Archimede Has Two Classic Pilot Watches You Want At Good Prices
Classic pilot watches were designed to be legible in all light conditions and worn over a flight jacket. They needed to be tough and really clear to someone who was wearing goggles. Companies such as IWC and Glashutte pioneered the designs, and since then many others have taken the look in many directions. Those that stick with tradition do it best.German watch maker Archimede has spent a good deal of their efforts on pilot watches, with good results. Faces are often the same, with bold luminant smothered number markers against a black dial. Pilot watches were among the first "big watches," so we can enjoy amble proportions. These two new PVD coated "Black Pilot" watches from Archimede do the tradition justice. The good news about the watches is that they are fully featured, but without taking away from the theme. Inside you will find either an ETA 2824, or Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement. Both automatic movements of course. The three hand model has a nicely integrated black backgrou

Photo Report: Recapping The Launch Of The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar With HODINKEE And Audemars Pi
Last week HODINKEE and Xavier Nolot (CEO of Audemars Piguet North America) hosted a private dinner for members of the company's board of directors, top Audemars Piguet clients, and HODINKEE readers to celebrate the launch of the new Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar 26574, which we announced here. Photographer and filmmaker Michael Benson created an astronomical-themed environment for the guests, using black and white imagery to create composite landscapes of the universe. However, the real star of the night was the Perpetual Calendar Royal Oak Reference 26574. 1 OF 22 2 OF 22 3 OF 22 4 OF 22 5 OF 22 6 OF 227 OF 22 8 OF 22 9 OF 22 10 OF 22 11 OF 22 12 OF 2213 OF 22 14 OF 22 15 OF 22 16 OF 22 17 OF 22 18 OF 2219 OF 22 20 OF 22 21 OF 22 22 OF 22

9300 movement with chrono running constantly?????
Can the Speedmaster 9300 stand the chronograph running continuously? I like chronographs but do like to see the big central second hand running and wondered if the movement is designed for and/or robust enough? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Co-axial Performance
Can someone explain/define what is meant by chronometric performance? The following is taken from the Omega website explaining the benefits of co-ax.The brand's exclusive Co-Axial calibres, launched in 2007, deliver better chronometric performance than any other series-produced watch movement in the world.

If You Were Me (5396r-012)
I am relatively new to this, so would like your advice. I bought a Patek 5396r-012 from a trusted seller here for what I felt was a good price. I love the face of the watch, love the numerals, enjoy the rose gold and leather look. Alas, it's a bit too small for me. I even had a chance to wear it at the store first, and felt it would work. But it doesn't really. I'm a big guy and this is a thin 38.5 diameter. I paid around $37k, which I felt was a good deal on this watch. Now, about a month later, I've inquired around for a trade, and the value is 20% less. I'd be down around $7k on it in 30 days, including from the seller I bought from. Obviously, I thought I'd be able get more of my money out of this watch if it didn't work. Nobody TOLD me that, I just thought. Again, I'm new to this, and I hope it's okay to post these numbers here as I don't often see prices being discussed like this. Can edit if necessary. What would you do in this situation? Keep it for a while? Try to sell it your