Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Lune Retrograde Watch is classical and modern
Unfortunately, you will see the modern made classical elements. Liberal use of sharp corners and skeletonization replace traditional decorations like the dial slowly broad edges of engraving. I look forward to see this monster of 46 mm in action. Watch "classy" very few are born in this diameter. The new internal fact ML 152 movement, offers some useful complications. Are included a calendar with the date and the day, phase of moon under a semi-transparent, power reserve indicator textured material and the time (of course). The small key on the watch is what makes it standout. For example, applied Arabic numerals are finely made, Crown-like gear has a great industrial quality to it, and hands are just both classical and modern.

SHOM or Sham?: Omega's 200 meter diver from the 70's
The Omega enthusiast may know that after production ended on the Seamaster 300 in 1970, Omega’s lineup of diving watches changed dramatically. Gone were the bombe lugs and family resemblance to the Speedmaster. In it’s place, there were a bunch of chunky, colorful divers. In the middle 1970’s, the diving enthusiast could get a Seamaster 120 and 120 chronograph, two 200’s, the Seamaster 600 “Ploprof” and the Seamaster 1000. This article will concentrate on the Seamaster 200 “SHOM.” These watches are plentiful on the market and usually in excellent condition.The Seamaster 200 range consisted of the 166.068 in “Banana” and “Poppy” colorways and the 166.091 “pilot line”. As the story goes, the Service Hydrographique et Oc��anographique de la Marine or SHOM, did not like the available options and commissioned Omega to build a 4th watch, the 166.177. The SHOM was a French government agency that produced maps a

Photo Report: Inside The Blancpain Boutique In London
It was only in November of last year that Blancpain opened the doors to its first London flagship boutique on Bond Street, situated in the heart of London’s Mayfair area. Even though it is comparably small to some of its neighbors at 43 square meters, the two-level boutique is filled with heritage and tradition and offers a very genuine and authentic experience of Blancpain wristwatches. 1 OF 47 The concept behind the design is that the interior should express the spirit of the traditional watchmakers workshops. It's no surprise then that the beautiful cherry wood cabinets and wall panels are made by a craftsman from the same valley as where the watches are manufactured in Switzerland. 2 OF 47 The ground floor exhibits a vast range of watches. Here you can find fine haute horlogerie pieces alongside some of Blancpain's more modern diving watches. 3 OF 47 On your way up the stairs to the private lounge and bar, you find an impressi

Too Much Blue?
I have a blue, ceramic Seamaster that I really like. The stainless band, however, is a little too blingy for my taste so I decided to swap it out with a blue rubber strap that I have.Here is the before picture:image.jpg

A little gold never gets old...
Happy New Year everyone,We rarely see some here, so I thought I would do a little enabling for the 5167R, and the 5164R is a real beauty as well, but I didn't really care for the complication and I wanted ultra thin, so the choice was easy for me, but both are amazing in the sun... IMG_2249.jpgIMG_2280.jpgIMG_2271.jpg