. Here we'll walk you through the exhibition chronologically, starting with a Breitling first. 2 OF 14 Here we have a two-button chronograph dating to 1938. Breitling pioneered the two-button chronograph

Happy 2011! Any Rolex New Year's Resolutions?
My collection has remained pretty stable the past year or so. But of course, I'm always thinking (scheming?) about the next one. In the short term, I think I'd like to pick up a "beater" 1680 Submariner to restore. I've got a really sweet refinished/restored red Submariner dial that really looks outstanding as a "daily driver." It has next to no collector's value, but it also looks pristine (snow white markers, etc.) and you can wear it without worrying about damaging it. I do miss having and wearing a red Sub:I've also been giving thought to selling my vintage DJ, and picking up a more contemporary example. Came close to pulling the trigger on one last year, but couldn't come together on the numbers. Then there's the grail Day Date. Will this be the year? That will depend on the above two watches. How about you?

Rolex Price Question
I saw a timepiece at a local AD, and I think it may no longer be manufactured by Rolex. The watch was a 34mm Gents Date model (*not* a day-date), TT oyster bracelet, YG smooth bezel, YG crown. When I look here at the pricelist: minus4plus6/rolex-pricelists.htmThe closest I can find on the aforementioned model is the 115234 34mm Gents, WG bezel, with no mention of the TT bracelet. (page 1 of pricelist)Any thoughts?

Orbita ROTORWIND Racing
:) I just received my second Sparta 1 Tesla Cherry single winder. I was the one who posted under 'Orbita - DOA' and had such positive results from Orbita that I ordered a second one.They are both out in my bar room and I have been "racing" them against each other since this afternoon. As I sit out here with a 'cold one' (or two) I'll admit it's the simple things in life I find amusing. These two winders, one with a yellow NFW AP and the other with an Accutron Chrono w/7750 are just neat to look at.It's as much fun, if not more, than watchin' a bug wacker on a hot Juuuly night. LOL.I'm on the lookout for a Pirelli Auto with the 7750 movement. They seem to be blowing these Pirellis out for obscene prices. Apparently the 7750 was released in February or March of this year, but may be around again.If I manage to snag that (or any other self winder w/7750 for cheap) I'll be buying the third Sparta. Can't beat the price, quality or customer service!!!Tom

Blanco
Hello all,I've been searching for a watch that suits me well both for daily usage. I was thinking of some models, such as rolex submariner ceramic, daytona, and AP 15400.Finally I decided to go for AP 15400 because I prefer date function, design of RO which it's very unique, and the beautiful display back. But I still can't decide which color dial I should go for. Now I'm between Black and Blue.What do you guys like? and What do you guys recommend?Please help me Thanks guys