Sneak Peek: Girard-Perregaux 1966 Chronograph
Girard-Perregaux adds a beautiful new piece to their 1966 collection: the 1966 Chronograph. This traditional column wheel chronograph measures 40mm in diameter and displays elapsed time via a central chronograph seconds and 30 minute counter. The dial includes a tachometric scale. The movement comprises 304 parts including 38 jewels and is visible through a sapphire display back. The MSRP is $24,000 and the watch will be available in March, 2010.Technical Specifications ? Pink gold or white gold case? Diameter: 40 mm? Sapphire crystal? Sapphire case-back? Water resistance: 30 metresGirard-Perregaux GP030C0 self-winding mechanical movement? Calibre: 10 ? '''? Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)? Jewels: 38? Power reserve: min. 36 hours? Functions: hours, minutes, column-wheel chronograph, small secondsAlligator strap with ardillon buckle.

The Value Proposition: The Unbreakable Allure Of The Rado DiaStar Original
One of the interesting things about watch collecting is that it has all sorts of little archipelagos of design and mechanical innovation to be discovered, once you branch off from better-traveled territory. One of the most interesting watches of the late 20th century is, to me, also one of the less appreciated, for various reasons (more on that in a minute) and it’s a watch that says a great deal not only about shifting tastes, but also about the march of technology and how it’s affected what we expect from watches right down to the present day.That watch is the Rado DiaStar. The DiaStar is probably the single most memorable vintage Rado watch – the company brought out the first one in 1962, the year of (among other things) the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the debut of Dr. No. At first glance it is very much a watch of its time – there were (and are) many different models, but the ur-DiaStar has an immediately recognizable shape. The case is oblog, framing a round

Price Increase???
I've heard through the grapevine that prices on all non-gold models should be going up on AP by Feb.1st. Anyone else heard that? Thomas, can you confirm???Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

What a watch!!!
Hi all,Being lurking on this site for some time researching all things Rolex and Omega and thought that I should at least take the time to say hello. I took the plunge last year and in deciding between the iconic no-date sub and the equally iconic speedy pro, I decided on the latter. That was a year ago and after purchasing a couple of additional straps, mesh band, and a few nato's I must confess I couldnt be happier. What a multi faceted watch! It can lend itself to any situation. I've worn it pretty much every day, from office work, ultra running, motorbiking in India, its never missed a beat. A fantistic timepiece.... and yet I still want a no-date sub. This is a great forum and I'm glad I said hello

How to use a watch loupe?
Hi guys! I just got a patek wooden watch loupe and looking through it makes me appreciate pateks craftmanship and detail that they put into thier movements.I just though how do you properly use one? Do you look through the wider opening or the slimmer one(metal part)? I tried both and for me the magnification seems the same? Any thoughts? Sorry for the nebie question just want to learn and do it properly. Thank you.