BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 5961 P
(Info and images - Patek Philippe SA)5961P-001Men's Complicated WatchesDescriptionConnoisseurs have embraced Patek Philippe's self-winding Annual Calendar chronograph with its exceptional movement and the exclusive dial that showcases the large mono-counter. It is now available in a new haute joaillerie version in platinum with baguette diamonds and a blue dial.Technical dataWatch: * Mechanical self-winding movement * Caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H * Annual Calendar Chronograph * 60-minute and 12-hour mono-counter at 6 o'clock * Day, date and month in apertures * Power reserve and day/night display * Bezel set with 36 baguette diamonds (~3.48 ct) * Matt blue dial, 8 diamond hour markers (~0.23 ct) * Sapphire-crystal case back * Platinum * Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny navy blue * Water resistant to 30 m * Fold-over clasp set with 22 baguette diamonds (~0.97 ct) * Case diameter: 40.5 mmCaliber: * Annual Calendar Chro

Breitling Evolution- Crown came off
Ive had my Evolution for about 7-8 years and I looked down at my wrist the other night when I was out and noticed my Crown (middle one) came off? I checked my pockets and floor and couldn't find it. What do you guys suggest? Can I just purchase one and screw it back on (is that how it works?) I contacted Breitling through the internet and they sent me a box to send it back, but then realized I don't want to do a full service and wait forever. Thanks guys!

Basil 2011 reflections from an old Omega fan
In a sense, I am disappointed with the Omega introductions and Rolex as well, but on the other hand, I am delighted.First off, My Liquidmetal LE is looking better all the time. I have never had a problem with any of the seven 2500 movements I have owned, including A, B, & C versions, so the larger, thicker 8500 movement is not an attraction for me. And Ti is a deal killer for me. With all the changes to the Planet Ocean, my LM LE will be a one-of-a-kind along with only 1947 others. Thank you Omega for making it a true collectible.Certainly, the new SMP models cannot hold a candle to the classic sword hand models. And who needs any Speedy other than the Professional with the classic Lemania manual wind movement?So bottom line: I am quite happy with my LM, my 2255.80, and my Speedy Pros.Omega's Rolex marketing decisions have made me ask If Omega wants to be like Rolex, why not buy Rolex? That is why I have recently added two classic discontinued Rolex models to my collection,

You people are pure evil - Incoming!
As I have been saying, you people are nothing but enablers! If you have seen my other thread I was considering adding a no date Sub as a kind of beater relaxed casual watch to my collection. I love my SD43 but I think it's almost too nice to wear in certain situations - it just sort of screams Rolex and in some places I may want to be a little more under the radar than that. So I even considered replacing my SD with a Sub. A couple people on that thread suggested I look into maybe purchasing a Tudor, and keeping the Sea Dweller. Which brings me to today. I visited one of my AD's and took a look at a Submariner. Naturally they only had a TT or YG in stock. No stainless models at all (big shock, I know). So I tried on the TT and although I liked it a lot, I still had the same issue with it I had with my old GMT - it just seems a little smaller on me than I prefer. So I was still torn - should I spend 8 grand on a watch that wears a little smaller than I want and is so close to t

Email Calling: White Ceramic Daytona 116500LN
Email received today. It's arrived after a year on the list.Going in to my AD Saturday. Pics to follow, side by side with the Platona.Cheers,Greg