Jaeger-LeCoultre Offers Three New Hybris Artistica Versions Of The Spherotourbillon Watch
It would be extremely difficult even for the most educated scholars of the matter to find a time or age in the history of watchmaking that offered as many novel ideas as we have today. At present, the industry is in a phase where there is incredibly fierce and global competition between all brands, small and large alike, forcing all of them to push their own boundaries in a constant fight over an ever growing customer base. And much like the brands, us watch enthusiasts are often left with asking ourselves: just how could the latest and greatest be topped??A possible answer comes from Jaeger-LeCoultre, who just announced its Hybris Artistica collection of not one or two, but 12 spectacular pieces�Ceach of which could rightfully claim to be a remarkable timepiece in itself. Today, we are looking at the three Spherotourbillon pieces of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Artistica collection, while articles dedicated to the other models will follow later on.Before we discuss the watches themselve

Seiko Premier Kinetic Perpetual Watch For 2010
For the last few years Seiko has not only been impressing me with their sport watches, but also their more formal offerings. The recently (over the last few years) revamped Premier collection has a number of attractive looking pieces for both men and women. The watches have a smooth gracefulness to the case design, along with a very modern size. I fear that most "classy" watches out there are still too small for my tastes, but this timepiece is an exception.At 43mm wide, the size feels very proper given the style of the watch. Last year the big release in the Premier watch collection was the Moon Phase Direct Drive that I discussed here. I loved the amount of complications that it injected into the design as well as the inclusion of the Kinetic Direct Drive movement. This model before you is in rose gold-toned steel, offering a less complex dial, and a more affordable price.The movement is a Seiko Kinetic Perpetual Auto Relay. The quartz movement has an "accumulator" like a battery, an

Hands-On: With The New Two-Tone Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400
The big news from Audemars Piguet is a working prototype of this guy, and we're gonna get to that, but first here is a quick update. The standard Royal Oak, reference 15400, is now available in a two-tone case. Doesn't seem like much, and frankly it isn't much, but the two-tone Royal Oak holds a special place in the heart of many, as the original 5402 was indeed offered this way. Here are a few snaps of it. Price is set at $25,600 and more details can be found here. 2 OF 2

Got my first AP! (With some poorly taken pics)
After 5 years of flipping watches.. finally got enough scratch together to get the first of my Grail watches. I am now the proud owner (Thanks to Matt.Wu on the forums, fantastic gent, who i'd refer to anyone) of a AP 15400 Silver/White Dial.Couldn't be happier. Have to say though - this thing picks up dust like that it's job.... it's stunning though.Honestly, as a dress watch, I'm in love. as an out of the office doing a pub crawl, I'm terrified.Need to get a SD or Seiko as a beater and for diving again....ASAP.First of the Trinity down! Beater next and then back to working toward the next.. probably a V&C RG Patrimony.Pics attached (Please disregard the mustard on the sleeve - do not eat a Ruben before posting!)

Debate about solid links #stretching #wrist
Hi everyone,I recently purchased a brand new sub 116610LN. Anyone knows if wearing my bracelet tight on my wrist might stretch the links after couple of weeks, months, years?Not sure what is the best. Wearing the bracelet tight or with little space on wrist. Thanks for your comments.