Haldimann H9 Reduction Watch
I thoroughly debated on whether or not I should even cover this "watch." It is from a brand called Haldimann - eponymously named after the watch maker Beat Haldimann, and I think the man is playing a rather cruel joke on watch lovers. One press release I saw on the watch wasn't a press release at all, but a rather diplomatic article written by a Swiss journalist based on his reaction to the watch. As a timepiece this item is utterly indefensible - but optimistically creative types will claim that it is some manner of art. This latter description is probably the kindest thing you can say about this horological insult. I wonder whether or not Beat will next release a pile of screws and gears and call it the "H10 Potential."Haldimann's H9 watch is called the "Reduction," but to me it is the Revulsion. The watch is "reduced" to a useless tragedy. I should have seen this coming, but perhaps never expected his audacity to go this far. And by audacity I mean it in the American sense"boldly ru

Introducing The Blancpain Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback, And A New Book Celebrati
Coming to you live from the south of France, where I was just shown a brand new limited edition Blancpain chronograph that has a lot going for it. Its official name is the Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph, but what it is to us collectors is a limited edition take on the new Bathyscaphe chrono shown at Basel this year with an awesome new high-beat, in-house chronograph. There is a lot to like here, and on top of this new watch, Blancpain also announced a massive, 475-page chronicle of the entire history of the Fifty Fathoms, the very first modern dive watch. 2 OF 4 First, the watch. This limited run of 250 watches features a gorgeous blue dial, with blue ceramic bezel. But what is most interesting (IMHO) is that while the case looks like either brushed steel or titanium, it is neither. It is, in fact, a matte grey ceramic. It's light and tough, but with the look of traditional materials.This new piece looks fantastic, and I think it's easily my fav

Incoming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to Brother Howie.. my dream came true. I prefer 39mm, blue and complications (chronographs) so this one really checks all the boxes. After 15300 and 15202, this is where I want to be. Heck, I am even happy rocking this beaut while doing dishes

Is the ROO Chrono Leather Strap interchangeable with Bracelet/Rubber Strap
Guys,Just purchased the ROO Chrono Safari....and thinking If I can interchange the leather strap with rubber strap or bracelet so that I can use my watch for swimming, bathing, etc.....?If yes, where can I purchase the rubber strap/bracelet? Ebay maybe?Regards,

Do you ever think we will see something similar to one of these again?
I just think this is a beautiful watch.It would be fantastic to see Rolex bringing an updated design of one of this Datos again.