Panerai Ref. PAM 418

Hublot To Offer Scratch Resistant "Magic Gold" Watches
Hublot will be adding a new material to its "art of fusion" parts bin which they call "Magic Gold." Magic gold is a special 18k gold and ceramic alloy which offers the look and feel of 18k gold with the incredibly high scratch resistance of ceramic materials. Many people who currently own gold watches will likely be very excited about this.Gold is an incredibly popular material for high-end watches marred only by its softness (and perhaps price these days). Watch cases in gold are already not pure gold in order for them to have a slightly tougher alloy. But anyone who has worn an 18k gold watch will testify that the material picks up nicks and scratches with incredible ease.18k gold often has a little "750" stamped in it. This number indicates the percentage of actual gold per 1000 parts in the material. For gold to be 18k it must be 750 parts per 1000 as I understand it. It is logical to ask whether or not magic gold meets this number or is less given the ceramic compounds. According

Bring a Loupe: A Gorgeous Rolex GMT, A Rare Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar, A Rolex Tru-Beat Refe
This week will be dedicated to watches with complications. We start big with the Patek Philippe reference 1526, the first perpetual calendar produced in series, mostly during the 1940s. We will also look at a Rolex GMT with a killer bezel, as well as a Rolex Tru-Beat with a lovely ticking second hand. Finally, we've got a couple of examples of everyone's favorit complication, the chronograph, from a Heuer Carrera to a blue Hamilton Chrono-Matic. This is your Bring A Loupe for April 8, 2016. A Patek Philippe Reference 1526 ¨C A Legendary Perpetual Calendar With Moon Phase 1 OF 9 The 1526 is one of Patek Philippe's most mythical references – it's the first perpetual calendar wristwatch ever produced in series, from 1941 to 1952. Throughout those 11 years, only 210 examples were produced and most had yellow-gold cases. So finding a rose-gold example is always pretty exciting, especially one in this condition. From the hallmark's depth on the c

Anyone wear a black Croc/Gator strap on Speedy Pro?
Just bought a Di-Modell alligator strap, black with white stich, for my 3570.50 Speedy Pro, can't wait to see how it looks on it!Does anyone else wear their Speedy on a black croc strap, any pictures?Thanks!

Benrus 14k + diamonds...?
Hello, I must admit, I just joined the forums minutes ago. I have come because my father recently passed away and left me this watch (amongst others). I've searched this and many other websites and I could not find its vintage or value. I am not looking to sell it as it has sentimental value, I just would like to know what I have. The back is engraved and says 14k, it winds up and ticks away very nicely.Thank you ahead of time,Andrea

Seiko Ananta Spring-Drive (non-chronog) vs. Omega Pl.Ocean 45.5 w/exhib. back
Hi All,I am quite new to high-end watches and have been learning about movements and and the precision/craftsmanship that goes into this devices. Being familiar with engineering, I must say that I am very impressed with these timepieces.I will soon be getting my first automatic (non-quartz) watch and have narrowed it down to 2. I was wondering if you guys on the watch forum would be willing to help me with my decision. Here are the two watches:Omega PS:OMEGA Watches: Seamaster Planet Ocean - Steel on rubber strap - 232.32.42.21.01.003Please note that this Omega is the new one released this year. It has a sapphire caseback, is 45.5mm, and the Omega dealer tells me that the movement in this device is not an ETA/Swatch movement, but rather an in-house movement containing a silicon spring. This has allowed them to extend the warranty to 4 years. Price is 5900.Seiko Ananta Spring-Drive GMT (Black)Ananta - Spring Drive GMT | SEIKO WATCH CORPORATIONThis is the one with no chronograph. Price i