3 Standout Tourbillon Watches From Baselworld 2013
After a few challenging economic years for the watch industry, in which some feared big-ticket haute horlogerie timepieces were on the wane, tourbillon watches came roaring back at this year’s Baselworld. Here’s a trio of unusual tourbillons that grabbed our attention.Chopard brings its long association with motorsports? to bear in the design of its new L.U.C. Engine One Tourbillon, which is built to resemble the engine block of a high-performance racecar. The horizontally oriented titanium case contains a manual-wound tourbillon movement, Chopard Caliber L.U.C. 04.02-L, designed and assembled at Chopard’s manufacture in Fleurier, Switzerland. The openings in the movement resemble those on a car engine’s air intake; the engraved grooves on the dial-side bridges are inspired by engine-block cylinder heads and are a functional part of the mainplate. The case features contrast in its polished and brushed surfaces as well as in its cut-off curves and concave surface

Question about ROO 44 chronograph use
Hi Forum,I have a question regarding my 44 SS ROO's chronograph mechanism.Used my chronograph today to time some eggs. I then had to cook the eggs further as they still weren't cooked to my liking. This is when I noticed that when I restarted my chronograph, after stopping it to check on the eggs, I noticed that the watch's seconds sweep hand abruptly jumps as if it was a quartz watch tick.Has anybody experienced this with their calibre 3126 equipped watches?Thanks for your views.

Chris Hadfield's OMEGA floating in the ISS
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Speedy style bracelet on new SMP-C...
Well for those who were curious to whether the 'old' style speedy bracelet would fit the new SMP-C the answer is a resounding yes . No machining needed at all and you can use the SMP-C spring bars (which I believe are the same as the 'old' SMP ones)...I am really digging this combo . This is actually the fully brushed (sides and middle links) speedy bracelet form the GMT. It looks less busy than the bond, is lighter (then the new SMP-C bond at least) and I also like the fact that it tapers slightly to 18mm at the clasp. The only downside it uses friction pins rather than screws. A couple crappy HTC photos but at least you get the idea ...

Which would you buy? Near NOS or newer movement?
Question for the group. You have two different versions of an Explorer II 16570 to choose from, which would you buy:- 16570 D serial that looks almost as if it's NOS, still has hologram, box, no card. Watch was bought as a gift and then never worn according to original owner. No polishing whatsoever. Watch is from a local dealer with whom you already have a relationship and trust. Watch legitimately looks brand spanking new.�� 16570 M serial with the 3186, has signs of wear and lightly polished, bracelet has some wear, bezel not perfect with small minuscule dings, from trusted forum seller for about $400 more. Box and papers.You have no intention of reselling or flipping.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk