Maurice Lacroix Classic Chronograph LC1038

Glash¨¹tte Original Creates Unique Senator Chronometer for Only Watch
Glash¨¹tte Original has created this “1 of 1” Senator Chronometer for Only Watch 2011. The 18k red gold case is perfectly sized at 42mm. On tap are panorama date, day/night indication, and a stop-seconds feature with innovative minute detent. Of course the case houses a 58-jewel certified chronometer movement visible through a sapphire case back. Find the wish price and wallpaper inside. The dial is matte black and silver with radial Roman numerals, an outer minute track for precise time display, and a power-reserve display below 12. The “1/1” unique piece status appears on the dial next to the date. The hands are red gold.The watch case bears a special Only Watch engraved inscription, and the watch is accompanied by a unique wood case created as a tribute to marine chronometer housings of the past, and a special certificate.The wish price for this piece is 30,000 – 50,000 euros.The Only Watch 2011 charity auction will take place on September 23 during the

IWC Connect Is Another Swiss Watchmaker's Answer To The Smartwatch
IWC Connect is an electronic module that will be included on some IWC watch straps, adding fitness tracking functionality to IWC watches, as well as the ability to connect to the Internet of Things (IoT). The first IWC watches to get IWC Connect will be those in their Big Pilot's watch collection. In concept, IWC Connect is very similar to the Montblanc E-Strap (hands-on here), which was a "smart" notification and fitness tracking module that watches-dealer debuted in late 2014 (which garnered a remarkable amount of opinion).Each of these solutions conveys the very specific message by traditional watchmakers that they understand their customers want to enjoy the latest technology, but don't want to feel as though they are giving up (or having to make a difficult decision about) their traditional mechanical watches that they so enjoy. Both IWC and Montblanc are part of the Richemont Group, which has for a long time been seen as a testament to traditionalism in the watch industry. Nevert

First Hamilton, want to show it off and get some info on it...
After months of reading about Hamiltons in various fora and increasing desire to own one, I finally found a terrific deal on a certain auction site and grabbed it. I love it. I tried to research it prior to purchase but found nothingultimately, the price was good enough that it didn't matter too much that it wasn't in the best condition or may be somewhat franken(e.g., no "H" logo on the crown). Ultimately, I love the watchI think the dial is among the most beautiful I've ever seen, and I've not been able to take it off since I got it (despite it having probably the cheapest band I've handleda condition soon to be remedied).It was described as a Boatswain model. I've attached pictures for reference. It's 10k RGP, 33mm across ex crown, 671 movement. The crystal appears to be acrylic and is cracked between 5:30 and 7. Could anyone provide me more information on it? For example, possible year of manufacture, if there are any unoriginal bits on it, if it was originally lumed, etc.?

Finally I got two quality watches, russian!
Well, I wanted a quality watch, and was thinking about a Forits, but I could not pay over $1000 for a timepiece. So I went Russian! I bought the 42mm first then wanted a more chunky, larger watch, I then purchased the 45mm Aviator. Here is a photo of my watches!Anyone get other Russian watches?? I love the 45mm, and am waiting for my brown Hirsch leather strap. I want to make the watch look more vintage!

Perpetual calendar popularity and some digressions
While out this weekend, I tried on the 26574ST. It is a lovely watch with a readable and interesting complication and the steel version is, by some standard at least, not unreasonably priced.That being the case, I¡¯m surprised that there isn¡¯t a bit more hype around them or a more regular flow of incoming posts. The white was very nice and I would be very keen to see the blue face versionNow for digression #1:While at the AP boutique a fellow came in with what looked to be a 44mm Diver on a steel strap with a white face and no chrono. I hadn¡¯t seen one before and would be interested in any thoughts on what reference this might beDigression #2:Completely unrelated to watches, but kind of fun - on the way home our ferry was dodging some of the several hundred boats participating in the annual Around the Island yacht race. My regrets at missing out on sailing in it this year were soothed by the pouring rain that had appeared throughout the day.