Going Creative: 4 Artistic Watches
High horology isn't just about movements: it's also about aesthetics. The watch brands in Geneva call on a range of decorative techniques, such as guillochage, enameling, and skeletonizing, that can add as much to the cost of watch as can a notable manufacture movement. Here,?four watches showcasing the skills that some high-end watch companies call the metiers d'art. Jaeger-LeCoultre's Master Ultra Thin Grand Feu, a new version of its razor-slim Master Ultra Thin, looks simple but is anything but. Above its 1.85-mm-thick movement, Caliber 849, rests a dial made using the very demanding grand feu (French for big fire ) enamel technique, so named because of the particularly intense heat it requires (800 to 900 degrees C). The enamel is applied in layers; each is fired separately. An instant too long in the oven and the dial, made of gold, is ruined. Jaeger is proud indeed of the dial: the words ��mail Grand Feu (��mail is French for enamel) are inscribed between 7 and 8 o'clock. The w

Would you consider a RO diver if you already own the 15400
I already own the 15400 (silver dial) and also like the look of the RO diver. If you owned the 15400 would you even consider the RO diver?

Hi ho hi ho
Its off to Switzerland we go Me and the wife on our way to Zurich in a few hours time then onto Basel on Sunday

Moon to Mars Watch
Omega used to make a speedmaster with representations of the earth, moon and mars on the chrono dials. It does not appear to be on the website. It is a striking watch, but I never hear it mentioned on this forum or elsewhere. Anyone have any opinions or thoughts on this model?

Questions for 5140G owners.
I am considering purchasing the 5140G. How do people like the piece? Does it wear well, comfortable and legible? I really like the look of the watch. It seems legible and a nice size for my 6 5/8 wrist. Any thoughts about or experience with the 5140 would be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk