Close-Up: Breguet Classique 5717 Hora Mundi
The #breguet Classique Hora Mundi, in simple terms, is the first example of a mechanical timepiece with an instant-jump time zone display. All of the displays jump between time zones with the push of a button. Once you see it, the concept is so intuitive, you wonder why it has not been done before. The Breguet Classique Hora Mundi is equipped with the 5717 self-winding mechanical movement, which is based on Caliber 777 with a silicon escapement, in this case fitted with an additional module. The dial displays hours, minutes and seconds via centrally-mounted hands. The date is at 12 o’clock, and the city or time zone indicator is at 6. A large sun/moon or day/night display rests between 3 and 4 o’clock.The instant-jump time zone feature with fully-synchronized displays is the showstopper. This is a world-first for a mechanical watch, and indeed this timepiece has generated four patent applications. Here’s how it works:From among the 24 available time zones, the wearer

JLC Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs Incursion Edition
Jaeger-LeCoultre announced today they will produce the Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs Incursion Edition. Limited to 19 pieces in black gold and 62 pieces in titanium grey PVD, this series will only be available for sale at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Beverly Hills Boutique. The JLC Beverly Hills Boutique Connoisseurs Club had direct input with the Manufacture in creating these pieces. These series represent the first use of black gold and grey PVD titanium in Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces. The 44mm case houses JLC Caliber 956. Custom accessories include 2 special straps with each watch. The black leather cordura strap will have matching accent colors in the stitching and alcantara strap backing. The second strap will be a black cordura made of especially rugged material suited to diving. JLC will host special delivery events for buyers. Complete technical specifications appear below. The black gold model is priced at $24,000 and the Titanium PVD model is priced at $14,000.Technical C

Alpina Goes Vintage with the Seastrong Diver Heritage
The popularity of ‘heritage’ models from established watch manufactures is still going strong this year at Baselworld 2016, and Alpina has joined the fray with a strong entry. In 1967 Alpina produced an EPSA Super Compressor cased diver called the Alpina 10. This was one of many Super Compressor divers made during that era, and the Alpina 10 is a rare and desirable model for collectors these days. Now nearly 50 years later, Alpina has launched the Seastrong Diver Heritage, and modern interpretation of that classic Alpina 10. Much like Longines did with the Legend Diver, Alpina has taken their vintage classic and given it a modern update.The Seastrong Diver Heritage is a sleek and understated diver. The stainless steel case is 42mm wide and 12.3mm thick and will have a sapphire BOX crystal, with a water resistance of 30 bar or 1000ft. This makes it much larger than the original, but as wrist shots show, it fits very nicely, and wears a bit smaller than expected.The caseback

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SD from 2003 and water
All,I have a SD from 2003 that is in my regular rotation. I'm heading out on spring break and was planning on taking it along. I'm not planning on diving, just swimming and fishing in the ocean. I've never had the watch serviced and it keep perfect time. I searched the forum and it looks like I should be concerned about the gaskets being dried out and it might leak. I don't have time to pressure test it before leaving for the trip. What are your thoughts about swimming with it?TIA