Orbita Casetta Gets Rotorwind System
Orbita’s Casetta watchwinder is now available with their patented Rotorwind System. The Casetta is available as a free-standing module or housed in a Brazilian Rosewood case with a high-gloss lacquer finish. The suede-lined cases are fitted with gold-plated quadrant hinges and a beveled glass viewing window. The modules can be stacked vertically or placed side by side for multiple watches, and they require no external power – lithium batteries provide a guaranteed battery life of 5 years.The module itself is covered in Camel or Black synthetic suede and finished with a brushed stainless steel rear panel. Inside a Swiss-designed ironless core motor initiates the oscillating winding action of the Rotorwind System, which is entirely self-regulating. Every 10 minutes throughout the day, the built-in microprocessor activates the servo motor causing the watch to swing back and forth for several oscillations, as if it were being worn on the wrist.The Casetta Module measures 5-1/8&

A Week On The Wrist: The Glash��tte Original Senator Chronograph Panorama Date With Manufacture Calib
The world of in-house, self-winding chronograph movements started out small in 1969 with the Breitling/Heuer/Buren Caliber 11, the Zenith El Primero, and the Seiko caliber 6139 and it coincided with the beginning of the quartz era, which did not exactly provide a lush financial environment for horological innovation (as we all know the Seiko caliber 6139 is long gone, as is the caliber 11 and if it weren’t for the fact that Rolex started using the El Primero in the Daytona in 1988, that might not be around either. Today it’s still a small group, at least in comparison to the number of brands offering automatic chronographs – aside from the ETA/Valjoux 7750 and its derivatives, which are so ubiquitous you have no choice but to call them that, there are a handful from makers like Breitling, Rolex, Seiko, TAG Heuer, and Omega, and Jaeger-LeCoultre, and it’s no coincidence that generally they come from manufacturers – or via manufacturers – who have the

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Well, I did the unthinkable everyone... I traded in my beloved 44mm FC towards the 44mm Platinum! I can say I'm in love still with this piece, though I def miss my FC, I do NOT regret this. The heft is a nice change, and weighs a mere 245.4 grams. The brand new gator strap is pretty stiff, and I'm looking forward to it loosening up for me. I know about the comfort of the rubber strap from my FC, but the gator is a MUST to me. I do wish it was a Horn Back strap though!It was close to a 7 hr ride to the shop, but for this, I had to see it in person to be sure. Here are a few pix...

Forged Carbon Diver vs PP Aquanaut
Sort of thinking about possibly trading the PP Aquanaut for a Forged Carbon Diver.Would you do it, or should I be smacked to sense?!

iwatch mfg. and innards vs. Rolex
I am an Apple fan (typing this from my Mac and we have 3 iPhones). Also, having taken some electrical engineering classes, I have huge respect for the engineering that goes into the iwatch. That said, these videos explain why I (and am guessing others) will never feel the connection to an iwatch that is felt with a Rolex. Also, I get that Rolex has some of the best videos & advertising on the planet. The 2nd iwatch video is Apple's attempt at what Rolex does so well. Not quite on par w/ Rolex, but fairly cool in it's own way. iwatch innards - https://.youtube/watch?v=-3JYGk0uejs (most exciting/interesting vid I could find)Rolex 4130 movement - https://.youtube/watch?v=-7rWZvPuQHk (beautiful video)Inside Rolex's factory - https://.youtube/watch?v=x5ArSjYlJ9Y&t=2s (liked this version in French) Couldn't find a vid of iwatch being made, but found a video about the case - https://.youtube/watch?v=qmaYUhMH1w8&t=4s