TW Steel Grandeur Chrono Ref. TW55 - 45 mm

Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Minute Repeater
Jaquet Droz presents this new minute repeater in the brand’s iconic “figure 8” Grande Seconde design. Deceptively simple in appearance, the complex movement’s twin hammers chime the time to the minute. The 43mm diameter case and hands are 18 carat red gold. The ivory color dial is hand-crafted Grand Feu enamel, unique in both tint and grain. This piece will be produced in a limited series of just 28 examples. Serial numbers will be painted on the dial and engraved on the caseback. Additional information appears below the image, which may be enlarged with a click.Additional InformationReference: J011033202Indications: Off-centered hours and minutes, large seconds subdialCase: 18 carat red gold, 43mm diameter, individual limited serial number engraved on the case-backMovement: Jaquet Droz 2635, minute repeater self-winding mechanical movement, 22-carat red gold oscillating weight, 39 jewels, 21,600 vph, 48 hour power reserveDial: hand-crafted ivory color Grand Feu

Zenith El Primero Foudroyante Chronograph 1/1O Second Watch
The first new Zenith watch of 2010 that I saw bored me to sleep at night. It wasn't a bad watch, but it just didn't do anything for me except remind of all the other watches that look like it. Now I learn about another new for 2010 timepiece that I actually do like (though it is not very practical). It isn't the neatest watch in the world, but it does take a very uncommon complication and places it into 1970s retro sport watch (why? Don't ask whyWhat? You know better than the Swiss?). Jaeger-LeCoultre released a watch with the same complication this year, but in a more classy traditional style watch. The complication is a foudroyante, and Zenith is specially equipped to make one. A foudroyante (also known as a "jumping seconds" watch) is a watch with a chronograph that is able to measure fractions of a second, done via a dedicated dial. The Jaeger-LeCoultre watch does more things as a watch, but doesn't have as fancy a foudroyante being able to measure only 1/6th of a second. Using its

Mark XII Pilot or Fliegerchrono 3741?
I'm in a dilemma and need help deciding whether to plump for a Mark XII or a Chrono 3741. I have a small wrist and therefore am looking at 36mm watches and these two fit the bill - I have wanted an IWC for years. I am torn between loving the look of the Chrono but the purist in me is pushing me away from the quartz-movement even though they say it is one of the best. The idea of changing a battery every 18 months is a little boring also. What do people think? Go for the auto mark xii with its clean lines or the chrono (whose design i prefer) with is mecaquartz movement. Do people have strong views on the quartz movement? Should i just get over the fact that there is a battery inside....? Please help!! :)1732400_xxl.jpg1701580gross.jpg

Riva
Has anyone seen the Riva watches in person yet?

better than Rolex
hey guys i wanted to know which brands do u consider better than Rolex. i know a lot of ppl are going to say to each its own but im sure there is a brand that hands down make rolex look like a casio or timex... just wanted ur opinons what a step up from rolex would be i know there must be tons.