Vacheron Constantin ref 4591

Rotonde de Cartier Mystery Watch Versus The Levitas
The term "mystery" (whether in English or French) as applied to a clock or watch means that some part of its mechanism or operation is hidden from the user. In this case it means that you can't immediately see how the hands are attached. Two watches in 2013 battle it out for your less than mystery dollars.It might be fair to say that the real distinction of a "mystery" watch innovator goes to Swiss brand Quinting. Those guys make some wildly interesting electronic quartz watches that for years have used transparent sapphire crystals to mount hands in order to create an "invisible setting" effect. They have cool stuff like chronographs and other interesting watches that apply this principle. While neat, I think Quinting still struggles a bit given their high price and quartz movement interior. That isn't to say that aren't pretty fantastic. On the mechanical watch front, you have some new mystery watch options from Konstantin Chaykin, and now Cartier.I'd say that Cartier was one of the

Introducing The Breitling Transocean Chronograph Edition
We like good Breitling, and the new Transocean Chronograph doesn't disappoint. This model hankers for its roots a bit more than its predecessor with a vintage-feeling scheme and a simpler dial layout. Best of all, and unlike the earlier model, the Transocean Chronograph features a sapphire case back to showcase manufacture wares. 2 OF 4 The new model starts off with a 43 mm case (foreshadowing what's inside) in highly-polished stainless steel with steeply curved lugs. Like most Breitlings, you're bound to feel every millimeter of it. The dial has what Breitling calls "twinzone silver d¨¦cor," but it's more along the lines of champagne in color. The tachymeter scale (probably excessive on this watch) is still on the outer perimeter of the dial, only this time a darker disc highlights the applied hour markers and date window at 6 o'clock. 3 OF 4 Is the date window necessary? It probably is if you're a pilot or someone along those lines, but we're not sure of ho

Surprise - an unexpected 'new' watch
Well I thought I had done my dash for 2008, but while browsing the watch display at a pawn shop I found a diamond in the rough. Nestled among the old and battered watches, mostly g-shocks & citizens of yesteryear, was a Tissot PRC 200 quartz chronograph. The case was filthy, scratched and dinged, with one dent in particular of concern. I had a close look and noticed that it did not touch the (sapphire) crystal, which appeared to be in perfect condition. The stainless steel bracelet was scratched and worn, but not damaged in any way I could see. Also, the chrono hands (stopwatch) would not return to zero when the stopwatch was reset. I've seen this plenty of times before and knew it would be an easy fix, but I suspect the shop thought it was faulty.It seems to be a current model (I found one that looked identical in a Jeweller's today), and retails for $925 (NZD).I managed to get the shop down to $250, and headed home with my 'prize.'Here are some pics of the watch, as bought yester

AP reliability...your views please...
I am looking at getting my collection of Rolex down from 6 to 2 or 3, and then entering the rarified world of AP and PP. I'm liking the 15400 and the ROC, and also the PP 5167 and 5164.It may be my imagination, but I seem to read an awful lot about AP having serious problems of reliability. We don't appear to see the same thing over on the PP forum.Any comments from you knowledgable Gentlemen?

What's in the box?
Perla is wondering what's in the box...She hopes it's her Amazon Prime order of bull tendons...This isn't my order! They promised 2-day delivery!Maybe I can still eat itThe box is too nice for food...I'm starving, can you see my freaking ribs! Does he really need another one of those things!