Philip Stein Signature Classic Chronograph

AP Millenary Carbon One Tourbillon Chronograph
Audemars Piguet’s new Millenary Carbon One is a technical wonder. The case is forged carbon, an ultra-light material developed by AP. The middle section of the case is created by placing a set of threaded carbon filaments inside a mold. The wire, measuring one millimeter in diameter, is itself composed of several thousand 7-micron carbon fibers held together by a resin wire. Placed end to end, these filaments are equivalent to 22.7 meters of carbon wire and 102.2 km of carbon fibers. The mold is then compressed at high temperature at pressures of over 300 kilos per square centimeter. This process results in a material composed of 76% carbon and 24% polyamide. The hardness of 626 Vickers can be compared with the 420 Vickers score for alacrite, another highly resistant material. The case middle and lugs are made all of a piece. The bezel, crown and pushers are in ceramics. The high-tech materials and manufacturing techniques result in a very light timepiece indeed: the Millenary Ca

Birth Watch Suggestions For Incoming Son!!!!
My wife and I are expecting our first this Fall. We were married on October 16, 2009. He will be born sometime in October 2010. I thought I'd get him a watch produced in 2010. I have it narrowed down to two: Nomos Ludwig, and a Stowa Marine with Roman Numerals and polished case. I realize that these are two very different watches. The Nomos has a in house movement, is much smaller (36MM), thinner, and more of a dress watch. It's also about 1/3 more $$$ than the Stowa. The Stowa is about 42MM, has an Unitas movement, is much thicker, and more of a sport watch. The Stowa has a much longer history than the Nomos, but the Nomos has a pretty good following here. Any experiences with these two brands???Any monetary contributions will also be accepted for his watch fund!!!

Just because
Took out the camera and shot a few random snaps of the jumbo and the charcoal blue dial will appear almost black with lighting here. I am so grateful to have her while the 15300ST is being serviced at the AP boutique. Perfect size, perfect dark blue and perfect symmetry.. she is simply brilliant.Great AP weekend to all here!

Royal Oak - Regular Cleaning Regiment?
Sorry - Regimen.OK. Dumb question. Not as dumb as What is the average discount I should received on a stainless steel Rolex or Is it safe to wear my expensive watch in _____ City, Country etc...Now we know (after numerous comments from Padi) that the best way to clean a Rolex SS sports watch is with a soft toothbrush and gentle soap / warm water. No Veraet / fancy watch cleaners required.Same for a Royal Oaks? 15300 / 15400 / 15202?Reason I ask is I know the fine brushed surfaces can scratch if you look at them funny. Would a garden-variety toothbrush mar the fine brushed surface of a RO?What do folks to do in terms of regular cleaning?Thanks

My new 523
I have now owned my watch for a week and have decided that it is time for a new strap. I LOVE the Brown Aligator strap that came with it. I am looking at the Black Aligator strap with the deployment buckle. I have found this strap on Watch Band Source and it says it is OEM. Has anyone purchased a strap form them and is it really OEM? Given that they are selling it for $289.95 it seems lower than anything that I have seen in the OEM market. Thanks.