Vacheron Constantin Automatic, Stainless Steel, Ref. 7592, Screw Back

Beyond the ¨¹berWatches: 5 (Possibly) Overlooked Watches from SIHH 2014
At this year’s SIHH, as per usual, the lion’s share of buzz and attention went to a handful of “headliner watches,” or, as we at WatchTime have dubbed them, “¨¹berwatches,” even though most of the watch brands each released a dozen or more new products for 2014. And even when a brand doesn’t have what we’d call an ¨¹berwatch, it sometimes releases one piece so unexpected, off-the-wall, or controversial that it overshadows the rest of its new releases (Exhibit A: Last year’s debut of the first Ralph Lauren tourbillon). Here are some of the interesting watches from SIHH 2014 that may have flown under your radar while you were paying attention to the headliners. What you’ve probably heard about: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica 11 Master Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon, one of the most techologically advanced timepieces at the show, which nabbed the title of world’s thinnest minute repeater. We reported

Please welcome DarkHeart to the WTF team!
Darkheart has joined us here in the Omega Forum as my new moderating partner. Let's give him a warm welcome! Personally, I'm looking forward to more pics of his Speedmaster Racing edition. I'd also like to thank diamondgirl for her time with us. She decided to step down due to personal time constraints, but we'll miss her. Thanks Steph!

Caseback Discussion
While everyone can always see the bracelet, case, and dial, the caseback is only seen by the owner. It's a little something special for the one who pays for the watch. As my taste for watches improved (IMO) I began flipping the cases over soon after being handed it by a salesperson. Some companies put a lot of effort into decoration back there, some do minimal. A few questions to keep us busy today:-Does the caseback matter to you?-Do you prefer exhibition or metal on automatics?-Do you include the caseback when you show off your new piece to your pals?Finally, let's see your favorite caseback(s) from your collection - or maybe a shot of the dream one!PS - Multiple answers allowed on Poll!

Speedmaster - See through casebacks
Having read with interest, the enthusiasm members have for their Speedy Pros with official and after-market display case-backs, particularly the 3572.50s I would be most grateful for answers to a couple of questions.Does wearing a watch with a crystal caseback feel different to a SS caseback? For example is it slippery in humid weather?After your initial purchase, how long was it before you ceased undoing the bracelet and gazing in awe at the movement - days, weeks, months or years?Thank you for your time.

Are pateks really that great?
Hello all, I have been looking far a wide, learning as much as I can about pateks in general. My collection so far has been rolexes. I am trying to understand what makes patek so great in many of your eyes? I mean, they are at a higher price point, and made in less numbers, but are the materials used better, or are the complications better? I guess i'm having trouble understanding there greatness as compared to rolexes. I feel people always say they are better but I don't hear why, other than subjective opinion. Thanks for the education!