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Breitling for Bentley Masterpiece: A Tribute to “W.O.”
Each year, Breitling creates a unique piece named Bentley Masterpiece: a mechanical magnum opus combining tradition, performances and the finest craftsmanship. This year at Baselworld, Breitling will unveil its new, one-of-a-kind Grande Complication pocket watch dedicated to the Bentley’s founder. The 2010 Masterpiece combines two sophisticated complications: a perpetual calendar displaying the date, day, month, leap years and moon phases, and a minute repeater. The movement, based on a late 19th century blank of which Breitling found just a few examples in its workshops, comprises almost 700 parts. The refined finishing �C hand polishing, chamfering, and C?tes de Gen��ve �C is visible through a transparent caseback. In tribute to Walter Owen Bentley, the cover of the 18-carat yellow gold case is adorned with an engraving depicting him at the wheel of one of his racing models. This portrait is accompanied by the famous W.O. initials by which the engineers and craftsmen of the Brit
IWC Limited Edition Pilot Watches Celebrate "The Little Prince" Birthday
Lest you think that this is some tenuous tie-in to the most recent future monarch born in the UK, just note that the two watches IWC has released to commemorate "The Little Prince" are actually a tie-in to literature. While I don't myself recall ever having read "The Little Prince," by Antoine de Saint-Exup��ry, it is one of the best-selling books of all time. ?I mean, how many children's books from 1943 do you know of that have their own website?Given that de Saint-Exup��ry was an adventurer and a pilot, it only makes sense that the watches being introduced are of the aviator style. Of the two models introduced, the Pilot's Watch Mark XVII Edition Le Petit Prince (ref. IW326506) is the less complex. Driven by the 30110 calibre, it features a 41mm case (only 11mm thick - which is quite nice for an automatic) in stainless steel.Under the front crystal, we have a striking midnight blue dial with a subtle sunburst pattern, which is complemented quite well by the use of the white lume on t
1965 Omega reccomendations
Next year I will be 50 and whilst I have several great watches (Pam 111, Daytona) deep in my heart my true love is Omega although I know little about them. I would like to treat myself to a 1965 model so we can both spend a year reaching 50 together. Can anyone give me some pointers, what to look at, what to avoid etc from this year? I would like an automatic if possible and a simple classic look. Thanks guys.
Availability of the GMT-MASTER II 126711 Two-Tone Root Beer
We've all read the threads on the PepsiC - I'm second on the list at my AD and my hopes of seeing one this calendar year are still slim. Any thoughts how difficult it will be to procure a two-tone root beer at MSRP before this time next year?
If you were buying a new Rolex today, SS, 2 tone or solid PM?
And why?