Technical Perspective: Ferrari Formula 1 Engineer Disassembles A Heuer Caliber 15 Automatic Chronograph Movement (Don't Try This At Home)
Automatic chronographs are wonderfully complicated movements, and the race to produce the first ended with the announcement of the Chronomatic in 1969. This movement was used by Hamilton, Heuer and Breitling (to name just a few) all the way into the 1980s. Recently we were pointed to a fascinating article on OnTheDash detailing the disassembly of a Chronomatic Caliber 15, complete with scans of the official service manual. Even more interesting is who wrote this article: Gianluca – an Italian Formula One engineer for Ferrari. Check out the article on OnTheDash. 1 OF 1 Heuer Monza chronograph, powered by the Chronomatic Caliber 15 movement. ADVERTISEMENT

Jumbo Chamfers
Guys, Most of my posts are on the vintage Rolex side - I have always been a case and chamfers guy. I just recd this 16 mil Jumbo and am over the moon excited with the wide flat chamfers. The dial needs to be replaced but the case (for me) makes it a keeper.

Why Does Patek Do This?
Just wondering something about Patek. I have nothing but respect for the brand and for what they have invented over the years in the world of horology, But something is really making me Most people would agree when you see pressure pins holding together a watch bracelet instead of threaded screws, this is a less expensive and easier way to manufacture a watch bracelet. Threading screws and polishing them takes time and more money as apposed to a pressure pin.For those of you who don't know what pressure pins are, They are long thin steel pins that are smooth and have no threading on them. These pins are then pressure pressed into a hole of equal size thus holding together bracelet links. All the fine watches I have owned over the years, none used pressure pins anywhere on the watch or bracelet.I have just started developing my taste for patek's less conservative line, the nautilus collection. I like sportier watches and less dressy watches.Now, one thing I have noticed on patek's brace

DD40 Lume hands and hour markers
I have noticed the lack of what would appear to be lume markers for the hour hands and markers on the deconstructed romans as well as the diamond dials. From what I can tell only two dials have lume. For those of you with the deconstructed romans or diamond dials, does this bother you?

Best Modern Rolex to compliment LVc
So my only Rolex is an LVc (Luckily purchased back in April) and was wondering what the best compliment would be. I'm currently thinking D-Blue or BLNR. I would really want a Black D500 Daytona, but I don't want to pay over MSRP for this purchase. Also liked a DJ41, Blue dial, Flutted, Jubilee, Sticks, but haven't tried one on before, also at age 34, I'm not sure if I'm ready for a DJ. Also, have a Speedy and Breitling SuperOcean II. Pics for reference, lol.