Omega Speedmaster

Vacheron Constantin Adds 14-Day Tourbillon to its Platinum Collection
In 2006, Vacheron Constantin became the first watch brand to dedicate an entire collection to platinum timepieces. This year, the venerable brand adds a version of its Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon to its Collection Excellence Platine.Like other watches in Vacheron’s Platinum Collection, the new Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon uses 950 platinum ¡ª considered the noblest of metals, with a purity of 95 percent compared to 75 percent for 18k rose gold ¡ª for not only its 42-mm case, but also its dial and even the threads in the watch’s leather strap. The elegant, clean dial has slightly off-centered hours and minutes hands, an aperture for the tourbillon at 6 o’clock and a power-reserve indicator at 12 o’clock. The power-reserve display features a “trailing” or “dragging” hand to indicate the remaining energy in the mainspring on an arc-shaped scale that is evenly divided into 14 segments ¡ª one for each day in the excep

Review of the Ball Engineer Master II Diver From WatchReport.com
I came across Ball watches when I was looking for something distinctive and unique; something that combines the tradition of a good automatic movement with modern functionality; something that stands out without being ostentatious. The result was the Ball Engineer Master II Diver you see here.

New York City GTG May 16th!
May 16th is the annual multi-forum get together in New York City. Milos (WatchFan1) is our host. This is a great event with plenty of WISses from all over, and even a few manufacturer's drop by with some goodies.Here's the details:mkmotorsport/watches_GTG8.htmand a couple of reports from the recent past:rolexreferencepage/travel/mkmotorsport/watches_GTG.htm

ANOTHER brand creates its own movement
NEWS Alpina Manufacture Regulator: fast forward! August 22, 2008 Following the success of its Avalanche Extreme Regulator Collection, and to celebrate the brand¡¯s 125th Anniversary, Alpina is proud to present a brand new Manufacture Calibre, fully designed and developed in-house. Alpina¡¯s first series of Regulator wristwatches, presented in 2005, are a reminder of the brand¡¯s heritage and fascinating history ¨C albeit with a design that is resolutely fresh and contemporary. In 2008, Alpina is renewing with its watch making tradition, which has been the cornerstone of the brand revival¡¯s success amongst watch enthusiasts and trade professionals alike, and launches a brand-new manufacture calibre, the AL-950, in a new collection: the Alpina Manufacture Regulator.Inspired by the past, yet built with today¡¯s design and technical know-how. A stunning and well-balanced timepiece, arguably more "sober" than its big brother, the best-selling Alpina Avalanche Extreme Regulator, which is behind

Shall I make the trade for my first AP ... 15305
I have been looking at AP's for quite some time, as I do not own one yet. I was initially looking at an AP ROC in rose gold then the day-date in RG. But then, the 15305 open worked skeleton stole all of my attention. I know skeletons are not for everyone, but the artistry behind this watch is simply amazing! I would probably trade my VC Overseas, VC Patrimony, and a third or fourth watch plus cash to make this happen and enter the AP world. Thoughts?For And probablySent from my 16M