the same L686 movement used in its sister model in the Longines Admiral line
The impressive case (diameter 44 mm) is fitted with the same L686 movement used in its sister model in the Longines Admiral line. The case features a double tachymeter on the bezel. Graduated in kph as well as MPH, it can be used for measuring ground-speeds of up to Mach 2. The dial in a choice of black, dark brown or white with a silver sun pattern and featuring a large 12 brings a sporty touch as well as elegance to the model. This sporty aspect is emphasised by the non-slip surface of the crown, the caseband and the push-pieces. The latest addition to the GrandeVitesse line is available on a steel bracelet with a triple folding safety clasp or a black or dark brown leather strap lined with alcantara and fitted with a folding clasp.

In-Depth: Hands-On With The Henry Graves Jr. Patek Philippe Supercomplication
Today is a very big day for us Patek Philippe lovers �C it is the day that this great Genevan company will unveil its celebratory timepieces for its 175th birthday. I am in Geneva to cover this at length when the curtain lifts later tonight, but before we get to that, I thought today was as good a day as any to show you a little something special. Since starting HODINKEE over six years ago, I've gotten to see some incredibly important, and rare, timepieces. Pieces like split-seconds chronographs from Rolex, an Hermes-signed Paul Newman Daytona, a unique chronometer grade Patek owned by a disgraced Texas attorney (and NOT by the guy from Fight Club, ever), and even a platinum 2499 owned by Eric Clapton. I've seen the first Grand Complication ever made by Patek Philippe, and more than a few mega-timepieces owned by the most important timepiece collector in history, New York banker Henry Graves Jr. But the one dream watch that I hadn't been able to touch in the metal was in fact the dreami

Found a gem
Just bought a BNIB ck2998 from an AD in France . Got 15 percent off list price and an additional 14 percent tax refund . Brings it to about 4800 USD . Did I do well? Loving it on my wrist . Unfortunately the AD experience was rushed as I had a train to catch , oh well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Rolex Space-Dweller
Learned something new today. I had no idea Rolex once produced a Space-Dweller. https://.bobswatches/rolex-bl...e-dweller.html

More rumors
Figured I'd pass on the news. My AD said this AM that Rolex has informed them that they will not be receiving any professional line SS watches as regular stock for the time being. She said if they want a professional model it will need to be paid for before Rolex will ship. They also told them that there will be no price increase this year. I'm convicted that with so much different info flying around that there is obviously change coming. My thought is that they are waiting for Basel and all the professional line will be receiving a new movement. This is the only thing that makes sense to me as to why they are making retailers lose money. Where there is smoke there is fire. Passing along what I heard and my opinion.