The Techy & Innovative Automatic Caliber CFB A1000 Watch Movement From Carl F. Bucherer
Don't worry that there is no watch to go with this movement yet. The caliber CFB A1000 is a really nice little machine on it's own. A few months ago I got a chance to mess around with it in person. The first thing you notice about it, is that it looks very little like most mechanical movements that you have seen. There is a distinctive 'circuit board' look to it, that commands a more modern perspective than the classic nature of most mechanical movements. This really represents taking the tried and true idea of mechanical movements and using extremely sophisticated computer design means of producing and improving upon very old principles.When I mentioned to the Carl F. Bucherer reps that this was a very technical looking design, they agreed that it was the approach they were taking. Juxtaposing elegant curves, for strong angles. Best of all, it is a movement that is meant to exist in a watch that is only very expensive, rather than astronomically expensive. From a fit and finish standp

SMP Chrono 2594: Long Time Coming
I've coveted this model for a long time, but for many reasons, never got one until now. Love sword hands - had the 2542 several times, always admired the original Seamaster 300 divers and will get one soon - and the world class P. Piguet column-wheel movement. Yes, the hands make the subdials less readable than skeleton style ones, but they look so much better to me. Also, I like the completely brushed links on the Speedmaster style bracelet, which is unique to this model. IMO, this model is criminally under-appreciated, and due to low production and timeless looks, its value will probably skyrocket in the generation to follow. Get yours while they can still be found in mint condition for a reasonable sum!

my first omega SMP chrono
It's a very great looking watch with an affordable price,I just simply love it

Is this a little fault with my PP 5711?
I don't mean to carry on this trend with spotting Patek faults guys;I think I may be paranoid with this one, i'm not sure.Pretty much the first few days handling a PP for that matter.Notice you can't hack the seconds hand, and it sort of moves a bit when changing the time. The seconds hand is exactly on the 12 o clock position, but the minute hand is not correctly pointed on 40 minutes.15 seconds later it is aligned correctly.With pics.Well...

PAM 305 titanio - how easy to magnetise?
The Boutique emailed me to say my watch was magnetised. They have demagnetized it, and is now keeping good time. I will collect the watch tomorrow. It was running only about 12-15 secs fast per day, but was fast in all 6 positions.The only way I think I could have magnetised the watch was by my messenger bag which has strong magnets to attach the opening flap of the bag. And the most I could have done was either to slip my hand past the magnet while assessing the contents of the bag, or to momentarily rest the watch against it. Is that all that it takes to magnetise the watch, which by the way being titanium should be less prone to magnetism?I had better stop using the bag then if so.....