The Watch that Broke the Sound Barrier: Zenith’s Tribute to Felix Baumgartner
On October 14, 2012, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner made history, becoming the first man to break the sound barrier in freefall, jumping from the edge of the stratosphere from a space capsule and landing in the New Mexican desert, 38,969.4 meters below. The watch he wore while making the jump was a Zenith Stratos Flyback Striking 10th.Zenith, the venerable Swiss watch brand that has sponsored Baumgartner and his Red Bull Stratos team in its daring aerospace missions, and served as official timekeeper for the milestone jump, has this year released a new, personalized edition of the now-famous chronograph wristwatch, the Zenith Stratos Flyback Striking 10th Tribute to Felix Baumgartner.Like the original Zenith El Primero chronograph, released in 1969, the tribute timepiece has that model’s groundbreaking tri-color subdial arrangement: light gray for the small seconds (at 9 o’clock), dark anthracite gray for the chronograph minutes counter (at 6 o’clock), tallying u

Ferrari Panerai watch models are significantly different from the classic designs
The timepieces were inspired by the materials used for the mechanical parts, the engines and the design of the automobiles' bodywork created by the famous House of Maranello. Ferrari Panerai watch models are significantly different from the classic designs introduced by the brand. In some magic way the Panerai Ferrari wristwatches arouse the same sensations and emotions as a Ferrari car.

Photo Report: Inside Blancpain's New Boutique On Fifth Avenue In NYC
September is almost here, and that means we're about to enter the middle of a great time for watch lovers in New York City. This fall we will see the launch of some kick-ass mono-brand boutiques here in the city, including A. Lange & Söhne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Blancpain. Just last week, we were invited into the new Blancpain store on Fifth Avenue for an early look (though doors are open to the public now – the official launch will be in November). Here you will see a quick photo report of the new 1700 sq. ft. boutique located at 645 Fifth Avenue. 2 OF 35 This store is large. I mean really large, especially for a watch store on Fifth venue. You walk in and are greeted by an expansive, open interface completely with a 360° animation of the Vallee de Joux. Four projectors work in sync to produce this imagery, which is the first of its kind in a retail environment. 3 OF 35 Each collection is given its own space, and displays vary between

Open caseback and void your warranty??
I just learning that if you open your Omega while it still is under warranty, you VOID it. So the question is, can anyone tell me how they would know? Is there something inside that tells them if it was opened by someone other than a non-AD?

Best looking Rolex for a woman in her 30s?
Considering either a Daytona, datejust 36mm or 41mm or a 36mm day date. Any combination of Steel, gold, or two tone..... any thoughts/advice? ThanksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk