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Hands-On: The Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P (Live Pics, Pricing, And A Bit More On Quartz/Mech Hy
There are always a few major surprises at any major watch show, and the Salon this year had a big one. That was the presentation by Piaget of the Emperador Coussin XL 700P, a hybrid quartz-mechanical watch, which we first presented to you as part of our pre-SIHH coverage last December, and which was created, says Piaget, in celebration of its first in-house quartz movement from 1976. Having seen it, at last, “in the metal” at the Salon, we think we can address the questions many of you have, including how it works, and for those of you who are interested in quartz/mechanical hybrids, the question, “is it a Spring Drive?” The answer is both yes – and no. 1 OF 9 The good folks at Piaget must be mighty tired of hearing the words “Spring Drive” by now, although questions about parallel technology are fair. The 700P is indeed very close in most respects to the Seiko Spring Drive.  Although there are some differences in execution,

BASELWORLD 2009 - NEW Reference - 5131G
5131G-001 - WorldTimerThe World Time watch, one of Patek Philippe's emblematic complications, is particularly coveted by collectors as are the famous and rare 1940s and 1950s models. This exclusive timepiece in white gold stands out with a hand-made ¡°Europe/Asia¡± cloisonn¨¦ enamel dial, joining the original 2008 model in yellow gold with a ¡°Europe/USA¡± dial.Technical data * Caliber 240 HU * Mechanical self-winding movement * Indication of 24 time zones * "Europe/Asia" dial center in cloisonn¨¦ enamel * Fold-over clasp * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * Case diameter: 39.5 mm * White goldCaliber: * Indication of 24 time zones * Overall diameter: 27.5 mm * Height: 3.88 mm * 33 jewels, 8 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per hour: 21'600 * Power reserve: 48h max * Number of parts: 239 * Patent CH 690205Source: Patek Philippe S.A

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Guys I need help. Please help me understand why this particular piece cost $50,000. I must be missing something and I¡¯m sure you guys can fill me in. Thanks!

Incoming 14060 on a small wrist
So I finally pulled the trigger on the 5 digit sub. I had the SubC for a short time which did fit my 15 cm wrist, I just felt the maxi case took up a lot of real estate on me. That and the ceramic bezel was too flashy for my taste.I picked this guy up from a forum favorite dealer. It came with bracelet as well, however the only way I would get it to fit would be to remove a permanent link, which I don't want to do at this point. It would in essence destroy the link. So far I've been wearing it on NATO, Perlon, & leather straps. Not sure if anyone knows any other tricks to make the bracelet fit without link destruction?