Watch Insider: Introducing TAG Heuer’s New In-House Movement, Caliber 1969
TAG Heuer’s new integrated mechanical chronograph movement, Caliber 1969, is now being produced at the recently finished fourth TAG Heuer factory, in Chevenez in the Swiss Jura. I take you inside the brand-new facility, and examine the details of the new in-house movement, in this article from my blog, Watch-Insider.In 2009, TAG Heuer launched Caliber 1887, based �� as you may know by now �� on an old Seiko chronograph movement (and made its debut in the TAG Heuer Carrera 1887; click here for WatchTime’s test of that watch). It had been partially re-engineered by TAG Heuer and then produced by TAG in Switzerland. The integrated, self-winding, column-wheel chronograph movement is outfitted with a contemporary version of the brand's 1887-patented oscillating pinion. TAG Heuer invested 20 million Swiss Francs to produce it in the volume that the company’s accelerating growth required, and an entire dedicated workshop had to be constructed at TAG Heuer's facilities in La Ch

14th International Chronometry Congress Considers Time and Sport: Technological and Human Challenges
The 14th International Chronometry Congress of the Swiss Chronometry Society meets September 28-29 at the Salle Stravinsk in Montreux, Switzerland. This year’s theme is “Time and Sport: Technological and Human Challenges”. During the Congress, about twenty lectures will be presented to over 500 watchmakers, technicians, engineers and professionals. Selected presentations will summarize the latest technological innovations regarding chronometry. Others will allow participants to enter an athlete's mind by questioning his relationship with time. The Congress is proud to welcome important athletes including Erica Reymond Hess (Alpine Skiing), Stefan Volery (Swimming), Magali Di Marco Messmer (Triathlon), Ren�� Arnoux (Formula 1 racing).In parallel with the Congress, and in light of the success of the exhibit that took place during the 2009 Journ��e d'Etude, the Swiss Chronometry Society will organize a new exhibit about sport watches, which will be open only to those atten

Crosswind special crown tube
Does anyone know if the crosswind special has a replaceable crown tube, as buk service say my threads are damaged and i need a new middle case and crown. I thought the tube was replaceable, thanks for any advice.

Telling time maybe nice
But it surely isn't the only reason.

Your Rolex and your NFL Gear
I have a love/hate relationship with my guys - mostly hate, in recent years - but they're still my team. What Rolex are you wearing while watching your favorite team this Sunday?Go, you Buffalo Bills!