Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches Reverso Virtual Museum
2011 marks the 80th anniversary of the Reverso, and to celebrate, Jaeger-LeCoultre is launching a virtual online museum dedicated to the iconic reversible watch. Since 1931, owners have made Reversos uniquely their own by having the protective caseback engraved. Reverso owners can earn a place in the history of this watch and the brand by submitting images of their personalized Reversos for possible inclusion in the museum’s curated collection. With the new Virtual Museum, all those who wish to can share their inspiration with other lovers of the Reverso across the globe. Today’s owners will be able to join eminent historical figures who personalized their Reversos. In the 1930s, King Edward VIII of England had his family crest designed on his Reverso, as did a Danish prince who, in a 1934 letter, stated that even though subjected to bad weather in Southern Morocco his Reverso had always given complete satisfaction. The celebrated aviator Amelia Earhart engraved the iti

Maurice Lacroix grabs attention with an applied Superluminova raised corner
However, the undeniable highlight of the dial is the display of the hours. They are indicated by a white square with geometric wheel, a revolutionary phenomenon in the world of watchmaking. Enabled by an another wheel, created in the form of a clover leaf, it rotates regularly. It grabs attention with an applied Superluminova raised corner, which is used to indicate the hour.

New Things at Steinhart and Archimede
In the last couple of months two of our favorite affordable German brands, Steinhart and Archimede, have both announced some new and exciting things that are very worth taking note of. Steinhart has made headway in the development of their self-labeled calibers, with the introduction of the ST. 5 automatic movement. UPDATE: Steinhart has also announced the Ocean Vintage One, which is the first watch to use the new caliber. Archimede has introduced a new dial and finish to their Outdoor's line as well as a handful of additions to their very popular bronze pilot selection.Steinhart ST. 5Several months ago Steinhart took a big step forward with the introduction of their ST. 1 caliber. Not to be confused with a manufacture movement, the ST. 1 is a heavily customized ETA Unitas 6497-1. The gorgeous and intense finishing added tons of unique character to this staple movement, and gave Steinhart some bragging rights as they began fabricating movement parts. They put the ST. 1 in their premium

Ive joined the club
Today is great you cant wipe the smile off my face, for me and seeing the new 42 mm ive brought the best 42mm ROOIm here in tokyo, and my journey started back last year purchasing this watch.Ceramic bezel/ forged carbon and some rose gold plus a few diamonds!!Hope pics turn out ill do more later But thankyou all as this forum motivated me too purchase and own a AP

Omega TC1 - info needed asap please
Just had a call to the store offering an Omega TC1 - 70's digital watch, boxed etc, not familiar with this at all & hoping someone can tell me if these have been copied or something I should look out for.Grateful of any info