SIHH Preview: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Small Second
The Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection reflects the brand's ability to produce pure watchmaking classics. The latest addition in this line, the 1966 Small Second, embodies the essence of a refined timepiece right down to the smallest details. This piece is at once modern and timeless. The 40mm round case strikes a balance between the petite dress watches of yesterday and the larger pieces that are the fashion today.Girard-Perregaux says the design is largely inspired by the manufacture’s 19th century pocket watches. For this reason, Grand Feu enamel was the only choice for the dial, as it offers a firm historical connection, singular depth, and unique a character. Elegant painted Arabic numerals and blued steel leaf-shaped hour and minute hands compliment the artisanal dial.This model is powered by a new automatic movement, developed from the Girard-Perregaux caliber 3300, which offers a small second display that is just slightly offset to balance the design. The new movement, with

What Makes Her Tick: Four Watches For Women, Chosen By Watchmaker Fiona Kruger
Diamonds are not every girl’s best friend. Some prefer watches. On this day, International Women’s Day, we asked our good friend, independent watchmaker Fiona Kruger, to tackle one of the most sensitive subjects in the watchmaking industry: ladies’ watches. 1 OF 5 An independent watchmaker with a fierce sense of design – her Skull and Petit Skull watches address the oldest theme in watchmaking in a totally innovative way – Kruger picks out four very different watches and tells us why they appeal to her, as a woman, and more importantly, as a watchmaker. Hamilton American Classic Flintridge Lady Auto �C $1,600 2 OF 5 A limited edition of 999 pieces, the Hamilton Flintridge Lady Auto offers exclusivity and serious watchmaking chops at an affordable price. Presented in 2014, this hunter-style wristwatch houses a self-winding movement, and borrows traditional motifs such as the sunray for decorative purposes.Fiona’s Verd

My rg ROC desconstructed....
Sent my recently acquired 39mm rg ROC to the local APSC yesterday for a service overhaul and polish. Late this afternoon I received this photo from the service center (whose owner I consider a friend). Will be a long 2 weeks while I wait for the service to be completed but it will be well worth it once the watch comes back looking new again. The white dial will stay, for now. Will definitely post pics upon its return from the service center.

Some Rolex Basel news
I've heard Rolex will show their news at Wed in next week. Sorry I'm not allowed to post what it is.

A real pilot wearing *the* GMT for pilots.
I do fly pretty regularly. Stayed on the plane during a short stop. Pilot came through the cabin to shoot the breeze. We chatted about his watch and his wife bought it for him waaaaay back in the day and he told me he almost told her to return it when he found out how much she spent.I wasn't changing time zones so I didn't have the BLNR on but he was super happy to hear about how much a totally original GMT is worth these days! Untitled