Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Chronograph

Seven Questions for Breitling VP Jean-Paul Girardin
In our November-December issue, on sale now, R¨¹diger Bucher, editor-in-chief of WatchTime’s German sister magazine, Chronos, speaks to Breitling Vice President Jean-Paul Girardin about a wide variety of topics, including the development of its in-house B01 chronograph caliber. Click here for excerpts from the interview.WT: Breitling presented its first in-house movement in 2009 ¨C the caliber 01, a chronograph movement with automatic winding and column wheel. When was the decision made to develop this caliber, and what is the strategy behind it?JPG: The idea had already been around for quite some time. You’ll recall that in 1999 we had begun to have all of our movements certified by COSC as chronometers. Even then we were asking ourselves what we would have to do as an independent company to ensure our long-term success. It was clear that it would not be appropriate to make everything ourselves, since there are highly specialized, first-class suppliers for so many individual

IWC service in NYC area
Hi. I am looking for a place in NYC/Northern NJ area where I can send my Aquatimer in for a small service, polishing the case. I had Tourneau sent it back to IWC for an estimate. It came out to $1400. They told me it's because the watch requires a service, and they wouldn't do anything else unless I agree to it (watch is 4 years old and running perfect). I declined the estimate and got it back from Tourneau. Anyone had any experience similar to this? I found a IWC repair center in Brooklyn NY on iwc. Anyone send the watch there before?Thanks in advance for any advise.

Deep Blue Alpha Marine 500 (new purchase)
Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend! I just had a discussion with one of our moderators and he suggested I post this new purchase to the General discussion forum. Deep Blue has done well so far and made a nice reputation for themselves in a short time. This purchase took me right out of my comfort zone since almost all the pieces I have are Invicta Reserve COSC, Specialty, Pro Diver, Sub Aqua and Speedway models. I really liked the look of the DB watches but was just not ready to quite pull the trigger on one, until a guy made me an offer I just couldn't refuse (you know the story). He called me from Texas (I am in Indianapolis IN) He says to me" I just purchased this watch (its only two weeks old, got the bill of sale on it) and I thought I was a Yellow/Orange kinda guy until l strapped it on and then decided I wasn't. Well his loss was my gain. I saved $225 bucks over a new one from the store and this one still had the plastic on the front/back cases and on the clasp. Wel

15400.OR dial white vs black
Purchasing the bracelet for my 15400.OR on Monday. It is currently on a brown alligator strap with a white dial. I really like the white dial for this model o. the bracelet. It has a classy and sporty look. However, I saw one over the weekend with the black dial and it was hard to ignore. Do you guys think i should consider a dial swap once I purchase the bracelet? Or should I stick to the classy silver. I also have a blue dial 15400st, which is a reason why i thought the white dial would complement better. Any advice and hopefully pictures are welcome.

Finally joined Sky Dweller club!
After much searching and politely being told no chance by several large market ADs I walked into AD in a smaller market where I have a vacation home. There was a TT Sky Dweller in display case. I asked about stainless and much to my surprise sales person brought out a white Sky Dweller brand new in box. No BS just an actual watch for sale. As some have mentioned photos do not do white dial justice. Dial is more of an off white in various shades depending on lightning. No shortage of bling on bezel. I have a blue Sky Dweller on order from European AD, but white was too tempting to pass up. Looking forward to comparing them side by side.Special thanks to jhunter3 on this forum for sending me pictures and telling about his Sky Dweller.