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

Richard Mille Partners with Natalie Portman and Free the Children Charity
Richard Mille has added to its already impressive roster of celebrity “friends of the brand” �� a lineup that includes tennis ace Rafael Nadal, golfer Bubba Watson and racecar driver Felipe Masa �� by welcoming award-winning actress Natalie Portman into the fold at an exclusive dinner at New York City’s St. Regis Hotel.The actress �� who won the Oscar and Golden Globe, among other awards, for her lead role in 2010’s Black Swan, wore a conflict-free diamond-set version of the first Richard Mille ladies’ model, the RM 007 Automatic. The watch (pictured below; click for larger image) has both a natural rubber and synthetic strap options. Richard Mille, the brand’s founder and namesake, announced at the dinner that Portman, Like Nadal, Watson, and several other Richard Mille collaborators, would be working with him to develop a limited-edition timepiece and that proceeds from its sales would support the international charity, Free The Children.Natalie Portm

GRAHAM Chronofighter Oversize Diver Watch - Turbo Tech & Deep Black
Because the name of this watch sort of brought it up, I am going to go ahead and once again rally for people to cease over-use of the term "oversize." This term has a very limited use, and refers to things that are actually too big to work. If something is large, but still works, it is by definition not "oversized." Now that I think about it, I think I discussed this complaint starting here. Anyhow, can you hear me watch brands (and anyone else), stop using this term. Not for me, but for the simple respect you should for "words."Anyhow, this is one of Graham's latest refreshes of the Chronofighter Oversize ('grrrrr...') Diver watch. A popular piece in their line up for a while, this new version gets some new colors and a new new subsidiary seconds hand. There are two versions, an all black? "Deep Black" model, and the other one in polished and PVD black steel with orange called the "Turbo Tech." That's right, names fit for a porn (you may or may not want to watch) and a hip new auto me

Vintage Chronomat ref. 0818 W/Venus 178
Just back from a complete overhaul including a new factory acrylic Crystal. Very much enjoying this Big Case (48mm) vintage circa 1969 Breitling Chronomat three register chronograph. Waiting for a custom leather strap from Peter at Gunny Straps...rockin a comfortable matching Nato for now.

Patek 5146/g-001
Hi, been looking at buying this watch,...5146/1g-001, 18k white gold bracelet. Are they still making them new or was the last year 2007?. Would love to get your thoughts on this one. I have a 5711, paneri, ss Daytona, AP gold/blue dial, bregeut 18k white gold/black leather band, and a black hublot skeleton dial. This pp has really caught my interest, haven't seen it in person so would really like your thoughts pros/cons. Thanks,George'