Vacheron Constantin Gentlman's Watch, 18k Yellow Gold

Introducing The Longines Conquest 1/100th Alpine Skiing Chronograph
The ability to time?events to hundredths of a?second?is quite a technological feat. Such recording requirements surpass the needs of the average chronograph-user (who is more likely to?use this complication in more modern ways (e.g. grilling time, decanting time, souffl¨¦-rising time. Heck, maybe even a light?jog if it's not raining). But for the adventurous watch-wearer, especially one who lives on the slopes, Longines is offering the Conquest 1/100th Alpine Skiing Chronograph.Longines has a long history of athletic timekeeping ¨C since 1878, to be exact ¨C and this new model continues that heritage.?The case measures in at 41 mm ¨C modern dimensions, but not egregious. The dial is black with a single applied Arabic numeral at 12 o'clock and eleven applied indexes?with Super-LumiNova coating.The?hands are rhodium?plated, with the red hand swiping at 1/100th of a second when engaged. Subdials include a 30-minute counter at 2 o'clock, a 12-hour counter at 10 o'clock and running seconds at 6

Factoid of the Day 8-21-08
A propane safety group recommends removing your wristwatch before connecting tanks and lines to avoid the risk of sparks.

AP rubberclad vs Safari
Have to sell one of these beauties to fund a Patek 5726. Will only have one AP left.Which would you keep and why?

AP Dress Watch
So, the wife and I are shopping in Toronto on the weekend (actually looking for a new wallet for her - least I could do after getting a new watch and new strap for me....) and we come upon a large watch retailer (Royal de Versailles - HUGE selection of watches). I suggest we pop in for a few minutes to just have a look. I am actually looking for her, although she doesn't know it. She pretty much turns up her nose at all the ladies watches, so I give up and start looking for another for me...... I have expressed my dislike for the Royal Oak here before, but along with a bunch of those and some tourbillons, I see a very plain dress watch in the Audemars Piguet display area. I move closer to have a look and see that it must be a vintage piece, which I didn't think this place normally carries. I asked for some help and was presented with a very nice, slim, 18k gold hand wound dress watch. Hours and minutes only, stick markers, simple baton hands, with a black strap and champagne c

Purchased New Pam 104
Estatic, NIB for a great discount. Tournau has offered a 3 year warranty that covers any damage I inflict, replacement of bands due to wear, sweat, etc. and cover a complete servicing. This is over an above the manufacturer warranty that only covers internal defects. Based on the cost of a band and a full service, the 500 seems like a no brainier to me. Any comments or past experiences they can share with me?