Blancpain Sp��cialit��s Tourbillon Diamants
Countering the trend toward lower-priced offerings, Blancpain announces the newest Sp��cialit��s Tourbillon Diamants, a 40mm men’s model with more than 20 carats of diamonds. The white gold 3 piece case is set with 571 stones totaling 14.15 carats, and the dial adds another 164 diamonds and 5.17 carats. The clasp, crown and hands add the remaining carat, give or take. The automatic caliber 25A tourbillon movement is composed of 238 components with 29 jewels (not diamonds) with a 168 hour power reserve. If you have to ask, the price is $1,342,700.

Ablogtoread.com Blogging Break Until February 27
Everyone, I will be away until Wednesday February 27, 2008 due to my being out of town. Most likely I will have some stimulating watches news, experiences, and stories upon my return. Stay tuned until then, and keep your eyes on your wrists!

Incoming SIHH novelty!
Wasted no time snapping this one up. I predict this will be a huge success for AP. Much better in the flesh than most of the photos I had seen. Also offered the titanium at the time of purchase but waiting a little on that one.

15400 price from AD
Is $14,700 out the door a good price from an AD for a new RO 15400 in steel with a white dial? They have it in stock and the price includes tax. Thanks in advance.

Incoming Ana-Digi
I posted a WTB elsewhere recently for an Omega X-33 or a Breitling B-1, thinking that either would be perfect for a forthcoming trip to NY (and would in any event serve a purpose thereafter). I decided against the X-33 for various reasons, but before I could unearth a B-1 I was offered a nice minty Aerospace Evo and decided to take the plunge. I have to say that I'm glad I did.The Evo is the largest Aerospace yet at 43mm, but it still retains both it's legendary comfort and it's lightness as a consequence of being titanium. Other changes are a slightly different handset (a half-lumed hour hand and a needle minute hand), re-styled rider tabs and a little more bling in the applied logo and numerals. On the wrist (and away from the bright glare of my lights), however, it seems almost understated and certainly doesn't shout too loud. The size is fine on my 6.75 wrist - bear in mind that the wrist shot is taken at close quarters with a wide-angle lens - but I certainly wouldn't want to go a