Letters To The Editor: How Modern Watchmakers Are Grappling With One Of Breguet's Greatest Inven
This is a wonderful question, that deserves a careful response.Before we can talk about the natural escapement, let's get on the same page about what an escapement does. In a mechanical wristwatch, an escapement translates rotational energy into lateral impulses that is, it turns the rotating of gears into the back-and-forth movement of the balance wheel.  There are lots of different types of escapements, but the most popular (by far) is the lever escapement. The lever escapement gives the balance wheel a push in each direction, causing it to oscillate until the watch runs out of power. Laurent Ferrier's natural escapement in action The lever escapement does this by introducing a lever (the pallet fork) in between the escape wheel and balance staff. The lever escapement is so popular because it is easy to manufacture and adjust, while being very sturdy. The problem with the lever escapement is that the type of push, or impulse, that it uses produces s

Thoughts on the Spectre/Bond Seamaster
I visited the local Omega boutique and checked out a few pieces they had including the limited edition Spectre Seamaster. Now I love the new Seamaster 300 but I detest these special edition Bond watches. IMO they age horribly and buying a watch based off a movie just doesn't seem like a good idea to me. I also think it cheapens the Omega brand... you would NEVER see Rolex pull that sort of move. Anyone else agree?

Omega 3510.21 LE
I know nothing about Omega but I always wanted to own a panda dial watch and now I have a chance to buy this limited edition watch from Japan only? no box and no paper 90% new at $1550, is it worth?Borrow Pic

Added a splash of color
Hi everyoneYesterday I decided to add a splash of color to the watch collection. Now I understand why so many people are crazy about it and wait so long for some.Have a great day everyone.

Another 16710 Question
Good morning. I would really appreciate some opinions from you all. I own a GMT 16710 with Pepsi insert. No original papers but I have had it serviced and the RSC warranty card does note it as a BLRO. I have read recently that maybe they were all sold ��the same' which was new to me. Thing is I absolutely love the watch BUT... since buying a PP 5712 I am thinking of trimming down a little- My sub c now feels big and heavy and barely worn.DJ41 never gets a look in so sellingI really want to keep a black bezel sports Rolex but maybe just one. The 5 digit subs really do sing to me but I hate the clasp, much prefer the GMT clasp. The question is, do I sell up and keep my GMT but get a black bezel insert instead? I know prices have gone through the roof so I am wondering if it worth trying to find a black or just change mine as I am not as in love with the blue/red as I was. Or get a 5 digit sub and swap the bracelet. I think I want the aim to be 2 watches you see. The Nautilus and a play Ro