Christopher Ward C9 Harrison Jumping Hour Watch
Christopher Ward really does release a lot of new timepieces each year. A few of them are real winners in my opinion. One of those which is interesting is this new C9 Harrison Jumping Hour watch, which is actually the most expensive watch Christopher Ward has every offered at $1,585. Not for everyone, this is a great piece for those who have been fascinated by jumping hour complications - one of the first types of watches to experiment with digital displays.A jumping hour watch basically has a disc with numerals on it for the hour. This disc "jumps" each hour to show the correct hour digitally. The minutes are still indicated via a traditional analog hand. The idea of this watch is to improve legibility by reducing the confusion that can occur from having two hands to read. The primary feature here is the "jumping" disc which does not slowly move from one hour to another (but rather jumps a whole disc position).For their jumping hour watch Christopher Ward uses a specially modified Swi

Swapping bezels
Does anyone know if it is possible to swap bezels on the ROO 42mm?I can get the old vampire for a really good price but I really like the black ceramic bezel of the new one (but hate the strap). Just wanted to know if it was possible to get the ceramic bezel on it's own and swap them.

Grande Complication at NY boutique
I swung by the 57th St boutique today to pick up the 2012 catalog and had the unexpected opportunity to spend a little time with the Grande Complication! One of the technicians spent about 15 minutes taking me through its features. The one they have in the store has a beautiful rose gold plate arrangement beneath the sub-dials. Somehow I was so mesmerized I didn't think to snap some pictures . Apologies..The boutique staff really does justice to a brand that deserves to be represented by the best. There's always a thrill there..

Incoming - 5227
Ok gents, here we go. Ordered this guy back in October when I was told the new watches would start hitting ADs. Needless to say we all know how deliveries in the watch world work for new products. Lag city. I'm told it's one of the first to hit US markets but who knows. It's too new to really comment on the wearability etc. I think it's a real knockout though. The black is so deep and glossy. It appears impeccably finished. Im still learning how to get the case back open a little more seamlessly, totally scared I'm scratching up the case back in the process. The leather strap is gonna need some work to break in as it's super stiff. It's the glossy gator so it dresses it up. I'll look into matte options on strap from PP, hope they make them. Sacrificed my 5167 on bracelet to help with sticker shock. Here she is:

Panerai 380
TRF friends, Im looking into purchasing my first panerai and since i dont know too much of the brand i figure i start with the PAM 380. Any thoughts on this watch or should i get a PAM 631/632 instead? Let me know! Currently in my collection i have a Rolex Batman, Hulk, SS Blue Skydweller, SD43, and an AP Diver. Let me know if it fits the collections, thanks!