Watch Experts Network: ‘Photo-Essay: Weekend in Tuscany with Tudor & Ducati’
As Tudor & Ducati teamed up for the Fastrider we were invited to join them on a fast paced weekend in Tuscany Italy. Shortly after flying into Italy we find ourselves at the Ducati headquarter in Bologna where it all started for them. Here we were welcomed for a presentation about Ducati and continued with museum visit and factory tour (sorry, strictly no photos) afterwards.Study models of the Ducati Panigale super bike. In the background a model that is (partially) made in clay with some road use components.Besides all the obvious motorbikes that are on display they also have a few display cases with electrical components as this is what Ducati actually started building in the early 30's of last century. It wasn't until 1946 that they started working on engines for bicycles, followed by motorbikes. The rest is history including the many prices they have won over the years.The Cucciolo, an engine that could be mounted to existing bicycles.During lunch we join the Tudor & Ducati

Historical Perspectives: And Now A Break From All Those New Watches, Courtesy Of Six Vintage Pateks
For the past four days, we've been inundating you with the latest, greatest, and most extreme brand new watches from the SIHH 2015 – one of two of the most important watch trade shows each year. We've shown you everything from new, ultra thin split seconds chronographs, to inexpensive annual calendars, to collaborations amongst masters, to simple, time-only revivals, to diamond-laden flying tourbillons hidden with golden flowers. But each and everyone one of them have one thing in common – they are brand new. So today we'd though we'd break the chain of newness with just a simple post featuring two pictures of six watches. There is no story here, nothing to report. Instead, we thought we'd just show you six great old Patek Philippes from their front up top, and their back down below. Just beautiful, aren't they? Do any of the modern pieces we've seen at SIHH 2015 compare? You tell us.We'll be back with regularly scheduled SIHH 2015 programmin

Oops, I Did It Again -- Speedy Time
I know it's not the classic model, but I love the gold and red on the dial! Sorry for the blur; iPhone pics don't always come out well!

5270-A Full Moon Photo
Full moon in 6 or so hours. The moon dial is really centered but the angle of the camera distorts it very slightly.

40mm Chrono? Is this legit?
I just bought a 40mm Chrono in titanium/Steel, and it's on the way. Getting delivered tomorrow, but already have a few questions about the pedigree!When I saw this, it was listed as a 00121, except it has an exhibition back. Also, the listing claims it has a Zenith El Primero, but I don't see that on the movement. On the case/lug is OP 6531, and on the bridge is 400/Z . Serial number BB1064xxx Can anyone help me know this is legit? I'd be very grateful for any help!! I can send pics if that will help...Please respond to my personal email! rbmiller1mac Thank you!!! Bob