Introducing the Oris ProPilot Altimeter
Who on earth ��needs' a watch with an altimeter? ��Wants' is a different matter.So there you are at 15,000ft, about to tip your Mk XVI Spit into a dive. ?You thumb the Merlin up to full boost then, casually – because you're that sort of chap – you glance down to check your aircraft altimeter against your watch's. Happens all the time, surely?Oris have made a watch with a mechanical altimeter. ?Why? ?What on earth is the point? ?You know what – the ��why' doesn't matter. ?After all, your local swimming bath is less than 3 metres deep, but you still wear a Sub. You probably don't own a Formula 1 car but you wear a Tag Heuer F1. ?Chances are you're not a pilot – but it doesn't matter either because this watch is an Industry First.Let's look at the background…The Oris Aviation Collection. ?Watches and aviation. ?It's really a bit of a conceit. ?Modern (and even older planes) have all the built-in gadgetry you need to fly. ?You need a watch when you fly like you n

From Rolex to Breitling
After a bumpy ride flipping watchesRolex Datejust 16030Rolex Datejust 6605Omega Speedmaster Reduced Cart seriesRolex Datejust 116200Rolex Datejust 16014Rolex Explorer II 16570Rolex Datejust 16200First I bought a Seiko Arctura Chrono, I am going to South America this summer for about six weeks, didn't want to take any risks with a watch, It is surprisingly accurate, within 1 second a month.It was time for me to look for a compromise between rugged, GMT, Chrono and a little stylish.I decided to buy a Breitling Chronomat Longitude Chronometer A23048 in the completely brushed finish.The lume is like Radio-active, it glows like a torch.The bracelet is really comfortable though rather nasty to size when never handled before.The saphire is crazy, when seen from upfront it seems there's no saphire at all, just a dial.Everything on this watch feels firm and sturdy though it's a little high on the wrist.Now I am going to enjoy it, here's a little picture of it, next few days i'll make some sweet

5196p used vs 5196r feom AD?
5196p box paper 2007..clean sample...some light scuffs on bezel.5196r. brand new from AD.Same price.Which would you pick?

5980/1A on band?
Love the 5980R, however I am afraid the RG isn't suitable to wear daily for work. Thus the alternative leaves me with the SS 5980 however that is only available on bracelet and I much prefer the leather band. I presume that I can swap a leather band for the bracelet (like on the 5726). Does anyone have pictures of the 5980/1A on band?If possible, would I then just order the new band and deployment from an AD or is there a better route to go? Have to imagine the band and deployment won't be cheap. Thanks in advance!

Long time "watcher", first time poster
Like what I did there?.... So here's my watch. Originally my father's which he purchased in about 1981 after securing a big shipping contract in the Middle East, where I grew up. Thought it was lost for the last 17 years as Dad had Alzheimers, but it turned up in a box of junk (her words) that my Stepmum gave me after he passed away last year. The President 18c bracelet was broken and worn, the glass chipped, the crown missing, and was in a state of severe disrepair. I bit the bullet and spent $NZ5k having the centrepiece repaired by Rolex and it is now under warranty and in as newcondition. I had to change the dial as the old one (gold) had radium and had to be removed according to Australian law. Went for the metallic blue dial and brown leather strap for a sort of classic/ modern look. I'll get the gold bracelet repaired in good time, but for now I'm pretty pleased with the result. Great to give this watch a new lease of life and in a way I feel closer to Dad as it was his most pre