Omega Speedmaster Professional From the Moon to Mars 3577.50.00

F.P. Journe Presents the Nouvelle Octa Lune
During SIHH in Geneva last month, independent watch brand F.P. Journe introduced updated versions of the moon-phase watch in its Octa Collection. The Nouvelle Octa Lune is available in two case materials. Its dial has been rearranged from that of its predecessor, and it’s now available in a larger size.The F.P. Journe Octa Collection to date has consisted of seven watches, including a world timer and an annual calendar. Many of the watches make use of off-center displays for their various functions. Still, the dial design remains simple with good legibility. The watches have also made use of moderate sizes: most of the models come in 38-mm and 40-mm case diameters.For 2015, Journe made slight alterations to the layout of the original Octa Lune. Most noticeably, the F.P. Journe name and logo have moved from an arc at the top of the dial to a placement at 7 o’clock, just under the moon-phase aperture.An interesting feature of the Nouvelle Octa Lune’s aesthetics is that

luxurious Bulgari Octo Bi-Retro Steel Ceramic Watch
I do not think that this double image of mark on the dial approach is going to last forever, but at least in the short term that the two names will be there. Why? Because consumers will get very confusing and because the name of Gerald Genta is always something for the people - often more than the name Bulgari. In fact, I suspect that the name is there to help add to the value of the watch - more that it would have the spirit of consumers that just label Bulgari.La shows is steel and 43 mm wide and 100 meters water resistant.

Hamilton (maybe) Oddity #2
I've had this watch along time. Solid 14K yellow, case not marked Hamilton, but that doesn't necessarily preclude it from being Hamilton. I don't recognize the casemaker's mark. Interior of case is unmarked except for engine-turned damaskeening.Had a non-running 987-F movement when I got it, which I replaced with a running 979-F. Only has once set of case screws marks, which leads me to believe it may have only contained the 987-F Hamilton movement originally.A curiosity for sure.

Just got my copy of ENGINEERING TIME from IWC!!!!
My copy of IWC's ENGINEERING TIME just arrived. It's gorgeous!! I'm looking forward to diving into this hefty tome and reviewing it for the forum.iPhone 4 pic:

A new arrival: AP Roo Navy
A short while ago I posted that I was interested in the navy & got some good responses. Well I bit the bullet and here she is. Not a fan of the hornback clasp but hopefully I will get used to it. but overall I am loving this watch. Happy days jpg.gif IMG_0801.jpg (75.8 KB) jpg.gif IMG_0804.jpg (71.6 KB) jpg.gif IMG_0805.jpg (80.1 KB) jpg.gif IMG_0806.jpg (69.3 KB)