Hands-On: The Cartier Tourbillon Myst��rieux Azur�� Pendant Watch (Live Pics, Full Specs, And Pricing)
"When the commissionaire had gone, Holmes took up the stone and held it against the light. It’s a bonny thing,' said he. 'Just see how it glints and sparkles. Of course it is a nucleus and focus of crime. Every good stone is. They are the devil’s pet baits. In the larger and older jewels every facet may stand for a bloody deed. This stone is not yet twenty years old. It was found in the banks of the Amoy River in southern China and is remarkable in having every characteristic of the carbuncle, save that it is blue in shade instead of ruby red. In spite of its youth, it has already a sinister history.'"  – Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure Of The Blue Carbuncle 1 OF 9 This might seem a rather ominous way to start off a look at one of the most spectacular objects we saw at the Salon this year: the Cartier Tourbillon Myst��rieux Azur��, a gem-set pendant tourbillon watch, and a unique piece. But I mention it as a way of underscoring th

15300/15400 Silver or Blue Dial
Hi everyone, I've finally been bitten by the AP bug and have decided to pick up either a 15300 or 15400. I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death but I'm torn between dial colors, either silver or blue. I'm leaning towards the blue but I'm beginning to like the silver more and more. Part of me feels that the silver dial may be a little too dressy though. Might be nice to finally have a white, dial in my collection. Also keep in mind that this will most likely be my only AP. Anyways, I'm just curious as to which you chose and why. Wrist shots and any opinions would be highly appreciated. Thanks!

Black Ceramic vs Orange 8500 Planet Ocean
Hi Everyone,I'm planning on my next watch in the next few weeks. I had the 2500 PO orange before and sold it to help with acquiring my DJII. I miss the orange bezel it really popped. I have a GMTIIc and a DJII TT slate. I love both the black and orange 8500 versions. I love the look of the orange more but worry about getting sick of it down the road or not looking as good in comparison to ceramic in the future. What about being able to acquire orange replacement bezels in the future, will it still be available?? Can I switch the orange to black if I paid omega to do it? What are people's thoughts on this? I know I should pick up a watch with my heart but I also want to make the best decision. I love the black with orange markers but only a tiny less than the orange version. Thank you everyone.

Speedmaster reserve...
How long will yours run on say 40 crown turns without wearing it? Seems like i dont get much reserve out of mine... I am doing a test with my Rolex and my Speedmaster to see which one will last longer on 40 turns...I think my speedmaster probably needs a service. Do you guys send your speedmasters to OMEGA for service or to a trusted watch maker?

New Incoming 5711 White.
About a month ago I received a call from my AD that he got a watch in that I should see. He was going to have his X-mas party in a few weeks so I asked him to hold it for me. I have a 5711 blue that is supposed to be in shortly (Patek time so .......) Started a thread about having both and received mixed responses but when I saw it at the party knew I had to have it. Unfortunately it needed a link & a half so left it at the AD. Friday I received a call from AD the link arrived so picked it up Saturday. Some phone pics.