Seven Questions for Breitling VP Jean-Paul Girardin
In our November-December issue, on sale now, R��diger Bucher, editor-in-chief of WatchTime’s German sister magazine, Chronos, speaks to Breitling Vice President Jean-Paul Girardin about a wide variety of topics, including the development of its in-house B01 chronograph caliber. Click here for excerpts from the interview.WT: Breitling presented its first in-house movement in 2009 �C the caliber 01, a chronograph movement with automatic winding and column wheel. When was the decision made to develop this caliber, and what is the strategy behind it?JPG: The idea had already been around for quite some time. You’ll recall that in 1999 we had begun to have all of our movements certified by COSC as chronometers. Even then we were asking ourselves what we would have to do as an independent company to ensure our long-term success. It was clear that it would not be appropriate to make everything ourselves, since there are highly specialized, first-class suppliers for so many individual

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Anyone else agree with me that 15202st is essentially not worth the premium unless money was no object?Before I finish this thought, let me just say that I find the 15202st to be absolutely sublime and amazing in every way. But for comparison's sake. Here's what you can buy with 20k.1. a mint conditioned vintage sub (or a subc if you prefer modern) + 15300 blue2. some combination of a sub + a 26300 panda chrono (a sublime watch in its own right)3. a precious metal rolex (RG daytona jumps to mind)4. 20,000 cheeseburgers

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Hey all,I have a new 15400 that I just can't get to fit right. Its either too tight and then I add a link and it is too loose.Have any of you purchased a half link directly from AP? If so, price and is it readily available?Thanks

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Hey Guys,I know the new 44mm RG ceramic is a bit scarce now , would you grab one now or wait for better discount when they get restocked at ADs.Appreciate your input.

Difference between the Omega PO and the PO Liquidmetal
I am a little confused about the differnces between the regular PO and the Liquidmetal version and any help would be appreciated. The few questions I have are-is there a differnce in the band, movement and bezel and are they both 42mm? From what I read the movement and bezel being ceramic being different. Is the bezel and dial more shiny than the regular PO? Further, is it even possible to find a Liquidmetal in the US and if so, what kind of price should I expect to pay. Lastly, if I buy one with a metal band can a rubber strap be put on the watch as well. Thanks in advance for any help/advice.