Maitres du Temps Chapter Two Watch: The Triple Date
The second watch from the still new Maitres du Temps watch brand is the Chapter Two (which of course has followed the Chapter One). The term "triple date" comes from the fact that the calendar features, 1) the day, 2) date,? and 3) month. Interestingly enough, the watch went from ultra complex, to something more simple and ��live-with-able' on a daily basis. While the Chapter One is a beautiful and decadent masterpiece of form and complexity, the Chapter Two is more akin to a nice looking watch that won't intimidate people seeing you wear it as much - as I have always felt the Chapter One is more like a watch made for royalty. The same basic dimensions for the case are used, but somehow the look is totally different. A fact that really has to do with the dial looking different �� more direct on function, and not as showy with the complications. See my discussion of the Maitres du Temps Chapter One watch here, which I did enjoy a great deal.The Chapter One/Two watch cases are still some o

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G'day Omega owners,I have a dilemma in which you can hopefully help me out with. I have owned an Omega Seamaster Pro, Seamaster Pro Chrono, a Breitling and an Oris and I now currently own an Omega Planet Ocean for which I have owned for the past 3 years.Whenever I walk past a Rolex dealer I see the Sub LV beckoning me at the window!So my dilemma is: As watch enthusiasts, would you considered it an upgrade if I sold my Omega PO and bought a Rolex Submariner LV or is it just and expensive side step.I have scoured the discussion forums on this site and others looking for a comparison but the closest I have found is the PO vs the Seadweller (out of my price range) so I am curious about the direct comparison.I am not the kind of bloke that considers a Rolex a status symbol so take brand recognition out of the equation if you can, I am more interested in terms of the quality and durability of the watch.In terms of use, I can only afford one watch at a time (at this stage) so I would wear i

Love my 5167 Aquanaut!!!
Hi allReally enjoying this timepiece. I have fortunately been invited to a private party including dinner and an opportunity to try on some watches of course. Really looking forward to it, I wonder which watch I should wear with my suit...Reverso? Lol! Will have to be the 5167 given it's a Patek event. CheersAnujSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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While in Paris on holiday I decided to give Atelier du Bracelet Parisien (ABP) a visit, and what a great visit it was. They have the most amazing collection of leather, and the guys were really helpful. I decided to go with a blue elephat leather strap and I am loving the result. Enough with the talking, here are the picturesAt ABPOn a German autobahnAnd enjoying a drink

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