Vacheron Constantin MALTE TOURBILLON SKELETON - PLATINUM-POWER RESERVE-SQUELETTE

Conversation With Jerome Lambert, New CEO Of Montblanc
Jerome Lambert is now the CEO of Montblanc. Do you recognize the name? If not you should. He was the former CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre. In his ten year run as CEO, he took the wonderful brand (that I am a customer of) from a brand that was only "known by those who know," to a front and center superstar. He took the best of the company (the incredible craftsmanship and technical acumen) and applied an aggressively youthful image, while introducing daring designs and even a partnership with Aston Martin. In a nutshell, Lambert helped Jaeger-LeCoultre realize its full potential - the products merely reflected that. In 2012 Ariel did an interesting?video interview with Mr. Lambert during his time at Jaeger-LeCoultre.The AMVOX DBS Transponder could actually open the door of your Aston Martin by pressing on the crystal. He pioneered connectivity between cars and "smart watches" long before anyone else did. It was truly visionary, and as an inventor holding wireless technology patents, I am very

Affordable Vintage: 1970 Grand Seiko 61GS 6145-8000
While Seiko is probably best known for their dive watches, they are also masters of creating hi-end dress watches. Their Grand Seiko (GS) line made its debut in 1960, and continued until the 1970’s. The mechanical Grand Seiko was revived in 1998 and continues production to this day. The most iconic of all the Grand Seiko case designs began as the 44GS in 1966 (manual wind), and culminated in the 61GS in 1968 (automatic). The 61GS line was the result of refinements over the years including technology from the Astronomical Observatory Concours of the late 1960’s.Reviewed here today is a 1970 Grand Seiko 6145-8000. The watch was designed by Taro Tanaka, the first graduate of a college design program hired by Seiko. He wanted to design a watch that would “sparkle brilliantly” while on display, one that would compete with the Swiss watches of the time. He came up with a set of rules that would come to be known as the “Grammar of Design”.The components of

$1,710,690.00 PP @ Christie's Auction
This watch, the only example of a Patek Philippe oversize aviator's wristwatch with split table centre seconds and hour angle dial known to have been made, is a sensational and most significant discovery to the world of watch collecting and scholarship. Until recently, there was no mention, discussion or illustration of such watch in literature.In superb, unspoilt original condition, this rediscovered treasure immediately takes a most prominent position in the hall of fame of Patek Philippe's most remarkable, exclusive and technically intriguing wristwatches.SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GEN¨¨VE, MOVEMENT NUMBERED TWICE 170'381, CASE NO. 613'559, MANUFACTURED IN 1936.Sold earlier this month for $1,710,690.00, the estimate was $400,000.00!(Photo from Christie's website.)

Hunter Limited Edition
Hot on the heels of the ProDiver, which has stolen all the attention lately, Oris have released a new watch in the Aviation Collection, the Team Hunter Limited Edition, a classic Flieger style watch.Numbered from 0001 to 1958 - the 1958 represents the year the Jet entered service with the Swedish Airforce. Although no longer in active service, the Hawker Hunter still flies with a group of ex-Swedish Airforce pilots known as the Swiss Hunter Team.The watch itself has a 46mm PVD case, a bevelled top ring (Tutima, anyone?), and a large crown (originally designed to be operated while wearing flying gloves). The strap looks to be high quality stitched leather with a deployant clasp, and a double-AR sapphire crystal should make for perfect viewing. It also uses the Oris 644 movement (ETA 2836-2, 28,800bph, 38hr power reserve).As a bonus, the watch comes in a presentation case that includes an original split pin from the Hunter ejection seat, made into a key ring. (Okay, I have to admit that

alpha watch
are there any fans of alpha watches out there. yes, yes i know they are cheap, but i think there pretty interesting. anyway i think they should add alpha to the brand forums.