Baume & Mercier Capeland Watches For 2011
The first time that I wrote about Baume & Mercier's new for 2011 Capeland collection watches I was a bit irritated. The reason for that sentiment was the revival of the Capeland name in a thoroughly retro collection, whereas the original Capeland watches from about a decade or so ago were much more modern. In fact, these heritage style timepieces are modeled after watches from the late 1940s, not the late 1990s. I still feel a tender sense of nostalgia toward the original collection and would have preferred that Baume & Mercier use a different name for these watches but, aside from than that, I am stricken by the appeal of these new Capelands.Baume & Mercier will initially offer seven variations of this model. I am sure you can find them available already. The historic look of the watches is cleverly done with two different dial styles. One is a bit more classic with pomme hands and a snailed tachymeter scale. The other is a bit more to my taste with more mid-century-style?

baby is due tomorrow
these two stayed together in a safe for only about 6 months ....not sure what they did there but the baby is coming tomorrow

Can you show me some pictures of your aqua terra
Never seen one except in pictures on the omega site, would love to see some wrist shots. Thanks.

Repairs of 60's PP
Hello,Usually over on the Rolex side but have a very plane gents gold PP purchased by my father in the early 60's that was serviced once about 20 years ago. It looks nice but runs very slow. Would like to service it for him as 75th[IMG][/IMG] birthday surprise but not sure I want to spend the money to send it to a PP service center. Does anyone have any alternative service suggestions.[IMG][/IMG]

No love for 5170?
Hi guys,About to pull the trigger on 5170J. It will be my only Patek for a long time. I am surprised though that this beautiful watch does not get much love among the collectors here. Also, it seems to be easily available at many AD both in the US and Europe. Any thoughts why is that? Was the situation similar when 5070J was first released? Will the 5170 ever become collectable? Why is 5960 more popular? Yes, 5960 has more functionality but buying a Patek watch is not only about the features. Thanks very much for your thoughts and comments on this!