Sneak Peek: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Chronograph
Girard-Perregaux adds a beautiful new piece to their 1966 collection: the 1966 Chronograph. This traditional column wheel chronograph measures 40mm in diameter and displays elapsed time via a central chronograph seconds and 30 minute counter. The dial includes a tachometric scale. The movement comprises 304 parts including 38 jewels and is visible through a sapphire display back. The MSRP is $24,000 and the watch will be available in March, 2010.Technical Specifications ? Pink gold or white gold case? Diameter: 40 mm? Sapphire crystal? Sapphire case-back? Water resistance: 30 metresGirard-Perregaux GP030C0 self-winding mechanical movement? Calibre: 10 ? '''? Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)? Jewels: 38? Power reserve: min. 36 hours? Functions: hours, minutes, column-wheel chronograph, small secondsAlligator strap with ardillon buckle.

Awesome Ernst Benz Chronoflite GMT Watch
This was easily one of my favorite watches of JCK Las Vegas and my current favorite Ernst Benz watch. I consider this to sort of be a Rolex Explorer II on steroids, the 47mm wide steel case size might have a bit to do with that. Of course the style is similar to the Explorer II as well, just look at the GMT hand and the 24 hour bezel. Ernst Benz probably doesn't like all the comparisons to the Rolex, but most of you will easily see that. Then Ernst Benz starts with its own style. They indicate that the watch is meant to be retro inspired, which is part of the style of the finish of the bi-directional rotating bezel. Actually, the bezel is not my favorite part of the watch, though I would easily live with it. I like how the numbers are engraved into the bezel and darkened, but I would have done the polish on the metal a bit differently - minor point though.The beauty of the watch is in the large textured dial and very easy to read face. You can see that there is a nice circular texturin

Anyone ever compare movements of a Speedmaster vs. IWC
As Omega aficionados, what are your opinions on IWC Flieger Chronos particularly model 3706?I have to say, the movement of the IWC is just amazing. The gold plating, polished surfaces and deep blue screws completely blows-away a Daytona 16520, & Omega Speedmaseter day/date. I know IWC is trying to get a stronger presence in the US. The IWC store is set to open in March. Now that Omega has its own in-house movement (semantics), will there always be a stigma with IWC because they start with an externally manufactured base movement?Does Omega see Rolex to be their only threat?

Instagram ??
Forgive me if this post is not appropriate , so if not allowed, feel free to delete it ?I am one of those old fashioned guys that are not on Facebook, twitter, ��But��.. I enjoy taking pictures from really nice watches. Those pictures are not the best but I think I can say they are not bad either.So somebody asked me why I didn't post them on Instagram. Old fashioned as I am I didn't even know what he was talking about LOLBut I went to that site and made an account LOLFirst I googled a bit to find out more, and try to understand how it works. First things I found via google were things I did NOT like. Many links if you want to 'BUY FOLLOWERS' �� wtf ?No, I'm not interested in buying followers but on the other hand I don't know how to get 'real' followersSo ��. any members here on Instagram ? Help is really appreciated !btw, I registrated under the name 'collectible_watches'

Incoming - First Rolex!
After several months of internal debate, I finally pulled the trigger on a GMT-IIc. I can't wait to take pictures when it arrives.To those with a GMT, is there anything I should know beforehand that I may have not heard about? Thanks.