Pre-SIHH: Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph
Greetings from Geneva! SIHH 2012 sees the introduction of a new water-resistant watch inspired by the Memovox Deep Sea: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph featuring a 40.5 mm case size similar to that of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, which was a hit at SIHH 2011. A fixed bezel surrounds a classic black dial, protected by a Plexiglas crystal. The hour-markers as well as the central hour and minute hands are covered by a Superluminova with a warm orange-tinted shade reminiscent of the luminescent coating on the 1959 Memovox Deep Sea. The time intervals measured by the two-button chronograph are indicated by two counters for the hours and minutes, positioned at 9 and 3 o'clock, as well as by the central seconds hand. The back of the stainless steel case also bears the same engraved motif as the historical model, depicting a frogman surrounded by bubbles. Finally, the embossed black calfskin leather strap looks exactly like the one fitted on the original.This watch driven

G. Gerlach Otago
A few months ago, I was very excited to introduce you to G. Gerlach, one of very few Polish made watch brands (yes, there are more than one). I'll defer to that article for details, but to summarize, Gerlach is setting out to revitalize manufacturing in Poland as well as pay tribute to Polish history via watches. The owners are a bunch of collectors with eclectic tastes who set out to make watches they want to wear as much as their customers would. As such, the watches range wildly from pilots, to marine chronometers to divers of various types. While that might seem like an odd strategy, they are doing a lot of things no one else is, and there is something in their line for everyone. And��they are doing it all with very affordable prices.Following up their first set of the watches, which were altogether unique, Gerlach released the Otago, which we have the pleasure of reviewing today. This chunky orange-dialed diver clearly draws inspiration from classic 70's divers, namely those of Dox

15400st or 15202st
Hello fellow AP freaks,Struggling a bit here.I'm in the market for a RO. Had a 15300st for 3 years, sold it 2 years back and I regret is ever since. Regret is not even the right way to put it, it hurts. It really does.Now I have a choice to buy either a brand new sealed 15400st black, or a 2007 15202st. Jumbo charcoal. The Jumbo is hardly worn and looks like new. Money is not really an issue, the Jumbo is a bit cheaper but not so much too let the decision depends on that alone. I have tried the Jumbo, it's awesome. Didn't try the 15400 yet, but the pictures got me itching for it. My wrist size is 6,75.I know the decision is up to me, but would like to see different opinions. Thanks, Michael

Fresh from the Patek "spa"
My wife bought me a second hand Gondolo for our 10th wedding anniversary. It really is a beautiful watch with a lovely form and clear dial - but I always like to get used watches serviced.It has been gone for 4 months and had a new hour hand, new glass, new strap and a spring of some description inside the works. I also asked for an Extract from the Archives - which turns out to be a beautiful certificate showing the serial numbers of your case & works, the date of manufacture and date of first sale. A nice souvenir in place from the original papers - oh and the dealer gave me a nice Patek magnifying glass.It really is like a new watch - I'm almost frightened to wear it !I hope you enjoy my poor phone pictures.

What do you think guys
I do not understand why Rolex did not launch the Root Beer in SS. I do not understand why it throws models in 31 and 36 mm. The official dealers already have hundreds of them and I do not think they sell them very easily. The Daytona full of brilliants must have its public and aside the margins of gain must be sidereal.Apart in the GMT Master they forgot to make them in yellow gold? Well, if you continue to insist with pink gold everything that has yellow gold will be depreciated terribly.What do you think guys?