Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Chronograph

Hands-On with the New Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition
Oris might not be the first watch manufacturer to introduce a dive watch in a bronze case, but the company certainly managed to link its first attempt at one to an important milestone in the history of diving: as its name indicates, the Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition (Ref. 733 7720 3185) is dedicated to the first?African-American?to become a U.S. Navy Diver in 1954, and?U.S. Navy Master Diver in 1970, despite also having had to overcome an amputated left leg. (Cuba Gooding, Jr. played the role of Brashear in ¡°Men of Honor¡±, a movie inspired by the Brashear’s life story). His motto ¡ª “It’s not a sin to get knocked down; it’s a sin to stay down” ¡ª can be found on the watch’s stainless steel caseback, whilst the bronze used for the case, crown and bezel pays tribute to the dive helmets used during his era. As with every bronze watch case, this one will develop a?vintage looking patina over time.The Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition is based on the

My First Grail Watch: Pierre Jacques Of De Bethune
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we're speaking with Pierre Jacques, the CEO of De Bethune.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Pierre Jacques (PJ): I am Pierre Jacques, the CEO of De Bethune. Prior to joining them, I worked as a Branch Manager of Les Ambassadeurs Gen¨¨ve, and also headed the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix as director of the organizing company. And before all of that, I founded GMT Magazine in 2000.ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?PJ: Watchmaking is a passion, and I can't remember when it started - maybe when I broke my PD (editor's note: a savings account) to buy a Kelton? After that, I started saving money to buy watches.ABTW: What was your first grail watch?PJ: My first grail watch was a Zenith Chronograph when I was 14 years old.ABTW:?That'

painted or not
Hi, I am looking to purchase a mens Gucci 4200. The hours are engraved in roman numerals into the bezel. From all photos of this watch it looks like the numerals are painted in black although it may well be shadowing. Does onyone have this watch who can please confirm one way or the other. Thanks.

WRUW Sunday 8/02/09
Starting the day with Tag Heuer Aquagraph Calibre 60 Automatic Chronograph

Speedmaster Professional Circa. (another ye ol' "help me date my watch" bit waster)
Ok. Start with Sorry.I know I start this thread to the disdain of many. Yes, I've searched this forum and the web. But I give up. My Speedy is my favorite. It is a replacement for one that went MIA from my office back when they called IT Data Processing/MIS. So, I place it at mid-late 1980's.It has a #1450 bracelet that is somewhere in my room. Without cracking it open, can someone let me know a more specific year(s) and Cal.?Help me, Obi-Wan Forumites. You are my only hope.Sincere Thanks...