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Hydromechanical Horology: Inside the New HYT H1
One of the most talked-about timepieces of the 2012 Baselworld watch fair was the HYT H1, an unusual-looking watch that indicates the time by means of two liquids ¡ª one green, one clear ¡ª that flow through a tiny tube along a peripheral hours scale. WatchTime technical editor Mike Disher explores the technology behind the watch and its movement, and we provide wallpaper images, prices, and an informative video. Water clocks were the first complicated systems for measuring time. A millennium after they were invented, Confucius said that time flows away like the water in a river. The metaphor comparing flowing water to passing time is deeply ingrained in us. Lucien Vouillamoz recognized this, and in 2002 he proposed bringing the water clock into the 21st century and putting it on your wrist. Many ideas are more easily said than done, and this proved to be one of them.Over the next several years, the concept evolved into a system in which a small, flexible reservoir, or bellows, would be

looking for a mechanical watch....suggestions please
Hi allwell i went ahead and bought the m36 lumtec but now the mechanical bug has hit hard. I have never owned a mechanical watch before and so i am asking for suggestions. I love the look of the dive or sports watches such as stolas, deep blue and lum tec but being my first mechanical i really want to beable to see as much of the working inside of the watch as possible without it being a full skeleton (so partial or at least with the back case showing the insides). It needs to be at least 100m water resistant and i would like the case diameter to be no more than 42mm. Also needs to be a good brand with a tried and tested movement. We are working with a budget of $750 and under.any suggestions would be appreciated.

Newest Arrival... Cave Dweller 2nd Generation!
After the wait, the day finally came when my Cave Dweller arrived. I've been waiting for this one since Keith decided to do a 2nd generation. I took it to my Jeweler to have it sized. Let me tell you, this one will not be a disppointment. I will forgo a review until I have worn it a few weeks. Until then, here are my pics.The 2nd generation is offered with your choice of Miyota 8215 or ETA 2824-2 automatic in 4 dial colorsBlack, Grey, Yellow, or Blue. You have 3 choices of finish except blue. For black, grey and yellow you can choose all stainless, stainless with partial PVD bezel, or all PVD. The blue dial, you can choose all stainless, or partial PVD bezel.To those who may be on the fence, do not wait too long or they will be gone. I have kicked myself for not getting the 1st generation, and I made a promise to myself that I wasn't going to let this happen. I am glad I was one of the first ones to receive theres, so I can enjoy it and show it off.Thanks for looking!

New Omega Botique coming to Somerset Collection in Michigan
This may have already been posted, I dont spend much time on the Omega forum. But I just was at the very upscale Somerset Collection in Troy, MI and sall this storefront right across from the existing Tourneau. Interesting that Tourneau will lost the Omega line, as well as losing the Rolex line a few months ago. Ouch. Always have terrible experiences at this Tourneau. Looking forward to the new Omega Botique.

the 5980R incoming
Hi all, The 5980r has arrived yesterday, I have to say i really love this reference, the brown dial compliments the strap so well, it wears more substantial than the SS model, and more presence on the wrist than the 5712r. I have seriously thought about the 5980 full gold, but i think the R on strap suits my lifestyle way better. I now own both 1/A and R in different metals, not sure if they can coexist in one collection given they share the same chorno movement? would the 5711/1R be a better option to replace the 1/A?Here are some snaps to share with you guys