Close-Up: Rolex’s 50th Anniversary Daytona (with Video)
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, the chronograph watch made famous by actor and motor racing enthusiast Paul Newman. The anniversary edition that Rolex released at Baselworld 2013 still generates strong opinions in the brand’s legion of fans. Here is a closer look at the watch.The first Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona �� a wristwatch in a steel case with a manual-wind chronograph movement, named after the famous racetrack �� was released in 1963 and has been produced in various versions ever since. (Newman regularly and famously wore a Daytona when he took up auto racing in the 1970s; a few very rare models have what collectors now refer to as the “Paul Newman dial,” with block indices and crosshairs on the subdials.) This model, however, is the very first Daytona with a platinum case. The color scheme �� a dial in what Rolex calls “ice blue” and a bezel in what it terms “chestnut brown,” is also unp

Meistersinger Launches the New Circularis With Bespoke Movement
Meistersinger �C maker of the famous watch with one hand �C has announced a new watch with a new, bespoke, manually wound movement known as caliber MSH01. The movement features a striking design and some interesting technical features. Let’s take a look.The new watch is the Circularis, and it is the first piece in a new family of models powered by the all-new movement. Meistersinger developed the movement jointly with a Swiss partner. The two companies devoted three years to the project. The movement is highly distinctive �C its unusual geometry can't be mistaken for any other. The first thing you notice is the large, organically shaped bridge, then you see the prominent twin mainspring barrels, which together provide a smooth flow of power for a full five days. The twin barrels and the balance wheel form a triangle that gives the movement a balanced look. The movement is very well finished, with circular c?tes de Gen��ve, angled and polished edges, mirror-polished bevels, thermally

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Hello,It looks to me like the only difference between these 2 references, is that one is automatic, and one is quartz, is this correct?Model 212.30.41.20.01.002 - Omega Seamaster 300M automaticModel 212.30.41.61.01.001 Omega Seamaster 300M quartzThank you kindly,Chris

Checking accuracy with no seconds hand?
Hi,I am busy reading the book (Tx Russell) about the 3700 history-study....Now i am wondering how can you check accuracy when a certain piece like the 3700 doesn't have a second hand?Grts,R

Patek 5167R Decisions, Decisions....
Mates - I currently own a 5167A and looking at getting a 5167R b/c it is so unbelievably gorgeous. Does anyone have a 5167R they can post ? Any advice appreciated.