Greubel Forsey Invention Piece 2
Greubel Forsey indulges in variations on their unique horological themes. These variations are the Invention Pieces. In 2007, IP1 celebrated the Double Tourbillon 30��, and in 2009 IP3 paid homage to the Tourbillon 24 Secondes. This year tribute is paid to the Quadruple Tourbillon in the form of the IP2, recasting the original’s innovative mechanism in a completely new movement. The IP2 movement is comprised of 594 components housed in a 43.5 mm diameter asymmetrical case. Two double tourbillons are presented head-to-tail, allowing the mechanisms to be appreciated from all angles through front and back sapphire crystals and a lateral window. The two double tourbillon systems are coupled via a spherical differential in the center of the timepiece. Hours and minutes are indicated by a red triangle and a rotating disk on a sub-dial at 5 o'clock, which conceals the triple coaxial mainspring barrels. Small seconds are visible at 10 o'clock and the 56-hour power reserve is displayed at

SalonQP 2012 London Watch Show November 8-10
Quick note and reminder that UK-based watch lovers might want to head over to the SalonQP watch show for 2012 in London. I'd go save for the fact that I won't be in Europe at the time and they aren't quite set up yet to invite media properly. That is OK as they are still a new event (but already impressive). SalonQP is set up by the UK-based watch magazine QP, which I enjoy when I can get my hands on it.SalonQP 2012 will once again be held at the Saatchi Gallery in London this year from November 8 - 10. A lot of good brands go as well as good number UK-based brands. You can get tickets via their site here. They also have a large sponsored section on The Telegraph UK site with news of the show. By the way, if one of you going wants to cover it for us (pictures and some posts) let us know.

Staggered Pick Up
As much as I love Rolex watches, I’ve been looking out a lot more as of late. Picked up these two at different times. Almost sold the Blackbird, but I am pretty stoked that I kept it. The Blackbird specifically has great lume, a bezel for timing and I love blacked out look. The Transocean has this amazingly clean dial and I love the day/date combination. I’ve alweays been a sucker for it. Both are basically the same size. Slim cases too, so they wear really well. They are big at 43 mm, but they don’t wear big at all, based on the slim profile. They wear much smaller than one might imagine. Apparently Breitling has gotten very flexible with straps so it’ll be fun to see what options I might come up with. They are both very reasonably priced. The new warranty card that cane along with the Transocean is really neat. So far, I’m really impressed and glad to be back with Breitling.

speedy auto
Can someone give me a short explanation of why the Speedmaster automatics seem to have such a lower regard, technically, than the Speedy Pro's? I recognize the historical advantage that the SP's have. Thanks.

Is this level of accuracy normal?
I just picked up a 16713 from one of the sellers here on the forums but at his local shop. I previously picked up a 16622 from another seller that had to be sent back as it was off by close to 4 min/day. So now I find myself checking my 16713 each morning to see if it's gained or lost any time and since I've had it now for 6 days, its maybe gained one second over that time period. I expected accuracy from a Rolex but this is beyond my expectation. Is this normal?