Omega Turler circa 1960

Ariel Adams On BBC World Service Program "The Why Factor" To Talk Watches
I thought you might enjoy a recent spot I did on a great BBC World Service radio program called The Why Factor hosted by Mike Williams to help answer the question, "why are watches enduring status symbols?" It was an honor to be on the show, as I'm a longtime listener/watcher/reader of the BBC. Listen to "The Why Factor: Why Are Watches Enduring Status Symbols" on the BBC here.

Edox WRC Xtreme Pilot & Chronorally Watches
For 2010, two of Edox's new models are meant for people who wish to measure speed. Dedicated to the World Rally Championship (WRC), these two quartz movement based watches look a lot like sophisticated modern stopwatches that go on your wrist. Just look at the large red chronograph pusher. Very serious looking instrument like pushersThe two watches are the WRC Xtreme Pilot Limited Edition with a more traditional looking chronograph, and the WRC Chronorally with a more complex multi-function chronograph and other timing set of features.The Chronorally must look a bit intimidating if you don't know how to use it. And if this is a racing themed watch collection, why is the word "pilot" part of the limited edition version?The watches are in 45mm wide steel cases that have a no-nonsense look that feels directly taken from the look of rally car or other race car instruments. The relatively open dials feature carbon fiber, with clean looking subsidiary dial sections. The cases are water resis

Introducing The Breitling Transocean 38, A Smaller, Less Complicated Addition To The Transocean Line
Breitling is expanding its Transocean line with the new Transocean 38, which keeps the understated size and looks while losing a complication or two in the process. The Transocean 38 retains much of the charm first captured in the original 1950's models, adding modern touches with minimal flair. In a move we've seen before from Breitling, the new model will measure in at a scant 38 mm in diameter, and be ambiguously marketed at both male and female consumers. We've discussed this tactic before in our review of the Transocean Chronograph 38, and maintain that it shouldn't stand in the way of appreciating a great watch. 2 OF 3 The Transocean 38 becomes the least complicated watch in the line, keeping business simple with a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock, and a distinctive twin-aperture date window at 12 o'clock. We'd go one further and say the watch would do just fine sans the seconds hand at all. Styling is familiar to the Transocean line, meaning large hour batons, thin,

Jumbo 15202
Is it hard to find a Jumbo 15202 at US AD? What is msrp? Could you swing a discount on this piece?

Thoughts on the Speedmaster 9300 Blue Titanium? (ref. 311.93.44.51.03.001)
I personally am very in love with it but haven't seen any live pics or incomings for one. I have seen some on chrono24 and here for sale and they're quite tasty.....I was thinking of picking up a 45.5MM Titanium PO in that awesome blue with that awesome blue rubber. But this is looking even better. Wonder if the blue OEM rubber strap will fit the lugs...This isn't my picture (from the web): P1600129.jpg