Certina DS 1 Chrono Automatique Watch
Last year Basel saw the Certina DS 1 release to a lot of happy watch lovers. It was a entry level priced handsome watch with the build quality and parts that the Swatch Group is able to provide (usually pretty good). Quality is a bit up from Hamilton, another Swatch Group brand. The standard DS 1 watch has an ETA 2824-2 movement, while this new chronograph version will have a Valjoux 7750. This might be one of the best priced watches to be available with the highly desirable work-horse automatic chronograph movement.Still with the Tag Heuer Carrera look, the Certina DS 1 Chrono Automatique (Automatic if you aren't in Europe!) takes everything I love about the Valjoux 7750 movement and emphasizes on its sober tool-like demeanor. That isn't to say the watch is without beautiful good looks, but it is more handsome than flashy. You'll notice that Certina chose to include two different types of pushers for the chronograph. The start and stop pusher being a bit larger and easier to use. The

ROC 25860 Conversion
Just picked up an AP Bands ROC conversion kit and strap from someone on TimeZone. Right now, I think I like the bracelet better but this look may grow on me. It does seem to wear a little bigger but it opens up a whole new set of strap options and colors. My nearest AD said that OEM AP straps are $800 and special order. It seems like a lot of money to buy without seeing or trying first.

AT 8500, with Si Spring
Hi,I went to a local AD and confirmed that the latest Aqua Terra 38.5mm has the Si Spring. I witnessed that on the ownership card and also by looking at the PVD balance wheel. In tiny white letters I could just barely make out the Si. Keep in mind that there are 2 versions of the AT 8500 with different model numbers.If you are in the market for the AT, I would highly suggest you insist on looking at the ownership card for the symbol and matching it against the serial on the back. Finally, pull the crown to stop the balance wheel and depending on how young your eyes are (otherwise bring a loupe), you should be able to just catch the Si symbol depending on where the balance wheel positioned itself.Current 2012 list price: $5600It's disappointing that Omega has quietly upgraded there models.

Let��s see those bracelets with your Rolex
So I've been a little skeptical of the idea as I maintain a very professional look and demeanor. And have been very hesitant to put on a leather or wooden bracelet next to my Rolex as I don't know how my patients might perceive thatLately I have been loving the idea and wanting to start doing it (midlife crisis maybe )Let's see those wrists and ideasPs: those are pics off of the internet to get the ball rolling

What a lovely day! Double incoming!
Went to the AD today, which I never visited before and what a day it was! I was thinking to get me a second pair of watch, because my platona is too beautiful to be a beater lol. I was considering to buy a sub, but this AD had a Sub Date is stock which I tried and fell in love. I had a hulk before, but black one is so beautiful. My wife was never a watch fan before but I was thinking to buy her some kind of Rolex sport watch to share my passion. I offered her to try 268622 which is perfect size for her wrist. Blue second hand is so beautiful. She loved it from the first glance...Wrist shots are coming tomorrow!