Ulysse Nardin LeLocle, Schweiz ca. 1885

Armin Strom Reveals First In-House Made Movement, The Calibre ARM09
Armin Strom is the newest watch makers around who is proud to announce that they will be making their own movements. Funded by some big money gentlemen who want results, they wanted their brand to have in-house made movements, so they made it happen. Until now Armin Strom watches featured impressively decorated movements sourced from ETA, but that is all about to change. The ARM09 is proof of that. Usually when a watch maker releases their first in-house made movement it is fine. Nothing special, but it is still their own "baby." Armin Strom on the other hand has given us something very pretty, with impressive specs to make.One thing I can't get out of my mind. The design on the movement has an uncanny resemblance to another watch I know. Compare the Armin Strom calibre ARM09 with the MB&F HM3 (specially the Sidewinder). I don't even need to explain, you'll see how similar they are. ARM09 stands for "Armin?? Reserve Marche 2009." This should make sense. For those who don't know, Re

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Pics of My new Navi World
Just wanted to share a few pics of my recently acquired Navitimer world...Seems like it took forever to get, and now its on my wrist!!bestmike

Thanksgiving - an American Tradition
While Thanksgiving was celebrated on the North American continent prior to the formation of the United States and various presidents have declared days of national Thanksgiving, it was not until 1941 that Congress passed a bill declaring the fourth Thursday of November to be the national holiday of Thanksgiving. Since Hamilton was the American watch since 1892, this tradition predates the legal celebration of Thanksgiving by nearly half a century. So to celebrate the American holiday will you be wearing an American watch?

friday wrist check!!!
my ''Officially Certified Beater Chronometer''