Roger Dubuis EasyDiver Blackswan Watch
As a supplement to the new for 2010 EasyDiver collection (that I wrote about here), Roger Dubuis has released a limited edition EasyDiver Black Swan watch you see before you. These are all revisions of years of EasyDiver watches and/or other sport models from Roger Dubuis - most have been good, all have been interesting.The Black Swan, as it is called, is named as such for use of a black ceramic bezel. While ceramic bezels are no longer particularly uncommon, this one is interesting given how complex the shape is. It is still not nearly as easy to cut ceramic as it is metal. For instance, how many square ceramic cases have you seen? While I don't know the particular ins and outs of how the bezel was made, I would guess it is significantly more complex than just a ring-shaped ceramic bezel. The complexity comes in with the notches and the numerals done in reliefwatches-dealerpared to the watches from 2010 the Black Swan certain has more of a night look. I would go so far as to say "blac

BASELWORLD 2010 - NEW Reference - Patek Philippe 5170
Eagerly anticipated by all watch enthusiasts, the new Patek Philippe chronograph Ref. 5170 is equipped with the brand new hand-wound CH 29-535 PS caliber, with a column-wheel and horizontal toothed-wheel coupling �C a movement of classical design developed and manufactured from A to Z in the manufacturer's workshops. This blend of tradition and innovation, crowned by six patents, is presented in a yellow gold case, recalling the magnificent Patek Philippe wristwatch chronographs of the 1940's. The Patek Philippe seal guarantees the technical, functional and aesthetic excellence of this new haute horlogerie flagship model.(Stock images by Patek Philippe S.A)Movement: Hand-wound, CH 29-535 PS calibreFunctions: Hours, minutes, seconds and chronographCase: 18K yellow gold, 39 mmSapphire crystal backWater-resistant to 30 mDial: Silvered opalineGold applique hourmarkers30-minute and small seconds counters at 3 and 9 o'clock respectivelyBracelet/Strap: Matt chocolate-brown hand-stitched, squar

Hard time deciding between the AP's... I need your input! :)
Hey guys,I'm looking for a new AP to add to my collection very soon. It's also a present to myself for my hard work and for my 25th birthday. I turned 25 on the 30th of December.Anyway.I have been looking around for a while for a good rose gold 15300 with black dial and black alligator. I have finally found a good one located in the EU which is a + as well and it comes with 1y dealer warranty. The main problem is that I also got a very nice offer on 2 AP 26300's, one panda and one blue with orange. The offer is truely amazing price wise.It made me debate between either a 26300 or the 15300 rose gold. Both are in my top list of likings considering AP and I have a very hard time choosing between both. Both their design and movement is amazing. One of the reasons I would choose the SS RO chrono over the RG RO is wearability. Being in my mid-twenties I'm still pretty active. I would have less problems wearing the SS one vs the RG one. The RG one would be for evening wear/weekend wear only

A few 5167 questions
Now that I have a 5167 it got me thinking on a few things. 1. How long does it take PP to produce/make a 5167 including the movement?2. What type of steel is used in the case?3. Are PP truely made by hand?4. How many 5167's are made per year?

Baselworld Prediction... Rolex will bring back the green hologram stickers...
Not. Now that they are having AD staff remove the stickers, can you imagine how well removing that particular sticker would go over with customers?