IWC Portuguese Grande Complication
Twenty years ago IWC debuted its Grande Complication, and at SIHH 2010, the 657-component movement made its first ever appearance in a Portuguese case. Dubbed the flagship of the Portuguese fleet, the automatic-winding 79091 caliber offers a chronograph that records up to 12 hours, perpetual calendar displaying the day, date, month and the complete year in four digits, moon phase accurate to 1 day in 122 years, minute repeater, and small hacking seconds. IWC’s original Grande Complication required 7 years of development to make so many complications fit in a wearable wristwatch. Though the movement is highly complex, the dial displays are crystal clear, and the 4 digit year display at 8 o’clock has become a signature visual reference point. The 45mm case is well proportioned, and remarkably for a minute repeater, it offers 3 bar water resistance. In keeping with the spirit of the Portuguese seafarers, the caseback is engraved with a sextant, and the silver dial features an

4 weeks with Diver as only watch (sort of)
I just spent four wonderful weeks on a road trip around Italy (Tuscany and Umbria mostly). After much consideration I decided on having my SS Diver accompany me (with my Exp II as reserve back-up).Wearing the Diver all day every day for 4 weeks was a joy. I became more relaxed about the piece than ever before....not quite treating it as a beater, but simply enjoying it and not worrying about any wear-and-tear. I found it to be more adaptable to different situations than I had ever imagined, and as comfortable as one could wish for.If there's anyone out there who's worried about having the Diver as an only watch....don't be! I love mine more than ever.

New Yorks Times And AP
Today's New York Times edition had a Watch Your Time insert. It's mainly a promotional vehicle with some watch talk. Page 38 shows a 44mm Ceramic Chrono but describes the 42mm black chrono from the new series of ceramic pushers and crowns. There is also a highlight on Page 52 on the Concept Tourbillon and more detailed article on page 54 about the Tourbillon and AP Offshore history. Ok light reading.

Bergeon 7825 on Speedy New Bracelet
Hi Guys, as you know the New Speedy Bigbox equipped with the new screw type bracelets and reading other online source that Omega tend to be using a bigger Spring Bar vs Rolex Spring Bar.And the Spring Bar tool which come with the Bigbox doesn't really good enough and I was wondering anyone here used a Bergeon 7825 (pliers / tweezer) to remove the bracelets before?Bergeon 7825 was described as a very fine tip and does it provide enough grip on the bigger Omega spring bar?

Incoming Sky D Blue vs Daytona 500C Vs GMT 16700
Just got my new Sky D blue super excited! Got both in realativly short wait times,Less than 3 months for the Daytona and less than 15 days for the Sky D both at MRP from the ADHere are a few pictures to show the size differences the Sky D between my GMT Pepsi / Daytona C