Blancpain Saint Valentin 2008 Women's Watch: Very Nicely Done
Women's watches usually aren't given that much attention by watch enthusiasts. They come in two basic varieties, miniature dolled up versions of men's watches, or some watch richly gilded with jewels. While these watches can be appreciated, they are hardly things rich in innovation or novel interest. Typically, much more time is spent on men's watches when it comes to new technology, avant-garde styling or new complications.Another reason women's watches tend to be less interesting is that they are often quartz movements. This makes sense as women tend to want watches with less hassle as they switch between several of them. In spite of this however, there are a good deal of mechanical women's watches out there, and this Blancpain is an excellent example. While Blancpain has much history, it is a re-emerging brand. Now owned by the Swatch Group, who controls other luxury brands such as Breguet, Blancpain is best known for their diving watches, the Aqualung and 50 Fathoms, meant for deep

Maurice Lacroix grabs attention with an applied Superluminova raised corner
However, the undeniable highlight of the dial is the display of the hours. They are indicated by a white square with geometric wheel, a revolutionary phenomenon in the world of watchmaking. Enabled by an another wheel, created in the form of a clover leaf, it rotates regularly. It grabs attention with an applied Superluminova raised corner, which is used to indicate the hour.

Can an AP expert identify this model
Hi,Do any of the resident experts identify this model, never seen these type of hands on an offshore.Thanks

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I got the Rolex bug and bought a Milgauss but now I'm having third thoughts.For the price of the Milgauss I can get a couple of nice Omegas to supplement my Seamaster and Speedmaster. I love my new Milgauss gv, but what's really getting me hung up is the cost. Visibility of the green dial is another issue, but it's beautiful in good light.Did you ever have buyers regret and get over it? Do some of you own Rolex and omega too?

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Hello everyone,I've had my 114060 exactly 2 years and never take it off. It's gaining 2.8 seconds a day and I'm well aware that's within COSC specs but Rolex want to go one better with 2 seconds either way. I never wind the watch as I wear it like I said constantly but when I'm asleep I appreciate the watch is not active. Before I presume that my watch doesn't run to the Rolex tolerances I'm wondering do I still need to wind the watch perhaps weekly or monthly to get the best accuracy. I just think my lack of knowledge should be tested before criticising the watch.Thank you for any advice.Marc