Hands-On: With The New Limited Edition Grand Seiko Hi-Beat GMT With Green Dial
Grand Seiko is truly a hidden gem of high horology. Praised by the most astute collectors in the world for its unwavering dedication to craftsmanship and precision, this new GMT is one of GS's most attractive packages to date, featuring a brand-new, completely in-house, high-beat GMT movement, gorgeous green dial, and fantastically finished multi-tiered case. Oh, and thanks to Seiko's brand-new boutique in NYC, they're easier to find than ever before. 2 OF 19 This 40mm watch features the same style case made famous in the 44GS seen here. The quality of this case can't be stressed enough, with razor-sharp beveling, even brushing, and mirror-like polishing. I mean, look at those lines. 3 OF 19 The high-beat movement caliber 9S86 is a brand new movement for Seiko, beating at 36,000 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of 55 hours. It offers a daily variance of +5 to -3 seconds, though likely performance is even more precise than advertised. The oscillating

Under The Radar: The Design Merits Of The Bell & Ross WW1 Regulateur Pink Gold
This isn't a new watch and this isn't an old watch. In fact, the Bell & Ross WW1 Régulateur Pink Gold was announced last year for Baselworld 2013 (eons ago, considering the staccato frequency of watch releases lately). So why take a look now? Well, why not? Regularly enough we come across watches that aren't quite vintage (or complex) enough to cover in-depth, and aren't quite brand-spanking new, but offer a commendable take on design and engineering. While the movement is nothing extraordinary, the WW1 Régulateur falls into the former aesthetically-minded category, which makes it worth bringing into the office for a few hands-on photos. 1 OF 5 With its Vintage Collection, Bell & Ross pulls design cues from the early days of horology (not from the company's own product archives – they were only founded in 1992.) The majority of these elements can be observed in the case design: a simple, almost monastic round case with well-

Considering trading/selling my Explorer I (39mm) for Omega Aqua Terra
First of all, I'm sure I'll regret this because I love my Explorer. It's one of the most comfortable watches I've ever owned and I just love the look. HOWEVER, the one thing that is starting to bother me is the lack of date. With that said, I've been considering a similar watch/look/pedigree, so the 41.5 Omega Aqua Terra Calibre 8500 is a possible replacement. I need to check it out in person, because I'm not sure if I'll like the teak look of the dial. Perhaps I should also consider an older Aqua Terra for the glossy black dial? Anyone make the switch that I'm considering making? Looking forward to your thoughts, Here is my ExplorerExplorer 39mm by synth19, on Flickr

A Trip of a Lifetime-Patek Philippe Geneva
I will post our itinerary and those who were on this trip, please post pictures to fill in. My sincere thanks to Danny and Brian Govberg and George Mayor as well as the Yamron group for hosting this trip!! Copied from our itinerary.THE PATEK PHILIPPE MANUFACTURE and THE MUSEUMThe Henri Stern Watch Agency:Retailers: GOVBERG/YAMRON JEWELERSTuesdayVisit of PLO workshops �C Manufacturing & hand-finishing gear train, complicated parts and bridges. Watch making / Grand Complication / presentation of master watchesScreening of the film GrandMaster Chime Visit of PLY workshops in English �C Case stamping, bracelets/links & clasps manufacturing, engine turning, jewelryWednesdayTour of the Salons & presentation of Master PiecesGuided tour of St-Imier Workshops, Introduction & presentation of Cadrans Fluckiger (Dial Manufacture)ThursdayVisit of PLO Workshops ISC (45')International Service Center/restoration/pivoting workshopsB2 (45')Design Creation �C presentationPresentation of th

Which watch has most 'pop' wrist presence?
Hello all...out of the 3 below which one do you guys think pops and has the most wrist presence?I know they are all different...