Ulysse Nardin Perpetual Calendar Manufacture Watch
For 2014, Ulysse Nardin continues to move "in-house" by replacing many of its existing watch collections with new ones that include in-house made movements. With the "Perpetual Manufacture" the brand's perpetual calendar movement gets a full in-house treatment. Previously it was a sort of half and half movement combining an in-house module with something like a base Swiss ETA automatic. To debut the fully in-house made perpetual calendar movement Ulysse Nardin will release the first models as a limited edition set.Ulysse Nardin has been making in-house movements for quite a while, but most of them have been in their most high-end watches. This includes their various minute repeaters, tourbillons, and range of exotic high-complication timepieces. Only with the caliber UN-118 (hands-on here) finally released in 2012 did Ulysse Nardin begin to produce in-house made movements for their larger collection of watches. The UN-118 has been complimented but a range of other calibers and for 2014

Huge success of the first watch chronograph SLR calibre 36-R
The world of watchmaking is disturbed by the huge success of the first watch chronograph SLR calibre 36-R, which was initially presented in Basel-world in 2004. She inspired the mark for the development of the TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz shows who has proved once more the watch brand expertise and creative approach.

Introducing The Baume & Mercier Classima 10214
While we're all avid followers of everything SIHH, very few of us reached for our wallets when we saw the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater (let's take a collective sigh together and move on). Now, here's a scenario: You or someone you know is due to break into the world of mechanical wrist-wear by buying a classically-oriented dress watch. Let's also assume that you want to go Swiss, because of say...your penchant for national pedigree. You can spend quite a bit of time saving for an Ultra Thin Moonphase or, assuming that you're at least 30 years old, for a Villeret (like the one that we covered a few days ago). A third option is that you can indulge sooner and spend your entry-level years actually wearing a watch instead of waiting to wear one. That's where the new Baume & Mercier Classima 10214 comes into play. 2 OF 3 First, the Classima 10214 has design cues that are classically oriented and that often find themselves amenable to the semi-casual wa

First AP: Royal Oak or RO Chrono?
I am thinking about picking up my first AP. I have long been a Panerai Collector and am thinking about venturing into the world of AP. I thought I wanted a ROO at first, but after looking at a bunch, I have decided that I like the clean lines of the normal Royal Oak or RO chrono. I understand that the Chrono does not have an in house movement, and I can live with that since I am used to the Older Panerai's having the same thing. I am a bit torn between the 41mm black dial Royal Oak and the same black dial Chrono. Any opinions or suggestions? Thanks in Advance.Jordan

Speedmaster pro - strap options
I have a 3570.50 Speedmaster professional on the bracelet but want a good strap for it. I bought a black hirsch calf leather strap and hirsch deployant and did like it much. The strap doesn't feel substantial and the clasp isn't well finished. I then got a OEM style brown leather strap and I like the colour but again the quality isn't the best. I'm now considering the Omega 18mm deployant and the omega calf strap with holes - but I wonder if this is too sporty. I guess what I want is a strap that feels heavy with curved edges. The Hirsh Medici and Leonardo are the only options I found by searching the forums. Should I get one of them or are there any other options? Would love recommendations and pictures. Thanks.